Gear I Never Hike Without: Don't Overlook This Backpacking Gear

Gear in this Video:
05:41 Alpine Start Coffee

My favorite backpacking gear list:

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Of course I go backpacking with a backpack, sleeping bag, tent, and the big obvious stuff. But what are the overlooked items that I rely upon for my backpacking adventures? I've compiled my list of critical backpacking gear that might not get much attention.

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[josephreber]

Every time or almost every time I watch you or Dan it costs me money😩🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[WanderingSwitchback]

Camp pillow is a big fat YES. The extra weight is SO worth the improved sleep. I slept SO well on my last backpacking trip, in part because I use a pillow.

[JP-]

Going on my first backpacking trip in Lake Tahoe this weekend, and these videos have been super helpful! Thanks for the awesome content!

[LeakyWaderAdventureClub]

One thing I added a few years ago. Garmin inReach Mini. Well worth the safenet it adds to when I'm out in the middle of nowhere.

[trailheadjunkie]

I agree with packing a rain jacket for every trip. I just backpacked in 80 degree weather but my hike out turn to 30 mph wind and rain. Glad I had my rain jacket.

[msfam]

I've started bringing chocolate covered espresso beans for caffeine fix on trail. They are great.

[terryqueen]

Amen brother must have coffee! Those are some great extra items to have. I'll tell you something right now, sea to Summit is a little too high dollar for my wallet but I've been collecting backpacking gear since I was 12 years old so I think I've got plenty enough to do me. Thanks for the video have a great day and stay safe and stay dry!

[brentmiller]

yes, coffee. yes coffee, YES COFFEE!!!!

[melissaverdoni]

a sun hat to go with the sunglasses. got tired of nose burns lol dont wanna put sunascreen, i much like an actual barrier i dont need to think about. yes i got THAT down pillow cuz of you. never too comfortable.

[gumbi]

Rain coats are super handy when there’s mosquitos too.

[tanakasaadi]

I really love your videos and would really appreciate if you can show us how to properly clean our backpack. Thanks!

[aguyfrommanitoba]

Didn't bring coffee on my last backpacking trip and the morning just wasn't the same!

[michaelharris]

I drink whatever coffee I can find . I love great tasting coffee but the real reason I drink coffee when out in the trail is because long days of hiking can constipate. Coffee alleviates that issue. What I cannot go without is a hydration powder like Liquid IV, Hydrate, Drip Drop, LMNT, Nuun. Personally I like Liquid IV but some products offer less sugar and that is a consideration for some especially diabetics .

[therealmorganfreeman]

Going on my first backing packing trip next week and looking for best bang for buck on a shelter and sleep system setup. Any recommendations? If I don’t have to spend the full 500 that will be great lol.

[Media]

I think i would of put personnel locator in there instead of coffee, saving your life probably a little more priority and they are so easy to carry now days.

[nasdanrose]

Do you carry rain pants too? Or just a rain jacket?

[Escrublet]

your vids are great but the intro music makes me wanna put my head in a jetboil

[hikethat]

Correction…
Those are bedrock sandals. You are correct there great sandals.

[tamaracheeseman]

We never go without our dog. Colt. That limits our trails and daily mileage.

[Menelaos_Nanas]

I love your videos, your directing them and your video edditing!
All those items I also bring with me, but please bring a 2-way radio with the local safety frequency predialed.
It can save someones life if not yours. It has happened to me on a ski-mo trip where I was able to help someone in need!