What’s in my backpack 2025?
Find out what items I’m bringing to my hikes and also how much each item costs and weighs. I’m very happy with my current setup although there a few items worth upgrading! Check out the list below to inspire your next hiking trip. Remember, hiking is not about what equipment you use, but is about getting out and exploring nature!
Shelter and Sleep System
Tent
Nemo Hornet 2P Ultralight tent
Price: £350 | Weight: 949g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Sleeping bag
Price: £300 | Weight: 840g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Sleeping Bag Compression Sack
Sea to Summit Compression Sack 8L
Price: £22 | Weight: 68g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Sleeping pad
Price: £120 | Weight: 545g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Sleeping bag liner
Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor
Price: £60 | Weight: 268g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8.5/10
Pillow
Price: £50 | Weight: 160g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Eating and Drinking
Stove
Price: £50 | Weight: 73g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Cooking and eating pot
Price: £33 | Weight: 86g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Ignition
Price: £22 | Weight: 69g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 7/10
Water system and purification
Filtration: Sawyer Microsqueeze
Price: £35 | Weight: 60g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Water bottle: HydraPak Ultra Flask 500ml
Price: £22 | Weight: 41g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Electrolyte tablets
High5 Sports Nutrition Zero Electrolyte Tablets
Price: £8 | Weight: 80g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Clothes
Hiking shoes / trail runners
Price: £165 | Weight: 425g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 10/10
Price: £80 (2024 price) | Weight: 280g | Looking to replace? Yes (worn out) | Rating: 7/10
Socks
Smartwool Hike Light Cushion Ankle Socks
Price: £22 | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Hat / cap
Price: £28 | Weight: 72g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Base layer
Price: £45 | Weight: 130g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Shirt (longsleeve)
Patagonia long sleeve base layer
Price: £60 | Weight: 140g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Jackets
Decathlon Forclaz Down Jacket (-5C)
Price: £55 | Weight: 300g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Jack Wolfskin 3in1 waterproof jacket
Price: £150 | Weight: 300g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Trousers
Montane Terra Converts Walking Trousers
Price: £90 | Weight: 360g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 6.5/10
Hiking Gear
Trekking poles
Price: £60 | Weight: 300g | Looking to replace? Yes (worn out) | Rating: 6/10
Rucksack
Vango Sherpa 70+10L (discountinued in 2024)
Price: n/a | Weight: 2.6kg | Looking to replace? Yes (for a lighter and smaller backpack) | Rating: 6/10
Rab Aeon Ultra 28L Lightweight Pack
Price: £135 | Weight: 700g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8.5/10
Dry bags
OEX dry bags (One large, one medium, one small)
Price: £15 | Weight: 55g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Towel
Technicals Travel Towel Medium
Price: £9 | Weight: 80g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 7/10
Trowel
Price: £8 | Weight: 87g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Technology
Drone
Price: £700 (2020 price) | Weight: 1.3kg (drone, controller & 2 batteries) | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Camera
Price: £400 | Weight: 160g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Tripod
Price: £30 | Weight: 191g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10
Headlamp
Price: £55 | Weight: 86g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10
Portable Charger
Price: £30 | Weight: 440g | Looking to replace? Yes (for a lighter battery) | Rating: 6/10
