9 Most Popular Backpacking Items on Amazon in 2024

[@karlstriepe8050]

I always bring a sex swing on my hikes. Some call it over-kill, others say it's overly optimistic. But you'd be surprised by its versatility.

[@gracefesta5599]

I mean, it’s basically an ultralight hammock, right? Why even bring a tent?

[@dadainthip]

Is there a trekking pole version for when you're above tree line?

[@GrimGames1978]

@@dadainthip lol

[@msromike123]

I really appreciate the explanation of how some colors are better than others for Ultralight trekking. It is so easy to go down the wrong path and end up with an unsuitably colored spork. Kudos.

[@Andy-Mesa]

Just a note, the micro USB in the Veektomx is input only. So it’s useful if you want to charge the unit while also still having the other ports free for pass through charging. I’ve been using it daily since about March including on two thru hikes.

[@Gardenesse]

Sometimes I tune in just to see if you’ll mention your pink spoon (I have a rainbow one, can you imagine the versatility?). This time, your insight on the colour purple made my whole day. Thank you, Justin.

[@aydinsha]

What's the inside joke with the pink spoon?

[@jpgrenon]

​@aydinsha everything tastes so much better with a pink spoon !

[@jeffclark8555]

I bought the BRS300t, 750ml Toaks (with bail), and the long handle Toaks spoon. This has become my favorite cook kit

[@SpringMtnHiker]

What am I missing with the pink spoon? Is this an inside joke, or has it been mentioned in a previous video?

[@scottyplug]

It's a running joke on his channel. The pink spoon has magical properties. IYKYK : P

[@JoaJoh]

Seeing a Canadian using a Swedish cloth makes me strangely patriotic. There's a reason why literally every single household has one here! We call them Wettex clothes or simply "dish rags" since no one uses anything else. It's also 100% compostable since It's made out of cellulose!

[@kippariz9805]

We use them for the same purpose here in Finland.

[@jaredj631]

Great video I just finished a family backpacking trip with my wife and kids (8f & 10m) much different situation way shorter distance much more weight and better cooking

[@IanTheOutdoorGuy]

The new lid is an exciting product

[@jeffd6]

Best way to avoid blisters; ultra thin toe socks (injini) with a mid weight merino sock over it. I have had zero blisters since trying this.

[@joelmiller569]

100% agreed

[@jakobvandevelde]

yes this is 100% right and everyone should know this. If you wear a thin sock with another over you can't have as much friction between your sock and heel because the thin socks are protecting you.

[@ultima8250]

I've heard the XOSkin toesocks are much more durable than the injinji

[@jeffd6]

@@ultima8250 maybe, but I get 100s of hours out of the injini.

[@jeffd6]

@@ultima8250 also, I looked at the website, and they appear to be significantly thicker.

[@luker571]

Loved this video. When will the Pika lid be released? At least curious for an approximate release, like Fall 2024 or Winter 2025, if a more specific timeline is not known yet. Stoked as it seems it'll fit on my Evernew 400fd

[@RANDOMNPC906]

I love my hikeology pillow because of you. I almost started using it on my actual bed

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Informative and beneficial video!

[@msromike123]

Once you ignore the fake mAh ratings on the power bank products, they are all pretty good, and all produce about the same power for a given weight. Lion batteries all produce about the same power per gram, and the chipsets used in the device are all about the same. The only real difference is the quality of the case and the connector ports.

[@nalonabrato8900]

“Purple is the most efficient.” 😂

[@olivern4784]

The white version of the power bank has a 50% off coupon. This reduces the price to $15.

[@planesandbikes7353]

need to try those swedish cloths. thanks. I tried Trekology pillow and did not like it, but my wife uses it - but then it developed a leak. I went with Fillo.

[@UnkemptBushell]

I think your lid will be a game changer. Will it be available in the UK?

[@americanclassicmetal7913]

Any updates on the pot lid you were designing? Christmas is right around the corner!

[@jeffreycarman2185]

Nice!

[@jpgrenon]

PURPLE !! 💜

[@jeffm5808]

Don't see the link for the peak outdoors lid

[@zmuzzy101]

Could you review the frog toggs Xtreme lite jackets? I think they address almost all of the issues with the regular ones and are still v cheap x

[@olivern4784]

Looking forward to your lid! PS Have you tested the Flextail Zero Mattress 5.6 R?

[@matthewlockhart3226]

In my experience the BRS stove is a hazard. Bought it brand new and during its first use all I got was constant flare-ups. Tossed it as soon as I got off the trail and went back to my trusty Soto stove.

