Ace’s Most Beloved Backpacking Gear
Toaks Pot
SUPER lightweight and durable, I use this to boil water right on my stove.
Weight: 2.7 oz.
Price: Ranges from $20-24
Merino Tech Base Top
I found these and I’ll continue to buy this brand as long as they exist. The Merino Wool Long-Sleeved Top runs for about $58, which is much more affordable than other popular brands I’ve seen in stores. These are soft and will change the game for your winter gear lineup. Plus they come with a free pair of socks!
Merino Tech Legging
Same story as above, but these are the Base Layer Pants, and they go for about $53. Again, much cheaper than popular brands I’ve found in stores - and so freakin cozy.
MSR Pocket Rocket 2
This thing is so small and so lightweight, and pretty affordable at about $50. I link below to GarageGrownGear because they’re one of my favorite cottage brand outdoor gear companies.
Weight: 73g or 2.6 oz.
NeoAir UberLite
This Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Pad is expensive. It is also one of the best things I’ve found for true comfort out in the backcountry. It packs down to about the size of a 12 oz pop can, too, so it leaves a lot of room in your pack for other comfort items. It comes with a patch kit as well, just in case you poke it with something.
Weight: 8.8 oz
Price: Around $220
Titanium Spork
This spork is lightweight and functional with its super long handle - this is extremely helpful when eating out of a dehydrated meal bag. I love this thing so much, I even use it at home… and occasionally carry it in my purse or backpack on trips. It’s so light it doesn’t add any weight at all it seems.
Weight: 0.4oz
Price: Around $20
Pa’lante Pack
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