The planning phase of your next big adventure is half of the fun of the backpacking or traveling experience. What isn’t the most fun is figuring out exactly what kind of gear you need for any given trip.
To save you the countless hours of pouring over reviews of backpacks, sleeping bags, and clothing, we have asked our backpacking experts to compile a list of the best backpacking gear money can buy. And here it is…
Having done a considerable amount of backpacking across six continents and more than 50+ countries by this point, it took me years of trial and error to figure out what gear works and what doesn’t. Don’t worry, you won’t find anything I didn’t like on my list.
Whether you are a weekend warrior, international traveler, thru-hiker, an adventure family, or an outdoor-minded city dweller, there is something on this list for everyone.
Editors note: This article is updated regularly to ensure we are covering the best gear currently available.
