Backpacking · Photography
My Gear List
Here’s everything I pack to stay safe, comfortable, and fed on multi-day adventures - from backpacking gear to cooking kit and all the photography essentials. Perfect for anyone tackling anything that can be thrown your way on epic trails!
To Bring or
Not To Bring?
That is the question
Choosing the right gear can make or break your hike, but what works best really comes down to your goals, comfort level, and personal preferences—there’s no one-size-fits-all setup. Below, I’ll share the gear I usually bring on a multi-day hike, not as a strict checklist, but as a helpful guide to give you ideas and help you build a kit that feels right for you.
👉 Top Tip
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🏕️ The Big 3 with Extras
Shelter, sleep system and backpack.
🍳 Cooking and Hydration
All the things you need to eat and drink on the trail.
👕 Clothing
Everything I wear on the trail.
🧴 Toiletries
All things hygiene, from washing you body to washing your booty.
🧰 First Aid and Gear Repair
Things to fix yourself and your gear.
🔌 Electronics
Electronic devices, chargers and adapters.
📸 Cameras Gear
Everything I use to create all the photos and videos used here.
🎲 Random Bits and Pieces
Things I bring that don’t fit nicely into a single category.
The Big 3
with Extras
Shelter, sleep system and backpack
Trekking Poles
Black Diamond
Trail Cork Trekking Poles
⚖️ 486g · 💰 90GBP
Strong yet lightweight trekking poles.
Ground Sheet
Tyvek Ground Sheet
⚖️ 100g · 💰 15 GBP
DIY groundsheet made out of Tyvek. Makes it easier to keep the tent clean.
Sleeping Bag
Therm-a-Rest Vespar 20F Quilt
⚖️ 550kg · 💰 300 GBP
Lightweight sleeping bag rated to 0C degree comfort levels.
Sleeping Pad
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
⚖️ 350g · 💰 215 GBP
A comfortable sleep pad with a thermal value of R4.2.
Foam Pad
Generic Close Foam Pad
⚖️ 100g · 💰 15 GBP
Great for providing a little extra insulation, prevent the mat from rolling around and a nice sit pad.
Extras · Liner
Rab Silk Sleeping Bag Liner
⚖️ 113g · 💰 20 GBP
Helps keeps the sleeping bag fresh for longer.
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Extras · Pillow
Trekology Inflatable Pillow
⚖️ 114g · 💰 20 GBP
A little luxury item to help get a better night’s rest.
Backpack
Osprey Exos 58
⚖️ 1.1kg · 💰 130 GBP
A lightweight traditional backpack with all the comfort items you expect.
Extras · Rain Cover
Forclaz Rain Cover 40/60L
⚖️ 115g · 💰 10 GBP
Helps keep the bag dry during bad weather.
Extras · Bag Accessory
OOM Shoulder Pocket
⚖️ 30g · 💰 15 GBP
Add a bit more accessible storage to the backpack. Great for snacks and sunscreen.
Plastic bag
Plastic Bag Liner
⚖️ 40g · 💰 4 GBP
Any old large plastic bag to act as extra insurance in case the rain cover fails.
Cooking and
Hydration
All the things you need to eat and drink on the trail.
Pot
Toaks 1100ml Pot
⚖️ 136g · 💰 50 GBP
A large titanium pot with pan perfect for cooking all the trail food. Pan can be replaced by a simpler lid.
Lid
Toaks Titanium Lid-115
⚖️ 20g · 💰 14 GBP
Replaces the bulky pan that comes with the Toaks 1100m with something lighter.
Stove
Windmaster Soto Stove
⚖️ 87g · 💰 60 GBP
Great little stove which works well even in windy weather.
Fire Starter
Light My Fire Ferro Rod
⚖️ 450g · 💰 689 GBP
Efficient way to ignite the stove and works even in the rain.
Mug
Sea to Summit X Mug
⚖️ 60g · 💰 17 GBP
Handy to have something else to drink out of besides the pot.
Knife
Victorinox Super Tinker
Swiss Army Pocket Knife
⚖️ 62g · 💰 20 GBP
Lightweight little pocket knife to help open all packaged meals.
Spoon
Lifeventure Titanium
Long-Handled Spoon
⚖️ 20g · 💰 10 GBP
Long handle spool is a must to get to every last grain of rice.
