What we like: Surprisingly powerful for how light and cheap it is. In addition to the big-ticket necessities like a stove and food, be sure not to overlook the smaller, easier-to-forget items like cookware, utensils, and a camp mug for hot beverages. Whether you’re making gourmet dinners or eating prepackaged dehydrated meals, you’ll need a way to heat it all up. What we don't: Expensive and not the most water-resistant option on the market. What we like: Great output, long battery life (via AAAs or the rechargeable battery), and easy-to-use interface in a feathery build. What we don’t: Rigid backer adds weight and bulk (you can’t roll it up when empty). What we like: Highly reliable and built to last. What we don’t: Best for the solo backpacker-groups will likely prefer a larger gravity filter like the Platypus GravityWorks 4L. What we like: Impressively light, fast flow rate, and covered by Sawyer’s lifetime warranty. What we don’t: Warm-weather backpackers can save with a lower R-value pad. What we like: Three-season warmth and great comfort at a competitively low weight. Our top pick: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT ($210) What we don’t: Feathered Friends bags don’t come cheap lacking some modern features. What we like: Very warm for the weight and built by a very reputable down specialist. Our top pick: Feathered Friends Hummingbird YF 20 ($509) What we don’t: On the pricey end and far from the lightest design available. What we like: Great carrying comfort, thoughtful organization, and class-leading breathability. What we don’t: Expensive thin floor is susceptible to tears (we advise using a footprint). What we like: Highly competitive combination of weight, livability, and ease of use. Our top pick: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 ($550) We've also included a handful of optional items that may or may not be worth packing depending on your preferences and objective(s).
Whether you’re headed out for a quick overnight or embarking on a multi-day mission deep into the backcountry, the gear below is what we bring on every trip to comfortably spend days and nights outdoors.
Wilderness backpacking checklist pdf#
Backpacking EquipmentĮditor's note: The table above provides a brief overview of what you'll need to get outside, but our full PDF version is printable and offers a more comprehensive breakdown of the necessities and nice-to-haves. And for all our product recommendations in one place, see the landing page for our backpacking gear reviews.
For more information on each product category, many of the headings link to our detailed product round-ups, which are the result of years of testing and opinions (we do love backpacking). Our detailed checklist below covers everything from critical backpacking equipment (tent, pack, sleeping bag, etc.) to kitchen gear, footwear and clothing, health and hygiene products, and personal items and extras. Whether you’re a first-time backpacker or a seasoned veteran, everyone could use a good list to make sure they’re prepared when they head out on the trail.
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