The Best Backpacking Gear of 2025 (All Budgets)

Thanks to OnX Backcountry for sponsoring this video. It's my favorite map/navigation/route planning app. You can save 20% using my link: https://bit.ly/45dRW7a Gear in this video: Durston X-Dome 1+: https://bit.ly/45dKSWr Featherstone Backbone: https://alnk.to/a45HEav Zenbivy UL Bed: https://alnk.to/aWGm2Fy Kelty Cosmic 20: https://amzn.to/4oevEI6 Zenbivy Flex Mattress: https://alnk.to/28TMXyX Nemo Tensor Mattress: https://alnk.to/90C11kH Featherstone Calcatta Mattress: https://alnk.to/6bXTkid Nemo Tensor Extreme Mattress: https://alnk.to/1CabP5y M!Go Water Bottle: https://alnk.to/9xmhXOk Sawyer Squeeze: https://alnk.to/fHnX2E4 Cleaning Connector Cap: https://alnk.to/8tRK4Vh Cnoc Vecto Water Bag: https://alnk.to/5Q7w6Y9 Backcountry Exposure Mesa Bag: https://bit.ly/4oRh5eN UCO Camp Cup: https://amzn.to/480jLRu UCO Spoon and Fork: https://amzn.to/47XK4HV Verve Coffee: https://amzn.to/4oogFf2 LMNT Electrolytes: http://DrinkLMNT.com/ERICHANSON NiteCore NU 27 Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3ZVTyin NiteCore NU 25 Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3I4a8qk Pika Lid: ttps://alnk.to/2uJrFDU Adotec Bear Locker: https://alnk.to/esZvqC1 CampingMoon XD-2F Stove: https://amzn.to/487bsmZ Soto TriFlex Adapter: https://amzn.to/3XHTFfU BRS-3000 Stove: https://amzn.to/4iechgW Firemaple Stove: https://amzn.to/47UFTfW Firemaple G2 Pot: https://amzn.to/48cdTmH Firemaple G3 Pot: https://amzn.to/4iAiaFH MSR Switch: https://alnk.to/4qOjwoJ ZPacks ArcHaul 70 pack: https://bit.ly/3DchQfE NatureHike 60L pack: https://amzn.to/4kg7D1s Not discussed, but worthy of awards: Nemo Moonlite Elite Chair: https://alnk.to/2QzuVfB Pinnacle Foods Backpacker Meals: https://bit.ly/4914fTT Fizan Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/3ImY7Mw Hyperlite Camera Pod: https://alnk.to/g3cb5DO Satellite Communicator: https://alnk.to/5jnzniW Sun Hat: https://amzn.to/3I64bca Wool Hiking Socks: https://amzn.to/3ZeRjqi Hiking Underwear: https://amzn.to/4eGGrGc Stretchy Hiking Belt: https://alnk.to/28SjDnc Midlayer jacket: https://alnk.to/31ufU6h Puffy Jacket: https://alnk.to/bElnY5i Chapters: Intro 00:00 Tents: 00:27 Sleeping Bags and Quilts: 05:22 Sleeping Mattresses: 10:12 Maps and Navigation: 15:44 Water Bottles and Filtration: 17:49 Organization Bag: 20:50 Headlamps: 22:00 UL Lid gadget: 23:50 Bear Locker: 26:21 Stoves: 27:52 Backpacks: 30:25 2025 was a big year for great backpacking gear. I tested a huge amount of backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, quilts, mattresses, camp stoves, new and old gear, expensive and budget. This is a compilation of my favorite gear I used this year and how it changed how I go backpacking. Whether you are a hard core ultralight thru-hiker or a regular Joe backpacker a few weekends a year, this video has some gems for you. Most of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. It's a great way to support creators you enjoy! Want to collaborate with me? You can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io