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Shelters · 14

A freestanding two-door ultralight dome tent on a platform pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersBig Agnes Copper Spur UL2Pairs who pitch on platforms and dirt2 · About 2 lb 8 oz · Upper midOn Amazon
A two-pole trekking-pole tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersDurston X-Mid 2Hikers who already carry two poles2 · About 2 lb · Mid
A freestanding two-person ultralight tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersNEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2PWet climates where nylon sag ruins the pitch2 · A bit over 2.5 lb · Upper midOn Amazon
A roomy freestanding two-person tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersREI Co-op Half Dome 2 PlusA first backpacking tent on short weekends2, roomy · Heavier than UL tents · Mid
A one-pole solo tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersSix Moon Designs Lunar SoloSolo hikers who can use one trekking pole1 · Under 2 lb · Lower midOn Amazon
A conservative freestanding two-person tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersMSR Hubba Hubba 2Windier three-season trips2 · Around 3 lb · Upper mid
A semi-freestanding ultralight tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersBig Agnes Tiger Wall UL2Pairs on soil who want less pole weight2 · About 2 lb 6 oz · Upper midOn Amazon
A very light semi-freestanding tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersNEMO Hornet OSMO 2PFast-and-light pairs who accept a small floor2 · About 2 lb 2 oz · Upper midOn Amazon
A roomy single-wall arch-pole tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersTarptent Double RainbowPairs who want a single-wall porch in dry cold2 · About 2 lb 7 oz · Mid
A solid freestanding two-person tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersMSR Elixir 2First backpacking pairs who want easy freestanding2 · About 5 lb · MidOn Amazon
A budget freestanding dome tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersREI Co-op Passage 2Cheap first nights close to the car2 · About 5 lb · Budget
A translucent trekking-pole shelter pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersZpacks DuplexGram counters who accept DCF cost and stake pitching2 · About 1 lb 3 oz · Premium
A solo trekking-pole tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersDurston X-Mid 1Solo hikers with poles and stakeable ground1 · About 1 lb 12 oz · Mid
A single-wall solo tarp-tent pitched at a forest campsite
SheltersTarptent ProtrailSolo hikers who want a simple one-pole shelter1 · About 1 lb 8 oz · Budget mid

Sleep · 14

A 15-degree down mummy bag lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepREI Co-op Magma 15Most backpackers who want a returnable down bag15°F · Light for a 15°F bag · Mid to upper
A premium narrow down mummy bag lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepWestern Mountaineering UltraLitePeople who will own one bag for years20°F class · Very light for the rating · HighOn Amazon
An open-back down quilt lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepEnlightened Equipment RevelationWarm sleepers and side sleepers who hate mummiesQuilt · Lighter than a comparable bag · Mid to upper
A synthetic mummy bag lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepMarmot Trestles Elite Eco 30Wet climates and bags that may get damp30°F · Heavier than down · Lower mid
A spoon-shaped down bag lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepNEMO Disco 15People who hate mummy coffins15°F · Moderate · Upper midOn Amazon
A small-packing ultralight down mummy lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepSea to Summit SparkFast-and-light hikers who sleep warmUltralight mummy · Very low · High
A 30-degree down mummy bag lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepREI Co-op Magma 30Summer and warm shoulder nights for a cold sleeper30°F limit · About 1 lb 6 oz · Upper mid
A sewn-footbox down quilt lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepEnlightened Equipment Enigma 20Side sleepers who stay on the pad20°F · About 1 lb 4 oz · Upper mid
A high-end down mummy bag lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepWestern Mountaineering AlpinliteCold sleepers who want a narrow, warm down bag20°F class · About 2 lb · PremiumOn Amazon
A budget down mummy bag lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepKelty Cosmic 20First cold nights on a short carry20°F · About 2 lb 10 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A synthetic rectangular-ish sleeping bag lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepREI Co-op Siesta 25Wet climates where down is a gamble25°F · About 3 lb · Budget mid
A stretch-baffle down mummy bag lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepMontbell Down Hugger 800 #3Slim sleepers who want a stretch mummy#3, around 30°F · About 1 lb 8 oz · Upper mid
A roomy down sleeping bag lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepSea to Summit Trek TkIIPeople who want a roomier down bagWider mummy · About 2 lb 4 oz · Mid
A budget down quilt lofted on a pad inside a tent
SleepOutdoor Vitals Summit Loft 20Budget-minded quilt usersQuilt · About 1 lb 6 oz · Mid

