Etsy – lightweight, inexpensive, and useful gear
Etsy often means tchotchkes for oddball things. But it also offers a surprising array of backpacking items from individuals or small businesses. Read More …
Etsy often means tchotchkes for oddball things. But it also offers a surprising array of backpacking items from individuals or small businesses. Read More …
Items of gear and clothing that I used consistently over the decade. Read More …
A light layer excellent for cooler three-season conditions. And only $17. A women’s version is also available for $14. Read More …
Utilitarian, effective, it stood the test of time, and cheap – a beat-up 28 qt Coleman Cooler Read More …
Some “shell” pants for winter use. Discount store wind pants are inexpensive, light, and effective. And I’ve used the same pair for nearly a decade. Read More …
The STCT USB Headlight is a $17 headlamp with 145 Lumens and high water resistance that boasts similar features of more expensive models. Read More …
A budget item that is readily available for keeping your hands warm and dry in cold rain. Read More …
Some useful items for our Summer 2019 road trip. Read More …
Lorpen light hiker wool socks are a quality budget minded item. Read More …
The Nazaroo insoles are $15, work well, and also have similar quality and construction to more expensive options. Read More …
I’ve seen 50+ comment threads on shorts to get for hiking. So here’s my suggestion. Discount shorts. Sub-$20. They work. Read More …
A poncho liner, aka “a woobie”, is another potentially useful tool to have in the gear kit. Read More …
The UBTech Travel Pants are a less expensive alternative to the popular prAna Zion pants. Here’s a review based on over a year of hard use. Read More …
A mere $22 for cold weather tops and bottoms comparable to midweight layer offerings from mainstream outdoor companies. Read More …
Some inner mittens for cold weather activities that are durable, reasonably light, effective, inexpensive and, most importantly, sized correctly for my shell and liner use. Read More …
A $12, practical, and useful “Jack-of-all-trades” utility knife that keeps a sharp edge and requires little maintenance. Read More …
Here’s a $27 alternative to the $45 Z Lite or the new $50 Nemo Switchback. Similar specs and performance at about half the price. Read More …
An inexpensive workhorse of a headlamp that is rechargeable via USB. Read More …