We’re back with a new tutorial on how to pack for a backpacking trip. Below is the video that goes into detail of how to pack your pack, then what follows in this blog post is a little more specifics on the individual pieces of gear that we use and love!

There is nothing quite like starting a cool morning in the backcountry with a cup of coffee. However, carrying in a big coffee setup isn’t an option when backpacking. Instead, we take instant coffee or single-use pour-overs when we’re heading out on an adventure because they’re more compact. Today we’re going to test a bunch of different options and share the results with all of you!

We started this episode with a bang. We were waiting for enough snow to melt off of Teewinot so we could climb it. This mountain is why we were going in and out of Jackson countless times over the summer. For those who are not familiar Teewinot is the peak that stands just to the right of the Grand when viewing the Tetons from Jackson. When we arrived after the Winds we were warmed up and ready and so was the mountain!

A good pair of hiking shoes/trail runners can make a world of difference when you’re out on the trail. Today we’re reviewing one of our most favorite pieces of gear we’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing: The La Sportiva Bushido II’s. They’ve carried us up many mountains and through countless miles on the John Muir Trail!

After being in Jackson and saying goodbye to Chase and Aimee, we ventured farther south to Pinedale, Wyoming with Peter, Shruthi, and Micah. We came here with plans to head into the backcountry for a four-day backpacking trip.