The BEST Backpacking Gear Under $200
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Backpacking Gear Perfect for Christmas Gifts 2022! Finding backpacking gear that doesn't cost an arm and a leg is kind of difficult. Limit yourself to $200 and it gets even harder. So I put together a list of the best backpacking gear you can get without spending more than $200 on any one single item. If you are looking for the best Christmas gifts for backpackers and hikers check out this list.
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I'm poor a.f. and when I first got into backpacking I got a $30 used external frame, a $30 hammock, a camp stove under $20 etc. My first couple of outings I carried out a gallon of water for an over night trip, finally got a water filter and was able to do longer trips with way less weight lol. Point is, if you're thinking about getting into backpacking start cheap in good weather and just for a weekend. If you want to keep going and expand the acceptable backpacking weather conditions then slowly upgrade your gear. First thing I'd recommend to spend over $100 on is a good pair of boots and then a sleeping bag. Btw I'm still using that $30 external frame over 1000 miles later ;). Be smart, stay safe and get started!
I’d actually recommend not spending that $100 on “boots”. I hike a lot and trail runners are your go-to these days with tech advancements. Unless you’re in winter of course but that’s not what we are talking about.
@@oak8728 I'm a boot guy, I like the ankle support. If you'd rather go with sandels or sneakers more power to you. I never spent more than $30 on shoes before and after getting a nice pair for the first time it was a game changer plus they lasted three times as long. I super undervalued a good pair of boots so now I recommend people to get a good pair of whatever you wear (get boots 😉)
@@oak8728 p.s. do you go ultra light? Cus I carry about 30lbs and I just can't imagine backpackers, with the exception of ultra light, making trail runners the new norm.
@@tylerddh I do all kinds, and have hiked extensively in CO, MT, ID and WA. And have done multiple sections of the PCT. In doing all this hiking I can tell you more people are on trail runners. Advancements like rock plates and faster drying material have made them the go to.
Further, boots isolate muscle groups in your foot and ankle. This can create a dependency for such support and further increase risk of injury as you are weakening other muscle groups in your foot. Boots or coffins are great and have their place but I strongly advice you think twice.
@nionas youtube score! A good thrift find is always appreciated!
How about you do a everything under $100 video. Something to upload in late March or April for new backpackers .
The really decent budget gear is from Decathlon. Also Naturehike tents are good quality for the money and so are Aegismax down sleeping bags.
That pretty much covers everything although I would spend some extra money on a comfy, ventilated backpack and a good pair of shoes.
I love Decathlon. One opened in my city a few years ago and we have good some really useful camping and outdoor gear there.
Yes! The Naturehike Mongar is trusty, wonderfully roomy for its occupant-rating, & a pretty decent dupe at the price for the MSR Hubba Hubba.
@@maryblakley3590 most decathlon gear that is worth using is too expensive for a quiality. i better wait for sale and get branded equipment i like, than buy overpriced junk from decathlon. especially their packs are godawful. tents are mediocre at best. footwear is unusable (guess i ended up using only their gym trainers).
there are gems, like puffy, fleeces and so on, but in general decathlon is overpriced junk.
@@mezmerya5130 I have found it works well for smaller stuff (towels, water storage, headlamps, base layers, etc).
@@maryblakley3590 yeh, im not arguing, some (non-hightech) clothing is awesome quality, i also use kipsta thin baselayer sometimes, and as i said before i like some of their their pants and fleeces, also kinda like their disposable 3$ buffs.
What i meant by my comment is that decathlon is worth it, when you know what you are doing. Just like aliexpress.
Damn 200 bucks is more than I pay for any of my gear! 😂
I only have 0.69¢🤭
@@konzerva80 I’M SORRY I’M POOR😰😰😰
Nice
@@maxcoseti ikr
Niceeee. 😏
Surprised you didn't go with the REI Flash 55 for the pack, though I suppose it would have caused issues with the sponsor. It's lighter, and I love the pockets for easy water bottle access.
I was thinking the same thing. They have good backpack options, and I think their quarter domes start around $200.
I cannot afford so will not use a $190 pad! $65 I would use but not $190.
I really don't see much sense in making $200 the cut of point. For some items this is not much money (tents, downbags). For other items this is really expensive (mats, stoves, camp chairs). It really does not make any sense to splurge on the cook system and then have no money left for the tent. An additional $1oo spent on the downbag will make a bigger difference than if spent on a Windburner.
I don't undarstand why people pay a lott of money for tent that is 2kg, you can go to decathlon and buy 2kg tent for 30€ and not 200€, I would pay a lott of money for 800 - 900 gram tent.