Pads · 12

A tapered mummy air pad on a tent floor
PadsTherm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXTThree-season backpackingInsulated air · Low · Upper midOn Amazon
A rectangular quilted air pad on a tent floor
PadsNEMO TensorPeople who hated a crinkly padInsulated air · Low · Upper midOn Amazon
A thick insulated air pad on a tent floor
PadsExped UltraSide sleepers who want thicknessAir, thicker · A bit heavier · Mid to upperOn Amazon
A folded accordion closed-cell foam pad on a tent floor
PadsTherm-a-Rest Z Lite SolA backup under an air pad, or hot-weather minimalistsClosed-cell foam · Light for foam · Lower midOn Amazon
A plush thick air pad on a tent floor
PadsSea to Summit Ether Light XTCampers who want a softer air padAir, comfort-leaning · Moderate · Upper midOn Amazon
A cold-weather insulated air pad on snow-dusted floor on a tent floor
PadsTherm-a-Rest NeoAir XThermCold sleepers and shoulder-season groundHigh-R air · Low for the warmth · HighOn Amazon
A wide tapered air pad on a tent floor
PadsTherm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT WideSide sleepers who slide off the regular XLiteAir · About 1 lb 1 oz · Upper midOn Amazon
A wide rectangular air pad on a tent floor
PadsNEMO Tensor WideSide sleepers who want a quieter padAir · About 1 lb 4 oz · Upper midOn Amazon
A budget V-chambered air pad on a tent floor
PadsKlymit Static VWarm-weather beginners watching the budgetAir · About 1 lb 2 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A very thick camp air pad on a tent floor
PadsSea to Summit Comfort PlusCar campers who still want a packable padSelf-inflating · About 2 lb 8 oz · MidOn Amazon
A tough-fabric insulated air pad on a tent floor
PadsExped Dura 5RHikers who puncture thinner padsAir · About 1 lb 12 oz · Upper mid
A self-inflating foam pad on a tent floor
PadsTherm-a-Rest ProLitePeople who hate inflating pads and camp in mild coldSelf-inflating · About 1 lb 7 oz · Mid

Packs · 14

A 65-liter pack with a suspended mesh back standing on trailhead gravel
PacksOsprey Atmos AG 65Hot-weather miles with a normal multi-day loadAbout 65 L · Moderate for a 65 · Mid to upperOn Amazon
A heavily pocketed 65-liter load-hauling pack standing on trailhead gravel
PacksGregory Baltoro 65People who live out of the lid and pocketsAbout 65 L · Similar class to a featured 65 · Mid to upper
A lighter framed 58-liter pack standing on trailhead gravel
PacksOsprey Exos 58A disciplined kit that does not need a burly frameAbout 58 L · Lighter than a traditional 65 · MidOn Amazon
A framed ultralight 55-liter pack standing on trailhead gravel
PacksDurston Kakwa 55Ultralight-leaning kits that still want a frameAbout 55 L · Low for a framed pack · Mid
A 22-liter daypack with hip belt standing on trailhead gravel
PacksOsprey Talon 22Day hikes with water, a shell, and a layerAbout 22 L · Daypack · Lower midOn Amazon
A 40-liter overnight pack standing on trailhead gravel
PacksREI Co-op Trail 40A first overnight with a compact kitAbout 40 L · Moderate · Lower mid
A simple framed ultralight pack standing on trailhead gravel
PacksULA CircuitHikers who want a framed pack without a bulky hip beltAbout 68 L · About 2 lb 6 oz · Upper mid
A light framed 60-liter pack standing on trailhead gravel
PacksGranite Gear Crown3 60Budget framed packs for a week of food60 L · About 2 lb 6 oz without the lid · MidOn Amazon
A value framed 55-liter pack standing on trailhead gravel
PacksREI Co-op Flash 55First long-weekend pack55 L · About 2 lb 10 oz · Budget mid
A padded light pack with big mesh pockets standing on trailhead gravel
PacksGossamer Gear MariposaUltralight hikers who still want a hip beltAbout 60 L · About 2 lb · Upper mid
A women's 65-liter pack with mesh back standing on trailhead gravel
PacksOsprey Aura AG 65Women who want the Atmos carry in a women's fit65 L · About 4 lb 8 oz · Upper midOn Amazon
A women's supportive 60-liter pack standing on trailhead gravel
PacksGregory Deva 60Women who want a denser, more supportive carry60 L · About 4 lb 10 oz · Upper midOn Amazon
A white waterproof roll-top pack standing on trailhead gravel
PacksHyperlite Mountain Gear SouthwestHikers who want a waterproof pack and will pay for itAbout 55 L · About 2 lb 1 oz · Premium
A ventilated large load-hauling pack standing on trailhead gravel
PacksDeuter Aircontact Core 60+10Heavy loads and hot backs60+10 L · About 4 lb 12 oz · Upper midOn Amazon

