Honestly one of the best beginner videos that I've seen so far researching my first backpacking trip. And I'm absolutely loving his goofball dad energy ✌🧡
Backpacking is a hobby that doesn‘t need to be expensive. Basically a good pair of shoes and a backpack is enough to start. One doesn‘t need top-otch gear in the beginning. I really appreciate this video 👍🏻
Great presentation. Adapting the gear and making it work is important. Went on a Backpack trip and had something break on a pack fixed it with 550 cord no more issues. Adapt your gear and make it work.
I have the Alps Lynx 2 person...double vestibule and doors! solid tent...used it many times...a tad heavy for 1 but worth it on a shorter trip! th-cam.com/video/O7rvugJP4QA/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video. It's nice to see someone do a quality budget backpacking gear list that doesn't contain ultra cheap wal-mart gear. It is also nice hearing someone talking about backpacking gear and not focusing on the weight. I think that a lot of people are put off about backpacking by all the videos focusing on the ultra light, ultra expensive packs, bags, and tents.
Singledad Don't dismiss Walmart altogether as a source, though. I found a Thermarest Z Lite for $15 in the clearance aisle once--you can imagine my surprise--and another time I found a Coleman (which I realize isn't as lightweight as the expensive rain jackets) rain jacket for under $13. I suspect they were bought online and returned to the store and both were unused. There's also the Stanley cookware in the camping aisle which can work for people who aren't too concerned about weight. That stuff seems to be bomb proof. And, of course, they sell some Frogg Toggs rain gear.
This is perfect -Im slowly upgrading my old pack (giving it to my best friend!) as i am finally getting back into some real backpacking after a hiatus of several years and need more reliable gear. The bag is really really important as I last found out in the mountains of Utah last summer! I will probably upgrade my bag from your suggestion as I like Fall and early Spring camping, but all the other stuff is super helpful in saving me some cash. Thanks so much I keep commenting on your videos but they are really personable and fun for us people watching in! Cheers and all my best! -Mike
Hey Chris, been studying in India this past month and a half and I wanted to buy a new day hiking bag on the black Friday/cyber Monday sale and your vids have been very helpful. You always present with infectious charisma and you vids are great quality and pertinent. This video is case in point. What an invaluable service you've provided with your this and all your vids. I'm not one for subscribing to pretty much anything these days but I'll subscribe to your channel to support the things you do. Wish you safety on all your adventures and blessings on all your days. Stay gold buddy.
I love watching these budget videos. Just goes to show you don't need to spend a fortune on top brands to get out and have fun. For the weekend warriors this setup looks great. I use a very similar cook and stove set and it works great. For a future video I think it would be fun to give some TH-camrs into backpacking a budget and they have to buy a set up for a weekend backpacking. It would be interesting seeing what they come up with. Great video
Miranda did that on the REI channel. I think she gave herself $200? Obviously it was pretty REI-centric, so she didn't take as much advantage of places like Sierra, Walmart, or Amazon as a normal beginner would. She found an external frame backpack at a thrift store which was super cool. I'd love to see an independent creator do it!
