In this video, we'll cover the essential gear a beginner needs to know about, and the gear you'll need to pack for your first trip. We'll go through each item, explaining why it's important and how to choose the right one for you.

We'll also share our recommended backpacking setup, which weighs only 15 pounds! This includes a lightweight tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cooking gear, water filtration system, and more.

Whether you're planning your first backpacking trip or just looking to upgrade your gear, this video has everything you need to get started. So grab your backpack and let's hit the trails!

📺 SLEEP SYSTEM VIDEO
   • The Best Sleep Backpacking Money Can Buy  

📺 MOM'S BUSH KITCHEN SERIES
   • Mom's Bush🌿Kitchen Setup For Backpack...  

📺 CHOOSING A DOWN JACKET
   • Comparing 3 Down Jackets at 3 Differe...  

📺 HOW TO CATCH FISH BACKPACKING
   • Ultralight-Idiot Proof-Fishing Setup ...  

🎒 BACKPACKING LOAD OUT
Osprey Stratos 34 Backpack: https://geni.us/OspreyStratos34
Nemo Disco 15: https://geni.us/Disco15Mens
Nemo Hornet Tent: https://geni.us/NemoHornet
Nemo Tensor Insulated: https://geni.us/InsulatedTensor
Sea to Summit Down Pillow: https://geni.us/AerosDownPillow
Jetboil Zip Stove: https://geni.us/JetBoilZip
Exped Widget Pump: https://geni.us/ExpedWidget
Dry Bags: https://geni.us/SilDryBags

Sawyer Water Filter: https://geni.us/WaterFilterSystem
Garmin In Reach Mini: https://geni.us/GarminMini
Black Diamond Headlamp: https://geni.us/BlackDiamondHL
Ultralight Med Kit: https://geni.us/ULMedKit
Blister Kit: https://geni.us/BlisterKit
Culo Clean Bidet: https://geni.us/CuloCleanBidet
Tent Pole Splint: https://geni.us/TentPoleSplint
Fire Starter: https://geni.us/FireStarterGel
Trowel Tool: https://geni.us/TheDeuce2
Utility Cord: https://geni.us/Paracord
Spork: https://geni.us/Utensils

🎣 FISHING
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👕 CLOTHING
HOKA Speedgoat 5 Shoes: https://geni.us/SpeedGoat5GTX
Patagonia Nano Puff Down Jacket: https://geni.us/PatagoniaNano
REI Mid Layer: https://geni.us/reimidlayer
REI Sahra Convertible Pants: https://geni.us/SaharaPant
REI Sahara T Shirt: https://geni.us/SaharaTShirt
Smartwool Intraknit Base Layer Bottoms: https://geni.us/reimidlayer
REI Moreno Wool Socks: https://geni.us/REIMorenoSocks
REI Everyday Boxer Briefs: https://geni.us/REIeverydayBoxers
REI Fleece Beanie: https://geni.us/REIfleecebeanie

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0:00 Intro
1:08 Backpack
1:33 Sleeping Bag
2:06 Tent
3:00 Sleeping Pad
3:22 Pillow
3:33 Cook System
4:12 Clothes
5:40 Charging
6:04 Food Storage
7:29 Water Filtration
9:45 Accessories
10:58 Pooping
11:44 Utilize Compartments
12:14 Navigation
12:31 Med Kit
13:24 Fishing