Budget Backpacking Gear for Beginners
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-Ultrapod Tripod: https://amzn.to/31WisiS
-Phone Mount Adapter: https://amzn.to/3h01y9C
-Gerber Dime: https://amzn.to/343hyEe
-Sawyer Mini Filter: https://amzn.to/3iFUS0L
-Coghlan’s Trowel: https://amzn.to/340A8g4
-OT 1P Hiker Tent: https://bit.ly/340Z3jD
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-Foxelli Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3kMAJIb
-Emergency Poncho: https://bit.ly/3as2zVB
-Long handle spoon: https://bit.ly/31WPwHN
-Foam pad: https://bit.ly/3kPqvXt
-Compactor bag pack liner: https://amzn.to/3iD7FAU
-Stainless Steel cup: https://bit.ly/30UUQfs
-AOTU stove: https://amzn.to/3apnKay
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-Kelty sleeping bag: https://bit.ly/3qOgwE0
-Frogg Toggs UL2 Poncho: https://amzn.to/3iHa25R
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CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
0:55 – Base Weight
1:10 – Backpack
2:00 – First Aid Kit
2:50 – Tripod and Phone Mount
3:30 – Hipbelt Pocket
4:10 – Multi-Tool
5:00 – Water Carry and Filtration
6:15 – Outside Pocket
7:15 – Tent
9:15 – Quick Tip #1
10:05 – Headlamp
10:40 – Essentials Bag
11:45 – Quick Tip #2
12:35 – Food Bag
13:40 – Sit Pad
14:20 – Quick Tip #3
15:10 – Pack Liner
15:55 – Clothing Bag
16:55 – Cook Set
18:00 – Sleeping Pad
18:50 – Sleeping Bag
19:35 – Rain Poncho
20:25 – Cold Weather Clothing
22:00 – Base Weight vs Total Weight
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Good information, very well presented. Thank you.
Finally someone actually doing a cheap budget backpacking build. All the other ones buying everything $150+ as budget…
Great explanation and ideas for keeping it economical. Thank you!
My base pack weight is 6 lbs for 3 seasons.
I used an Ozark trail tent and pack for three years.
My tent groundcloth doubles as raingear. I attached D-rings with duck tape to it then used whatever cords (still perfecting it) to attach it to the pack. It’s large enough that it goes around the pack and me. If enough rain is forecast I’ll bring rain pants as well.
The most reliable and realistic advice for beginners I’ve seen so far. Yes, you can go backpacking with this set of gear.
Only one thing I have to recommend. If you are at the beginning avoid going single and share your gear.
You should do a 2024. Equipment is way more expensive. I just put together a 55L frame with a hammock tent and full sleep. Full cook. Some extra clothing and 5 days of food. 20 lb. Just under $600.
next video, under $100.. temu version lol
Finally someone who lives in the real world. One of the best channels I’ve come across. Thx so much and please keep up the excellent reviews/help so awesome
In New Zealand that be all be about $2,000!
Looks like the tripod is no longer available. Any other suggestions?
Did anyone notice the headlamp is the same amount as the tent that is pretty cool
You are an EXCELLENT presenter and teacher! Your clear and logical explanations are a real pleasure to watch.
Walmart does have some gems honestly. The ozark trail packs hold up pretty well for a guy that is doing some shorter hikes
I LOVE OZARK TRAIL!
I really love this video
Just carry 100% DEET, why play around with crushed flowers? If smearing flowers on your skin worked billions of people would not have died from insect born diseases in the pre-DEET era. You are much more likely to have severe consequences of Lyme disease than from DEET. People don’t mind carrying high tech Dynema gear but they don’t want to use high tech chemicals to prevent contracting something fatal like hanta virus.
This is wild, I bought most of the exact same gear when I got into backpacking 12 years ago, still have that Teton 3700 in my closet 😊
A realistic start up!
Living in canada like 3/4 of my bag is sleepingbag and warm clothes, if it isnt july/august
First aid kits PLEASE remember the big ones: "stop the bleed","open the airways","treat dehydration/exposure"….and contact help.
Leukotape + emergency bandage (also called Israeli bandage) and training are the "duct tape and wd40" of the first aid world.
Antihystamines (for allergic reactions to plants or insect stings etc)
Anti-inflammatories (for inflammation and pain relief)
Any medication you use at home.
Disinfectant cream for cuts , splinters etc
Tweezers (removing ticks, splinters etc), nail clippers (foot care is important), sewing needle (gear repair , splinter removal etc) eye bath (these are very cheap and should be used with purified water only.)
Good video. I always admire the people that can do it all with less. It means that they carry more solutions in their naked person. No need to spend a fortune.
