Backpacking Gear You Should Buy First And Why

Knowing what to buy first when you first start backpacking can be a daunting task, but hopefully this discussion will point you in the right direction of where you can start looking.
Here are some links to some products that can help you know where to start as well.

Shelters:
– Paria Bryce: https://amzn.to/2SX2MXY
– Lanshan 1: https://amzn.to/2Yxvmo5
– Nemo Hornet: http://bit.ly/2LRCqpD
– REI Quarter Dome: http://bit.ly/314oIDi

Sleeping Bags:
– UGQ Bandit Top Quilt: https://bit.ly/2ZnOd1R
– Paria Thermodown: https://amzn.to/2Modi9s
– Outdoor Vitals Top Quilt: https://amzn.to/2SToWKy
– Nemo Disco: http://bit.ly/2BCCtPu
– Kuiu Super Down: http://bit.ly/2ZyICtH

Sleeping Pads:
– Nemo Tensor Insulated: http://bit.ly/2U3gnNa
– Land To House: https://amzn.to/2YvTSpz
– Thermarest Uberlite: http://bit.ly/2YhhSgH
– Thermarest Z Lite: http://bit.ly/2TZE7lc
– Nemo Switchback: http://bit.ly/2Tj2tJP

Water Filtration:
– Hydroblu Versaflow: https://amzn.to/2LTOV48
– Sawyer Mini: http://bit.ly/2OrFqLh
– Sawyer Micro: http://bit.ly/312TY5u
– Sawyer Squeeze: http://bit.ly/319dxt7
– Aquamira Drops: http://bit.ly/2GDDKs6

Backpacks:
– Gregory Zulu: http://bit.ly/312SgB6
– Gregory Optic: http://bit.ly/2HweO7W
– Osprey Atmos: http://bit.ly/2OvkpQ7
– Osprey Exos: http://bit.ly/2OxNytR
– REI Flash 45: http://bit.ly/2YjhcHS
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– PEAK REFUEL (Save 15% Code: BCE15) http://www.peakrefuel.com
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GO TO GEAR:
TOP QUILT: https://bit.ly/2H0OzVg (Save 10% BCE10)
SLEEPING BAG: http://bit.ly/2YZqwff
SLEEPING PAD: https://bit.ly/2OrBY3K
STOVE: https://bit.ly/3rkv3YT
CHAIR: http://bit.ly/38SEYMn (BCE10 Save 10%)
SHELTER: https://bit.ly/3egaxF0
WATER FILTER: https://bit.ly/38e2sgi
SPOON: https://bit.ly/2MOLs8S

FAVORITE GEAR BRANDS AND RETAILERS:
– Waymark Gear Co: http://www.waymarkgearco.com
– REI.com: http://bit.ly/2EVyQr9
– UGQ Outdoor: https://bit.ly/2H0OzVg (Code BCE10 save 10%)
– Campsaver: http://bit.ly/32D7EVu (Code BCE10 save 10%)
– Backcountry.com: http://bit.ly/2ZL9tzH
– Hilltop Packs: https://bit.ly/37rDVSb
– Kuiu: http://bit.ly/2LsUwLU
– Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ixoW5w

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