HVH Intro to Backpacking Gear List

This weekend I ran the third session of my very popular Introduction to Backpacking seminar. My goal with this event was to expose newcomers to some of the equipment that’s available out there and give them some buying advice. I like to help people avoid purchasing equipment before they get a chance to see it in real life. I saw a lot of busy note taking going on this weekend, so I decided to help out with a list of gear we looked at.

Backpacks

Osprey Exos 58 (Starchild’s Pack)

Gregory Z65 (CampingJay’s big red pack)

Gossamer Gear Mariposa (CampingJay’s big Gray and Blue Pack)

Gossamer Gear Gorilla (CampingJay’s smaller packs – updated)

My Gorilla on the steps waiting for me. The gorilla has a huge mesh pocket that can hold most of your day needs, as well as gear you want to air out.

Shelters

ZPacks Hexamid Solo (Starchild’s Tent)

TarpTent Notch (CampingJay’s Tent)

DIY Tarp (CampingJay’s Orange Tarp)

Equinox 8×10 Ultralight Tarp (CampingJay’s Green Tarp)

TarpTent Rainshadow 2 (CampingJay’s Big Gray Tent)

Sleep Systems

Therm-a-Rest Haven (Starchild’s Quilt – Discontinued)

Enlightened Equipment Revelation (CampingJay’s Quilt)

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm (CampinJay’s Sleeping Pad)

Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Bivy (CampinJay’s Bivy)

Water Purification

SteriPEN (Starchild’s ultraviolet pen)

Sawyer Mini (CampinJay’s sqeeze filter)

MSR HyperFlow Microfilter (CampingJay’s pump filter)

AquaMira Drops (CampingJay’s Chemical Drops)

Stoves

Jetboil Flash (Starchild’s Stove)

Snow Peak Gigapower (CampingJay’s Canister Stove)

Olicamp Aluminum Heat Exchanger Pot (CampingJay’s Pot)

DIY Wood Gasifier Stove (CampingJay’s wood stove)

Snow Peak Gigapower Stove with Olicamp Heat Exchanger Pot and Antigravity Gear Wind Screen

Gear Lists

For more detail on other gear I carry, check out the following Lists:

Winter Backpacking Gear List

Summer Backpacking Gear List

Three Season Day Hike Gear List

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