BACKPACKING GEAR AWARDS 2022 – 2023

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Best Backpacking App
OnX Backcountry https://bit.ly/3v99kq4

Best Backpack
HMG Southwest https://bit.ly/3QJPiMj
Zpacks Arch haul 70L https://bit.ly/3TItjGU

Best Pack Liner
Garbage Bag or Trash Compactor Bag https://amzn.to/3IKxIXu
HMG Pack Liner https://bit.ly/3ID5ePg

Best Sleeping Bag
WM Alpinlite https://bit.ly/3ESQQyI
Cumulus Panyam 600 https://bit.ly/Panyam

Best Backcountry Bed
Zen Bivy https://bit.ly/3UkKxdz

Best Sleeping Pad
Big Agnes Rapide SL https://bit.ly/3KhMEL7
Thermarest Neoair Xtherm https://amzn.to/3CIN0rO

Best Pillow
Thermarest Cinch Large https://bit.ly/3KhMtzr

Best Quilt
OV Stormloft Quilt 15° https://bit.ly/3PKua7a

Best Tent
Durston Xmid Pro https://bit.ly/3T0XyYJ
Durston Xmid 1 phttps://bit.ly/3FUAXYM
Zpacks DupleXL https://bit.ly/3fgvaDT
Sea to summit alto 2p https://bit.ly/3CHfkL4
Bryce 1p https://shrsl.com/33rt1

Best Cook Pot
Toaks 750ml pot https://amzn.to/3vUW7BZ
Toaks 550ml pot https://amzn.to/3kaf2Gh

Best Stove
Soto Amicus https://amzn.to/3IMIzjs
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe https://bit.ly/3g52bTM

Best Spoon
Ozark Trail Spoon (difficult to find – usually out of stock)

Best Freeze Dried Meals
Pinnacle Foods https://bit.ly/2YHBRXm

Best Water Carry
Smart Water Bottle (every gas station ever)
Sea to summit watercell ST https://bit.ly/3XqVUCg

Best Headlamp
Black Diamond Spot rechargeable https://amzn.to/3QvT3pr
Nitecore NU25 (old version) https://amzn.to/3vXxJzv
Nitecore NU25 (2022 version) https://amzn.to/3IKzBU4

Best Flashlight
Olight Baton 3 https://amzn.to/3CHghTE

Best Travel Bags
Big Agnes Stage Coach
OV KotaUL https://bit.ly/3Fblofh

Best Footwear
Brooks Cascadia https://bit.ly/3gPblnT

Best GPS
Garmin Mini 2 https://bit.ly/3pDmiK2

Best Battery Bank
Anker Powerbank https://amzn.to/3QAUcMn

Best Trowel
Sea to Summit Trowel https://bit.ly/3itMfMv

Best Camp Shoes
Xero Z-Trail sandals https://amzn.to/3iudKFI

Best Puffy Jacket
Mont Bell Alpine Plasma https://bit.ly/3zjQzTr

Best Mid Layer
Outdoor Vitals Ventus Hoodie https://bit.ly/3AhwuwR

Best Hiking Pants
Mountain Hardwear AP Pants https://bit.ly/3CMRmP9

Best Rain Jacket
Rab Phantom https://bit.ly/3AJrL8Q
Frogg Toggs UL https://amzn.to/3vXkUVX

Best Chair
Helinox Chair Zero https://amzn.to/3kbLaJF

Best Way to Carry Food
Hilltop Packs Food Bag https://bit.ly/3f6VeLW

Best Ditty Bag
Hilltop Packs Ditty Bag https://bit.ly/3f6VeLW

Best First Aid Kit
Adventure Medical .5 https://amzn.to/3GEgCrD

Best Multi Tool
Leatherman Squirt PS4 https://amzn.to/3QBx6Fj

Best Trekking Poles
Gossamer Gear LT5 http://bit.ly/3hsHLR6
Fizan Compact 3 (Italian ones) https://amzn.to/3X7msbJ

Best Water Filter
Sawyer Squeeze https://amzn.to/3Xpiwmt
Potable Aqua Tabs https://amzn.to/3CHOcvq

Best Way to Inflate a Pad
Flextail Gear Tiny Pump X (USE CODE ‘BECKER15’ FOR 15% OFF) https://shrsl.com/3vo4y

Best Way To Track Your Backpack and Luggage
Apple AirTags https://amzn.to/3iwtGHk

Best Camera Carry System
Hyperlite camera Pod https://bit.ly/3pL0MTH