Backpacking Gear & Equipment

Having the right backpacking gear & equipment is essential to any backpacking adventure. You're going to need clothing and stuff for extreme heat and quite possibly for extreme cold. You're also going to need something to keep you dry should you get caught in either a tropical storm or a typical British summer! Then there's your degree of self sufficiency - for instance, how good is your sleeping bag? Will it keep you warm and dry if you are stuck without a bed for the night or are you simply looking for something nice and lightweight that's purely designed for hostel dorms and apartment floors? And what about your magic backpack itself? How big should it be? Is it secure and lockable, waterproof and easy to carry? Because we know that there's so much to consider before you go backpacking, we've listed some of the world's best backpacking businesses right here on this page to help you make the right choices. We've even listed some extreme equipment providers such as surf shops and ski-outlets just in case you want to leave nothing at all to chance. Making the right choice of equipment up front will save you no-end of heartache when you're in the middle of your budget travel adventure - so choose wisely, be safe and have loads of fun!