Wyoming – it’s more than a cowboy state.

Filled with dense forests, vast valleys, enormous lakes, rugged mountains, steep canyons, lofty hills, and so much more, there are breathtaking views waiting beyond every turn.

In July of 2022, we set out to explore this diverse region.

Looking for backpacking gear? We've got you covered! The purpose of this guide is to help you get started with gathering all of the essential backpacking gear. This is not a full review of each item, but all items listed are those that we have found to be the best based off of our own research.