gear list

A review of gear to pack when hiking the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

Use this checklist for the best hiking gear the next time you head for a hike in the wild. Shop backpacking gear, tents, headlamps, and more.

Many hikers base their gear selection on a checklist called the 10 Essentials, first developed in the 1930s.

I’ve tested everything on this list over hundreds of miles of hiking and backpacking, and it’s the gear you’ll find me using out on the trail.

This post covers the highest-rated gear, the most common gear, base weights, gear advice, and more.

Reviews of the gear you will need to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

John W goes through his thought process on his gear list for solo hikes.

Myllene Madlena gives tips on what to pack for hiking the Pacific Coast Trail.

A review of products to pack for an ultralight hike.

You know you have some good gear on your hands when you look forward to using it season after season.

A gear list for super ultralight adventures.

This PCT gear list explains differences between northbound and southbound PCT thru-hikes and section-hikes, what gear to carry, and how to prepare.

Bring these things along on your Yosemite vacation.

I love gear talk so I can go on and on about what goes in my pack and why.

This Appalachian Trail Gear list and strategy is based on 11,000 AT miles of trial and error.

A list of the gear needed to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail.

This bug out bag list contains all the necessary items most people need for short-term survival.

A guide to an entire thru hiking kit from the Garage Grown Holiday sale.

In the event of an emergencies, it’s essential to have a fully stocked go bag of emergency gear.

Give them the gear they need to stay safe in any emergency situation.

For challenging, high-mileage adventures, we recommend the following 6 pound super ultralight fastpacking gear list.

To ensure your first backpacking experience is safe and enjoyable, we talked to experts to find out everything you need to know and bring when going back

When considering all non-essential pieces of gear, I weigh the joy it will bring me against the inconvenience and discomfort of the added bulk and weight

That said, here’s everything you’ll need – and everything I bring – for three-season success in the backcountry.