Footwear · 12

A waterproof mid hiking boot with a roomy toe box on wet rock and roots
FootwearKEEN Targhee IV WP MidWide forefeet that still want a boot heelMid · About 2 lb a pair · MidOn Amazon
A zero-drop trail shoe with a foot-shaped toe box on wet rock and roots
FootwearAltra Lone PeakWide or flat feet on non-technical trailZero · Light · MidOn Amazon
A leather mid hiking boot on wet rock and roots
FootwearLowa Renegade GTX WideWide feet that want leather and real width optionsLeather · Heavier · High
A mesh-and-suede mid hiking boot on wet rock and roots
FootwearMerrell Moab 3 Mid WideA first labeled wide bootMid · Moderate · Lower midOn Amazon
A nimble waterproof mid hiker on wet rock and roots
FootwearSalomon X Ultra Wide GTXWide-forefoot hikers who like a quick laceMid · Lighter · Mid to upperOn Amazon
A high-cushion trail running shoe on wet rock and roots
FootwearHoka SpeedgoatLong days when knees want max cushionMax-cushion trail shoe · Cushioned · Mid
A wide-toe cushioned trail shoe on wet rock and roots
FootwearTopo Athletic UltraventureWide-enough trail shoes with a lower dropTrail shoe · About 1 lb 2 oz a pair · MidOn Amazon
A sticky-soled protective trail shoe on wet rock and roots
FootwearLa Sportiva Ultra RaptorRocky trail and a narrower heelTrail shoe · About 1 lb 4 oz a pair · MidOn Amazon
A leather-and-mesh hiking boot on wet rock and roots
FootwearOboz BridgerHikers who want a supportive boot with a wider toeMid boot · About 2 lb 6 oz a pair · MidOn Amazon
A low-cut hiking shoe on wet rock and roots
FootwearDanner Trail 2650Day hikers who want one shoe that looks normal in townLow shoe · About 1 lb 14 oz a pair · Upper midOn Amazon
A high-support mid hiking boot on wet rock and roots
FootwearSalomon Quest 4Narrower heels that need a secure bootMid boot · About 2 lb 10 oz a pair · Upper midOn Amazon
A minimal strap sandal on wet rock and roots
FootwearBedrock CairnCamp shoes and wet river daysSandal · About 12 oz a pair · Mid

