UPDATE: Blacks have 25% off their OEX range at the moment. Use ‘GEAR25’.This is the 2nd and final video of me looking online to help my friend find some great budget wild camping kit. I’m sharing this with you to help people choose what to buy too. This maybe just starting out for the first time or upgrading your current backpacking kit. There’s some absolute bargains out there, you just need to know where to look and I hope these 2 videos will assist you 👍 The actual Go Outdoors website has very little OEX tent stock at the moment so I've located these elsewhere. They will probably come back into stock shortly but I wanted to showcase the OEX tent range for my friend and you as I think they are excellent value for money.
I bought the Eurohike Nepal 65L backpack, (for anyone interested, it has gone up to £25, it was previously put up to £35 which was when I bought it, I still think it is a bargain). The design is straightforward; there's a zip at the bottom so you can, in theory, pull out your sleeping bag from the bottom of your pack. This does not work with my 3-season sleeping bag as it is too chunky, but I don't really think it's an important feature. There's a zipped compartment in the top flap which holds an impressive amount of stuff (I managed to stash snacks, first aid and toiletries in there). Then there's the two side compartments which suit me fine, I keep my water bottle in one and my fuel for my cooking set in the other (with some other gubbins). I've taken it out on two one night backpacking camping hikes in Scotland, it has fared me well so far. The hip pads are comfy. My only complaint is that you can't access anything whilst it is on your back. Some packs have side pockets lower down the pack for easier access, Osprey packs have zipped compartments in the hip pads and I've seen other packs have pockets for small water bottles on the backpack strap. Despite that, I think this is a bargain of a backpack and it has served me well with getting back into the outdoors.
The friend will figure out pretty quick what is going to work for them, bonus is they have borrowed kit already so already has a good idea of what they are looking for...let's be honest buying gear can be addictive even when doing on a strict budget so this is just the start 😁
Cheers 👍 The experience will still be awesome even with cheaper gear. There’s so many bargains out there at the moment it’s the perfect time to start out or upgrade.
Thanks for this short series of posts Andy. They're extremely helpful to me as I prepare for the Cape Wrath Trail this time next year. I'm using 2021 to gradually acquire all the kit I'll need for that most demanding of trails and your research is a real boon - sometimes only a brand will do (water filter, camp stove etc.) but other times the cheaper alternatives help keep costs realistic. Cheers!
really wouldn't bother with the freedom trail flannel pillow, you get what you pay for (not much at all),,, I had one because they were giving them away free when you bought a sleeping bag but it was so thin that honestly I don't think it is worth it at all, at that point you might as well just use a fleece
I know what you mean. I use a proper pillow (Trekology Aluft 2.0) but I would say that something is better than nothing and if you're on a budget a £2 lightweight compact pillow is still ok.
I think it's currently out of stock but it appears to be one of those stoves that is copied a lot as there are a look of suspiciously similar looking variants out there!
They really do have some great deals on currently... my basket is sitting At £600+ but with all the discounts it only adds up to to £275 I’ll actually be paying 😂
It's nuts isn't it! I say buy it while you can. Stock from the Go Outdoors Group can sometimes get snapped up when there's offers on and then it takes weeks for it to be replaced.
Nice video I wouldn't recommend the Nyx myself had a problem with the poles snapping quite easily. The OEX tents look good quality to be fair. Quite a few other bargains there to be had I usually keep an eye on their site
Cheap can translate to mean heavy. A lot of the cheaper options are rather weighty. OK for close to home excursions and to take in a car but on long distance adventures a no no.
On the flip side, my mates MSR Elixir 2 tent costs nearly £300 and yet weighs 2.9kg! Barely a backpacking tent. There are loads of cheaper options that are much lighter. I think lightweight budget gear is out there, you just need to find it.
If you look too you can buy the phoxx 2 v1 as separate components, fly, polls and inner. Get the whole thing for £30. You just don’t get pegs or carry bag
Someone just said the tent poles of their Vango NYX snapped quite easily. I like buying local if possible (especially after Brexit!) but it's hard to recommend if an owner gives a negative review.
UPDATE: Blacks have 25% off their OEX range at the moment. Use ‘GEAR25’.This is the 2nd and final video of me looking online to help my friend find some great budget wild camping kit. I’m sharing this with you to help people choose what to buy too. This maybe just starting out for the first time or upgrading your current backpacking kit. There’s some absolute bargains out there, you just need to know where to look and I hope these 2 videos will assist you 👍 The actual Go Outdoors website has very little OEX tent stock at the moment so I've located these elsewhere. They will probably come back into stock shortly but I wanted to showcase the OEX tent range for my friend and you as I think they are excellent value for money.
