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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Kevin Callan

Kevin (aka The Happy Camper) is the author of 20 outdoor related books; including the best selling The Happy Camper and a series of paddling guides. He is an award winning writer and a keynote speaker at outdoor events across North America. Kevin is also a regular guest on several television morning shows, podcasts and a regular guest on CBC Radio. He has won several film awards and has written a column and weekly blog for Explore Magazine for over two decades. Kevin was listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society. He was also made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada. Check out his website at www.kevincallan.com and YouTube channel KCHappyCamper.