Beginner's Guide To Backpacking Gear in 2025

Want the best way to plan your trips and navigate in the backcountry? 👉 Thanks to OnX Backcountry for sponsoring this video: https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/r/erichanson Excellent Tents in Ascending Budget: Ozark Trails tent: https://bit.ly/4hSqfUY Featherstone Granite tent: https://amzn.to/4kh5XVW Paria Bryce Tent: https://bit.ly/4jSjtQ2 Durston X-Dome 1+: https://bit.ly/4cxM9e7 Durston X-Mid 1: https://bit.ly/4awy4LS Nemo Hornet Osmo Elite: https://alnk.to/6mRvfdU Sleeping Mattresses in Ascending Budget: El Cordion Foam Mattress: https://alnk.to/gp2H9K0 Paria Outdoors Recharge XL: https://bit.ly/3UruLQp Flextail Zero: https://alnk.to/1N3ny18 Zenbivy UL mattress: https://alnk.to/3U2TvS4 Nemo Tensor: https://alnk.to/3niCzrb Nemo Tensor Extreme: https://alnk.to/eZIDji7 Sleeping Bags in Ascending Budget: Kelty Cosmic 20: https://amzn.to/4dfF2rl AegisMax 20: https://amzn.to/43js5rY Nemo Riff 15: Nemo Riff: https://alnk.to/eZHwMie Quilts: Outdoor Vitals Stormloft: https://alnk.to/5uhIllP Zenbivy UL Bed: https://alnk.to/eOMPcMd Backpacks in Asending Budget: Teton Sports Hiker: https://amzn.to/43pIfkz Naturehike 65L UL Pack: https://amzn.to/42WpLbq Durston Kakwa 55: https://bit.ly/4bKk2GF Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60: https://alnk.to/5Q7ej2i Mystery Ranch Radix 57: https://alnk.to/7fqHJ2K Outdoor Vitals CS40: https://alnk.to/gKRCH7c Mystery Ranch Bridger 65: https://alnk.to/2FD0dRH Osprey Atmos AG 65: https://alnk.to/2QylDcg Zpacks Arc Haul 70: https://zpacks.com?aff=207 Stoves in Ascending Budget: AOTU: https://amzn.to/3ZhnZ3c (price dropped to $7.99!) Firemaple Greenpeak: https://amzn.to/3YH6LLr BRS-300T: https://amzn.to/3X9Qddm CampingMoon XD-2F: https://amzn.to/4ecqEzc (needs adapter to fit with Petrel Pot) Triflex Adapter for CampingMoon to Petrel Pot: https://amzn.to/3GR08jG MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe: https://alnk.to/gzW1frs Soto Windmaster: https://amzn.to/3Xx2Al0 Jetboil Minimo: https://alnk.to/3cnRAV5 Headlamps: Nitecore NU 25: https://amzn.to/4mcksfs Nitecore NU 33: https://amzn.to/3EW3ukJ Ready to hit the trail but not sure where to start? In this complete beginner’s guide to backpacking, I break down everything you need to know about gear in 2025, including the jargon. Whether you're planning your first overnight trip or dreaming of multi-day adventures, this video will help you confidently choose the right equipment. Most of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. It's a great way to support creators you enjoy! Want to collaborate with me? You can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io Chapters: Intro: 00:00 Tents: 00:25 Sleeping Mattresses: 09:36 Sleeping Bags and Quilts 13:37 Navigation 22:53 Backpacks: 24:31 Stoves: 34:06 Water Filtration: 40:17 Headlamps: 43:58