2026 *NEW* Backpacking Gear You Should Check Out! with DEVIN ASHBY

About this episode

Devin Ashby discusses new backpacking gear for 2026 and evaluates which items are worth the investment.

Devin, from Backcountry Exposure, joins the show to discuss 10 new pieces of 2026 backpacking gear including: sleeping bags, a sleeping pad, a backpack, tents, a stove, etc. Which ones are worth the investment? Which ones might end up on the clearance rack?

People in this episode

Host: Carl Mandrioli

Guest: Devin Ashby

Topics covered

• backpacking gear
• 2026 products
• outdoor equipment
• investment advice
• gear reviews

Keywords

• backpacking gear
• 2026
• sleeping bags
• tents
• outdoor gear
• gear reviews
• investment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Backcountry Exposure

Products: sleeping bags, sleeping pad, backpack, tents, stove

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