About the Survey
Every year Backpackinglight, together with Vita and Gröna Bandet, collects detailed data from hikers who have completed Gröna Bandet - one of Sweden's most demanding long-distance trails.
This is not a theoretical comparison or quick product impressions. All data is based on real use in mountain environments, often over several weeks and in varying conditions. This makes the results unique: they show what actually works over time.
By analyzing the equipment from a growing number of completed tours, we can identify clear patterns - what choices recur, what changes over time, and what solutions hold up in practice.
The top list you see here is a compilation of these insights, divided into different categories. Each category highlights the most common choices among accomplished hikers, and gives a concrete picture of how experienced long-distance hikers actually pack today.
This is not a list of 'best products' in the traditional sense.
It is a reflection of the reality in the mountains.
Top lists
Insights & data
- Weight awareness
- Food planning
- Gadgets & favorites
Choices & equipment
- Clothes
- Footwear
- Hiking poles
- Packing systems
Packing lists and hiking stories
ABOUT THE GREEN BELT
- Sign up for the survey
- About the survey
- Follow the walkers