{"id":76,"date":"2025-10-31T15:35:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdooranswers.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/31\/beginners-guide-to-solo-backpacking-essential-gear-and-setup-for-your-first-adventure\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T15:35:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:35:14","slug":"beginners-guide-to-solo-backpacking-essential-gear-and-setup-for-your-first-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdooranswers.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/31\/beginners-guide-to-solo-backpacking-essential-gear-and-setup-for-your-first-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner&#39;s Guide to Solo Backpacking: Essential Gear and Setup for Your First Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beginner&#039;s Guide to Solo Backpacking: Essential Gear and Setup for Your First Adventure\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_6J-UPxiPPc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this video, we&#8217;ll cover the essential gear a beginner needs to know about, and the gear you&#8217;ll need to pack for your first trip. We&#8217;ll go through each item, explaining why it&#8217;s important and how to choose the right one for you.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;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&#8217;s hit the trails!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa SLEEP SYSTEM VIDEO<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa MOM&#8217;S BUSH KITCHEN SERIES<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa CHOOSING A DOWN JACKET<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa HOW TO CATCH FISH BACKPACKING<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf92 BACKPACKING LOAD OUT<br \/>\nOsprey Stratos 34 Backpack:<br \/>\nNemo Disco 15:<br \/>\nNemo Hornet Tent:<br \/>\nNemo Tensor Insulated:<br \/>\nSea to Summit Down Pillow:<br \/>\nJetboil Zip Stove:<br \/>\nExped Widget Pump:<br \/>\nDry Bags: <\/p>\n<p>Sawyer Water Filter:<br \/>\nGarmin In Reach Mini:<br \/>\nBlack Diamond Headlamp:<br \/>\nUltralight Med Kit:<br \/>\nBlister Kit:<br \/>\nCulo Clean Bidet:<br \/>\nTent Pole Splint:<br \/>\nFire Starter:<br \/>\nTrowel Tool:<br \/>\nUtility Cord:<br \/>\nSpork: <\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa3 FISHING<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc55 CLOTHING<br \/>\nHOKA Speedgoat 5 Shoes:<br \/>\nPatagonia Nano Puff Down Jacket:<br \/>\nREI Mid Layer:<br \/>\nREI Sahra Convertible Pants:<br \/>\nREI Sahara T Shirt:<br \/>\nSmartwool Intraknit Base Layer Bottoms:<br \/>\nREI Moreno Wool Socks:<br \/>\nREI Everyday Boxer Briefs:<br \/>\nREI Fleece Beanie: <\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5 HIRE ME<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf1FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude49 GET THE ONLY CLOTHES WITH IDAHO LITERALLY BUILT IN!<\/p>\n<p>\u2699 FOR ALL THE UP TO DATE GEAR I RECOMMEND, CHECK OUT MY KIT<br \/>\nFull Kit &#8211; <\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfd5SUPPORT THE CHANNEL WHEN YOU SHOP REI<br \/>\nRei Affiliate Link &#8211; <\/p>\n<p>*If you use any of the links we may earn a commission.<br \/>\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\n0:00 Intro<br \/>\n1:08 Backpack<br \/>\n1:33 Sleeping Bag<br \/>\n2:06 Tent<br \/>\n3:00 Sleeping Pad<br \/>\n3:22 Pillow<br \/>\n3:33 Cook System<br \/>\n4:12 Clothes<br \/>\n5:40 Charging<br \/>\n6:04 Food Storage<br \/>\n7:29 Water Filtration<br \/>\n9:45 Accessories<br \/>\n10:58 Pooping<br \/>\n11:44 Utilize Compartments<br \/>\n12:14 Navigation<br \/>\n12:31 Med Kit<br \/>\n13:24 Fishing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>In this video, we&#8217;ll cover the essential gear a beginner needs to know about, and the gear you&#8217;ll need to pack for your first trip. 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