Is a Pre-Built Backpacking Kit Actually Worth It?

Can you really go backpacking with everything in one box? Near Zero thinks so — and they sent me a full overnight kit to prove it.
I took the Near Zero Dean TR50 pack and their Adventure Bundle out on the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin to see if a pre-built backpacking setup can actually hold up. From the suitcase-style front-loading design to the tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cook kit, and everything in between — I'm breaking it all down with first impressions on trail.

Check out Near Zero: https://nearzero.co/collections/backpacks-bundles/products/adventure-bundle
If you're new to backpacking or tired of digging through a top-loading pack on the trail, this one's worth a look.

📍 Ice Age Trail, Wisconsin
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