2025 Backpacking Gear I HATED (and Loved)

The best and worst backpacking gear of 2025 -- what worked, and what didn't? What deserves a permanent spot in the line-up, and what needs to be trashed? ‪@JessHikesTrails‬ dives into all the nitty gritty of her gear wins and fails for the latest backpacking season. Disclaimer: Some gear featured in this video was provided for consideration of review. All opinions expressed are my own. Check out my official gear list on The Trek 👉 https://thetrek.co/author/jess/gear-l... If you're thru-hiking this or next year and you're interested in blogging for The Trek, start here 👉 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @thetrek.co   / thetrek.co   Follow us on Facebook at The Trek   / thetrek.co   Are you thru-hiking in the near future? Consider blogging for The Trek! https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... Get the best from The Trek every week, directly to your inbox: https://linkly.link/2G2v6 Check out our suggested Appalachian Trail & Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists AT: https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... PCT: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trai... ------------------------------------------------------------- #thruhiking #thruhiker #thruhikers #hikertrash #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrailthruhike #at #thetrek #trektheat #backpacking #backpackers #hikers #hiking #hike #getoutside #optoutside #explore #exploremore #pacficcresttrail #pct #trekthepct #appalachiantrailthruhike #washington #backpackinggear #gearreview #hiking