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Post by trinity on Dec 28, 2020 18:23:16 GMT -8
In recent years I have mostly used tarps for shelter, so this is a great place where you can save money. I don't think I spent much more than $100 for my 8x10 silpoly flat tarp, which provides great coverage for very little weight. If you frequent places where bugs aren't a major issue, tarps provide the rare cost and weight saving.
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Post by rangewalker on Jan 6, 2021 19:39:16 GMT -8
For FaceBook users I have bought and sold gear on Backpacker Flea Market. Good rules and moderation. Liek no comments, "WTF were you thinking?" is my most common one I want to employ. But refrain.
A good winter tent, stout Rockies capable, solo tent was my desire. I wanted a fortress at a bungalow price. And i found one. Lightly used, supposedly 25-30 days on the AT. For about half price new at retail. it was a Black Diamond First Light. Cue in "WTF were you thinking? for an AT tent in summer. But I didn't. I did negotiate a better price with shipping included, sent payment via Paypal and had it four days.
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Post by bikehikefish on Jan 7, 2021 7:58:13 GMT -8
For FaceBook users I have bought and sold gear on Backpacker Flea Market. +1 for the Flea Market. The moderators try to keep it honest and keep the discussions civil. When I upgraded my sleeping bag I sold my old one there. Someone got a good deal.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Jan 9, 2021 15:50:43 GMT -8
Below tree line close to anything is negotiable except for footwear, socks and shoes/boots where fit and comfort overrule everything else. Especially for your average length weekend or a bit visit.
Once more out in the open and on longer visits, then as I see it safety makes its way into both the weatherproof shell, sleep system and the shelter. Though throwing money at an issue doesn’t provide the desired function, see that expensive and heavy 4 season mountain tent above (but did the complete the thru hike? If so it’s hyoh territory)
My main area of cheap is probably the kitchen: a plastic soup spoon, plastic grocery store cereal bowl that I’ve used for decades alongside a stove or two for the same time frame. Which might bring up the other route to pinching pennies: stick with the gear you’ve selected with some thought and found works for you rather than switching the entire list every time there’s a new shiny. Buying quality once is often vastly cheaper than buying fragile or unsuitable disposables over and over again.
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Post by johntpenca on Jan 10, 2021 12:14:30 GMT -8
Below tree line close to anything is negotiable except for footwear, socks and shoes/boots where fit and comfort overrule everything else. I won't compromise on shelter or sleeping gear. Even on an overnighter those are your safety net.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Jan 10, 2021 13:46:53 GMT -8
Below tree line close to anything is negotiable except for footwear, socks and shoes/boots where fit and comfort overrule everything else. I won't compromise on shelter or sleeping gear. Even on an overnighter those are your safety net. Well, sure, but come on, the equipment necessary for such safety will vary greatly from a midsummer modest elevation overnighter with a solidly clear weather forecast versus a summit push up K2.
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Post by crawford on Jan 13, 2021 17:28:03 GMT -8
I have found the places where I've most successfully saved cash but still found good gear was with cook kits and with sleeping pads. A lower priced Klymit summer pad or a BRS stove have served me well.
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