Ebay often has good deals on used (and some new) backpacking gear. Got a synthetic Patagonia Micropuff jacket for a fraction of new price; like new, but had some company logo on the shoulder. Also found an ultralight rain jacket. If there's some specific high-end brand item you really want, just keep checking and it will eventually pop up.
Thanks. Craigslist is a very useful site for finding deals. Also, Litesmith carries small light weigh products at reasonable prices, such a a long handled spoons for eating out of deep dive packaging.
I am a very part-time van-lifer (2 or 3 months a year), and I found one way to get equipment that I needed for my backpacking trips was to just put the word out to friends and family about what I was looking for. It's amazing sometimes what people have tucked away in their basement that they no longer need or want! I ended up being gifted a tent from a friend that had tried backcountry camping and didn't like it. The tent was good quality and hardly used. Works perfectly for me!
Yes defiantly look at the Thrift stores. I find Columbia, North Face, Under Armour, etc from time to time and it is much more economical than full price.
I started donating plasma recently for gear. The place was offering a special of $100 or $90 per donation for a limited time & you could donate every 2 days. I normally donate whole blood every 6 wks so this wasnt much different other than more often
thank you for the awesome advice! my furry friend Kiki and me have pieced together some great hiking gear for free by dumpster diving. we have almost enough stuff to start our journey on the Colorado trail safely, having no job and no family left definitely makes stuff more difficult but not impossible. thank you tramendously for making this video my friend! 🐕✌🤓
Just bought a pair of Wrangler fleece lined pants for my winter photography. Wrangler also has nice outdoor pants for when it gets warmer. Not paying those high prices at REI. Did get my daypack there but that also hauls my camera gear.
Congratulations on your upcoming home ownership! I'm proud of you. I was anticipating a big thru hike announcement but this is even better!
Thank you so much!!
Ebay often has good deals on used (and some new) backpacking gear. Got a synthetic Patagonia Micropuff jacket for a fraction of new price; like new, but had some company logo on the shoulder. Also found an ultralight rain jacket. If there's some specific high-end brand item you really want, just keep checking and it will eventually pop up.
Excellent tips. Thanks. Best of luck on the purchase of your home.
Thanks. Craigslist is a very useful site for finding deals. Also, Litesmith carries small light weigh products at reasonable prices, such a a long handled spoons for eating out of deep dive packaging.
I am a very part-time van-lifer (2 or 3 months a year), and I found one way to get equipment that I needed for my backpacking trips was to just put the word out to friends and family about what I was looking for. It's amazing sometimes what people have tucked away in their basement that they no longer need or want! I ended up being gifted a tent from a friend that had tried backcountry camping and didn't like it. The tent was good quality and hardly used. Works perfectly for me!
That's a great strategy - I love that it worked out so well!
Yes defiantly look at the Thrift stores. I find Columbia, North Face, Under Armour, etc from time to time and it is much more economical than full price.
This is the video we all needed 👏. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I started donating plasma recently for gear. The place was offering a special of $100 or $90 per donation for a limited time & you could donate every 2 days. I normally donate whole blood every 6 wks so this wasnt much different other than more often
I lucked out and found a North Face sun hoodie at goodwill for $6.00. Its practically new!
Great find!
thank you for the awesome advice! my furry friend Kiki and me have pieced together some great hiking gear for free by dumpster diving. we have almost enough stuff to start our journey on the Colorado trail safely, having no job and no family left definitely makes stuff more difficult but not impossible. thank you tramendously for making this video my friend! 🐕✌🤓
Just bought a pair of Wrangler fleece lined pants for my winter photography. Wrangler also has nice outdoor pants for when it gets warmer. Not paying those high prices at REI. Did get my daypack there but that also hauls my camera gear.