Jetboil
Flash Cooking System
An all-in-one canister stove: burner, 1-liter pot and insulated cozy that lock together and pack as one unit. People pick it to boil water for coffee and freeze-dried meals fast, with a push-button start.
UCO
Original Candle Lantern
A small collapsible aluminum lantern that burns one UCO candle behind a glass chimney, with a spring that pushes the candle up as it burns. People pick it for quiet, soft light at camp, a little warmth on cold nights, and light that needs no batteries.
EssentialTOAKS
Titanium Long Handle Spoon
A long, light titanium spoon made to reach the bottom of a freeze-dried meal bag or a tall pot. People pick it because it is cheap, nearly unbreakable and keeps their knuckles out of the food.
EssentialMSR
PocketRocket 2 Stove
A tiny burner that screws onto a fuel canister, with fold-out arms to hold your own pot. People pick it because it is very light, easy to use, simmers well and lasts for years.
EssentialSawyer
Squeeze Water Filter System
A palm-size hollow-fiber filter that screws onto a soft pouch or a plain water bottle; you squeeze dirty water through it into a bottle or straight into your mouth. People pick it because it is light, fast, cheap to run and works three ways: squeeze, inline on a hydration hose, or as a gravity filter.
EssentialBlack Diamond
Spot 400 Headlamp
A small, waterproof headlamp that runs on three AAA batteries or Black Diamond's rechargeable BD 1500 pack. People pick it because it is bright enough for camp and trail, runs a long time on low, and costs less than most rechargeable lamps.
EssentialTherm-a-Rest
NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad
A 3-inch inflatable backpacking pad that weighs about 13 ounces and rolls up to the size of a water bottle. People pick it for a strong mix of warmth, comfort and low weight on trips where every ounce counts.
TrendingBig Agnes
Copper Spur UL2 Tent
A freestanding two-person backpacking tent that weighs under 3 pounds, with two doors, two vestibules and steep walls for headroom. People pick it because it is light but still roomy and well built.
EssentialKelty
Cosmic 20 Sleeping Bag
A 550-fill down mummy bag rated to 20°F, sold by Kelty as the Cosmic Down 20. People pick it because it is one of the least expensive real down bags, and it packs smaller than most synthetic bags at the same price.
EssentialOsprey
Exos 58 Pack
A light framed backpacking pack with a suspended mesh back that keeps air moving between you and the load. People pick it for multi-day trips when they want comfort and good ventilation at under 3 pounds, with the option to strip parts off to save weight.
EssentialAdventure Medical Kits
Ultralight / Watertight .7 First Aid Kit
A small first-aid kit with a waterproof inner bag inside a water-resistant outer pouch. People pick it for day trips and short overnights where a dry kit matters, like paddling.
EssentialDarn Tough
Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks
Midweight merino hiking socks that sit just above a boot collar, with terry cushion underfoot. People pick them for fit, durability and Darn Tough's lifetime guarantee.
EssentialPatagonia
Nano Puff Jacket
A light synthetic insulated jacket with 60 g PrimaLoft fill that packs into its own chest pocket. People pick it because it stays warm when damp and works on the trail and around town.
EssentialMarmot
PreCip Eco Rain Jacket
An inexpensive, light rain shell with pit zips and a hood that rolls into the collar. People pick it as an affordable, packable jacket for everyday rain and casual hikes.
EssentialBlack Diamond
Trail Trekking Poles
Three-section, adjustable aluminum trekking poles with FlickLock lever locks and EVA foam grips.
EssentialOsprey
Aether 65 Pack
A 65-liter backpacking pack built to carry heavy loads on long trips. People pick it for its adjustable fit and a harness that gets more comfortable as the load goes up.
EssentialOsprey
Ariel 65 Pack
The women's-fit version of Osprey's big load-carrying pack. It is chosen for multi-day trips where comfort with a heavy load matters more than shaving weight.
TrendingGregory
Baltoro 65 Pack
A comfort-focused 65-liter pack for heavy backcountry loads. Gregory reworked its suspension for the current model, and people pick it when they want a pack that moves with them under weight.
TrendingHyperlite Mountain Gear
Southwest 55 Pack
A light, roll-top Dyneema pack with solid outside pockets, sold in 40, 55 and 70 liter sizes. Thru-hikers and off-trail hikers pick it because it sheds water and shrugs off rock and brush at a low weight.
EssentialULA Equipment
Circuit Pack
A 68-liter roll-top pack that weighs a little over two pounds and fits a bear canister upright. It is one of the most common packs on long trails, picked for its roomy pockets and custom sizing.
EssentialSea to Summit
Ultra-Sil Stuff Sack
Very light drawcord sacks for sorting clothes, food and small gear inside a pack. They come in several sizes and colors so you can find things fast.
NewSea to Summit
XLite Collapsible Bowl
A new-for-2026 collapsible camp bowl with a stiff base and rim, made to fold flat and nest with the rest of Sea to Summit's XLite kitchen line.
NewSea to Summit
XLite Collapsible Plate, Bowl & Mug Set
A one-person collapsible dish kit with a plate, bowl and mug that fold flat and stack in a zippered sack. Part of Sea to Summit's new 2026 XLite line.
EssentialSea to Summit
Frontier UL Cutlery Set - 3 Piece
A light knife, fork and spoon set in hard-anodized aluminum that clips together with a mini carabiner. A step up from plastic camp utensils without the price of titanium.
