My Backpacking Gear List for 2023

This is a detailed look into the backpacking gear I'll be using for 2023.
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[@pursuit2peak]

Liam, im an ex marine that has suffered over the years with depression etc, i can honestly say watching your videos has brought me so much happiness. a sense of relaxation, calmness and great videos with fantastic content has inspired me to get on the walks and back in the field, can genuinely say watching the content makes me feel alive again and in touch with nature and adventure. keep up the fantastic work mate, wishing you all the success you deserve in the future, you have helped me in so many ways, and others as well. keep it up!

[@NotASheep100]

Never giv up ....keep pushin forward....take one day at a time....respect yaself for even the small things u do....then get a tent and kit and get out there....easier said than done ...but u can do it.

[@meme1033]

All the best mate

[@ilTroubadori]

Hi mate I'm ex marine too but always stayed active I'm 64 now and still get out hill-walking and mountain biking and an early morning walk round the park it's so important for my mental health..I'm hoping to go backpacking when I retire next year..whereabouts are you from ?

[@pursuit2peak]

@ilTroubadori hope all well royal. Good to hear. I live on the south coast, near Portsmouth.

[@TrasonStadler]

Once a marine always a marine

[@TB41n0]

Liam the most likeable guy on KZbin. Congratulations on all your success 🎉

[@skrrttz]

Love to see him go down a Dale Philip route. Not only hike and adventure but do it in busier places and see the interactions with locals etc

[@GB-yr1tc]

Definitely agree, a breath of fresh air compared with some of the narcissistic egos you run into on KZbin and other media's. Cheers Liam, keep it up

[@dexterp2001]

I totally agree!

[@inMuro]

wanted to place a similar comment. ill add one here for his algorithm. thanks liam for ur content, very chill and relaxing

[@thefeelcompany]

Liam. The chillest geezer discovering the world on foot, his serotonin from walking, a couple of beers, some flat space and KZbin.

[@sole2soul317]

This is the most honest video I've see here in youtube about backpacking, I have to remind myself that it is about the adventure and not just the kit. Thanks for sharing.

[@excemptfrombs2124]

Out of all the camping channels in the uk ,I think you’res is growing the fastest,well done Liam ❤ 🇬🇧

[@lookintothesky123]

he deserves it

[@masonfreeparty]

suggestion for another walk liam..ive never been to this area but it looks interesting: 110 miles/180 kilometres of often remote coastal walking on the Llyn Peninsula's 'Land's End of Wales' broken down into nine easy days.9 Mar 2021

[@ThenamesConor]

I've never gone Hiking or wild camping, but this June I'm walking from Wimborne Dorset UK to scotland! Going to cairngorms nation park, and some Harry potter filing locations like loch eilt. Gonna take me roughly 30 days, wild camping every night apart from the odd night in a travelodge or holiday inn. Gonna be a crazy journey, doing it for my own mental health and as a personal challenge/adventure. Gonna be recording the whole thing too, so I'll be uploading shorts daily and in July time I'll be uploading a video of the whole thing!

[@kairoberts2163]

Wow that's an impressive trip for anyone let alone someone that's never been hiking before all the best to you have a great trip!

[@slipnpitch1894]

Good luck and enjoy. Sounds amazing

[@samskordi6079]

That sounds amazing, I've subscribed with notifications on. I'm also doing a long backpacking trip soon and am really excited. Good luck!!

[@ThenamesConor]

@@samskordi6079 thanks mate appreciate it! Exactly one month to go and then the hike begins 😎

[@samskordi6079]

@@ThenamesConor 2 months to go for me! I'm going backpacking and camping in South Africa, can't wait! Also would highly recommend Dartmoor!

[@vikkitee4686]

The Be Free water purification filter bottle doubles up as water storage as well. You can drink straight from the bottle and is so light weight and colapsable.

[@braddavison6255]

Love the fact that you do some pretty damn hardcore walks and no fkn about with too much fancy stuff. No messing. Top man.

