My Favorite Backpacks 2025 (Thru-hiking • Day Hiking • Travel)

Atom Packs The Mo:    • Update After 100+ Miles With The Atom Pack...  
Osprey Aura AG:    • Picking A Pack w/ Osprey Aura AG 50L Review  
Gossamer Gear Mariposa:    • Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Backpack Review  
ULA Ohm 2.0:    • My 1300+ Mile ULA Ohm 2.0 Review - What Wo...  
Zpacks Arc Haul & HMG Southwest 3400:    • Packs I Used on the PCT (Zpacks Arc Haul v...  
Moment Strohl Mountain Pack:    • My New Go-To Day Pack and Travel Backpack  
REI Flash:    • My Gear For A Day Hike  
(Budget)
Nevo Rhino:    • Finishing The Florida Trail WIth A $65 Bac...  
Slumberjack 65L:    • Walmart Backpacking Gear List and Post-Hik...  
3F UL XPAC:    • $139 Waterproof Backpack vs $310 Waterproo...  

Baby Carrier:    • My Beginner Gear List For Backpacking With...  

00:00 Hey Y'all
00:31 Favorite Pack For Short Day Hikes/No Camera Gear
04:09 Favorite Backpack For Full Day Hikes
06:34 Favorite Backpack For Backpacking/Thru-hiking

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