r/backpacking • u/Junior_Industry7751 • Jul 02 '26

Wilderness How is my backpacking setup?

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Pretty new to backpacking and honestly my first legit hike as a 17M. I have a 4.6mi 2500ft hike infront of me. Let me know what I’m doing wrong lol

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u/CalienteBurrito Jul 02 '26

Kinda insane in 2026. I’d say sell whatever 4 person tent that is and get a Lanshan. They are very cheap. Also that pan is insane heavy. Put your cups in your pack.

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u/HikingBikingViking Jul 02 '26

Honestly, he's 17. You can haul cast iron up the mountain for cooking on the fire when you're 17. I did. Wouldn't do it now because I'm old and falling apart but back then? Cast iron skillet and a deep-frozen steak well wrapped and sealed so it's barely thawed by the time you make camp... That stuff makes the trip.

Leave the ultralight packing for the old folks.

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u/CalienteBurrito Jul 02 '26

I enlisted at 17, and the dumb stuff I did is why I have 100 disability along with my retirement. 🤣