Backpacking Electronics You MUST Bring (And Some You Don't)

Modern backpackers carry more electronics than ever, but when does backpacking tech become too much? Gear mentioned in this video: Nitecore Carbo 20 Power Bank: https://tidd.ly/44pLc4B Aergogo GigaPump Air (JUSTIN10 for 10% off): https://bit.ly/4uVH9rT Nitecore NU25 Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3UVjWWR Nitecore NU27 Headlamp: https://amzn.to/4mQQkWQ Garmin inReach Mini 2: https://amzn.to/4aoy5nU Current Coros Apex: https://rei.pxf.io/vDjKLd Some items in this video were provided to me for testing. Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! In this video, I’m breaking down the backpacking electronics I think are worth carrying, the gadgets I’m more skeptical of, and exactly what I bring on my own trips. I’ll talk about why I usually prefer a battery bank over a solar panel, why the Nitecore Carbo 20 makes sense for thru-hikers, photographers, vloggers, and power users, and why the Aergogo GigaPump Air has become one of my favorite tiny comfort items. Electronics covered: Phone for navigation, photos, video, and offline maps Garmin inReach Mini 2 for SOS and check-ins Coros Apex 2 Pro for mileage and elevation tracking Nitecore NU25 headlamp Battery banks vs solar panels Nitecore Carbo 20 power bank Aergogo GigaPump Air sleeping pad pump Earbuds, tablets, Bluetooth speakers, and other trail tech What backpacking electronics do you always bring? And what have you decided just isn’t worth the weight, cost, or charging hassle? Cheers! Timestamps 00:00 When Does Backpacking Tech Become Too Much? 01:42 Electronics Aren’t the Problem 02:51 How I Decide What’s Worth Carrying 03:35 When Tech Becomes Too Much 05:18 Electronics Worth Carrying 07:29 Solar Panels vs Battery Banks 08:56 Nitecore Carbo 20 Power Bank 12:26 Backpacking Headlamps 13:52 Aergogo GigaPump Air 15:46 Electronics I’m Skeptical Of 17:46 My Backpacking Electronics Kit 19:52 Don’t Let Tech Become the Trip #BackpackingGear #HikingGear #BackpackingTips