Scraper
MSR Alpine Dish
Brush and Scraper
⚖️ 22g · 💰 12 GBP
Compact cleaning tool to help keep your pot in good condition.
Filter
Sawyer Squeeze
⚖️ 90g · 💰 65 GBP
Efficient hollow fibre water filter with good flow rate and lasts for years.
Water container
CNOC Vecto 3L
Water Container
⚖️ 92g · 💰 30 GBP
Durable water container making it easier to filter water.
Water Bottles
Smart Water Bottles
⚖️ 30g · 💰 1.50 GBP
Just your everyday water bottles. Ensure that whatever you use, that it is compatible with your filter.
Clothing
Everything I wear on the trail
Sunglasses
Decathlon Sunnies
⚖️ 40g · 💰 20 GBP
Eye protection is a must especially when hiking at attitudes.
Buff
Buff by Buff
⚖️ 40g · 💰 20 GBP
Versatile piece of guy which can be used to protect the neck, face or both.
Puffer Jacket
Patagonia Nanopuff
⚖️ 250g · 💰 170 GBP
An extremely lightweight puffer jacket for those colder days.
Fleece
Patagonia R1 Air Fleece
⚖️ 320g · 💰 130 GBP
A good all round mid layer which is a good balance between warmth and breathability.
Top
Isobaa Merino
Long Sleeve Top
⚖️ 230g · 💰 50 GBP
Merino tops are great for sun protection and odour control.
Gloves
Outdoor Research ActiveIce
Chroma Sun Gloves
⚖️ 30g · 💰 35 GBP
UPF 50+ rated, these gloves provide superb back-of-hand sun protection.
Pants
Outdoor Research
Ferrosi Pants
⚖️ 350g · 💰 110 GBP
Comfortable and durable hiking pants.
Underwear
Columbia Poly Stretch
Boxer Brief
⚖️ 40g · 💰 25 GBP for 3
Quickdrying and comfortable underwear.
Shoes
Altra Lone Peaks 7
⚖️ 300g · 💰 130 GBP
A great pair of shoes with wide toebox and no-drop sole.
Socks
Darn Tough
Micro Crew Socks
⚖️ 75g · 💰 25 GBP
Most durable sock on the market backed by lifetime guarantee.
Socks
Darn Tough
Lightweight Socks
⚖️ 40g · 💰 22 GBP
A thinner pair of socks to act as a liner and help prevent blisters.
Beanie
Patagonia Fisherman’s
Rolled Beanie
⚖️ 87g · 💰 30 GBP
Comfy beanie to keep the head warm on those cold days.
Rain Jacket
Patagonia Torrentshell
⚖️ 370g · 💰 180 GBP
Comfortable and durable and most importantly, breathable rain jacket.
Top
Isobaa Merino
Long Sleeve Top
⚖️ 230g · 💰 50 GBP
Merino tops are great for sun protection and odour control.
Gloves
SIMOND MT500
Waterproof Overgloves
⚖️ 46g · 💰 18 GBP
Durable, lightweight and compact gloves to help protect from the rain and cold.
Rainpants
Quechua Overpants
⚖️ 150g · 💰 15 GBP
Inexpensive rain pants which are worn over your normal leg wear.
Underwear
Columbia Poly Stretch
Boxer Brief
⚖️ 40g · 💰 25 GBP for 3
Quickdrying and comfortable underwear.
Socks
Darn Tough
Micro Crew Socks
⚖️ 75g · 💰 25 GBP
Most durable sock on the market back by lifetime guarantee.
Socks
Darn Tough
Lightweight Socks
⚖️ 40g · 💰 22 GBP
A thinner pair of socks to act as a liner and help prevent blisters.
Flip Flops
Decathlon Flip Flops
⚖️ 30g · 💰 1.50 GBP
Something breathable to wear around camp and very handle for those communial showers.
Top
Isobaa Merino
Long Sleeve Top
⚖️ 230g · 💰 50 GBP
Merino tops also make great sleepwear.
Shorts
PrAna Mojo Shorts
⚖️ 150g · 💰 50 GBP
Lightweight and comfortable shorts which also doubles as swimwear.
Socks
Darn Tough
Micro Crew Socks
⚖️ 75g · 💰 25 GBP
Most durable sock on the market back by lifetime guarantee.
