Best Hiking Gear

Backpack
Osprey Talon 33 - After Osprey changed the design of my former favorite pack, the Hikelite 26 for the worse, I’ve tested every major daypack on the market and settled on the Talon 33. I think it’s the best overall bet for hikers in terms of comfort, capability, and value. It’s fairly indestructible, has a vented back panel to keep my back dry, is very comfortable to wear, even with big loads and water carries. I used the same pack from 2014 to 2017. For short hikes I just use a waist pack.

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Hiking Guy: Best Hiking Gear

Hiker with green backpack walking on a mountain trail under a clear blue sky.
Hiker with green backpack walking on a mountain trail under a clear blue sky.

Best Hiking Gear

Backpack
Osprey Talon 33 - After Osprey changed the design of my former favorite pack, the Hikelite 26 for the worse, I’ve tested every major daypack on the market and settled on the Talon 33. I think it’s the best overall bet for hikers in terms of comfort, capability, and value. It’s fairly indestructible, has a vented back panel to keep my back dry, is very comfortable to wear, even with big loads and water carries. I used the same pack from 2014 to 2017. For short hikes I just use a waist pack.

Continue reading to learn more about hiking gear, written by the Hiking Guy.

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Hiking Guy: Best Hiking Gear

Hiker with green backpack walking on a mountain trail under a clear blue sky.
Hiker with green backpack walking on a mountain trail under a clear blue sky.

Best Hiking Gear

Backpack
Osprey Talon 33 - After Osprey changed the design of my former favorite pack, the Hikelite 26 for the worse, I’ve tested every major daypack on the market and settled on the Talon 33. I think it’s the best overall bet for hikers in terms of comfort, capability, and value. It’s fairly indestructible, has a vented back panel to keep my back dry, is very comfortable to wear, even with big loads and water carries. I used the same pack from 2014 to 2017. For short hikes I just use a waist pack.

Continue reading to learn more about hiking gear, written by the Hiking Guy.

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Hi, I’m Cris Hazzard, aka Hiking Guy, a professional hiking guide.
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