The Happy Camper: Best Backpacking Gear of 2016

October 24, 2016

Kevin Callan gets a lot of requests to spill the beans on his favourite gear. Well, here it is:

Credit: Kevin Callan

I just finished a seven-day backpacking trip in Algonquin Provincial Park with a group of students (story and video out soon). It was the last one of a series of trips I did this fall, and a great time to test out some gear—old and new.

Check out my “Best Backpacking Gear of 2016” video review and let me know what you think of my list.

Watch the Video Here:

Gear List:

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