Toiletries
All things hygiene, from washing you body to washing your booty.
Toothbrush
Colgate Travel Toothbrush
⚖️ 40g · 💰 1.50 GBP
Compact toothbrush which also folds to save space.
Toothpaste
Eco Living
Toothpaste Tablets
⚖️ 15g · 💰 4.50 GBP
Lighter and easier to use on trail.
Electrolytes
Bulk Unflavoured
Electrolyte Powder
⚖️ 25g · 💰 5 GBP
Helps prevent dehydration and lets you function at your best.
Sunscreen
Nivea Sunscreen
SPF 50+ 100ml
⚖️ 110g · 💰 5 GBP
Easy to use and helps prevent sunburn.
Moisturiser
Simple Basic Moisturiser
⚖️ 50g · 💰 3 GBP
Soothes tired skin after a long day of hiking in the sun.
Hand Sanitiser
Hand sanitiser
⚖️ 60g · 💰 1.50 GBP
Keeps the nasties away. No one likes getting tummy bugs on the trail.
Soap
Dr Bronner's Eucalyptus
Liquid Soap
⚖️ 50g · 💰 12 GBP
Super concentrated versatile soap which can be used for both the body and laundry.
Towel
Sea to Summit
Medium Towel
⚖️ 170g · 💰 15 GBP
Lightweight and very absorbent towel with a handy loop.
Nail Clippers
Nail Clippers
⚖️ 20g · 💰 2.50 GBP
Helps keep the nails short which is especially important for your feet.
Vitamins
Multivitamins
⚖️ 20g · 💰 10 GBP
Helps maintain your micronutrients as trail food can be a but lacking in this department.
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Beanie
Lixada Titanium
Hand Trowel
⚖️ 40g · 💰 12 GBP
Lightweight and strong, this makes it easy to dig any cat hole.
First Aid and
Gear Repair
Things to fix yourself and your gear
Emergency Blanket
Emergency Blanket
⚖️ 40g · 💰 2 GBP
Useful in an emergency situation to keep someone warm before help arrives.
Antiseptic Oitment
Tea Tree Oil
⚖️ 20g · 💰 5 GBP
A mild antiseptic and great for preventing fungal issues with the feet. (Also smells great!)
Painkillers
Paracetamol and
Ibuprofen
⚖️ 10g · 💰 2 GBP
For minor aches and pains.
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Antihistamine Medication
Clarityn
⚖️ 10g · 💰 6 GBP
Provides 24-hour relief from indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms.
Tick Removal Tool
Tick Remover Tool
⚖️ 10g · 💰3 GBP
Simple way to remove ticks from the skin.
Clothing Repair tape
Gear Aid Tenacious Tape
Repair Tape
⚖️ 20g · 💰 10 GBP
Great for fixing up small holes in jackets and pants.
Sleeping Pad Repair Tape
Therm-a-Rest Instant
Field Repair Kit
⚖️ 20g · 💰 12 GBP
To fix small punctures on inflatable sleeping mats.
Tent Repair Tape
HMG Dyneema Repair Kit
⚖️ 20g · 💰 10 GBP
Repair minor abrasions or holes on tents made out of dyneema.
Electronics
Electronic devices, chargers and adapters
Powerbank
Nitecore 10,000ma
Gen 2 Powerbank
⚖️ 235g · 💰 60 GBP
Lightweight and durable powerbank.
Phone
Pixel 9 Pro
⚖️ 250g · 💰 900 GBP
An android phone with excellent cameras and satellite connectivity.
GPS Watch
Garmin Epix Pro
(Gen 2) 51mm
⚖️ 95g · 💰 830 GBP
Great watch for offline navigation and health monitoring.
Headlamp
Petzl Bindi Headlamp
⚖️ 33g · 💰 40 GBP
Reliable, lightweight and extremely easy to use headlamp.
Air Pump
Flextail Tiny Pump X
⚖️ 96g · 💰 30 GBP
Quickly inflate you sleep pad and also provides some nice ambient light.
Tracker
Motorola Moto Tag
⚖️ 8g · 💰 30 GBP
Smart trackers to help protect your gear and find misplaced items.
