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For a detailed list of what gear I take and how that totals up to ~ 9.4 pounds, check out this gear list in this link. (Note that this gear list is intended for both solo and 2 person use and has gear suitable to make weight for either, see more below) Nine pounds of backpacking gear is all a hiker needs to be safe and warm. Or simply put, this list has better backpacking gear. For over a decade it’s been tested, refined, and updated to reflect only the best and most current backpacking gear now available in 2020. So, if you want to reduce pack weight without reducing comfort, look no further! The hiking gear in this guide is suitable for all 3-season conditions on trips around the world, from Alaska, to Patagonia, to Utah THE GEAR LIST In this Gear List you’ll find one or more of our favorite options for every single type of item a backpacker must carry. Green check marks indicate our go-to option(s). Look for ultralight cottage industry favorites, as well as excellent and reasonably priced gear from mainstream retailers. Note 1: The gear list on our site is for both solo and 2 person use — either way you'll make weight. For example this video shows a 2 person tent that ends up being less than 1 lb / person when shared. This gear list on our site also includes solo tent that is under 1 lb. Note 2: In the video I've tried to show a broad range of gear that is included on the list, so people could see it, understand what it’s for and why it’s great. As such, to be more illustrative there is MORE gear in the video than I would take on any individual trip. And there are a number of options for the same type of gear. I would take only one of each gear type, or possibly not take an item like a bear can if the reg's didn't require one. And in normal weather I would not take the very weather options. DISCLOSURE Some of the items in this video were given to me (for free) by the company but most were purchased with my own funds. I have no contractual agreement with any company featured in the above video and only give reviews on gear I myself would use or feel would benefit my viewers to know more about. This is NOT a Paid Post or Video, nor did I receive the product in TRADE for a review. I am self-employed and do not receive further compensation from any company for this gear review. DISCLAIMER This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on the these links, a portion of the sale helps support this site at no additional cost to you. I do not receive compensation from the companies whose products are listed. I am never under an obligation to write a review about any product. Finally, this post expresses my own independent opinion.
