timekiller13
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I know most on this forum are hard core, dedicated backcountry hunters who are gear nuts and have every piece of high quality gear known to man, but some of us don't have that budget. Let's here about some cheap/inexpensive gear that has served you well. I've got a few.
Ozark Trail 8 man cabin tent- Paid $79.99 for this tent and took it to Colorado. Dad and I slept 8 nights in it, including two nights with heavy rain. Zero leaking, very little condensation. I also slept in it 12-15 more nights during deer season here in North Carolina, including one 3 day stint where it rained 6" during that time span. The tent held up great, did not leak and just minor condensation on the sides. I think I have already got my $80 worth out of it. It's been set up in the yard for the last 3 weeks letting the kids play in it and pseudo camp out. It's rained 9 straight days. There has yet to be water in the tent.
Some no name brand rain gear- I bought this stuff at K-mart clearance about 10 years ago when the local big K was closing down. It is real-tree camo, tag said waterproof and I got the jacket and pants for $18. I've wore this stuff in rain, sleet, snow and monsoons. Never leaked. Doesn't breath worth a crap, which is probably why it never leaks.
Unknown brand Synthetic base layers- Bought a camo set of synthetic base layer shirts and pants at Wal-mart one winter on clearance. Shirts were $3.99, pants were $5.99. I bought 5 or 6 of each. These wick moisture very well, and do a pretty decent job at keeping me warm down to around 35 degrees. Tag says made in USA.
Off brand Merino wool socks- Stumbled on these in a bin at Tractor Supply once. Paid $3.99/pair. They are 85% merino wool. I've worn them hiking, hunting, camping, working in the yard and everything else. Hold up well. Wore the same pair for 6 straight days elk hunting last year, never smelled, kept my feet nice and dry.
Cabelas brand sleeping bag- It was on sale for $70, I had a $50 gift card. 15 degree rated mummy bag that weighs 3lbs. Stuffs down to a very respectable size. I've slept in it down to 20 degrees in shorts and a t-shirt. Stayed comfortable.
Army issue woobie- Technically free (even though I signed away 6 years of my life to get it!) It goes with me every camping or hunting trip. I've wrapped it around me in treestands while sitting out snow storms, used it as extra layer over my sleeping bag and even used it as my sole piece of sleeping gear on camping trips. I will probably be buried with this thing.
Ozark Trail 8 man cabin tent- Paid $79.99 for this tent and took it to Colorado. Dad and I slept 8 nights in it, including two nights with heavy rain. Zero leaking, very little condensation. I also slept in it 12-15 more nights during deer season here in North Carolina, including one 3 day stint where it rained 6" during that time span. The tent held up great, did not leak and just minor condensation on the sides. I think I have already got my $80 worth out of it. It's been set up in the yard for the last 3 weeks letting the kids play in it and pseudo camp out. It's rained 9 straight days. There has yet to be water in the tent.
Some no name brand rain gear- I bought this stuff at K-mart clearance about 10 years ago when the local big K was closing down. It is real-tree camo, tag said waterproof and I got the jacket and pants for $18. I've wore this stuff in rain, sleet, snow and monsoons. Never leaked. Doesn't breath worth a crap, which is probably why it never leaks.
Unknown brand Synthetic base layers- Bought a camo set of synthetic base layer shirts and pants at Wal-mart one winter on clearance. Shirts were $3.99, pants were $5.99. I bought 5 or 6 of each. These wick moisture very well, and do a pretty decent job at keeping me warm down to around 35 degrees. Tag says made in USA.
Off brand Merino wool socks- Stumbled on these in a bin at Tractor Supply once. Paid $3.99/pair. They are 85% merino wool. I've worn them hiking, hunting, camping, working in the yard and everything else. Hold up well. Wore the same pair for 6 straight days elk hunting last year, never smelled, kept my feet nice and dry.
Cabelas brand sleeping bag- It was on sale for $70, I had a $50 gift card. 15 degree rated mummy bag that weighs 3lbs. Stuffs down to a very respectable size. I've slept in it down to 20 degrees in shorts and a t-shirt. Stayed comfortable.
Army issue woobie- Technically free (even though I signed away 6 years of my life to get it!) It goes with me every camping or hunting trip. I've wrapped it around me in treestands while sitting out snow storms, used it as extra layer over my sleeping bag and even used it as my sole piece of sleeping gear on camping trips. I will probably be buried with this thing.