I actually bought a better the insulated static v which has a better r value at 4.4 and only ways 24oz. cost me $48 now that's cheap
Okay So probably (& rightfully) you guys don't have that much idea about South/Southeast Asian Market. These markets has been dominated by Chinese Brands like Naturehike, Kailas, Decathlon/Forclaz/Quecha etc!
And tbh, I've been using a nayurehike Tent for more than 4 years (30/40 days/year) now and it's still up & running without any issues
& the other brands are also decent
so my humble request to you is consider the global market.
Just curious if Naturehike is the same company as HikeNtre. I just got a couple of inexpensive comrpession sacks which seem good quality for the money. They're not waterproof, but that's what a pack cover or pack liner is for. The Decathlon stuff can be very good value for money, but is only online in the US. It's a little harder here since REI is pretty dominant and some of their house brand stuff can be good value.
My first tent was a Decathlon tent. It’s a Decathlon Forclaz 900 2P tent that they call “ultralight”. Not really, since it’s 1.6kg (3.5lbs), but I’m glad I managed to get for 160SGD (113USD). My best starter purchase, but the price went up an extra $100.
Love these new videos. Also, these are great products and there are so many sales you can get usually find them at a discount.
I use the Kelty Cosmic 20 and the Sea To Summit Ether Light xt and the Toaks pot. I cheaped out and bought an Amazon stove that’s similar to the pocket rocket deluxe for $20 and it refuses to die! Definitely not mad about that purchase.
Another great budget pack is the Deuter 55+10 Aircontact Lite. ($138)
Was your stove the BRS? That boi's a trusty fella.
I have used the Granite Gear Crown 2 for over a year and it is a great pack! You can remove the plastic framesheet to make it lighter when your load is 20 pounds or less as well.
Do you have a video on true budget gear for someone just getting into the hike life?
I know what I recommend to folks for summer trips. Except for the backpack and the shelter system, everything comes in under $50. Shelter (tent or hammock + tarp) comes in under $200. Backpack ... $75 to $150.
Alloutdoor's Path Less Traveled series did some great articles on this. No videos tho.
The static V comes with an insulated version
That is their own claimed R-value. If you go look on their website under specifications the ATSM certified R value is only 1.9 for the insulated static V. klymit.com/products/insulated-static-v-sleeping-pad
I don't know why anyone would go for the tensor when Big Agnes have the Rapide SL at 510g £125
The crown 2 is kind of tricky because a lot of ppl also say its uncomfortable but would love a video by you
I have a Nemo tensor and I freaking love it. My only regret is that I bought the long, wide version when I’m only 69 inches tall. I think I’m gonna try to sell it and get a regular wide. I know the weight savings is minimal but I don’t need all that extra length and I’m afraid that it simply elevates my feet closer to the tent wall thereby increasing the risk of getting my down quilt wet around the foot box.
Wow I just used mine on a kayak trip for the first time and really noticed how close my feet were to my tent walls. And am now worried about the same thing.
Also a pain trying to roll up the long version while still in the tent. 🤷♂️
At this point, 3F UL is no longer a weird cottage brand...they are just not carried in any major retail chains. I have no porblem recommending the 3F UL Lanshan 2 or Lanshan 2 pro as tents under 200. They are shocking for how good they are. I am surprised Nemo/BA/MSR/REI have not tried to rip it off more.
Cool, now do a 4- or 500$ overall budget gear that will result in an actual budget loadout. Good gear at the smallest possible price, maybe with one or two compromises.
Nice list.
Chairs!….I swore I would never get one, now I don’t leave home without it
The tensor and chair zero are both on my list of favorite backpacking gear. They are awesome.
What’s the animal welfare like on that cheap down?
According to their website “All Kelty down is PFC-free and 100% ethically sourced. Kelty down is exclusively sourced from Allied Feather + Down, who in turn is an RDS (Responsible Down Standard) certified supplier. Our down can be tracked via Allied Feather + Down's Track My Down program.”
I don't like zippered packs. IT'S GOT TO BE A ZIPPERLESS BACKPACK & it must have the outside mesh pockets No compromise with each size waist belt pockets. Under &200.00
I don't understand why not mention some of the sleeping pads that are sub $100 with higher R-Value like the Paria Recharge XL or the Static V insulated ($109, 20oz, R4.4)???
