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

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Podcast: [Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316)
Published: 2026-04-27T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bleav.com/shows/backpacking-and-blisters/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=451
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## Resource

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?

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