Cheap Stuff that Works

[Remblaster]

Military Surplus Bunny Boots. They work and are cheap. Great for long sits in cold cold weather.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cab...el-scent-control-technology-and-4most-dryplus

Great !

 

[jwiltx]

I bought a set of those KINKO insulated gloves from the recs on here and can confirm they are deceptively warm for the price and the amount of grip is surprising. The only thing I'd suggest is washing them before you take them out with you since they have a rubbery smell to them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AT32MOO?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[Carrot Farmer]

Something I learned this year…

LATEX/ NITRILE GLOVES AS LINERS

…experienced intermittent rain, ran as base layer under gloves and alone. Was surprised how toasty my hands stayed. Definitely added a few extra pairs to my kit.

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[carsonkeys]

Military Surplus Bunny Boots. They work and are cheap. Great for long sits in cold cold weather.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cab...el-scent-control-technology-and-4most-dryplus

If you’re going the bunny boot route most people consider the “BATA”s the premium maker.

 

[VernAK]

If you’re going the bunny boot route most people consider the “BATA”s the premium maker.

BATA has been considered the best but hard to find. The new Bunny Boots that are designed in Alaska are showing up on Fort Greeley and getting good reviews but we haven't hit the extreme cold yet. I'm sure Ft Greely CRTC [US Army Cold Regions Test Center] will be testing this winter.

 

[MarkOrtiz]

I should have started reading this 3 days before Black Friday. Most stuff is sold out of the good sizes and colors now.
I’ll add my few on here.
Campingmoon stove I have used this stove for 2 years now. This is basically a SOTO Windmaster for 1/2 the price.
Wrangler pants are great. I have 5-6 pairs now in different colors. They also have youth sizes which is great to find youth clothing.
Anker brand battery packs from Amazon. Right now the 36,800 mah is only $25 and keeps our 2 phones, the Garmin, and flashlights charged for a week.

 

[Aviator]

Amazon.com

For the money these knives are pretty darn good.

 

[limpet]

If you have to pack and stash water like I do these to go drink bags from Amazon work great. They’re light weight and if one pops or someone steals it I’m out a couple bucks and an extra hike vs $40+ for a dromedary.

I also concur the victrinox paring knife is great as well as the dexter Russell veggie knife. A little tip is the flexible cutting mats from Walmart that come in multi packs make great ghetto kydex and come in bright colors like yellow to make light cheap sheaths.
For rain gear some of the lighter Grundens stuff is my go to. I spend enough time outside as a forester that I’ve seen almost every cloth type rain gear fail so for days when I know it’s going to be nasty all day I take non permeable rain gear and just pace myself. The other trick we use is just long johns under your rain gear and keep your pants dry in your pack, it increases mobility and helps control body temps better.

 

[jwiltx]

If you have to pack and stash water like I do these to go drink bags from Amazon work great. They’re light weight and if one pops or someone steals it I’m out a couple bucks and an extra hike vs $40+ for a dromedary.
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I also concur the victrinox paring knife is great as well as the dexter Russell veggie knife. A little tip is the flexible cutting mats from Walmart that come in multi packs make great ghetto kydex and come in bright colors like yellow to make light cheap sheaths.
For rain gear some of the lighter Grundens stuff is my go to. I spend enough time outside as a forester that I’ve seen almost every cloth type rain gear fail so for days when I know it’s going to be nasty all day I take non permeable rain gear and just pace myself. The other trick we use is just long johns under your rain gear and keep your pants dry in your pack, it increases mobility and helps control body temps better.

Please explain the ghetto kydex. I've never thought to use them that way. What temp do you heat them to mold them?

 

[limpet]

Please explain the ghetto kydex. I've never thought to use them that way. What temp do you heat them to mold them?

There isn’t much science to it. I just heat it up with a heat gun fold it over the knife and squeeze it with a cotton wash cloth. It’s not pretty but it’s light, cheap, and works for what I need.

 

[dsotm]

Not sure if it’s been posted but the Klymit inflatable seat from Amazon usually 9-14 bucks is nice for glassing or not sitting on the cold ground when sitting water. Super light and folds back up small.

https://www.amazon.com/Klymit-V-Sea...184307&sprefix=inflatable+seat,aps,208&sr=8-8

 

[switchback7]

There isn’t much science to it. I just heat it up with a heat gun fold it over the knife and squeeze it with a cotton wash cloth. It’s not pretty but it’s light, cheap, and works for what I need.View attachment 800277

have a link to the mats ?

 

[cnelk]

I heard about this Ozark Trail rechargeable hand warmer and figured I’d give it a try.
I bought it at Walmart for $10.
Not only is it a hand warmer - with 3 different settings- it’s also a flashlight or small power bank to charge a phone or something similar.

It’s about the size of a flip phone.
It took a few hours to get it fully charged and then I started the test.

There are 4 lights that indicate the power supply and 3 different heat settings - 104/122/140.

I turned it on and set the temp to 122 and started a timer on my phone.

After 4.5hrs the battery went to 1 indicator and the unit automatically went to 104 setting for another 1hr and 50 min.
Total warming time was 6hrs 20min

For the price of $10 I’d have to give it a

 

[MThuntr]

I recently got a couple of these Ozark Trail knives. Supposedly D2 Steel. The one I started using was nearly shaving sharp when I got it. Still putting it through the paces but for $10 it's hard to be mad if it fails.

Ozark Trail 7.5" Knife