![]() I ultimately purchased for the style, features, and super-comfortable fit. Loved this backpack for the universal size and the ability to expand 10 liters.If you’re nearest REI is a few hours away – make a day trip out of it! We literally spent 3 hours testing out & trying on packs before we finally committed to purchasing them. ![]() If you don’t have one, we highly recommend going to your nearest REI store to spend an hour or two with a store employee getting properly fitted & then testing out different brands, models, and styles of backpacks to find the one that fits you best. Still obsessed with this pack – 2 years and countless adventures laterįirst thing’s first, if you’re going on a backpacking trip – you’re going to need a backpack. There is absolutely no additional cost to you for clicking or using our links – but it does provide us with a small income that definitely helps us out!įor a printable version of our go-to packing checklist from REI, click here. We still use & pack all of the un-linked items as well, but do not have a strong preference about the features, style or brand.Īs a disclaimer, this packing checklist contains affiliate links – which just means that we get a small commission off of any sales generated from the links clicked on Travanie Travels. Within the checklist we have also provided links and descriptions of our favorite backpacking products that we can’t live without & highly recommend. We had to go on a few trips to learn this lesson the hard way, the very hard way. Either way you’ll be prepared, but if you aren’t selective about the gear you grab, you will have a SUPER heavy pack & likely a miserable time on the trail. You definitely don’t want to (and probably shouldn’t) carry every single one of these items with you on every trip you take – so carefully pick & choose the items you actually need from this checklist. The below list outlines the essential components you will need for each backpacking trip – as well as some ‘non-essential’ comfort/variable items. Whether you’re a complete backpacking newbie or seasoned backcountry veteran, you will need the same basic gear. The Official Backpacking Packing Checklist If you have any questions about the gear we use & recommend OR if you have your own suggestions for better options – please reach out or leave a comment! Travis (aka the Gear Master) has spent hours & hours of research finding & testing out different outdoor gear & clothing in order to find the best products to enhance our outdoor experience. Each backpacking trip you take will require a different combination of clothing, gear and preparation, but the core components of any adventure in the backcountry are essentially universal (with small tweaks here & there depending on location, weather, & duration.) To help you pack & prep for your next (or first ever!) backpacking trip, we have put together a complete checklist of everything that you will need in addition to some extra recommendations of our own.
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