Rain · 9

An ultralight packable rain shell hung from a branch in light rain
RainOutdoor Research HeliumA jacket that lives in the pack more than on youPackable hard shell · Very light · Under a $150 street band, often
A trail rain jacket with pit zips hung from a branch in light rain
RainREI Co-op RainierDay hikes and weekends when you can try it onTrail hard shell · Moderate · Under a $150 street band, often
A budget recycled rain jacket hung from a branch in light rain
RainMarmot PreCip EcoTravel and trail on a modest budgetBudget hard shell · Light · Budget to midOn Amazon
A stretchy budget rain shell hung from a branch in light rain
RainBlack Diamond StormLineActive hiking with a lot of arm swingStretch rain shell · Light · Under a $150 street band, oftenOn Amazon
An everyday hardshell rain jacket hung from a branch in light rain
RainPatagonia TorrentshellA shell you will also wear in townEveryday hard shell · Trail weight · Mid, often above $150On Amazon
A full-featured rain shell with full side zips hung from a branch in light rain
RainOutdoor Research ForayHikers who want a helmet-compatible hood and real pit zipsRain shell · About 12 oz · Upper midOn Amazon
A crinkly ultralight emergency rain jacket hung from a branch in light rain
RainFrogg Toggs Ultra-LiteEmergency rain on a day hikeEmergency shell · About 10 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A budget everyday rain jacket hung from a branch in light rain
RainColumbia Watertight IICommuter rain and short hikesRain jacket · About 14 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A very light rain shell hung from a branch in light rain
RainMontbell VersaliteGram counters who still want a real rain layerUltralight shell · About 6 oz · Premium

Stoves · 10

A compact canister stove with a pot support and a small flame on a flat rock at dusk
StovesSoto WindMasterThree-season cooking in a breezeCanister · Very light · MidOn Amazon
A small upright canister stove on a flat rock at dusk
StovesMSR PocketRocket DeluxeFair-weather boilsCanister · Very light · Lower midOn Amazon
An integrated canister cook system with a handle pot on a flat rock at dusk
StovesJetboil MiniMoCoffee and freezer-bag mealsCanister · Heavier as a system · Upper midOn Amazon
A tiny folding titanium backup stove on a flat rock at dusk
StovesBRS-3000TA second stove or calm-weather backupCanister · Extremely light · BudgetOn Amazon
A liquid-fuel stove with a fuel bottle and pump on a flat rock at dusk
StovesMSR WhisperLiteCold trips and uncertain canister supplyLiquid · Heavier · Upper midOn Amazon
A two-burner car-camping stove on a flat rock at dusk
StovesColeman two-burner camp stoveGroup breakfast at a drive-up sitePropane · Car weight · MidOn Amazon
An integrated boil system with insulated cup on a flat rock at dusk
StovesJetboil FlashFast boils for people who only heat waterCanister · About 13 oz with pot · MidOn Amazon
A fine-control canister stove on a flat rock at dusk
StovesSoto AmicusCalm-weather canister cooking with a controllable flameCanister · About 2.7 oz · Budget midOn Amazon
A windproof radiant-burner boil system on a flat rock at dusk
StovesMSR ReactorWindy, cold boils where fuel waste mattersCanister · About 1 lb 4 oz · PremiumOn Amazon
A tiny titanium alcohol stove with a faint flame on a flat rock at dusk
StovesTOAKS Titanium Alcohol StoveGram counters who accept slow boilsAlcohol · About 0.5 oz · Budget

Lights · 8

A compact rechargeable headlamp on a rock at blue hour
LightsPetzl Actik CoreWeekends with USB charging and a usable low modeRechargeable CORE · Light · MidOn Amazon
A rechargeable headlamp with a squarer body on a rock at blue hour
LightsBlack Diamond Spot 400-RCamp chores and short night hikingAbout 400 lumens claimed · Light · MidOn Amazon
A tiny lightweight headlamp on a rock at blue hour
LightsNitecore NU25Gram countersWeight · Very light · Lower midOn Amazon
A slim flush headlamp with a rear light on a rock at blue hour
LightsBioLite HeadLamp 330Road walks and group campsRear red · Moderate · Mid
A tiny camp headlamp with a cord band on a rock at blue hour
LightsPetzl BindiIn-camp tasks, not night hikingCamp · Very light · Lower midOn Amazon
A bright rechargeable headlamp on a rock at blue hour
LightsBlack Diamond Storm 500-RCampers who want a brighter all-rounderRechargeable · About 3.5 oz · MidOn Amazon
A simple battery headlamp on a rock at blue hour
LightsPrinceton Tec RemixAA batteries and a simple switchAAA or AA by version · About 3 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
An inflatable solar lantern glowing on a rock at blue hour
LightsMPOWERD LuciPicnic tables, not trail findingLantern · About 4 oz · BudgetOn Amazon