4.4 is Klymits own claimed R-value. If you go look on their website under specifications the ATSM certified R value is only 1.9 for the insulated static V. I trust ATSM before manufacture every time! klymit.com/products/insulated-static-v-sleeping-pad
@@MyLifeOutdoors Oh dang, didn't even realize... that's what that means!
@@MyLifeOutdoors and sorry for doubting you. I have now emailed Paria to ask if they have an ASTM rated R-value. It seems crazy to me for a company use a standardised term like "R-Value" and not follow the standard testing procedure for that term.
@@johnrock5715 no need to apologize. We naturally want to trust brands. I suspect the only reason Klymit even certified their pad is because some retailers refuse to sell gear that isn’t certified.
@@johnrock5715 Having tested the Paria Recharge, I'd estimate it would have an r-value of around 2.5 to 3 if tested using the ASTM standard.
Just get military kit
A really good budget tent option is the Paria Bryce backpacking tent. The 1 person version is right around 3lbs and the 2 person is 3 1/2lbs costing $145 and $165. I have their trekking pole tent and they make solid gear.
I love my Paria!
Same here. Love my Bryce 2P tent. Has held up very well in wet, rainy conditions.
I thought when you said budget $200 everything was 200 then you showed a clip of what it was and I was like there's no way you got that for 200 bucks yeah this is not budget friendly because tons of people that start out don't have $200 for 9 items I would suggest going to Walmart literally paying $200 to get started and if you like backpacking and camping upgrade as you go
3:42 Just a heads up the pocket rocket deluxe is 80 dollars and the pocket rocket 2 is 50
Oops! You are right. My mistake
Yeah...I'd be upset if someone decided to randomly use my gear without asking. *stay off my hiking chair*
This is a commercial.
Everyone becomes a sellout when growing. :(
Yeah, it kills the video. I unsubscribe. I try to watch real people.
With respect I’m a real person with 4 children putting in 50 hours a week making these videos. Real people need to get paid for what they do.
I respect your building a business and providing for your family. I enjoy watching reviews even though I make a lot of my own gear. But you must realize when a person reviews a piece of gear on their own it has greater weight than a representative from a company. I loved your videos and was new to your channel. But I'm not looking for commercialism from my RUclips backpacking videos. I wish you luck and will watch again if your content is what I'm looking for.
I've been trying to order the Kelty Outskirt 50 but these nowhere in Canada that has stock :(
So each item is under $200 not the entire thing. Damn. I can't even afford to go hiking
You should consider setting up a Patreon as well, I'd kick a few dollars a month for high quality reviews.
can you try make like the whole setup for less than 200$?
Does anyone have the Kelty Asher? I can’t find a review to save my life, and I want to upgrade my pack for the summer. Does the front zipper pocket have separate inner pockets? I’m between this and a Gregory Paragon 58.
I realize you asked 2 months ago, but I just saw it now. I have the Asher 65. I bought it because I was able to test fit a Backpacker's Cache bear canister horizontal in it before buying it (it was in stock at Dick's), and the price point vs weight is darn good at 3lb 2oz for $159 (or $139 for the 55l). The front zipper pocket does NOT have any inner pockets.
Eureka Suma 2 is around $150 and you can get the trail weight under 4 pounds. Also seems to offer a bit more floor space. Might be worth checking out.
REI Passage is also good budget tent. Built very well. On sale it’s super reasonable. $110 for 2 person now.
I snagged a Crown 2 for about $100 this past spring. I’m going to add shoulder strap pads for extra cushioning (I have boney shoulders) but overall I love the pack.
I like the CRown 2. Seatbelt shoulder pads can be cut to fit for the backpack and help provide cushioning.
Getting it all for $200 would have been impressive, try Wallmart and only $200 and see how you get along. I've done it for under £130 that's what $160 USD? Screw labels 60% of the time your buying a label but never skimp on the tent or sleeping bag.
Cheap? No. Less than highest priced popular UL items? Yes.
Well, "cheap" is always comparative. These items are reasonably cheap compared to contemporary products with the same stat-line/qualities.
Best ultralight budget tent: Aliexpress Lanshan2. Best cheap superlight stove: BRS 3000. Also checkout Decathlon.
I just bought a couple things on REI because the sale right now is huge. Got the Nemo moonlite chair for less than $90! Almost decked out to venture past car camping in full comfort :)
I am often around outfitters that transport adventurers out on the big lake. I'm talking Spot territory. I often remark to the locals that each person was wearing well over a thousand bucks in clothes alone. I also noticed a trend in the real big city a thousand KM away that retail malls are opening fad glamping stores now. What worries me is the day I walk into all stores and find nothing reasonably priced as the retailers (who can blame them) are target marketing the brainwashed yuppie types where money has no meaning to them - there's always more. Bottom line though is you'll wish you stuffed some dollar store gloves in your pocket when you realize the $400 ones are sitting in your trunk.
