I Scoured Amazon For 5 Star Backpacking Gear

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/ERICHANSON to get your free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Gear in this video: Full Kit for Under $500 Backpack: https://amzn.to/4ciOgRK Tent: https://amzn.to/4erVk0b Sleeping Bag: https://amzn.to/4c0Zs5J Sleeping Mattress: https://amzn.to/45tfbIA Stove: https://amzn.to/3Vibh08 Cookpot: https://amzn.to/45oUEVc Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3XpbDox Trowel: https://amzn.to/3VGt4je Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4cdYUcI Tyvek Ground sheet: https://amzn.to/3yZJWIF OnX map: https://bit.ly/4ejhjGN My "Normal" Backpacking Gear List: Tent: https://alnk.to/dewIvwL Ultralight Quilt: https://bit.ly/49DyIqm Sleeping Mattress: https://bit.ly/48q8re7 Pillow: https://alnk.to/2uGpU7b Backpack: https://alnk.to/aANlNfL Adventure Hat: https://bit.ly/43LodQ9 Camp Chair: https://alnk.to/2uGuTWj Water Filter: https://bit.ly/48NaAAR Headlamp: https://bit.ly/46iEsE1 Trekking Poles: https://bit.ly/3Q9QlGk Hyperlite Camera Case: https://bit.ly/3QCa3MF Cookpot: https://bit.ly/3OnddkO FlipFuel Canister device: https://bit.ly/3EcUsvP First Aid Kit: https://bit.ly/455arrv Synthetic Jacket: https://alnk.to/g3b3fTg Hiking Shorts: https://alnk.to/28RoiMm Baselayer Top: https://bit.ly/4bfNZ26 Alpaca Wool Midlayer: https://bit.ly/3QjbKgb Alpaca Beanie: https://bit.ly/3InQItv Puffy Jacket: https://alnk.to/clWR5Ik Hardshell Jacket: https://bit.ly/45t77X1 Hiking Belt: https://bit.ly/3KBHFXf Hiking Pants: https://bit.ly/3ULaK8s Hiking Underwear: https://bit.ly/3s7bett Most backpackers are not interested in spending a small fortune on good backpacking gear. I've heard from many people who are frustrated that most YouTubers, myself included, only review super expensive gear. So I gave myself a challenge, to scour Amazon to find a quality backpacking set up, tent, backpack, sleeping bag, mattress, stove, cookpot, headlamp, and more, all for under $500 dollars. I then hiked 18 miles on the Arizona Trail to give it a real test on a real backpacking trip. What I discovered surprised me. Interested in working with me? You can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io for collaborations. Many 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!