Comfort vs Minimalism in Backpacking

This year I’ve tried out a bunch of new backpacking gear! Hiking gear that leans much more towards comfort rather than purely minimalism or super ultralight. What have my thoughts […]

My 2023 Backpacking Gear List – Tour du Mont Blanc & More

Stuff I Mention in this Video: Wanna Hike With Me? – https://www.vagabond-trails.com/emails-darwin-on-the-trail How I Travel With Gear – https://youtu.be/0MuLMHKWuhY Support Me On Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/darwinonthetrail My GEAR Company – https://evolvedsupplyco.com […]

My Favorite Backpacking Gear After 14K Miles

My All Time Favorite Backpacking Gear from the Past 8 Years & 14K Miles of Hiking! Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow – https://bit.ly/3RW2yiK Black Diamond Carbon Cork Poles – https://amzn.to/3vAXeK8 […]

New Ultralight Hiking Gear for 2025!

New year, time for new gear! I will be hiking the 3,000 mile Continental Divide Trail and much of this new gear is for that trail. I will also be […]

New Gear I Would NEVER BRING on a Long Hike

I would NEVER Bring this Backpacking Gear on a Long Hike! My Backpacking Chair – https://bit.ly/43sgcQ3 GG Thinlight 1/8″ Pad – https://bit.ly/4a1jyfB Solar Umbrella – https://bit.ly/3TxY6rh My Sun Hoodie – […]

Popular Backpacking Gear I Would NEVER Buy

I Would NEVER BUY This Popular Backpacking Gear… Want 20% Off My Favorite Route Planning & Navigation App, onX Backcountry? – https://bit.ly/3StZwTd My 750 Cook Pot – https://bit.ly/48xEeuv My 1100 […]

Ultralight Backpacking – Not Even Once

Stuff hikers say. Admit it, you’ve been there. We all have. It’s time to give back and spread awareness for what is the most dangerous style of backpacking. Rocks are […]

Avoid The TOP 5 MISTAKES Older Backpackers Make

Want to have more fun hiking after 50? Avoid these common backpacking mistakes. It’s easy to slip up sometimes, but you can overcome bad habits and enjoy backpacking more. This […]

How I Pack My Gear in 2024 – Full Comfort in A 35L Pack

Here’s how I pack ALL of my Camping Gear, Camera Equipment, & MORE into a 35 Liter Backpack! My 35L Pack – https://bit.ly/3PGb1H9 My Favorite UL Tent – https://bit.ly/3QceAn7 My […]

How to Plan Your 1st Thru-Hike

** Stuff/Gear I Mention in this Video ** Pinhoti Trail Gear Video – https://youtu.be/EsCCh6nGwlM How to Train for a Thru-Hike – https://youtu.be/ekP92ksyIP0 AT Gear List – https://darwinonthetrail.com/2016/05/03/darwins-2016-at-gear-list/ AZT Section Gear […]

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