Budget day hiking kit
A budget-minded gear list for day hikes in three-season alpine conditions. Read More …
Tag: budget gear
Solo camping cook kit
A more in-depth look at the solo camping cook kit we put together for some trips Joan did this past year that seemed to sparked some interest. Read More …
Ten plus year review – Nemesis Safety Glasses
A review of Nemesis Safety Glasses. Affordable, light, functional, comfortable and durable. And after over ten years of use, perhaps one my favorite pieces of budget gear by far.
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Gear we liked for 2023
Our annual look at the pieces of gear and clothing we enjoyed over the past year. A mix of high-end, cottage, budget, and even surplus. Read More …
Gear Review – ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 tent
After about 100 nights we find the $200 ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 an excellent car camping tent. Read More …
An overlook – N1-B Mukluks
Budget footwear for cool to cold and dry conditions when in camp. Read More …
Gear review – Etsy double-knit fleece mittens
Another effective budget gear option from Etsy worth taking a look at it. Read More …
Gear review – surprisingly good budget compact binocs
For our arc site-focused trips, the $22 and sub-5oz Bushnell Powerview Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular works surprisingly well. Read More …
Five year review – Silk weight surplus bottoms
At $20 a pair, 4.75 oz, made with Polartec, the surplus thermals make an excellent bang for the buck for active use in cool weather. Read More …
New gear we liked for 2022
A look over the pieces of gear and clothing that served us well in 2022. Read More …
Budget gear – The popular picks
A curated list of the budget items people seem to borrow or find intriguing over the years of hiking, camp, and hiking. Read More …
Jack of All Trades gear
Limited budget, space, or time? Here is a Jack of All Trades gear kit for general-purpose outdoor use that fits in one large duffle bag. Updated June 2022. Read More …
Review: Canola oil water bottle
My new dry-camping and water hauling bottle of choice: Light, wide mouth for easy filling, fits well in a pack front pocket of my pack, and is cheap! Read More …
Quick Tip – Tyvek envelope stuff sacks
Light, nearly free, and very useful – the Tyvek mailing envelope stuff sack. Read More …
Gear review – Bene Casa grease pot
A $10 and 5 oz, one-quart cookpot makes an excellent solution when backpacking for two. Read More …
Rain mitt #4 – Swiss Army vinyl rain mitts
Another inexpensive and effective mitten option for cold and wet use that also allows easy layering. Read More …
Rain mitt #2 – Frogwear 8490MT
Continuing to look for the ideal pair of rain mitts for my use. The second option ends up as extremely weatherproof, warm, and only $18. Read More …
Rain mitt search #1 – Decathlon overglove
Looking for my ideal rain mitt. Here’s one option I’ve used – The $17 Decathlon Trek 500 Overglove (mitt). With an intro to the thoughts behind this series. Read More …