[@chrisnorvell1631]

I could use that lid. Let me know when it is available

[@kristymoore7052]

Sooo glad my purple backpack is sooo efficient too! I just bought the venture pillow from your link. It’ll be the 8th pillow I’ve used. I do OK with the Nemo, but it’s always height so I’ll also try your hack.

[@GrimGames1978]

how is purple more efficient?

[@judyjrasmussen339]

@@GrimGames1978 I believe they are kidding unless they drink a bunch of red wine on the hike & want to make the stains invisible

[@joker2100]

Where is the link to your upcoming pot lid?

[@JustinOutdoors]

Forgot! Doh! Secret Pot Lid: geni.us/ThePikaLid

[@dadainthip]

For a toothbrush, when I go for my regular checkups/cleanings and the hygienist gives me a toothbrush, I just ask for a toddler sized one

[@gracefesta5599]

US viewers can get Frogg Toggs cheaper in Walmart stores than Amazon, so that may be why they were purchased less from your affiliate link than other items. Just a theory.

[@Berttheturt314]

Are you able to go backpacking with the most purchased gear of each category by your fans on Amazon? So you use the most popular tent, most popular quilt/sleeping bag, etc

[@sgrebner1]

I bought the pink spoon some time ago. Now I have to buy the purple pants for efficiency.

[@shawnr6117]

I'd be interested in knowing how many people ordered the hikenture pad after your review.

[@gcvrsa]

The only product on this list I would actually buy is the Nikwax Down Wash.

[@davidcooper8390]

I am surprised no backpacking food/snacks made the list.

[@dakotacoburn]

I bet the brs didn’t make the list because once you buy one, it last for so long. Definitely a one and done product for the type of person who would buy it. I don’t think that person would be interested in something like a jetboil. But on the other hand, the trekology pillow is something someone would switch out depending on the trip. It also doesn’t last as long as the brs. Mine developed a slow leak after couple years and my gf’s only 6 months. But it’s insane value, you can buy almost 3 areos for one trekology.

[@bucky716]

I forgot I bought the Trekology pillow at one time and found it buried under other gear. Decent pillow but the Exped was a huge upgrade for me.

[@willek1335]

In a pinch, can two intimate people share it, or is it too short?

[@bucky716]

@@willek1335 I can't imagine sharing either of those pillows.

[@willek1335]

@@bucky716 Well, not with that attitude. :D

[@CombatBanana]

Damn i found that Veektomix bank before watching this and this gave a such a validation hit lmao 😂

[@Nepou_]

Same for me !

[@keeblem1]

Interesting video. What do you mean by purple being an "efficient" colour?

[@freeradical77]

I find it makes me more aerodynamic, thus able to walk faster.

[@rexmundi5180]

Seriously this needs explaining, it seems like a ridiculous statement.

[@TheNewGreenIsBlue]

There's just so many more options to BRS stoves these days.

[@alpineearth]

I don’t see a Link for the stove lid email

[@Obi-Wan_Pierogi]

PINK SPORK

[@MeMe-cd1wy]

I can’t find the notification link for lid.

[@Thedude5401]

The pink spoon actually doubles the volume of food per scoop.

[@RRavencraft]

Bought a set of Frog Togs and day one ripped. Not doing anything remotely as extreme as you. So 25 bucks in the trash. I actually wear a rain jacket in rain as part of my daily grind and not just at play, so why not get something decent and not 'disposable' that will fail, as I do with winter jackets ? Sales are great for that BTW and on a budget it's amazing to find like new name brands at second hand stores or Good Wiill and Salvation Army stores as well. A no brainer. My BRS has been rocking for about 8 years, I can't see why I would get anything bigger for basically heating up water or the occasional soup mix. The Toaks 750, mine with bail, love my bail, is another item that remains in my decade old set up. Have other pots, other brands some with covers that actually seat better, not totally secure, but then it's a pain to open to check the contents....but the bail for me is definitely worth it. We cook on fires as well as stoves as canister fuel is not infallible, so there is that. The cover you showed will sell like hot cakes. I can't sleep on air pillows at all. Useless to me. I got a child size zip pillow case, some down fill and a bit of memory foam and created my own. I bring an ultra lite down, water resistant poncho blanket always and wrap that around the pillow creating a head rest that is Goldie locks for me, keeps my head warm by creating a little hood flap with the snaps and makes a nice warm poncho to wake up too, toss on proper to go pee in the wee hours as well. My ultra slim 10,000 mAh battery bank has cords attached, so far so good. I bring one small C incase. I am surprised the Nightcore headlamp with shock cord dud not make the list. One of the more handy bits of kit. I am still sticking with my Be Free and the pairing Hydropak Seeker bladders available. The wide mouth and bladders alone have proved their worth. I got a .01 micro sock for the filter itself, which really saves it's integrity. Easy clean as well. I stocked up on these when they were cheap. I love that everything is so compact and multi purpose. The bladders can hold hot water or stand being frozen or hold ice which morphs them into a medical item. I pack a 1 and 2L incase we need extra water and for the above reason. I like that I can hang the 2L because it has attachment points and use it for a wash up station. I carry my 1L with filter in a packable nylon cross body bottle sling, because I hate digging for my water around my back. Or stopping to drink. I just clip it on my pack straps so it doesn't flop around. Solves the issue for those who hate using these floppy bladders all together. When unfolded, the sling has a front pocket made from the flap where my electrolytes live. Easy to find and use. Another bonus is it takes weight off my back and shoulders. I brink one long camp hand towel that doubles as a scarf sometimes and two bandanas that cover many application, one forcwear, one for wash and dry. I will check out those high absorb sponges they may be better. Thank you.

