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

Rab Alpine 400 (-5C)

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

Big Agnes Rapide SL

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

Thermarest Air Head Pillow

Price: £50 | Weight: 160g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10

Eating and Drinking

Stove

MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Price: £50 | Weight: 73g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10

Cooking and eating pot

TOAKS Titanium Pot 750ml

Price: £33 | Weight: 86g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10

Ignition

Light my Fire kit

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

Salomon X Ultra Mid Gore-Tex

Price: £165 | Weight: 425g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 10/10

Salomon Pulsar Trail Runners

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

Rab Trucker Logo Cap

Price: £28 | Weight: 72g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10

Base layer

Rab Sonic LS Zip

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

Leki Manaslu Classic

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

Sea to Summit Nylon 66

Price: £8 | Weight: 87g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10

Technology

Drone

DJI Mavic Air 2 (2020 model)

Price: £700 (2020 price) | Weight: 1.3kg (drone, controller & 2 batteries) | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10

Camera

GoPro Hero 13

Price: £400 | Weight: 160g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10

Tripod

Joby GorillaPod

Price: £30 | Weight: 191g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 8/10

Headlamp

Blackdiamon Spot 400-R

Price: £55 | Weight: 86g | Looking to replace? No | Rating: 9/10

Portable Charger

Belkin 20,000mAh power bank

Price: £30 | Weight: 440g | Looking to replace? Yes (for a lighter battery) | Rating: 6/10

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