What’s In My Backpacking Pack? Lightweight Gear That Actually Works

If you’ve been looking for lightweight backpacking gear that balances comfort, reliability, and pack weight, this is the setup I actually use on the trail. In this video, I’m breaking down my complete backpacking gear loadout — including my sleep system, cook kit, water filtration setup, electronics, safety gear, and the smaller essentials that always make it into my pack. This isn’t an ultralight setup built just for spreadsheets. It’s gear I’ve tested that actually works while still keeping my base weight around 17-18 lbs with a bear canister. ⬇️ Backpacking Gear Links SLEEP SYSTEM • Tent: Mountain Hardwear Strato UL 2 Tent • Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/tyuoXS • Sleeping Bag: Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 15 Sleeping Bag • Pillow: Therm-a-Rest Compressible Cinch (Regular size) - https://geni.us/CVUP1Z • Pad Inflator: https://geni.us/dAcQ COOK SYSTEM • Stove: GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Canister Stove - https://geni.us/SM5uh • Pot/Mug: Snow Peak Titanium Trek 700 Mug • Fuel: IsoPro Fuel Canister - 3.9 oz • Freeze Dried Meals: Mountain House Backpacking Food | REI Co-op WATER + SAFETY • Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree 1.0L - https://geni.us/pPC8o • Water Purification Tablets: Katadyn Micropur MP1 Purification Tablets - https://geni.us/r8xe5l • Garmin inReach Mini 2: https://geni.us/xiqInC • First Aid Kit: https://geni.us/xjHbo • Trowel: https://geni.us/JXQTJ9 POWER + ELECTRONICS • Power Bank: https://geni.us/k2kBt • Solar Panel: https://geni.us/BcAZRzA MISC GEAR • Bear Canister: https://geni.us/3L5c8 • Sit Pad: https://geni.us/NQ2yIwf • Mosquito Net: https://geni.us/DfQQ6 • Waterproof Matches: https://geni.us/QuA1GoK • Utility Cord: https://geni.us/4RsTS • Soap: https://geni.us/EY2CkBB • Trekking Poles: https://geni.us/ngMtdu • Backpack: https://geni.us/cNS0Z89 Related Gear Reviews • Sleeping Pad Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPK6ipzo-8I • Big Agnes Rapide SL Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DORJ9nh__M • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN2x0DG99t0 • GSI Pinnacle Stove: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipF0OP6VOuA • Snow Peak Cooking Pot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMKza56zNa4 • Mountain Hardwear PCT 55 Pack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHwtpVD4LSM • Pad Inflator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISCGYPaHr2o Chapters: * 0:00 Intro * 0:44 Sleep System * 4:30 Cook System * 6:06 Food + Bear Canister * 8:53 Water Filtration * 11:05 Safety & Emergency Gear * 12:30 Power & Electronics * 14:06 Misc Trail Essentials * 18:18 Final Thoughts Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. It helps support the channel and future videos. #backpacking #backpackinggear #lightweightbackpacking #campinggear #backpackingtips