Gear Review: C9 (Target) running pants
Some effective pants for ski touring when constantly on the move and above 10 or so in temperature. Read More …
Tag: cheap outdoor gear
The Budget Backpacking Kit
A sequel of sorts to my $300 gear challenge. A little over $800 for a kit that is light, functional and easily assembled. Read More …
Gear Review: Open Country 4 Quart Pot
An inexpensive and effective pot for group trips esp in winter. Works well for car camping, too. Read More …
Gear Review: 100 weight fleece pullover
Perhaps the most versatile piece of clothing I own: My 100 weight fleece pullover. Read More …
Quick Tip: Ziplock bag wallet
A Ziplock bag for a wallet seems obvious. But then I saw a review for a $35 hiker wallet. Perhaps the idea is not obvious after all. Read More …
Frogg Toggs UltraLite2 Rain Suit (DriDucks)
Light, functional and inexpensive rain gear: Frogg Toggs UltraLite2 Rain Suit (DriDucks) Read More …
Quick Tip: Gutter spike nails as tent stakes
An inexpensive, light and durable alternative to traditional tent stakes. Read More …
Gear Review: M65 field pants liner
A closer look at some wonderful bargain puffy pants from your local military surplus dealer. Read More …
Gear: Cheap vs Affordable vs High End
What is the real difference between gear in terms of price. Do you really get what you pay for? As always: It all depends. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2014 – Scraps of blue foam
My gear pick of the year for 2014: Scraps left over from a blue foam pad! Read More …
Quick tip: Xmas Tree Disposal bag = emergency shelter
Another quick tip just in time for the coming season. Read More …
Light, versatile and cheap: The p38 and p51 can openers
A surprisingly versatile invention that is well over seventy years old at this point: The p38 and p51 can openers.
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More gear on the cheap
Outdoor stores are expensive. Places that aren’t outdoor stores but sell outdoor gear aren’t. Here’s some surprising places to buy outdoor gear. Read More …
Gear Review – Nemesis Safety Glasses
A review of Nemesis Safety Glasses. Affordable, light, functional, comfortable and durable.
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Gear Review: Thrift Store Dress Shirt
A review of my favorite long sleeve hiking shirt: A thrift store polycotton dress shirt. Read More …
Dirt Bagger Winter Stove Platform
How to build an inexpensive stove platform for winter backpacking. Bonus: doubles as a heat reflector.
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