Gear review: Bank line for cord
A strong and inexpensive alternative to both paracord and traditional outdoor accessory cord. Read More …
Tag: cheap outdoor gear
Gear Review: M65 jacket liner
Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special. Read More …
Website of the week: Fakespot
Fakespot helps sort the dross from the gems regarding lower priced gear and clothing for the outdoors. Read More …
Quick Tip: Sun shield reflector for insoles
Some DIY reflective insoles to help keep the feet warm when stationary in winter. Read More …
The AliExpress wormhole
AliExpress is becoming more and more of a choice for outdoor gear. Some observations. Read More …
A well worn piece of gear over the seasons
My well loved and used boonie hat. Read More …
What not to dirtbag
I’m a big proponent of inexpensive backpacking gear and clothing when it makes sense. But there are some items where it is worth spending more money. Read More …
Quick Tip: Ammo boxes for caching
Caching food or other supplies for off-the-beaten trips or even convenience? Surplus ammo boxes are an inexpensive and easy way cache these supplies. Read More …
Quick Tip: Pull tab guyline tensioner
Make a guyline tensioner out of pull tab from a can. Light, cheap and easy to use. Read More …
Gear review: Paradox DriRelease thermals from Costco
A review of the Paradox DriRelease thermals. Well made, affordable and effective base layers typically found at Costco. Read More …
Quick Tip: Sun shield for winter camping
A simple trick for sleeping warmer at night. Read More …
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 …
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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