Do I need to buy expensive gear before my first backpacking trip? No, you do not need to buy anything expensive because Lost Terrain's guiding partners provide all the big items like tents and backpacks for you. I founded Lost Terrain because I saw too many people staying home because gear costs too much. It can cost $1,000 just to get the basics, and that is not fair to beginners. We partner with top-tier guiding companies that include professional equipment as a part of t