Beginner Backpacking Gear: A Comprehensive Review

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Links to all products are in the description, some of which are affiliate links. Here is your one-stop shop for any beginner to start backpacking. I am not an ultralight backpacker, I bring the kind of gear that keeps me comfortable. I suggest all new backpackers take this same approach. Don't get caught up with the latest and greatest gear. Buying anything within the last 10 years will most likely still be great quality, and getting friends hand-me-downs are just as good. Remember, the first step is to just get started.

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Film:
Camera:
Sony a6400 - https://amzn.to/3LIhAUk
Shotgun mic - https://amzn.to/3jgpF6A
Wide angle lens - https://amzn.to/3DQcP8E
Nice lens - https://amzn.to/3ujgOaM
Wireless mic - https://amzn.to/3KmU13p
Drone - https://amzn.to/3Kxlz5W

Backpack:
Granite Gear Blaze 60L - https://amzn.to/37qhH8i

Tent:
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2
Great Alternative:
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL - https://amzn.to/3KnhVeT

Sleep System:
UGQ Bandit Quilt - https://ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/ban...
Sea to Summit Reactor Extreme Thermolite Mummy Liner - https://amzn.to/3Kn3wiS
Therm-a-rest Neoair Xtherm - https://amzn.to/3LMdzhH
Trekology Ultralight Inflatable Pillow - https://amzn.to/3uYish7
Goosefeet Gear Down Socks - https://goosefeetgear.com/products/do...

Cooking System:
MSR PocketRocket Ultralight Stove - https://amzn.to/3jdSikK
EVERNEW Titanium Non-stick Pot - https://amzn.to/35StqfA
TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spork- https://amzn.to/3jkH0v2
Sawyer Squeeze Filtration System - https://amzn.to/37qihTw
MSR Dromedary Bag Water Reservoir 4-Liter - https://amzn.to/3Kkk237

Food Storage:
BearVault BV450 Bear Canister - https://amzn.to/3jdZj55
Seal Line Dry Bag - https://amzn.to/3rc5bAt

Fire Making:
Ferro Rod - https://amzn.to/3xcxiDs
Pocket Bellows - https://amzn.to/3DNKPTf

Sharp Things:
Morakniv Companion Kniv - https://amzn.to/3KnIkJB
ESEE Izula II OD Green Knife - https://amzn.to/3DY7vQM
Silky Saw Big Boy - https://amzn.to/3jfKKOB (new model)

Misc:
Therm-a-rest Z Seat - https://www.thermarest.com/seating/se...

Lights:
Black Diamond 350 Spot - https://amzn.to/3DNKQqc
Luminaid Packlite Firefly - https://amzn.to/3jfKGOR

Clothing:
Wool Socks
Columbia Omni Heat Tights
REI Gloves
prAna Whitney Portal Jacket - https://amzn.to/3ymecsS

Shoes:
Merrel Moab Boots
Salomon Speedcross 5 - https://amzn.to/3dMhkVF

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Backpack
2:00 Tent
3:21 Sleep System
9:48 Cooking System
12:00 Water Filtration System
15:31 Food Storage
17:33 Fire Making
19:03 Knives/Saw
21:00 Misc
21:37 Lights
23:29 Clothing
26:27 Boots
27:14 Conclusion