7 Hyped Pieces of Backpacking Gear: Winners and Losers

I’ve done a lot of hiking this year, and I’ve had the opportunity to try out a lot of new gear. I was on the San Diego Trans-County Trail, I did a section of the Colorado Trail, did the entire John Muir Trail, a couple of weekenders, and over the course of the year I got handed a lot of new things. Backpacks, tents, a new bathroom system.

It’s been a good gear year for me, so I’m excited to talk to you guys about what my favorites were and then some of my criticisms. Let’s get into it.

Continue reading to learn more which gear is worth the hype, written by Jess, aka Sassafras.