Cheap Stuff that Works

[Grassymike]

Well done.

 

[ThickPines]

Great ideas here.
I like the 32 Degrees base layers as a cheap option. Just make sure that you don’t get a size that fits too tightly

 

[KBC]

Just bought this bivy off amazon for $34 Canadian. Have only had it out in the back yard. Look good to me! Have an integral designs tarp for weather if needed.
Cheap bivy

Link doesn’t work. Any more info?

 

[Hans_Grimsgaard]

Link doesn’t work. Any more info?

Noticed that as well. Found the same one here: https://www.alibaba.com/x/AzeYJc?ck=pdp it was titled the “sangmei outdoor camping tent ultralight mesh tent”. Seems like it should work well to keep the bugs and ticks away in a floor less tent or under a tarp

 

[zpearo]

The Final Approach Acuta jacket is a great midlayer. Alpha Direct insulation on the inside with a DWR face layer on the outside. Basically a direct replacement for the Sitka Ambient, and right now it's on sale for $50 instead of $200. I bought two so I can give one to my brother as well. Just make sure you size up (I'm normally on the edge of small/medium and wear a Large in the Acuta).

Acuta Set-Up Active Insulator Jacket

Great for outerwear and layering, the Acuta Set-Up Active Insulator Jacket is perfect for your active mornings. Buy the Final Approach Acuta Set-Up Active Insulator Jacket and other great Final Approach products at Rogers Sporting Goods!

rogerslures.com

 

[KBC]

I recently picked one of these up. Looks like a knockoff of the helinox one but it sure is comfy.

https://www.costco.com/cascade-mountain-tech-ultralight-collapsible-cot.product.4000255068.html

 

[ztc92]

Another member shared this elsewhere but wanted to pass on. $15 sun hoodies that are about $12 if you buy 5 things to qualify for coupon.

https://www.costco.com/.product.4000308862.html?NATAPP=SEARCH&COSTID=iosapp_25.6.3&TRACKING=NO&sh=true&nf=true

 

[EP357]

Holy cow this thread took a week of my life!

 

[cq0302]

Costco trekking poles.

Great ideas here.
I like the 32 Degrees base layers as a cheap option. Just make sure that you don’t get a size that fits too tightly

I second this. I own a lot of quality merino but if I’m just running around, trapping, bird hunting etc. this is my go to

 

[cq0302]

Another member shared this elsewhere but wanted to pass on. $15 sun hoodies that are about $12 if you buy 5 things to qualify for coupon.

https://www.costco.com/.product.4000308862.html?NATAPP=SEARCH&COSTID=iosapp_25.6.3&TRACKING=NO&sh=true&nf=true

I’ve only found them twice, but they sometimes have the Eddie Bauer hiking pants and they’re great!

 

[cq0302]

The Costco trekking poles when they have them are great.https://www.costco.com/cascade-mountain-tech-100-carbon-fiber-trekking-pole-2-pack.product.4000026930.html

Right now they have a 3 pack of coast headlamps for $40 at the Rochester Mn store. I bought them last year and they’re awesome

 

[songdog18]

awesome ideas, i'm on day 2 of reading this thread

 

[Bump79]

awesome ideas, i'm on day 2 of reading this thread

This is the best thread on Rokslide.

 

[lawndart]

This is the best thread on Rokslide.

Agreed although it’s cost me a ton of money! So many great ideas

 

[dirtshooter]

Just sucks some times when someone posts a link to a good cheap product annnnnnd it's gone. Probably saved a bunch of money that way though.

 

[Pilsner]

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.

Tried freezing these bags for use in a cooler then drinking when they thaw? Wonder if they will hold up.
Thanks.
Also what cutting mats are you using as el cheapo kydex sheaths?

 

[Pilsner]

+1 for the Cascade Mtn Tech carbon fiber trekking poles. Been abusing mine for 7 or 8 years now.

Also, Members Mark pairing and boning knives from Sam's Club. Nearly as good as Victorinox or Dexter-Russel and sub-$10 for a 4 pack.

M65 military surplus liner pants and "smoking jacket". Think of a wearable woobie set.

Trader Joe's instant coffee packets.

Amazon pill baggies for drink powders.

Tyvek for ground sheet - run through the washer and dryer (on low) to remove the crinkle sounds.

MilSurplus ECWS gore-tex rain gear (the lightweight version).

Amazon kevlar cut glove of non-dominate hand when gutting critters. Something like $10 for a 3 pack.

Contractor bag and a gallon zip lock in kill kit. Multiple uses. Along with some blaze orange engineers' tape for marking stuff.

Solar powered, inflatable Luci Lantern knockoffs from Amazon.

Swiss-Tech scalpel blade knife ($6 or so) and No 60 surgical scalpels - $13/100 pack vs $35/100 pack.

 

[Aries_Ranger]

I like to keep a GI lensatic compass in a pocket on my Bino harness. Never know when you’re going to get turned around in the woods.

I never hit the woods without a Silva Ranger. I've been carrying one since the mid-90s professionally (Mil) and recreationally.

 

[Aries_Ranger]

x2 ont he Wrangler stretch pants,
also these shirts as a base layer

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Ive had great luck with the Baleaf shirta on Amazon, for base layer and sun protection.

baleaf: Men's Sun Shirts

Men's Sun Shirts

www.amazon.com