[@john101CT]

Yo Liam! Thanks for yet another wonderful video. Apart from the practical advice about your choice of kit (thanks for sharing so frankly), your admirable attitude shines through again. No fancy luxury items; no need to exchange simple gear that works for you; no emphasis on consumerism; no sponsored items or pushing a particular brand; living simply with a lifestyle that is eco-friendly and loves the earth! You are an excellent example and an inspirational role model. You are authentic and sincere - lots to love about you. Keep going! Best wishes from Cape Town!

[@samgold2749]

Thanks Liam for the Kit list very helpful. Doing the Dales Way walk in a few weeks so the timing is just right.

[@gcbtfunnlove]

Love all your content - thanks for this is really good gear guide. I tent to struggle with finding the right balance between what’s worth investing in and what can be done for less when it comes to gear, so this is really helpful as I prep for a few multis this year. Cheers Liam! Keep it coming

[@jakeplumb6484]

Hey Liam, I absolutely love watching your content. Your style of making is just so relaxing and down to earth. I love seeing you live your life to the fullest with all your adventures. Thank you.

[@Narcoza]

Hey Liam, loving the videos mate. If you're up to it, a video showing how you plan your trips would be awesome for those of us interested in getting started on our own adventures.

[@Buffenmeyer]

I like your channel because you’re so down to earth and authentic. Refreshing to listen to a guy who’s not obsessed with gear (although I tend to obsess at times!) Looking forward to your 2023 content. Stay well, stay free!. From Pennsylvania, USA

[@brittanycollins802]

I don’t how this is possible seeing that I have been watching backpacking KZbin videos for years now, but some how this is the first video of yours I have come across… I subscribed within the first two minutes. You seem incredibly like able and very knowledgeable and I can’t wait to follow along on your journeys!

[@NotASheep100]

Excellent liam....been good to watch you and your gear change and grow. You definetly seem in a better place ..good for you. Very inspiring...and your philosophy on kit and just getting out there no matter what we can or cannot afford..spot on mate. Keep going liam....pleasure to watch.

[@teestravels]

Great kit selection just shows you do not need all the big brands to have a adventure, love watching your content really does inspire me to get out and film more adventures

[@outaboutuk9955]

You’ve thought of everything and come well prepared, hats off to you sir 🙂🙂

[@joshd790]

Great kit Liam can’t wait for the next adventure it’s always worth the wait

[@jasonbroome3750]

From watching you convert your van to the sunny sights of Spain mate! Well done bro channel is flourishing well, great content Liam 👍

[@garyhulme2519]

Cheers for this background info. As always really interesting and will make everything that comes even more entertaining if that's possible. As always keep safe and healthy. I look forward to seeing your next adventure 😀

[@ross7584]

Your vids are sick bro, I stick them on some nights an fall asleep to them. Proper chilled easy watching!

[@katrinasadovnikova3767]

Same!! Calming voice and nature asmr

[@Dowsettexplores]

First of all a massive well down on how your channel has grown! I’ve been watching since 2K so it’s very cold to see🙌🏼 I love all the videos, one things I highly recommend is getting a body bar and shampoo bar from Lush! They are not only environmentally friendly but when I went travelling over Asia for 3 months i didn’t even use one whole bar which I used everyday, they are so light weight and are great if you keep them in a water tight zip up bag (food bag) are usually between £5-7 a bar but will last you months! Keep up the hard work and videos man 🙌🏼

[@killj802]

Proper no nonsense gear explanation and easily understood. Good one Liam, thanks.

[@mellysmercsprinter4213]

Just discovered you Liam, you have a great personality, such a watchable person, loving all the videos. What a guy, keep it up, looking forward to seeing what you get up to this year.

[@davidcann6021]

Loving the gear load out there. Still relatively new to longer distance hikes so trying to save as much weight as possible for the Limestone Way next month. Can probably save 100g+ just by using zip locs rather than mini dry bags.

[@jamieedwards6721]

Some good ideas there for me, cheers Liam. I promised myself I'd go lightweight this year as I'm not getting any younger so it's out with the Savotta Jääkäri pack that weighs 6 billion tonnes, its a start.

