Hiking And Camping Gear
A ultralight hiking and camping setup built for long hikes, remote trips, and full-time travel.
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My Hiking & Camping Gear Setup
After years of hiking in all kinds of conditions, one thing becomes clear pretty quickly — the right hiking and camping gear matters far more than having more gear.
When you’re carrying everything on your back, every item has to earn its place. Weight, reliability, and practicality start to matter a lot more once the trail gets longer and the conditions get tougher.
This page is a full breakdown of the hiking and camping gear I actually use — a lightweight, real-world setup built for long hikes, remote trips, and life on the road.
If you’re building your own setup, this will give you a practical, no-fluff starting point based on gear that’s been tested in real conditions.
Want to see this gear used out on the trail? Watch my hiking and camping adventures on YouTube.
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Jump to a section below to explore each part of my hiking & camping setup.
Ultralight Camping Gear Setup
A good camping setup can make or break a trip. If your gear is too heavy, uncomfortable, or unreliable, you feel it quickly — especially after long days on the trail. Over the years, I’ve learned that lightweight camping gear matters more than having more gear.
Everything I carry has a purpose. It needs to be reliable, easy to pack, and comfortable enough to use day after day. This is the camping gear setup I actually use for hiking and remote trips — built around simplicity, low weight, and gear I trust in real conditions.
My Camping Gear Essentials:
Hiking Tent: Illumina X 1.35kg Ultralight Hiking Tent
Summer Sleeping Bag: Spark Down Sleeping Bag 7°C
Winter Sleeping Bag: Spark Down Sleeping Bag -9°C
Sleeping Mat: Sea To Summit Ultralight Sleeping Mat
Lightweight Pillow: Sea To Summit Aeros Premium Pillow
Overnight Pillow: Sea To Summit Memory Lux Pillow
Sleeping Bag Liner: Reactor Mid-weight Sleeping Liner
Lightweight Hiking Gear Setup
When you’re carrying everything on your back, the wrong gear gets exposed pretty quickly. Weight, comfort, and reliability start to matter a lot more once the trail gets longer. Over the years, I’ve refined my lightweight hiking gear setup to focus on what actually works.
Every piece I carry has been tested in real conditions — long hikes, changing weather, and remote locations where gear needs to perform. This is the hiking gear I rely on for day walks, overnight trips, and longer adventures — a practical setup built around durability, low weight, and gear I trust when it matters.
My Hiking Gear List:
Backpack: Osprey Atmos AG LT 65L
Day Pack: Osprey Hikelite 26 Unisex Pack
Water Bladder: Osprey Hydraulics Hydration Bladder – 3L
Hiking Boots: Salomon Quest 4 GTX Boot
Hiking Shoes: Altra Lone Peak 9 Plus
Hiking Socks: Darn Tough 6 Pack Hiking Socks
Hiking Poles: Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Walking Poles
Camp Cooking Gear Setup
A good camp cooking setup doesn’t need to be complicated — it just needs to work reliably and be easy to use after a long day on the trail. When you’re hiking or travelling full-time, weight and simplicity matter just as much as performance.
I keep my camp cooking gear setup minimal, focusing on the essentials that are lightweight, packable, and quick to use in any conditions. This is the cooking setup I rely on for everything from quick meals on the road to longer hiking trips — simple gear that gets the job done without adding unnecessary weight to the pack.
My Camp Cooking Setup:
Cooker: Jetboil Minimo Carbon
Pan: Frontier UL Anodised 8″ Pan
Dinnerware: Frontier UL Collapsible Dinnerware Set
Spork: Frontier Ultralight Long Handle Cutlery
Portable Kitchen: Camp Kitchen Tool Kit
Multitool: Leatherman Signal Multitool 19-in-1
Coffee: Jetboil Grande Coffee Press
Hiking Food: Back Country Dry Food
Hiking Clothing & Accessories
The right clothing setup makes a huge difference when you’re out on the trail. Comfort, temperature control, and durability all play a big role — especially on longer hikes or in changing conditions. Over time, I’ve learned to keep my hiking clothing and accessories simple and focused on what actually works.
Breathable layers, reliable materials, and gear that can handle different environments without needing to carry too much extra. This is the clothing and accessory setup I rely on for hiking and travel — practical, versatile camping gear essentials that keeps things comfortable and consistent without overcomplicating the system.
My Clothing & Accessories Setup:
Winter Jacket: The North Face Men’s Aconcagua 3
Survival GPS: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus
Thermals (Top): Kathmandu Men’s KMDMerino Baselayer
Thermals (Bottom): Kathmandu Men’s KMDMerino Baselayer
Gloves: The North Face Men Apex Etip Glove
Drybags: Sea to Summit Ultra-SIL Dry Bags
Towel: Sea to Summit Drylite Towel
Packing Cubes: Osprey Europe Unisex Packing Cube Set
First Aid: SURVIVAL Snake Bite First Aid KIT
See My Gear in Action
Want to see how I actually use my ultralight hiking gear? Explore my latest videos, journal posts, shop, and portfolio below.
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My Entire Travel Setup
This is the full travel setup I use while living and working on the road. Each section breaks down a specific part of my gear — from photography and filming to hiking, camping, and fishing — all built around lightweight, practical equipment that actually works in real-world conditions. If you’re building your own setup, this will give you a clear starting point.
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