Cheap Stuff that Works

[carsonkeys]

I haven’t seen this yet. I bought mine for ~$75 from the classifieds a few years ago and hadn’t had the chance to try it out yet besides the backyard. Taking it to CO this September and is a fairly cheap way to try out the floorless game.

Mountain Shelter LT

This lightweight and minimal backcountry shelter sets up fast with two trekking poles and offers solid weather protection for two from the elements with its 40d sil-nylon body.

mountainsmith.com

 

[ncina]

Sooooo.... much.... money..... spent....


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[OutHeavy]

Outdoor Products backpackers nylon tarp. 12 oz's with rivets on the edges. Pretty decent tarp for under $10 at Walmart. Or you can buy the same tarp at Cablea's for $19.99, but then that would have to go on the "what have you overpaid for" thread.

 

[Adam Gibbs]

I'm sure it's already been mentioned, but who is making small zippered pouches for organizing that don't cost a ton?

 

[carsonkeys]

I'm sure it's already been mentioned, but who is making small zippered pouches for organizing that don't cost a ton?

Gallon and/or quart zip-locs are the cheapest and lightest I've found.

 

[cusecat04]

Gallon and/or quart zip-locs are the cheapest and lightest I've found.

And you can see the contents without opening

 

[Japes4]

Appy Trails Mark 3 floorless shelter. Great for one man and gear...has treated me well over last 3 trips out west for just a bit over 100.00.

 

[Adam Gibbs]

Gallon and/or quart zip-locs are the cheapest and lightest I've found.

Yeah that's what I do now. But it's not the most durable and I find the ziploc getting torn open from time to time. I use zip locs for a lot of stuff because they're so versatile, but this is mainly for my FAK, survival type items that hardly get pulled out of the pouch, just transferred from bag to bag as needed.

 

[Superdoo]

Yeah that's what I do now. But it's not the most durable and I find the ziploc getting torn open from time to time. I use zip locs for a lot of stuff because they're so versatile, but this is mainly for my FAK, survival type items that hardly get pulled out of the pouch, just transferred from bag to bag as needed.

Search for shoe bags on Amazon. They can be had very cheaply.

 

[Bowhunter471]

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[go_deep]

I use a waterproof stuff sack, but for the rest of the gear, food, things that I'm in and out of a fair amount I use a couple bags simular to these, and they're cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VH6FR...a_i_GH7ATWQNVKADKX0919RS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[rtrevith]

I like the Leki photo adapter. If you have the right trekking poles it allows for a threaded stud that a shooting rest can be screwed on to.

 

[twall13]

I'm sure it's already been mentioned, but who is making small zippered pouches for organizing that don't cost a ton?

I've been using some from Granite Gear for awhile. If I remember right they are called Granite Gear Air Zipditty bags. I got a 4 pack with various sizes for around $20 4 or 5 years ago. I don't know if they still make them or if the price has gone up but they are made of silnylon and are similar in shape and function to the Kifaru pouches but weigh less and are bright colors so I don't leave them on the ground when packing. Being made of silnylon they are pretty water resistant as well though they certainly aren't a dry bag.

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[180ls1]

Such a cool thread. Does anyone have a cheap/light tent with a floor they would recommend?

 

[Japes4]

Such a cool thread. Does anyone have a cheap/light tent with a floor they would recommend?

I’ve used the Six Moon Designs tents with great success before going floorless...a couple of their options (Skyscape Trekker and Lunar Duo Outfitter) can be had for under 200.00


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[Elmer J. Fudd]

I found these at the hardware store. Nice to have for web management. It is perforated every inch which is convenient

 

[180ls1]

I’ve used the Six Moon Designs tents with great success before going floorless...a couple of their options (Skyscape Trekker and Lunar Duo Outfitter) can be had for under 200.00


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Good to know, thanks!

 

[capetownkg]

This thread goes against everything my two hunting buddies subscribe to and i love it! That being said after going through 35 pages my amazon cart is at $874....should i be worried?

 

[Voyageur]

This thread goes against everything my two hunting buddies subscribe to and i love it! That being said after going through 35 pages my amazon cart is at $874....should i be worried?

No, you should not be worried. Just remind yourself of all the $ you are saving.

 

[Big.lou]

Mora knives are a great addition to any budget concious system. Another good budget option for backcountry hunters is Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon fiber trekking poles. Come in at around 48$ and are solid!