[@florentinatoly4448]

I just discovered your KZbin Channel and I love it. You know what I like the most that you are not boring and I can watch the videos from start to finish.

[@Dee.K.Mikaelson]

Re shoes I recommend the hoka challenger 7 are Billed as Trail to road But they are seriously amazing on trails,mud ,grass ,dry,wet,etc

[@DanielOutdoors]

Carefull with that Dyneema tent though, its good as long you dont hike Above the Artic Circle. I got stuck once with that type of tent in the Norwegian Summer in Fall, and I actually had to evacuate from it to a cabin. That Tent once the Wind gets under it, it can become a sail (wich is a material wich originally is designed for) and the problem with that tent is too when Mist comes along in storms.

[@jumpyair6705]

Just watched your across Britain trek, absolutely cracking mate. I’ve subscribed, your videos remind me of a slower version of Ed march or a faster version of Roger Barnes, and I love it ! Keep going dude!!

[@andrewdunmore]

Awesome video Liam! Good to see what kit you take with you! 🥾⛺️

[@anthonyosborne1089]

The most frightening part for me was learning that it's possible for a man's legs to stick together overnight, and the first time I've heard of the phenomena. That's possibly another good use for the olive oil, to keep everything greased up, or to get them parted in an emergency.

[@Yogabreakprogram]

Thank you for sharing! I was one of those bugging you about your kit haha so this video has proven very helpful for my next adventure doing the West Highland Way ☺

[@madaprak]

Great anti blister tip with the double socks. Going to give that a try mate.

[@ephrambrown9142]

Thank you Liam for sharing this behind the scenes vid.

[@leeBoy1867]

Discovered you recently Liam and loving what you're doing our kid. Keep smashing it mate and take us EVERYWHERE!!!! From a fellow Manc 👊

[@jp61370]

Great videos Liam, thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@andreaardy1080]

Nice one Liam especially gear list with links etc! Thanks so much! ❤

[@Toby100ug]

@liam brown I’m planning on backpacking for the first time this year. From Angus in Scotland, I plan to walk the entire uk coast line with my dog. At 22miles per day should reach lands end within a month and will take best part of 3 months to walk the entirety. If I start in May I’m hoping to finish in early august. This gear list video will be very useful to me. I am going to pack as light as possible to save my back, I’m prepared for periods of exhaustion or starvation as I’ll be on a tight budget. Thanks for the vids, wish u luck in your adventures this year.

[@MB-uu7so]

I mean, it's fair to be exhausted. But there's no reason you should be starving with proper planning and preparation. Your dog will need looking after also, so obviously plan adequate sustenance for them too.

[@BillSikes.]

@Toby100ug How did you get on, did you make it ? I'm assuming you didn't starve to death 😀

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Liam, how have I not come across your channel until today?! I've subbed. I like your content, especially camping gear. Have a great weekend.

[@justicefortake9122]

Looking forward to your summer adventures m8 keep up the content 👍

[@KAoutdoors]

Great video! I'll need to check out the Zpacks tent for sure.

[@wildtransmissions2987]

Some solid gear here! I'd be nowhere without my titanium cooking set up. Id almost prefer having it than my blanket haha. Thanks for the upload!

[@mellowmuffin6645]

One missing piece is a trowel. Always bury your waste! Leave no trace.

[@gillyc15]

Hey Liam im new to the channel. This is the first video I saw and after watching the Mallorca video, I was sold. Keep up the good work. Safe travels!

[@discordantfungi2741]

I'd love a video about the legal aspects of tent camping while walking around the UK. I'm from NZ and planning an open ended walking trip in UK (and mainland Europe). I want to bring my tent and be as self-sufficient as possible but I'm not clear on how it all works. I think it is different to here in NZ (it's very hard to 'freedom camp' here these days).