Water · 10

A squeeze filter on a soft water bag beside a stream
WaterSawyer SqueezeEveryday backcountry bacteria and protozoaHollow fiber · Light · BudgetOn Amazon
A soft flask with a filter cap beside a stream
WaterKatadyn BeFreeFast filtering from a soft flaskHollow fiber flask · Light · Budget to midOn Amazon
A bottle-cap water filter beside a stream
WaterPlatypus QuickDrawPeople who want a Squeeze-style filter with a better capHollow fiber · Light · Lower midOn Amazon
A press-style purifier bottle beside a stream
WaterGrayl GeoPressTravel where you want a purifier in one bottlePress purifier bottle · Heavier · Upper midOn Amazon
A pocket trickle filter with a hose beside a stream
WaterMSR TrailShotFiltering from shallow puddles and tricklesHollow fiber, straw · Light · MidOn Amazon
Two small treatment-drop bottles beside a stream
WaterAquamira Water TreatmentBackup when a filter clogs, and viruses the filter missesChemical · About 3 oz · Budget
A UV pen in a water bottle beside a stream
WaterSteriPEN UltraClear water when you want speed and will carry batteriesUV · About 5 oz · Upper mid
A wide-mouth dirty-water bag beside a stream
WaterCNOC Vecto or Vesper bagDirty-water storage for a Sawyer-style filterDirty reservoir · About 2.4 oz · Budget midOn Amazon
A wide-mouth hard water bottle beside a stream
WaterNalgene Wide Mouth 1LCamp water you can put in a bear can1 L · About 6 oz empty · BudgetOn Amazon
A collapsible soft water bag beside a stream
WaterHydraPak Seeker 2LCamp water storage2 L · About 3 oz · Budget midOn Amazon

Layers · 10

A hooded down camp puffy draped over a pack at a cold camp
LayersREI Co-op Magma Hooded DownA camp puffy you can try onDown · Light · Mid
An ultralight down jacket stuffed in its pocket draped over a pack at a cold camp
LayersMountain Hardwear Ghost WhispererOunce-focused camp warmthDown · Very light · Upper midOn Amazon
A synthetic quilted puffy draped over a pack at a cold camp
LayersPatagonia Nano PuffDamp climates where down is a gambleSynthetic · Moderate · Upper mid
An active-insulation hoody draped over a pack at a cold camp
LayersOutdoor Research AscendantCool hiking, not standing still in a freezeActive synthetic · Light for synthetic · Mid
A thin sun hoodie draped over a pack at a cold camp
LayersOutdoor Research Echo Sun HoodieSun and bugs on dry trailSun · Very light · Lower mid
A zip grid-fleece hoody draped over a pack at a cold camp
LayersPatagonia R1 AirCool-weather hiking when a fleece would soakActive · About 10 oz · Upper mid
A light down hoody draped over a pack at a cold camp
LayersRab Microlight AlpineA camp puffy that still stuffs smallDown · About 11 oz · Upper midOn Amazon
An ultra-thin down jacket draped over a pack at a cold camp
LayersMontbell Plasma 1000Gram counters who want a real down sweaterHigh-end down · About 7 oz · Premium
A basic hiking fleece draped over a pack at a cold camp
LayersREI Co-op Trailmade FleeceA first hiking fleeceActive · About 12 oz · Budget
A synthetic insulated hoody draped over a pack at a cold camp
LayersArc'teryx Atom HoodyStop-and-go days when down would wet outSynthetic · About 12 oz · PremiumOn Amazon

