Backpacking YouTubers Worth Watching
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Justin Outdoors
Justin, based in Calgary, Alberta, posts backpacking gear reviews, yearly awards, and Canadian Rockies trips that double as gear tests. He's also backpacked the West Coast Trail and Tour du Mont Blanc and hiked on the Great Divide Trail. A good pick if you're comparing gear before buying. He discloses affiliate links, and Garage Grown Gear is a longtime sponsor.
Dan Becker
Wisconsin-based Dan Becker started backpacking at 36 and aims his channel at beginners. He reacts to backpacking and camping gear and gadgets, including his "Campworthy or Crap" series, and shares beginner tips and rescue and safety lessons. It's entertaining and a good fit if you're new. Many videos are sponsored or feature free gear from brands.
Homemade Wanderlust
Jessica “Dixie” Mills has completed 11 thru-hikes, including the Triple Crown: the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails. Her unsponsored channel covers thru-hiking tips, beginner backpacking advice, gear reviews, and lessons from her own mistakes.