New Backpacking & Hiking Gear for 2023 (Big Changes!)

New year, new gear to try out and test during my thru hikes! Big changes in what I use as in the end I’d like to help people better by gaining experience with a more typical hiking kit. Rather than continue on as the super ultralight fastpacker, that I always have been. So I’ve added some comfort items, luxury items, and gear that leans more on the side of safety!

NEW GEAR:
Sun Hoody – https://amzn.to/3FgUXpu
Bucket Hat – https://amzn.to/3yBmI8c
Smart Watch – https://amzn.to/3mz7ePp
Xero Shoes – https://amzn.to/41WOA4e
Sandals – https://tinyurl.com/6mcf5rbj
Cheap Stove – https://amzn.to/3LkAd3Q
Nice Stove – https://amzn.to/3ywTKGU
Chrome Umbrella – https://amzn.to/3l9Y2kj
Small Umbrella – https://tinyurl.com/33zm6psr
Cook Pot (1100ml) – https://amzn.to/427ilzg
Cook Pot (650ml) – https://amzn.to/3LgqVWr
Sleeping Pad – https://amzn.to/3Jx85cB
Tent – https://tinyurl.com/mtsyx7bs
Trekking Pole – https://tinyurl.com/9fs6jph6
Backpack – https://tinyurl.com/mtmzm2b2
Sunglasses – https://ombraz.com/
Fleece Melly – https://melanzana.com/
Fleece Pa’lante – https://tinyurl.com/ym7y8hn5

This change was first considered as I realized recently that for the past 8 years I have more or less used the same gear for every thru hike I have ever done. From the Appalachian Trail, to the Pacific Crest Trail, Arizona Trail, and Florida Trail… whatever it was that I did, my kit stayed relatively unchanged. In many ways I think that’s a good sign, what I’ve used works! With minor tweaks I could take the same gear to a very wide variety of environments and hikes.

Still, the gear I have used in the past is not for everybody, to say the least. Much of it relies heavily on my own experience, skill with campsite selection, and personal style which makes it work specifically well for me. While for many my kit would likely be a nightmare of cold, buggy, wet, and not fun. I’ve tried to share the skills here that allow such an ultralight gear list work happily, but often times it’s still more fun to just bring more luxurious (by comparison) gear instead.

So here are some changes I am making! More fun, more safe, and easier to use.

0:00 – Intro
0:41 – Sun Protection
4:01 – Shoes
6:13 – Smart Watch
7:13 – Cooking
8:59 – Backpack
9:53 – Fleeces
11:00 – Shelter
12:39 – Sleeping Pad

Hiking Essentials Shirt! http://jupiterhikes.com/product/hiking-essentials/

THE BACKPACKING GEAR I USE:

Gear

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