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Cable
Rolling Square
inCharge X 100W
⚖️ 27g · 💰 20 GBP
6 IN 1 CABLE which supports (Lightning, USB-C and MicroUSB)
Adapter
USB C to Garmin Adapater
⚖️ 5g · 💰 5 GBP
A lighter alternative to charge Garmin devices.
Charger
Anker USB C Charger
(Nano II 65W)
⚖️ 135g · 💰 30 GBP
Charge up to 3 device at 65W in total.
Cameras Gear
Everything I use to create all the photos and videos used here.
Lens
Fujifilm XF 33mm
f/1.4 R LM WR
⚖️ 360g · 💰 650 GBP
A great compact and weather seal lens with amazing opticals.
Camera
GoPro Hero 12
Action Camera
⚖️ 200g · 💰 250 GBP
Rugged, waterproof action camera that captures ultra-smooth 5.3K.
Camera Clip
Peak Design
Camera Clip
⚖️ 100g · 💰 50 GBP
Provides easy access to the camera while on the trail.
Battery
FUJIFILM NP-W235
Lithium-Ion Spare Battery
⚖️ 80g · 💰 65 GBP
Spare batter for the Fujifilm X-T4.
Strap
Peak Design
Cuff Camera Wrist Strap
⚖️ 54g · 💰 35 GBP
Great little strap to help prevent accidental drops.
Memory
K&F CONCEPT
Lens Cleaning Pen
⚖️ 20g · 💰 10 GBP
Helps keeps the lens free from debris and fingerprints.
Memory
K&F CONCEPT Nano X Series
58MM UV Filter & CPL Filter Kit
⚖️ 94g · 💰 50 GBP
Helps protect the lens and reduce haze and reflections.
Memory
SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO
SDXC card
⚖️ 2g · 💰 56 GBP
UHS-I V30 (200 MB/s) memory card for Fujifilm X-T4.
Battery
GoPro Enduro
1720mAh battery
⚖️ 50g · 💰 24 GBP
Spare battery for the Go Pro Hero 12.
Charger
MAXCAM Power Triple
Battery Charger for GoPro
⚖️ 54g · 💰 17 GBP
Quickly and easily charge multiple batteries at once.
Extension Pole
GoPro 40in (1m) Carbon Fiber
Extension Pole
⚖️ 115g · 💰 53 GBP
Selfie stick to get better angles for videos.
Tripod
PEDCO Ultrapod 3
Lightweight Tripod
⚖️ 113g · 💰 27 GBP
Use to take videos of yourself. Essential if you travel alone.
Adapter
SmallRig Quick
Release Plate
⚖️ 37g · 💰 18 GBP
Quick-release system for easy camera-to-phone swaps.
Mount
Go Pro Magnetic
Latch Mount
⚖️ 20g · 💰 27 GBP
Great for switching between selfish stick and the neck mount.
Wind Muff
Windslayer Foam
Cover for GoPro
⚖️ 10g · 💰 7 GBP
Improves the audio on footage taken in windy conditions.
Memory
SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO
micro SD card
⚖️ 2g · 💰 64 GBP
Additional memory cards for Go Pro Hero 12.
Random Bits
and Pieces
Things I bring that don’t fit nicely into a single category
Drybags
Osprey Ultralight
Dry Sack
⚖️ 40g · 💰15 GBP
Great for keeping things dry and organised.
Carabiner
Firebiner
⚖️ 20g · 💰 19 GBP
Handy tool to help clip things to the backpack and doubles as a firestarter.
Cable Ties
Reusable Cable Ties
⚖️ 5g · 💰 250 GBP
Great to secure laundry to the backpack or make emergency repairs.
Container
Nalgene Plastic Container
Medium Travel Kit
⚖️ 165g · 💰 16 GBP
Assorted leak-proof containers great for tablets, spices and olive oil.
Hiking Pole Tips
Hiking Poles
Rubber Tips
⚖️ 30g · 💰 4 GBP for 4
Great for protecting you gear and poles during transport.
Dish Cloth
Swedish Dish Cloth
⚖️ 30g · 💰 9 GBP for 5
Absorbent and durable cloth which is great for wiping down the condensation on your tent.
Glasses Lanyard
Gogglesoc Sunnystring
⚖️ 20g · 💰 13 GBP
Neat way to keep the sunnies on your head on those windy days.