Poles · 6

A pair of aluminum trekking poles with angled grips leaning on a boulder on a rocky trail
PolesBlack Diamond Trail ErgoLong days and descentsFlick-lock · Moderate · Mid
A pair of durable aluminum trekking poles leaning on a boulder on a rocky trail
PolesLEKI MakaluHikers who want a proven aluminum poleAluminum · Moderate · Mid to upperOn Amazon
A pair of carbon trekking poles with cork grips leaning on a boulder on a rocky trail
PolesCascade Mountain Tech CarbonTrying poles without a big spendCarbon · Light · BudgetOn Amazon
A pair of folding carbon trekking poles leaning on a boulder on a rocky trail
PolesBlack Diamond Distance CarbonFast hiking and racesCarbon · Very light · Upper mid
A pair of budget aluminum trekking poles leaning on a boulder on a rocky trail
PolesCascade Mountain Tech Aluminum PolesFirst poles and tent support on a budgetAluminum · About 18 oz a pair · BudgetOn Amazon
A pair of carbon trekking poles leaning on a boulder on a rocky trail
PolesKomperdell Carbon C3Hikers who want carbon without a fashion priceCarbon · About 14 oz a pair · Upper mid

Car camp · 19

A packable aluminum-frame camp chair at a car campsite
Car campHelinox Chair OneBackpackers who will actually carry a chair, and car campersCamp seat · Light for a chair · Upper midOn Amazon
A cast-iron skillet on a camp grate at a car campsite
Car campLodge cast-iron skilletBreakfast at a picnic tableCast iron · Heavy, and that is fine · BudgetOn Amazon
A hard rotomolded cooler at a car campsite
Car campRotomolded cooler, 45 qt classWeekends where ice has to lastAbout 45 qt · Heavy · Wide rangeOn Amazon
A two-person low camp loveseat at a car campsite
Car campKelty Lowdown camp loveseatTwo people at a fire2 · Car · MidOn Amazon
A quilted camp blanket at a car campsite
Car campRumpl camp blanketEvenings at a picnic tableAwake warmth · Car or stadium · MidOn Amazon
Three collapsible wash bins at a car campsite
Car campCollapsible wash bins, set of threeDishes at a drive-up site3 · Light · BudgetOn Amazon
A roll of clear repair tape on a torn fly at a car campsite
Car campGear Aid Tenacious TapeAir pads, shells, and silnylonPinholes and small tears · Nothing · BudgetOn Amazon
A 10-liter roll-top dry bag at a car campsite
Car camp10-liter dry bagKeeping a sleeping bag dry inside a backpackAbout 10 L · Light · BudgetOn Amazon
A small inflatable camp pillow at a car campsite
Car campSea to Summit Aeros PillowSide sleepers who will not use a stuff sackPillow · About 3 oz · Budget midOn Amazon
A slim titanium trowel at a car campsite
Car campTheTentLab Deuce of SpadesA cat hole tool that is actually pleasant to useSanitation · About 0.6 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A pair of foam camp clogs at a car campsite
Car campClassic clog, camp shoeAiring feet at a campgroundCamp shoe · About 12 oz a pair · BudgetOn Amazon
A slim power bank with a short cable at a car campsite
Car campNitecore NB10000Phone maps and a rechargeable headlampPower · About 5.3 oz · MidOn Amazon
A handful of Y-section tent stakes at a car campsite
Car campMSR Groundhog StakesTents and tarps that need real holding powerStake · About 0.5 oz each · BudgetOn Amazon
A silver hiking umbrella at a car campsite
Car campGossamer Gear Liteflex UmbrellaSun and light rain on exposed trailShade and light rain · About 8 oz · Upper mid
A mesh bug head net over a hat at a car campsite
Car campBug head netMosquito country when a hoodie is not enoughBugs · About 1 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A merino neck gaiter at a car campsite
Car campMerino neck gaiterSun, dust, and a light warm layerNeck · About 1.5 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A roll-top camp table at a car campsite
Car campALPS Mountaineering Dining TableA standing-height surface for a camp kitchenTable · About 8 lb · Budget midOn Amazon
A folding camp cot at a car campsite
Car campREI Co-op Camp CotSleeping off the ground at a campgroundBed · About 12 lb · Mid
An enamel coffee percolator on a burner at a car campsite
Car campGSI Enamel Coffee PercolatorCamp coffee for a group at a picnic tableCoffee · About 1 lb · BudgetOn Amazon