[@HostileTakeover2]

Ditto... day 1 rips just walking 2 miles. I've given up on rain pants altogether at this point.

[@steveh5169]

@@HostileTakeover2 My son had the hiking pants rip the 1st time he bent over. The jacket is a little better, but I don't like jackets without pockets.

[@boredandagitated]

Folks like the frog toggs because it’s light. If it was just as durable (i.e. not durable and tears easily) but way heavier no one would use it. They put up with the durability because it’s so light and cheap. Plus they ain’t using it often, it mostly stays in a pack pocket until it starts raining.

[@HostileTakeover2]

@@boredandagitated It's dead weight if it can't even last a full outing. My Marmot rain jacket is only 1.5oz heavier than the Toggs UL jacket (and lighter than the non-UL) and has held up through two separate blizzards, sleet, gale force winds, and several years of general rain & snow. I don't even bother with rain pants anymore. If I was using Toggs only for emergency rain, maybe. But for that use-case I'd rather go with a poncho which is even lighter and is more waterproof.

[@syberspy9]

Vrs stove? Thought the wind burner was the better one. What?

[@VigAdventures]

i need to know more about the purple... was that a joke or dead serious? genuinely curious

[@brunoanzanellostifelman8443]

What’s the deal with the purple and pink color?

[@willek1335]

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[@khristian4340]

Will the lid fit 550ml 🤞?

[@iceman857]

Wait, a color can be efficient??

[@pyronymph-868]

Pink titanium spoon owner here.❤

[@pyronymph-868]

But I have the matching spork too.😁

[@tomprevost2477]

Stop trolling me with your purple pants.

[@ddff5242]

Whoa. How did you get data on your viewers and their amazon purchases!?!?!

[@RC-qf3mp]

I bought about 10 pillows on Amazon. And returned 10 pillows! 😅

[@ScottBaker1]

Have many of these items...I feel seen lol

[@jamieeakin1383]

Rainwear and footwear are two places you do not want to cheap out. There is no faster way to wish you had stayed home.

[@johnmca5643]

"Purple is the most efficient color out there" What?

[@cdegenova1761]

Let’s gooo

[@williamedmondson2360]

tell me more about the backpacking sex sling; how much does it weigh lol!!! Thanks great video!!

[@AterLater]

Hikenture pillow is garbage. I bought two and boths had lots of holes from ripping plastic within a month. Not good quality

[@karmahavok]

I've had pretty good luck with mine. I was worried it'd be disposable crap at the price, but I've camped 20+ nights on mine with no problems.

[@ego_sum_romeo]

I’ve had mine for over a year. Been in well below freezing temps. No issues w it so far.

[@cameroncarstens5523]

What does purple is the most efficient color mean

[@CombatBanana]

It makes you 5% lighter and faster🏃

[@sheilasunshine9173]

@@CombatBanana as well as a pink spoon

[@michelstronguin6974]

Why is purple the most efficient color?

[@AverageBishop-]

It's a joke

[@HostileTakeover2]

@@CombatBanana 100%! It's like painting a racing stripe on your car... guaranteed instant 15hp boost.

[@ulyssesmelendres504]

2! ;)

[@simonmaney3438]

In 40 years of hiking I've never used a 'proper' pillow, and yet there's two in the top ten...?

[@willek1335]

Well worth it imo.