I Duel Miranda Over Our Favorite Budget Backpacking Gear

We tested budget gear for a year—now it’s time for a showdown. Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/ERICHANSON to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Check out the behind the scenes and extras from this backpacking trip on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/EricHanson @MirandaGoesOutside gear in this video: Tent: https://bit.ly/4hSqfUY Sleeping Bag: Sleeping mattress: https://bit.ly/3UruLQp Sleeping pad: https://alnk.to/6bWk3fY Camp pillow: https://bit.ly/41vQ5rU Backpack: Pee Cloth: https://alnk.to/2QxVtBi Hiking shoes: https://amzn.to/4h2oIu0 Water filter: https://bit.ly/3DddWDw M!GO Water Bottle: https://mazamadesigns.com/products/m-go-bottle (for pre-order) My gear in this video: Trekking pole tent: https://alnk.to/6mR52c0 Sleeping bag: https://amzn.to/4gWwqpG Sleeping mattress: https://alnk.to/1N3ny18 Backpack: https://amzn.to/3DdjrSG Organizer bag: https://bit.ly/3Oivn7G (from my buddy's Etsy shop) Stove: https://amzn.to/3EVceHn Tri-flex stove adapter: https://amzn.to/4ifQfJr (for use with the Petrel cookpot) Cookpot: https://amzn.to/3QEQrX4 Insulated Food Pouch: https://alnk.to/flxJ4YN Camp cup: https://amzn.to/3U3wACY Camp Spork: https://amzn.to/4eFFcb9 Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3Y5pT4p Swivel Stool: https://amzn.to/3F7Ufxk Rainer's Gear: Tent: https://alnk.to/faCY6oN Sleeping bag: https://alnk.to/dptoifR Sleeping Mattress: https://alnk.to/3J7Ilm9 Backpack: https://bit.ly/3F9QOpV Fleece: https://alnk.to/dWdFeLG Pillow: https://alnk.to/8EKVOjq Down jacket: https://bit.ly/3XjvOU5 I team up with Miranda Goes Outside for a head-to-head showdown of the best budget backpacking gear we’ve tested over the past year! We each bring our favorite budget-friendly items on a backpacking trip to see how they perform in the wild. But there’s a twist—Rainer, Miranda’s producer, crashes the trip with his ultra-expensive gear! Does high-end gear really make a difference, or can budget options hold their own? This video is perfect for: 🎒 Backpackers & hikers looking for gear recommendations 💰 Budget-conscious adventurers wanting to get into backpacking affordably 🔍 Gear junkies curious about budget vs. premium equipment comparisons 😂 Fans of fun, lighthearted outdoor adventures Chapters: Intro: 00:00 Miranda's Tent: 01:05 Miranda's Sleep Mattress: 03:57 Miranda's Pillow: 05:37 Miranda's Sleeping Bag: 06:39 Miranda's Pack: 09:12 Miranda's 2nd Sleeping Pad: 18:24 Miranda's Shoes: 21:25 Miranda's Water Filter: 23:38 The Water Bottle Miranda Designed! 26:15 Eric's Tent: 32:52 Eric's Sleeping Bag: 36:17 Eric's Sleeping Mattress: 40:26 Eric's Backpack: 43:58 Eric's Organization bag: 47:05 LMNT!: 47:30 Eric's Rehydration bag: 49:25 Eric's Cookpot and stove: 50:00 Eric's Odds and ends: 53:14 Rainer's Tent: 54:06 Rainer's Midlayer: 56:21 Rainer's Sleeping Bag: 58:26 Rainer's Pillow 59:37 Rainer's Sleeping Mattress: 1:00:19 Rainer's Favorite Down Jacket: 1:01:40 Rainer's Pack: 1:02:40 Eric's Favorite Silly Thing: 1:06:30 Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy! If you'd like to work with me, you can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io