Ozark Trail is always a hit and miss. I have some OT items that are amazing for the price. It’s always worth a try. I do always prefer USA made but when you need to hike on a budget it’s worth it. Many items are Chinese made and we don’t even know it.
I get where people who say knives are unnecessary are coming from and to be fair they are probably right. HOWEVER, knives are cool lol
Funny to watch videos referencing the Great face diaper debacle.
I have a question as a new 55yr Old backpacker. My question is would you spend more on your first backpack bearing in mind that I want to later get to overnight tramping – OR would you start with a 25L first rather than a 35L (that is new Zealand sizes). At 55 I think anything more than 35L I may struggle but I’m not sure if I’m wasting my money on the smaller backpack?
this kit is the most goated.
ACTUAL budget.
no stupid bs, no "budget" $50-$150 items
I take it out of the big 3 being: pack, shelter, sleep. Shoes are in there completely own category? Cause they are #1 to me…
So many mini water proof bags 😂
I use the same tent but it came with steel stakes (like you had in the video). They weigh in at a pound by themselves. I got good aluminum ones cheap and saved the pound.
I put together a cart with a Naturehike Cloud up 1 tent, a 3f ul gear backpack, a naturehike sleeping pad (r-value of 4.6), a sleeping mat, a jetboil copy (campeak), a pillow, a 32 degree sleeping bag (mountain dream) and a titanium long handle spoon on aliexpress that came out to 356$. With a total weight for all that of 10.6 lbs. That is all you need except for some clothes, gas and food and water. So going, maybe not ULTRA, but definitely very light, is not expensive anymore.
Thank you for this review!!!! It’s been very frustrating to watch all these reviews that show tents that cost $600, packs that cost $300, sleeping bags that cost $300 or more. This review you’ve done is very encouraging! Thank you! Well done!
I do not recommend the Gerber Dime. I used mine lightly to moderately and after a handful of uses, the pins for the pliers and scissors developed a LOT of play, which made the scissors unable to cut – and they were already minimally sized. I would go for a slimmer, longer tool that includes a reasonably sized blade and scissors with precision pliers that could be used as a tweezer, and hopefully durable build. The point of a multi tool is multi use, so you really should have something that stands up to some force.
Things I would add, Fuel for the stove, sun hat, sun glasses, wet wipes, lighter, cord and a book.
I would highly recommend you re-evaluate your outlook on your med kit. Bandaids are almost pointless however a tourniquet or Sam splint could save your life. You’re argument of not taking them because you don’t know how to use them would be like someone saying “I take a rain fly but I don’t take the tent or poles because I don’t know how to use them and they are just extra weight.” I’d highly advise you to learn a couple extra skills and take better medical gear. The time cost of learning the skills would be minimal.
I’m looking to trek the 100 mile wilderness soon. I live in Maine and it’s not far of a drive. I’ll be happy with a pack at 50 lbs. As a veteran who carried a ruck on his back, the setup I have seems light and missing items, but I’m looking at it from a military view point.
Neosporin is not at all recommended by derm and dr’s. I would switch that out to an itch relief cream or allergy liquid relief of some sort (think liquid Benadryl, after itch, itch rash). You’re more likely going to need that from coming into contact with mosquitos, biting flies, and plants that cause itching/rashes. Allergy eye drops are severely underrated on the trail and help significantly with comfort on the trail for how little the drop container weights too.
Where’s your pew pew ? Bear spray?
Nope ! nix the poncho unless you can get a longer one. As you modelled it, in a rainstorm pouring rain will run down on to your rucksack and eventually run down your arse, creating the most uncomfortable condition known to man ! If you are going to do that, you need waterproof trousers !!
I’ve had both knees replaced and getting back to hiking after 20 yrs. Are there any sites on here ?
I just bought the cabula’s multi day 4000 today and now need gear but will why pack work
Screw first aid, we have tripods and snacks!!!
I always prefer to spend a little more on what is essentially the only equipment for an activity I enjoy. I learned the hard way that a cheap Walmart backpack will severely chemical burn your penis.
I like hiking very much too.
i don’t have a walmart in my country, but i got a decent 2 person tent for 40usd from decathlon. The only problem is the weight, 2kg is pretty heavy
A little brand called 32 degrees! Also a huge brand called Chanel! 32 degrees is part of Chanel.
I like hiking very much
I carry a Becker BK-7 (bear killer) knife. j/k
I get the "on a budget" point…but I don’t really!
All what you’ve shown could be good if you’re spending 1/2 nights out every once in a while and only in really easy environments! Of course you could upgrade step by step all the single elements BUT if you spend more, you definitely get more! A lighter backpack which has a better structure, a more secure and technical tent (come on, where can you use a 30%ì$ tent man?) and most important of all a good sleeping system…I don’t know, I’m scared just to think that 1,3 millions people have watched this video and most of them found it useful…