Backpacking Gear Lists

Lightweight backpacking gear provides a good balance of comfort, utility and durability that works well for hikers of all experience levels in typical three-season conditions.

Ultralight backpacking gear is ideal if you want to travel quickly and efficiently, and you don’t mind sacrificing a few luxuries to cut weight. Not recommended for beginners.

Midweight backpacking gear is a good choice if your hikes are usually shorter than 100 miles or if you don’t mind carrying a few extra pounds in exchange for more camp comfort.

My philosophy of day hiking is to hope for the best and pack for the worst. This gear list includes the “ten essentials” plus a few more.

This is my personal 3-season backpacking gear list. It strikes what I think is an ideal balance between light weight, utility, durability and comfort.

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