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Alec Sills-Trausch

Alec Sills-Trausch

Photographer/Backpacker
Alec is a backpacker, photographer, and writer who loves telling stories about the outdoors. You can usually find him outside taking photos, finding new destinations, and having a blast with friends. He's also a cancer survivor who hopes to end the stigma that cancer is the end of the journey and simply a speed bump in an otherwise great life. View all

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Alec’s Top 10 Picks for Backpacking Essentials

Alec’s Top 10 Picks for Backpacking Essentials

Backpacking is one of those four-season sports that pretty much anyone can enjoy. Whether you're an experienced backpacker or you're just getting started, there's always the question of what you should be putting in your pack. For this article, we've got backpacking adventurer and freelance photographer Alec Sills-Trausch (@alecoutside) with us to recommend some of the backpacking essentials he uses in his treks. Alec says: "Building my backpacking gear list, I've always lived by one mantra: Buy Quality Gear. Below are 10 items that I believe are paramount to having a successful and enjoyable trip into the backcountry. These items may be a bit pricey upfront, but if you view it as an investment in yourself and your hobbies, you'll realize that having good gear that you can depend on is worth it."
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