Essential Hiking and Backpacking Accessories of 2023

We polled backpackers with 100,000 miles of combined backpacking experience to develop our list of essential backpacking accessories. From blister care to gear repair, here are the small items that make a big difference.

Treeline Review: we analyze and aggregate outdoor gear reviews to create honest, objective advice on what to take outdoors. We save you research time by organizing data that already exists. We save you money by pointing you to vetted winners.

What to Pack for an Overnight Backpacking Trip

Ten Essentials for Hiking in Oregon - Travel Oregon

Hiking gear: what to bring?

The Best Hiking Gear: Reviews & Guides by Outside Magazine

Hiking Checklist: What You Need to Bring on a Hike in Colorado — Colorado Hikes and Hops

Day Hike Gear List: 21 Top Essentials & More - Wander Healthy

Ultralight Backpacking Gear: 10 Essentials, Only 17 Pounds

The best backpacking gear of 2023 for all your outdoor activities

Backpacking Essentials Adirondack Mountain Club

How to Pack a Backpack for Backpacking Trips - Jetboil

35 Best Camping Gear Essentials, Gadgets, and Gifts (2020)

Three-Season Backpacking Gear List for 2023

My Backpacking Gear List – A Lightweight & Comfortable Approach