Gear illustration with text thru-hiking gear 9 pieces to splurge on 9 pieces to save on
Gear illustration with text thru-hiking gear 9 pieces to splurge on 9 pieces to save on

La travesía: nueve artículos de senderismo en los que gastar y nueve en los que ahorrar

Choosing gear for a thru-hike or even for weekend backpacking can be daunting. So what gear should you buy on the cheap and where should you splurge for the best? Let this list be your guide to getting the best bang for your buck.

See the full list from Rachel Meltzer on The Trek's website here.

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Menciones del Trek en los medios de comunicación
El viaje

Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, y todo lo demás. Nos dedicamos a servir a mochileros de larga distancia.

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Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, y todo lo demás. Nos dedicamos a servir a la comunidad de excursionistas y mochileros de larga distancia.

Menciones en los medios de comunicación

Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

Zoe Gates
Editor at Backpacker

Menciones en los medios de comunicación

In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
Senderista

Menciones en los medios de comunicación

For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

Philip Werner
Author and Backpacker