My favorite backpack gear is all lightweight, easy to pack, and great for beginners. This is just a short guide, as there are so many things to consider when choosing what is right for you. The tent and sleeping bag are more suited for 3 season weather than cold weather. I have not backpacked in the winter or in temps below low 40’s.
This Big Agnes tent is perfect for 1 or 2 people. It is light weight and sturdy. Moreover, I had no trouble setting it up myself.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 Bikepack – Ultralight Bike-Packing Tent, 2 Person, Gray/Gold
As sleeping mats go, this mat is pretty good. It is light weight and compact. In addition, it has a self-inflate feature and the mat deflates easily.
Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus Ultralight Self-Inflating Backpacking Pad, Small – 20 x 47 Inches
I bought this bag after my strap broke on my old one. I love this backpack. I’m 5’1 and this pack fits me well. There is plenty of room for everything I need. The top is removable and I often do not need the space so I leave it off to lighten my load.
Osprey Aura AG 50 Backpack – Women’s Challenger Blue Small
This CamelBak is great for short day hikes. There’s room for a water reservoir and also room for snacks and cellphone.
CamelBak Aurora Crux Reservoir Hydration Pack, Deep Purple/Graphite, 2.5 L/85 oz
The Ratsack is designed of mesh and a tough velcro top closure. It keeps rodents and birds out of your food. They can’t chew through the wire. To further protect your food, you can hang the sack from a rope or tree branch.
Merrell hiking boots are both comfortable and durable. They have just enough ankle support and don’t feel heavy to walk in. These are similar to my boots as mine are older and therefore no longer available.
Merrell Women’s Moab 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot, Granite, 8 M US
I have small feet so had to get youth shoes. Keen water shoes performed well in the water, were also comfortable and durable enough to hike and climb in.
KEEN Big Kid (8-12 Years) Newport H2 Black/Lime Green Sandal – 7 Youth US Big Kid
This sleeping bag is light weight and compacts well, although, I don’t think it would be warm enough for colder weather.
Millet Baikal 750 Sleeping Bag: 43 Degree Synthetic Sky Diver/Ultra Blue, Reg/Left Zip
Rat sacks are a great idea. Our guide in the Grand Canyon had one and it worked great. In Colorado, we now have to backpack with bear proof canisters, so that keeps the mice away too. I am a BIG Big Agnes fan as well….those tents make me so happy. I have one in every size I am so obsessed!
I have never used a bear canister, yet, but I do love my Rat sack. I agree about the High Agnes tents!! I was so impressed on how light it was for me to carry and how easy it was to put up! Thanks for stopping by!
Nice – thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by!!!