Beginner Backpacking FAQ: Common Questions Answered
Backpacking is a great form of recreation on many levels, helping you maintain your physical and emotional health while escaping the pressures of work. Here are the most common questions I field with beginner backpackers who want to get started.
Q: What gear do I actually need for my first overnight backpacking trip?
Start with the essentials: a backpack, tent, sleeping bag and a sleeping pad (both rated for expected lows), stove and fuel, lighter, pot/spoon, water treatment (filter or chemicals), 2–3 liters of water capacity, food, headlamp, map and compass, first-aid kit, repair kit (tape), clothing layers (base, mid, rain, warm if cold), sun protection, and a small hygiene kit (toothbrush, TP + trowel where required, hand sanitizer). Optional but helpful: trekking poles, sit pad, GPS Map app, power bank, and emergency beacon in remote areas.
Continue reading to learn more about beginner backpacking, written by Philip Werner.
De la part de l'équipe
Des conversations autour d'un feu de camp avec notre communauté, des membres de l'équipe et des ambassadeurs aux partenaires de la marque et à l'équipe Sawyer.
Mentions dans les médias
The permethrin-treated baby wraps reduced malaria cases in infants by 66%.
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While friends swatted around the campfire and during outdoor dinners, those who used this spray didn't get a single bite.
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The Sawyer Squeeze water filtration system includes a rugged Cnoc Premium 2-liter bladder for fast, easy water refills on any backpacking adventure.