Regarding tents...The absolute best bang for your 52 dollars is something called a French F2 army surplus tent. It's "ultralight" as far as military gear goes. It's the best $52 tent on earth
Or get an iPhone 14 and use sat phone
Take a seat, young skywalker.
When you slicked your eyebrows back I knew then we were from the same era!!! Gen-X !!
I tried using the promo code but it didn't work, will it work for Canadian shoppers?
I had been away from the backpacking scene for a while, but then when my oldest son started getting active in Boy Scouts, I needed to revise my gear set (my ol' Camp Trails aluminum e-frame was a hand-me-down from my father-in-law). So I had gotten a new backpack, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, etc. Then on the eve of a 2-week trip in the Rocky Mountains, I saw in a store by the trailhead the Helinox Chair One and my jaw dropped! At two pounds, I thought it was a bit weighty, but once I sat down it was all over - I had to have it. Inflatable pads went through the same journey - poo pooed by the establishment and eventually accepted as standard gear.
Now I have a Chair Zero and never put on a backpack without having it in the bag. Still have my Chair One in my car and smile when I set it up and think way back to my entry into the backpack chair army. I laughed when I saw you launch the #TakeASeat campaign. Go chairs!
Hi Steven, I got my Zoleo on sale at REI for 150 last spring. Watch for sales
Take all the items suggested here with a grain of salt, if you search around and wait for sales you can find better gear at better prices.
I’m in the process of buying gear an this is very helpful hope to be geared up by fall for 3-4 people
Deuter Air Contact 50+10, maybe not an ul but comfy and below 200
I’m not sure whether Paria Outdoors meets your requirements of name brand, but they have some great 1-2 person tents for under $200. Also check out their down sleeping bags, quilts, and sleeping pads.
I started with that Down Cosmic 20. They go on sale sometimes…I got mine for under 100. It’s a great bag.
Important to note: try to get used gear. It's cheaper and sustainable. I regret that I didn't do that earlier...
I wouldn't consider myself a budget hiker. With that said, i budget of 200 per item is still quite high imo. Backpack, tent, and bag i get but i dont think $200 needs to be spent on a sleeping pad.
Have you ever tried the Nemo Moonlite chair? It weighs 2 pounds instead of one, but I think it’s sturdier and more comfy than the Chair Zero, and it is adjustable so you can recline back.
The Paria Bryce 2p tent is 164 and is a hair over 3lbs
Still no love for the REI flash55 pack. Often found at $150
Great list. I use and love the cosmic 20, chair zero, Nemo Tensor, and Pocket Rocket deluxe! I chose the Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60 backpack ($199 and under 2 lbs when I got it), but I guess it is a little over $200 now.
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Tensors are great the newer ones are a little fragile compared to the old yellow ones I've had 2 fail on me within a year and need patches my old one is 5 years old and going strong never needed a patch
You can't pop closed cell foam but many people just can't handle those but they get more comfortable each night I don't like using them on an overnight trip cuz the 1st night is always rough
Tensors have a lifetime replacement program.
@@AndrewDasilvaPLT true but that doesn't help much until your home one of the failures I had was on day 2 of doing the pct oregon section and I had to deal with it for two weeks before i could get it switched out which was annoying that said when they don't break they are amazing pads and my favorite I just don't trust any air pads for longer distance trips anymore maybe I just got unlucky my older one has held together for years of car camping and a few short backpacking trips
@@sirsir108 Sorry to hear that man. :(
Weekend trips I take my 3/4 Z fold and inflatable. Lately just z-fold due to the Kakwa 40 having tiny interior space despite being called a 40L pack.
@@AndrewDasilvaPLT @J D I've learned to just deal with a closed cell pad the 1st night is always rough but after that It get really comfortable plus it saves space inside the pack which is at a premium I have a 46L pack but I'll carry my dogs food with me and use a synthetic quilt for us to share so there isn't tons of room left after that
@@sirsir108 good man. I think you'd fit in well on AllOutdoor's discord!
Granite Gear Virga 2 is an amazing pack that I used for a year that is 19oz, and costs around $100. I have since upgraded to a KS Ultralight KS4, but it is still my go to pack if I need more volume.