I bought the Eurohike Nepal 65L backpack, (for anyone interested, it has gone up to £25, it was previously put up to £35 which was when I bought it, I still think it is a bargain). The design is straightforward; there's a zip at the bottom so you can, in theory, pull out your sleeping bag from the bottom of your pack. This does not work with my 3-season sleeping bag as it is too chunky, but I don't really think it's an important feature. There's a zipped compartment in the top flap which holds an impressive amount of stuff (I managed to stash snacks, first aid and toiletries in there). Then there's the two side compartments which suit me fine, I keep my water bottle in one and my fuel for my cooking set in the other (with some other gubbins). I've taken it out on two one night backpacking camping hikes in Scotland, it has fared me well so far. The hip pads are comfy. My only complaint is that you can't access anything whilst it is on your back. Some packs have side pockets lower down the pack for easier access, Osprey packs have zipped compartments in the hip pads and I've seen other packs have pockets for small water bottles on the backpack strap. Despite that, I think this is a bargain of a backpack and it has served me well with getting back into the outdoors.
The friend will figure out pretty quick what is going to work for them, bonus is they have borrowed kit already so already has a good idea of what they are looking for...let's be honest buying gear can be addictive even when doing on a strict budget so this is just the start 😁
He’s tight for cash at the moment but I know he’ll start treating himself once he’s back on track!
Another superb video mate, shows perfectly how to do it on a budget , most of us are on a budget so very helpful indeed, thanks for the video
Cheers 👍 The experience will still be awesome even with cheaper gear. There’s so many bargains out there at the moment it’s the perfect time to start out or upgrade.
Thanks for this short series of posts Andy. They're extremely helpful to me as I prepare for the Cape Wrath Trail this time next year. I'm using 2021 to gradually acquire all the kit I'll need for that most demanding of trails and your research is a real boon - sometimes only a brand will do (water filter, camp stove etc.) but other times the cheaper alternatives help keep costs realistic. Cheers!
Really pleased you got something out of it 👍
Very nice researched presentation. Being in the US, it's interesting to see the European gear brands available.
Cheers Mark 👍
really wouldn't bother with the freedom trail flannel pillow, you get what you pay for (not much at all),,, I had one because they were giving them away free when you bought a sleeping bag but it was so thin that honestly I don't think it is worth it at all, at that point you might as well just use a fleece
I know what you mean. I use a proper pillow (Trekology Aluft 2.0) but I would say that something is better than nothing and if you're on a budget a £2 lightweight compact pillow is still ok.
Your friend should try the E.tang stove which is light
I think it's currently out of stock but it appears to be one of those stoves that is copied a lot as there are a look of suspiciously similar looking variants out there!
@@BackpackingUK I use it and I've subscribed to your channel
They really do have some great deals on currently... my basket is sitting At £600+ but with all the discounts it only adds up to to £275 I’ll actually be paying 😂
It's nuts isn't it! I say buy it while you can. Stock from the Go Outdoors Group can sometimes get snapped up when there's offers on and then it takes weeks for it to be replaced.
@@BackpackingUK also there some Regatta fleeces that are 2 for £12. I bought 4. They are perfect as a mid layer. Check them out 👍
Great info cheers for all recommendations👍
No worries 👍
Nice video I wouldn't recommend the Nyx myself had a problem with the poles snapping quite easily. The OEX tents look good quality to be fair. Quite a few other bargains there to be had I usually keep an eye on their site
Thanks for that 👍 No to the Vango then!
@@BackpackingUK Only lasted a night for me but they took it back no questions asked to be fair
Shame, I know people who have had good experiences with Vango's. However, now you've said that there's no way I can recommend it.
@@BackpackingUK you do get some really good vangos normally their higher quality ones have got an orange inner that's how you can tell 👍
Thanks for the info!
Its fun shopping around on the internet looking for bargains.
Great video. Some great ideas. Keep up the good work 👍
Cheers James 👍
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Thanks for the video very helpful.
What's next up? Lol
Thanks 😂
Cheap can translate to mean heavy. A lot of the cheaper options are rather weighty. OK for close to home excursions and to take in a car but on long distance adventures a no no.
On the flip side, my mates MSR Elixir 2 tent costs nearly £300 and yet weighs 2.9kg! Barely a backpacking tent. There are loads of cheaper options that are much lighter. I think lightweight budget gear is out there, you just need to find it.
had bobcat out in two scottish winter storms - great tent - nice vid
Thanks for sharing 👍
If you look too you can buy the phoxx 2 v1 as separate components, fly, polls and inner. Get the whole thing for £30. You just don’t get pegs or carry bag
Your friend should try the vango tents as they are based in Scotland
Someone just said the tent poles of their Vango NYX snapped quite easily. I like buying local if possible (especially after Brexit!) but it's hard to recommend if an owner gives a negative review.
@@BackpackingUK the vango soul 200 is a great tent as I've got one and the aren't to dear
Thanks for sharing 👍
There's now some great deals at go outdoors for backpacks .
Thanks for sharing 👍
Great video.
Thanks!
You buy cheap and you buy twice
Not true. I’ve got cheap stuff that has outlasted some of my expensive gear.
Got the Phoxx 2. so happy with it.
Thanks for sharing 👍
@@BackpackingUK Love your videos.