Hammocks · 8

A simple nylon gathered-end hammock between two conifers
HammocksENO DoubleNestLounging and fair-weather nightsGathered end · About 1 lb 2 oz · Budget midOn Amazon
A camping hammock with a footbox and ridgeline between two conifers
HammocksWarbonnet Blackbird XLCPeople who actually sleep in hammocksGathered end · About 1 lb 10 oz · Upper mid
A modular camping hammock with a zip-on bug net between two conifers
HammocksDutchware ChameleonTinkerers who want a modular hammockGathered end · About 1 lb 6 oz · Upper mid
An ultralight hammock in a tiny stuff sack between two conifers
HammocksHummingbird Hammocks Single+Gram-counting hammock hikersGathered end · About 8 oz · Mid
A flat-lying bridge hammock with spreader bars between two conifers
HammocksKammok MongooseCampers who want a bridge layBridge · About 2 lb · Mid
An underquilt slung beneath a hammock between two conifers
HammocksHammock Gear Econ UnderquiltThe missing half of a hammock sleep systemUnderquilt · About 1 lb 4 oz · Mid
Wide tree straps around bark between two conifers
HammocksENO Atlas StrapsFirst straps that will not cut barkSuspension · About 10 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A hammock tarp with closable doors between two conifers
HammocksWarbonnet SuperFlyHammock tarps with doors you can closeTarp · About 1 lb 4 oz · Upper mid

Socks · 5

A merino crew hiking sock on a granite slab beside boots
SocksDarn Tough Hiker Micro CrewEveryday hiking socks with a warranty you might useMicro crew · About 3 oz a pair · MidOn Amazon
A toe-sock liner on a granite slab beside boots
SocksInjinji Liner CrewToes that rub each otherToe liner · About 1.5 oz a pair · Budget midOn Amazon
A cushioned merino hiking sock on a granite slab beside boots
SocksSmartwool Hike ClassicHikers who want merino without a Darn ToughMerino · About 3 oz a pair · MidOn Amazon
A thin merino hiking sock on a granite slab beside boots
SocksDarn Tough Light HikerHot weather and precise shoe fitLight · About 2 oz a pair · MidOn Amazon
A waterproof sock on a granite slab beside boots
SocksSealskinz Waterproof SockCold wet approaches and snow slushWaterproof · About 4 oz a pair · MidOn Amazon

Base layers · 5

A lightweight synthetic hiking tee folded on a granite slab
Base layersPatagonia Capilene Cool DailyHot-weather hiking shirtsSynthetic · About 5 oz · Mid
A merino base-layer tee folded on a granite slab
Base layersIcebreaker 175 OasisMulti-day wear when odor mattersMerino · About 6 oz · Upper mid
A merino base-layer crew folded on a granite slab
Base layersREI Co-op Merino 185A first merino layer without a designer priceMerino · About 7 oz · Mid
A thin sun hoodie folded on a granite slab
Base layersOutdoor Research Echo HoodySun and bugs on exposed trailSun · About 6 oz · Mid
A grid-fleece winter base layer folded on a granite slab
Base layersPatagonia Capilene Thermal WeightCold mornings and camp under a puffySynthetic · About 8 oz · Mid

First aid · 6

A small zippered first-aid pouch on a log at camp
First aidAdventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .5A small kit to edit, not to worshipSolo · About 5 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A larger group first-aid kit bag on a log at camp
First aidAdventure Medical Kits Mountain SeriesGroups and longer tripsGroup · About 1 lb · Mid
A roll of tan rigid tape on a log at camp
First aidLeukotape PHot spots, before they blisterBlister prevention · About 1 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A rolled foam-and-aluminum splint on a log at camp
First aidSAM SplintGroups who go off a quick evacuationImmobilize · About 4 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A pair of nitrile gloves in a small bag on a log at camp
First aidNitrile gloves, pair in a bagA clean pair of hands for a messy cutBarrier · Under 1 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
Electrolyte tablets in a tube beside a bottle on a log at camp
First aidNuun Sport tabletsSalty sweaters on hot daysElectrolytes · About 2 oz a tube · BudgetOn Amazon

