Throughout my years of doing winter backpacking expeditions, I have had a Nemo tent protect me from all the elements. Their durability, versatility, lightweight and price range make their products a total home run. You spend the money now and get a bang for your buck down the road. With...
Big Agnes makes some of our favorite lightweight backpacking tents, which feature high-quality construction and a great balance of performance and weight-savings. In the budget category, the Blacktail is their best all-arounder. Essentially Big Agnes’ version of the REI Trail Hut 2, the Blackt...
and asleeping pad. If you are considering budget backpacking gear, I wouldstrongly advise younot to skimp on your sleeping bag; I went with a budget bag for two years and that was an unbelievably stupid choice. A good tent is arguably more acceptable, though a damn good one is going to...
Winter backpacking and mountaineering are great sports. But the cost of winter gear is very expensive, upward of $2000 or more. In my experience, it’s best to acquire winter backpacking gear over a period of 2-3 years, so you can spread out the capital expenditure required while ...
It makes your hiking backpack more comfortable, especially for longer trips but adds weight so you have to find a balance. Attachment points I.e. gear loops forhiking poles, etc. Consider how many you need. I personally just use the ones for hiking poles and don’t need them anymore. ...
When traveling with a suitcase, I used bags from their Load Warrior series, now renamed “Gear Warrior”. I’ve used the Load Warrior 26 for a lightweight checked bag, which is now the Gear Warrior 26, equating to about 60L. Siliconized nylon “Specter” Eagle Creek cubes and folding ...
And the comfort doesn't come with a size penalty. When folded, the Switchback's nodes nest together, so it packs down just as small as thinner closed-cell foam pads, making it a good option for backpacking. "I used this on a fast-and-light desert mission, and I barely noticed I was...
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On a backpacking budget, you can stay in a hostel dorm, cook all your meals, limit your drinking, take public transportation, and do free and cheap activities like free walking tours or visiting castles. If you plan on drinking, add 5-15 EUR per day to your budget. ...
If you’re on a budget, skip the pricey Leatherman and get a Gerber Gear Dime. It performed the best out of all the keychain-sized multitools in our testing lineup, and it’s my absolute favorite pocket knife for when I’m hiking or backpacking and don’t want something bulky. $29...