[@masonfreeparty]

i wouldnt worry mate over here...the land is ours,go where you like..the world is far too full of control freaks that need taking down a tent peg or two

[@andrewdugdale7043]

Love how humble you are mate

[@murphysback]

Liam you are down to earth man , keep enjoying what your doing bud

[@jketcham9004]

Hi T3000 stove you can fix legs if they come off with M3 bolts. I feel like your influenced by Homemade wandurlust, kit wise. Tempted by frog togs. Halfords pillows are quite robust, had alot problems with pillows.

[@katiem3477]

I love that tent!

[@ninjaturtle574]

Nice one May your gear Never fail & drones not get lost up of tree's for the Upcoming adventures of 2023!

[@Gutgulper]

Yeeeeees I've been waiting for this! Thank you very much!

[@Jase8Cake]

Love a gear list!

[@fwdadventuresza254]

Love it! Down do earth and a highlight in my KZbin feed! The most important is to get out there 😉

[@steve_adventures_]

Great message, Liam. Get out with what you’ve got and build from there 👍🏻

[@paulhoughton5266]

Great info Liam, have already noted a couple of items to get

[@madcitywendy]

Thank you! Really great info. Greetings from Wisconsin, USA.

[@joenicoud5967]

Looking forward to many of your trips

[@jdm7820]

Your channel is exactly what I’ve been looking for. To find someone similar to me, walking around the nicest places in the UK. So that I can then cherry pick from the videos where I want to go. Cheers buddy!

[@Daytona2]

Coming from someone with you experience, this is really helpful, thanks Liam 👍

[@edwardcullen3251]

You need to explain how you film with your phone properly. Stabiliser? What accessories do you use with it to place it in places to film etc?! What tripod was that and do you take it with you?

[@blackmountainadventures]

Lovely kit pal, yeah you are right it is all about just getting out but lighting your load most definitely helps on long hikes. One question that I’ve been meaning to ask is why have you taped up the Atom Packs logo on your pack?

[@Katie-ne7rj]

This is really helpful, thank you! I love your content

[@TripoutUK]

Keep the videos coming mate. Always looking forward to the next one.

[@GaneshasWriting]

Thank you Liam. You motivated me to go on an adventure in 2024. This list will come in hanfy. Much love brother. Keep it up, you are amazing.

[@craigelliott4338]

I've got the xtherm nxt and a featherstone moondance 25°f. Looking at getting an xmid 2 at that's me.

[@paulhanson6008]

Love your channel Liam…such a positive feel good vibe✌️&❤️

[@imranshah8922]

Hi Liam, I love your videos. Could you kindly tell me what shoes you wear? I’ve seen you wearing yellow coloured ones in your Brecon Beacons video. I’m going on a 2 day hike this Friday and really want those shoes 😊

[@paulellam6926]

Nice one Liam, another fab useful upload, many thanks!

[@RobFarrell17]

Thanks for to video. Do you have to deal with a lot of condensation with your Duplex? Cheers!

[@paulmint1858]

Always inspirational, Liam 👍🏾

[@rorykendall]

Getting tempted by Frog Togs, for lejog cycle. I got enough waterproof jackets, from addidas 1988 retro one, to cotton traders, North Face and Bergaus. I bought solplex tent, and stuff. I originally tried hiking with 2kg mountain warehouse 4 season sleep bag and shit 25 quid ruck sack, Some cheap gear is ok, really recommend the £25 FE sleep bag amazon, 680g is quite good roomy light weight sleep bag, is sometimes £10 tent in some big Poundland, single skin, tesco have ok 2 skin reasonable tent for £25, probably 2kg, maybe do cheapest option kit test. its maybe poundland tarp and mountain warehouse bivvy, I dunno. Charity shop ruck sack, I got Lowe Alpine Choclatase for £10.

[@Coopdegras]

Amongst all the nonsense on youtube/social media you find people like yourself humble, honest portraying your journeys with minimal kit not for likes, money or follows but just because you enjoy it, wish I had the drive and courage to get out like yourself mate.

[@internationallanguageofdan3559]

Just go for it :) The buzz of doing it will drive you on.