Navigation · 5

A baseplate compass on a rock beside a topo map
NavigationSuunto M-3 CompassA baseplate compass you can actually learn onBaseplate · About 1.7 oz · Budget midOn Amazon
A small satellite messenger clipped to a pack strap on a rock beside a topo map
NavigationGarmin inReach Mini 2Two-way messages where a phone has no serviceSatellite messenger · About 4 oz · PremiumOn Amazon
A handheld GPS unit on a rock beside a topo map
NavigationGarmin eTrex 22x or 32xA dedicated GPS that runs on AA cellsGPS · About 5 oz · MidOn Amazon
A folded waterproof trail map on a rock beside a topo map
NavigationNational Geographic Trails Illustrated mapA paper map that survives a rain squallPaper map · About 2 oz · Budget
A pealess plastic whistle on a cord on a rock beside a topo map
NavigationPealess whistleMaking noise when you are not where you plannedThree blasts · Under 1 oz · BudgetOn Amazon

Cookware · 7

A titanium 750ml pot on a stone at camp
CookwareTOAKS Titanium 750ml PotSolo boiling and eating from the pot750 ml · About 3.5 oz · Budget midOn Amazon
A titanium kettle on a stone at camp
CookwareMSR Titan KettleSolo cooks who want a tougher potAbout 850 ml class · About 4.5 oz · Upper midOn Amazon
An anodized aluminum pot for two on a stone at camp
CookwareGSI Halulite BoilerTwo people boiling2 · About 6 oz · Budget mid
A long-handled spoon in a pouch on a stone at camp
CookwareLong-handled camping spoonReaching the bottom of a pouchUtensil · About 0.4 oz · BudgetOn Amazon
A clear hard bear canister on a stone at camp
CookwareBearVault BV500Food storage where a canister is requiredFood storage · About 2 lb 9 oz · Mid
A soft white bear-resistant bag tied to a tree on a stone at camp
CookwareUrsack MajorAreas that allow soft bear-resistant bagsFood storage · About 8 oz · Mid
A clear odor-barrier bag with food on a stone at camp
CookwareOPSAK odor bagAn extra odor barrier inside a hang or canisterOdor barrier · About 1 oz · BudgetOn Amazon

Traction · 5

Chain microspikes on a boot on an icy trail
TractionKahtoola MICROspikesIcy packed trail in shoes you already ownMicrospikes · About 13 oz a pair · MidOn Amazon
Aggressive trail crampons on a boot on an icy trail
TractionHillsound Trail CramponLonger icy approachesTrail crampon · About 15 oz a pair · MidOn Amazon
Tall hiking gaiters on boots in snow on an icy trail
TractionOutdoor Research Crocodile GaitersSnow, scree, and boots that ship mud into the cuffTall · About 6 oz a pair · MidOn Amazon
Coil traction on a running shoe on an icy trail
TractionYaktrax RunIcy sidewalks and very mild trailCoil · About 8 oz a pair · BudgetOn Amazon
Recreational snowshoes in snow on an icy trail
TractionMSR Evo AscentBreaking trail in moderate snowSnowshoe · About 3 lb 12 oz a pair · Upper midOn Amazon

Family · 5

A tall cabin-style family tent at a family car campsite
FamilyREI Co-op Kingdom 6Families who want a tent they can stand in6, honestly fewer with gear · About 35 lb · Upper mid
A simple dome tent at a family car campsite
FamilyColeman Sundome 4Cheap car-camping weekends4 nominal · About 10 lb · BudgetOn Amazon
A small kids' mummy bag at a family car campsite
FamilyREI Co-op KinderconeKids' overnights above freezingChild · About 2 lb · Budget mid
A small kid headlamp at a family car campsite
FamilyPetzl TikkidA child's own lampChild · About 3 oz · Budget
A small kids' daypack at a family car campsite
FamilyREI Co-op Tarn 18A child carrying their own layer and water18 L · About 1 lb · Budget