Beginner's Guide to Solo Backpacking: Essential Gear and Setup for Your First Adventure

In this video, we’ll cover the essential gear a beginner needs to know about, and the gear you’ll need to pack for your first trip. We’ll go through each item, explaining why it’s important and how to choose the right one for you.

We’ll also share our recommended backpacking setup, which weighs only 15 pounds! This includes a lightweight tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cooking gear, water filtration system, and more.

Whether you’re planning your first backpacking trip or just looking to upgrade your gear, this video has everything you need to get started. So grab your backpack and let’s hit the trails!

πŸ“Ί SLEEP SYSTEM VIDEO

πŸ“Ί MOM’S BUSH KITCHEN SERIES

πŸ“Ί CHOOSING A DOWN JACKET

πŸ“Ί HOW TO CATCH FISH BACKPACKING

πŸŽ’ BACKPACKING LOAD OUT
Osprey Stratos 34 Backpack:
Nemo Disco 15:
Nemo Hornet Tent:
Nemo Tensor Insulated:
Sea to Summit Down Pillow:
Jetboil Zip Stove:
Exped Widget Pump:
Dry Bags:

Sawyer Water Filter:
Garmin In Reach Mini:
Black Diamond Headlamp:
Ultralight Med Kit:
Blister Kit:
Culo Clean Bidet:
Tent Pole Splint:
Fire Starter:
Trowel Tool:
Utility Cord:
Spork:

🎣 FISHING

πŸ‘• CLOTHING
HOKA Speedgoat 5 Shoes:
Patagonia Nano Puff Down Jacket:
REI Mid Layer:
REI Sahra Convertible Pants:
REI Sahara T Shirt:
Smartwool Intraknit Base Layer Bottoms:
REI Moreno Wool Socks:
REI Everyday Boxer Briefs:
REI Fleece Beanie:

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0:00 Intro
1:08 Backpack
1:33 Sleeping Bag
2:06 Tent
3:00 Sleeping Pad
3:22 Pillow
3:33 Cook System
4:12 Clothes
5:40 Charging
6:04 Food Storage
7:29 Water Filtration
9:45 Accessories
10:58 Pooping
11:44 Utilize Compartments
12:14 Navigation
12:31 Med Kit
13:24 Fishing

5 Comments

  1. @MyToxicMasculinity February 26, 2026 at 6:56 am

    This is the most mainstream a gear list can get. Also extremely affordable.

  2. Is that a compression sack you have your sleeping bag in? My Nemo 15 is HUGE in the bag it came in. What size compression sack do I need?

  3. I also always bring a couple Ziploc bags for trash to pack out and a kitchen garbage bag that I can put over my pack in the event of sudden rain. A good idea if you are rolling with down. I also bring a Frog Togs rain jacket for myself, it’s cheap, light, and is good if you encounter a chilly wind.. Great setup!

  4. 5:54 you have a open fire but you still use a gas cooker
    Shame.

  5. @briancrawford2433 March 18, 2026 at 3:15 am

    $3,000 daytrip/weekender beginner pack. Must be nice. Let’s hope you’re really, really into it if that’s a starter pack.

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