[@Stu95]

Great video mate! Just wondering where you were able to source the zpacks tent in the UK?

[@buzzandjim4265]

Thanks!

[@mattyrjackson4261]

Super helpful and fun to watch. What do you do for maps??

[@WalkaboutLad]

Thanks! 😊

[@ad4mpoole]

Love it ❤

[@Footprintsandfire]

Great guy love watching his videos he was my inspiration to starting out 🙂💪🏻

[@Toxicmindset]

Thank you for sharing! I learned a lot! x

[@bee3092]

Liam do you read these comments? I'm an English man also but I reside in Thailand/Cambodia. I really enjoy watching your videos because it reminds me of home, especially the Pennine Way. If you ever want to travel over to SE Asia then give me a nudge mate 🌏 Thanks for the uploads regardless

[@Autumn1988]

I like how you adapted the tent to be non-trekking pole. A video on how you did it would be great

[@johnskinner2432]

You buy a separate kit from zpacks

[@johansauser2661]

I enjoyed your video. Thanks !

[@paulbowness8422]

Great kit review, thanks - Great looking tent - wish there were uk suppliers of Zpacks gear so we didn't have to pay all the import costs.

[@jacobmoore1403]

Been wanting this. Thanks 👍

[@marygeorge2281]

Very enjoyable video, thanks Liam, look forward to your next destination

[@keithscott1480]

Good on you mate great trip's

[@MyWarburton]

Great video, Great attitude. Been watching your videos for a while, look forward to each new one!

[@lorismith8479]

Ethernet rocks…I have the cling & x wide sleep so great!!!

[@Darkened_Sol]

Hi Liam, can you tell us what you do for washing up pots? The last time I just started boiling loch water until it was warm and swilled it with my hand to clean off the porridge. Then dumped the contents, filled it back up with loch water and put on a rolling boil. Is there an easier way?

[@barneyleeisme]

hi Liam - i am going on a 400 mile hike mid July and was wondering if you have any advice for such a trek? Its my first time hiking but not my first time camping.. I have a collapsible wood gas stove... (with alcohol burner if needed) ... my mini pot and pan (just fits the stove) ... my Moko Water filter hand pump... 2x Ethanol hand sanitizer (also for emergency fire staring just in case) 3x ferro rods and Magnesium rod for shavings... thinking on taking 2x everything (clothing - hiking clothes, bed undies, socks, chill out set - all are light wight)... 3 man tent - 4 seasons (just over 500g.. the dog is coming)... sleeping bag with hood, sleeping mat... first aid kit... a bag of snacks/food/dog food ... maybe 3x 1 ltr water bottles... towel... army camping chair (just the fabric as i can use thick sticks) .... is this too much? (Oh... and of course my Swiss Army Multitool) Hiking 10>15 miles a day from Edinburgh to London - i greatly appreciate if you respond, no matter if not... cheers (80ltr Regata)

[@thefun-employedadventurer3011]

Proper genuine advice nice one bud

[@markjlewis]

Thanks for your recent video, I really enjoy your content.

[@LiamBrown]

Thank you so much brother!

[@markjlewis]

@@LiamBrown No probs, keep up the good work. It's great to see your channel growing so well. Love the fact that you don't ask viewers to subscribe/donate etc so it's a pleasure to at least pay for a couple of cups of coffees for you when you are out on the trail.

[@Yeswecanoutdoors]

Thank you Liam

[@NylonAdidas]

I just love that jacket 😍👍

[@andrewharris1837]

Class advice.honest &practical

[@chrishamilton2527]

I’ve got a z-pack triplex and it’s too small for anyone over 6’2” (that includes me!). It’s not a great tent for me so I’ll be selling it soon. I also didn't like the Z-Packs in wind - the doors flap really badly as they don't have zips. If your feet (or head) touch the ends, which can easily happen on uneven ground, then be prepared to get wet as the bathtub groundsheet will likely push outside the cover of the tent skin.

[@jonnycrookvideo]

Hi Liam, what are you using for maps and navigation? Thanks.