There's a ton of really great ultralight Chinese tents on the market. Are they "name brand"? No, but they're definitely still good. And just slightly above the $200 limit (I got mine for $220) is the best tent on the market, Durston's X-Mid 1.
Bag boilers.
Another great video! Love the 'under $XX' idea. Now I just need to get me one of those sexy shirts!
Same as another commenter, this was very US based. Naturehike from Asia and Decathlon in Europe (and the UK) both sell high quality, fairly priced products
He lives in the US
The Naturehike Mongar is trusty, wonderfully roomy for its occupant-rating, & a pretty decent dupe at the price for the MSR Hubba Hubba.
@@mysterylovescompany2657 Great call! Me and my wife have the Mongar, great summer tent
Surprised no Paria products made the list.
Link the hat!
Unfortunately it can only be bought in person in Leadville Colorado. melanzana.com/product/micro-grid-beanie/
I put my faith in Nature Hike tents and so far have yet to be dissapointed! Great gear for the cost
Best videos
$850USD total - Shows this channel is just a sponsor money grab. anything not on moosejaw? doesn't exist to him
It's funny to me seeing these kind of videos because I see how professionals care about weight when backpacking. Meanwhile here I'm, in the army, "backpacking" carrying a shitload of weight on my back and hips while walking 60km.
Loving your videos man, and getting some tips as well :) keep it up!!
I wish our country would care more about y’all and hit you up with good ultralight shit too so less vets have blown knees and bad backs! Stay safe out there and thank you for your service man
Did you buy the Unbound Collection waiting for reviews ha
I haven’t. It caught me by surprise. I may not get a shot at it this year
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I agree with this video
Nice video. As far as budget tents - have you considered trying River Country tents? They are inexpensive, durable, light weight - a real bargain in my opinion.
I’m not familiar with River Country. I’ll check them out
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They are having a sale right now (15% off). You can get a nice teepee 1 person tent (2.75 lbs) for about $55. Tent is made with 20d nylon. Made in America.
Very happy with my C-Bar tent
LMFAOOOO @5:55
I died 🤣🤣
What are your thoughts on the Zoleo Vs the new iPhone with SOS capability?
I’ll be testing that for a video as soon as IOS 16.1 comes out. I plan to have a video put out in November
I will engage my prescience here - no comparison - they have very different intents, and very different implementations. The functionality of the iOS feature is so limited as to be nearly an afterthought - certainly not anything I would bet my life on. While a long-time inReach user, I would be quite happy to carry a Zoleo device.
the iphone doesn't enable you to text people when you don't have cell coverage. you can only use the satellite function to contact SAR. with Zoleo and the Inreach, you can actually text via the satellite function.
Awesome video. What hat is that you’re wearing?
That is the Melanzana Micro Grid fleece hat. You can only buy it in store in Leadville Colorado.
@@MyLifeOutdoors cool thanks
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Too bad the Nemo Tensor is so fragile that it pops from just looking at it wrong.
Bad call.
Opt instead for the Sea to Summit Etherlite XT
Completely disagree on this.
@@AndrewDasilvaPLT Disagree on what? I’ve had two Nemo Tensors and patched them each multiple times. I’ve had the S2S Etherlite for over 1000 miles on the PCT and beyond, using it every single day and not had a single puncture or leak.
I don’t see what there is to disagree with. The difference in durability is night and day.
Klymit static V insulated is under $100
Only ATSM 1.9 certified R value compared to the 4.2 of the tensor. They claim it’s 4.4 but couldn’t get it certified for that rating.
The regular, uninsulated model used with a pittance-costing foiled-foam undersheet is warmer in practice, & modular for Summer.
@@MyLifeOutdoors you’re still comparing a insulated pad to an uninsulated pad. Basically competing Apple to oranges. At least compare insulated to insulated when making a video, or apples to apples, I’ve enjoy my klymit, my Nemo and my thermarest pads, all insulated , here in the Catskills and Adirondacks
Good video. I wouldn't go with the Kelty bag though. I tried one and it was poor quality and no where near the temp rating.
It's worth looking at Outdoor Vitals gear.
Dude, yes to all that gear! Especially the Crown 2! That pack rules, totally customizable. Also congrats on the channel growth! Your content always gets me fired up to get out and enjoy the outdoors
Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated 25x72 is far superior at only 2 oz. heavier. The Tensor suuuuckkks (imo)
i steal most of my gear
The store link is broken btw
It looks like if you manually change 'Store' to 'store' it redirects properly, but yeah. The capital 'S' version isn't working for me either
Should be fixed now for both
Love the cadence. So much information condensed into a bite sized video