EssentialSea to Summit
Frontier UL One Pot Cook Set - 2L, 5 Piece
A two-person cook kit built around a 2-liter non-stick aluminum pot, with two bowls and two cups that nest inside. A tidy way to cook and eat for two from one pot.
EssentialMSR
WindBurner Personal Stove System
An all-in-one canister stove with an enclosed radiant burner and a 1-liter heat-exchanger pot that locks on. People pick it because it keeps boiling in wind that stalls open-flame stoves.
EssentialMSR
PocketRocket Deluxe Stove
A tiny screw-on canister stove with a push-button igniter and pressure regulator. It is a step up from the basic PocketRocket for people who want steadier heat in cold or wind.
TrendingJetboil
Stash Cooking System
Jetboil's lightest cook system: a small burner and a 0.8-liter aluminum heat-exchanger pot, with the stove and a small fuel canister packing inside the pot.
EssentialSea to Summit
Evac Ultralight Compression Dry Bag
A light roll-top dry bag with compression straps and an air-permeable base, so you can squeeze a sleeping bag or clothes small without a purge valve. Made for use inside a pack.
TrendingDurston
X-Mid 1 Tent
A double-wall solo tent that pitches with two trekking poles and weighs about 26 ounces. People pick it for the price, the two doors and vestibules, and how well it sheds wind and rain.
TrendingZpacks
Plex Solo Classic Tent
A single-wall Dyneema tent for one person that weighs about 12 ounces and pitches with one trekking pole. Long-distance hikers pick it for the very low weight with a roomy, tall interior.
EssentialBig Agnes
Copper Spur UL1 Tent
The one-person version of Big Agnes's best-known freestanding backpacking tent, at about 2 pounds on the trail. People pick it for a quick, pole-supported pitch and a covered awning door.
TrendingDurston
X-Mid 2 Tent
A two-person trekking-pole tent that weighs about 31 ounces and costs much less than most tents its weight. People pick it for big vestibules, airflow and a fly-first pitch.
EssentialNEMO
Dagger OSMO 2P Tent
A freestanding two-person tent with a lot of floor and vestibule space for its weight. People pick it when they want one tent for both backpacking and car camping.
TrendingNEMO
Hornet OSMO 2P Tent
An ultralight, semi-freestanding tent at about 2 pounds 8 ounces packed. Many people buy the two-person size as a roomy shelter for one.
EssentialMSR
Hubba Hubba LT 2 Tent
The current two-person Hubba Hubba: a freestanding tent with a true rectangular floor, two doors and a single hub pole. People pick it for space, sturdy build and an easy pitch.
EssentialBig Agnes
Tiger Wall UL2 Tent
A semi-freestanding two-person tent that weighs about 2 pounds 3 ounces on the trail. People pick it as a very light tent that still uses poles, often as a roomy solo shelter.
EssentialBig Agnes
Copper Spur UL3 Tent
A freestanding three-person backpacking tent that weighs about 3 pounds 6 ounces on the trail. People pick it for a light tent that holds a small group, with two doors and awning-style vestibules.
EssentialNEMO
Aurora 3P Tent & Footprint
A budget-friendly freestanding three-person tent that ships with its footprint. People pick it for lots of room and headroom at a modest price, accepting extra weight.
EssentialMSR
Hubba Hubba LT 3 Tent
A freestanding three-person backpacking tent with a true rectangular floor and a single hub pole. People pick it for space, durability and storm protection on group trips.
EssentialNEMO
Disco 15 Endless Promise Down Sleeping Bag
A down sleeping bag with NEMO's wide "spoon" shape, so side and stomach sleepers can bend their knees. People pick it for comfort and features over the lowest weight.
TrendingEnlightened Equipment
Revelation 20 Quilt
A down backpacking quilt that opens flat like a blanket and straps to your sleeping pad. People pick it to save weight and space over a mummy bag at a fair price.
EssentialSea to Summit
Spark 15 Down Sleeping Bag
A very light down mummy bag that packs small for its warmth. People pick it for shoulder-season backpacking when weight and pack space matter most.
EssentialMountain Hardwear
Bishop Pass 15 Sleeping Bag
A 15-degree down mummy bag at a moderate price. People pick it as a first good down bag for cool backpacking and camping nights.
EssentialNEMO
Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad
A 3.5-inch inflatable pad with an R-value of 5.4 that stays quiet when you roll over. People pick it for warm, comfortable sleep from spring into cold shoulder seasons.
EssentialTherm-a-Rest
Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad
A folding closed-cell foam pad with a reflective coating. People pick it because it can't pop, sets up instantly, and doubles as a sit pad or extra layer under an air pad.
EssentialSea to Summit
Ether Light XR Insulated Sleeping Pad
A 4-inch insulated air pad with an R-value of 4.1 and a cushy, cell-style surface. People pick it for comfort, especially side sleepers.
EssentialSea to Summit
Aeros Down Pillow
A small inflatable pillow with a thin layer of down on top. People pick it because it packs to the size of a fist and feels softer than a bare air pillow.
EssentialNEMO
Fillo Backpacking & Camping Pillow
An air pillow topped with a layer of foam and a soft, washable cover. People pick it because it feels closer to a home pillow than most camp pillows.
EssentialTherm-a-Rest
Compressible Pillow Cinch
A foam camp pillow with a cinch cord that lets you make it firmer or softer. People pick it because there is nothing to inflate and nothing to pop.