I'm seeing quite a few budget vs. weight comments. I'll add mine. It's the constant struggle: Pay more initially for gear that gives you the best chance of enjoying backpacking, or get into backpacking in an inexpensive way that might completely turn you off from ever doing it again. I agree with people who say that you end up spending quite a bit more in the long run if you start out at the budget level, but we shouldn't discount what you learn from that cheaper, heavier gear that I wouldn't have even known to consider had I not tried to get in on the cheap. Here are a few of them: 1) TENTS: If you want ventilation, get a tent where the mesh walls start not too far above the bathtub floor. This took me three tents before I realized it was something I should pay attention to. You can get a good tent with material going at least half way up the sides, but if you're laying down you're not going to get any benefit of whatever wind blows through. Also, don't be BS'd by claims that trekking pole-supported one-man tents have vestibule space. Free-standers like in this vid do have vestibule space (and weigh about 3x as much), but in pole-supported ones you can barely fit a pair of boots inside the vestibule bc of the teepee-type of design. And the bathtub floors in those are barely bigger than your sleep pad, so you're going to share that pad with all of your gear as you try to sleep or leave the gear outside of the tent. 2) PADS: If you're never going to sleep in a situation where temps dip much below 40-50 (and most of you won't), you're almost committing a crime if you spend more than $30 on an inflatable pad. They don't have sick R-values (usually 1.3-1.8) but that doesn't matter on a 50-degree night. And Amazon is flooded with them. But the BEST option is if you live close enough to REI to be a co-op member and take advantage of the garage sales. There are a LOT of pads being sold there, and you can get an REI Flash insulated pad with anywhere from a 3.2 to 5.7 R-value for under $20 - sometimes under $10. Look for one that looks new where the tag reads "leaks" or "doesn't hold air." Unless something more specific is there, it just has a pin-hole leak somewhere (or the buyer forgot that material stretches the first few times you use it). Buy a $5 patch kit, submerge the pad in the tub to find the leak, patch it and you've got a $100+ pad for about $15-$20. Then become a junkie like me and find yourself with a half dozen REI "rescues" in your crate. Twenty-two inches is a standard width, but you'll be happier the wider you get. 3) PACK: I'm no great expert here. When I planned my first excursion I got an Osprey Atmos 65 and it was the right tool for the job. Unless maybe I could have skated by with the much lighter Exos 58. :) Just get something that is well reviewed that suits the type of use it will get. And don't look for the minimum volume you can skate with. I have never been able to fit the essential crap from my 65L pack into the 42L Deuter without me feeling sorry for the seams of that latter pack. Fifty-five to 65 litres is a pretty sound sweet spot. And you can always tie things below or above. One last note, ALWAYS look for an integrated rain cover like the pack in this vid. That $270 Osprey? It needs a $35 rain cover. It does not some with one. Watch any review of the Atmos 65 and the complaints will be a) it squeaks, b) it's heavier than the Exos 58, and c) I had to buy a damn rain cover. 4) COOK KIT: To each his own. If you're solo backpacking (and, that tent IS for only one person) you don't need all of that cookware. But the price point won't change. I use a titanium 750ml pot I ordered from AliExpress. It's an unbranded Toaks pot with a cheaper finish. It has a lid and is all I need as far as pots go. But it will still run about $20 (although that's much cheaper than the similar pot from a store like REI). My first kit was the $15 Stanley one you can find at WM that is awesome, but a little heavier than what I ended up wanting. A lot of hikers recommend the BRS stove that comes i at less than an ounce and costs about $16. I ordered one, it didn't work, and I just went with the reliable MSR PocketRocket 2. It's about the size of the one in the vid, doesn't have an igniter and runs about $40. But most camp stoves don't have igniters and, more importantly, I trust it. Maybe the one in the vid is as bulletproof. If you don't see it in stores, it looks VERY similar to one sold under the Sterno brand in some stores. I initially invested $10 in a long titanium spork only to hate the gritty finish on the spork end and the fact that it was so damn long. Now I swear by the GoBites Duo (I think it's called) that is slightly heavier but breaks down into two pieces while not compromising stiffness when used to stir deep down into those meal packets. Plus, it's ultimately LONGER than the long spoon and comes in at about $7. You're going to snap a cheap spork. 5) BAG: I'm very broad across the shoulders. Mass-produced "Regular-Wide" bags at a decent price just don't come by often, so i just leave the top of my Marmot Trestles bag unzipped at the top to accommodate me. Something about the way that Teton bag looked as it was being tossed around did not look like a 20-degree bag. Regardless, my FIRST bag was the AegisMax 40-degree UL down bag that has reviews all over YT. And it's a great UL bag ... except that I discovered I'm a vertical hiker and 40-degree (survival rating) bags really don't cut it at 12000 feet. Almost regardless of where you are, I wouldn't get a bag rated higher than 20 degrees. You can always lie on top of a too-warm bag. You will freeze to death in a not-warm bag. My only other recommendation would be to get a cheap bag liner at WM. You can slide yourself into THAT before then sliding into the bag, and you won't have to worry about getting all of your filth and mosquito repellent all over the inside of your bag. This was a lot more wordy than intended, but you can see I did end up getting multiple versions of pretty much everything. But had I not made mistakes to begin with, I wouldn't have known what to look for in those upgrades. And, unfortunately, YT experts will never cover all of the things YOU might find to be important. I think we have to consider getting into hiking in a budget-friendly way - at the risk of spending more later - to be a wash.
Thank you appreciate your thoughts here...Yes, gotta start somewhere and be OK with not all gear being optimal at the beginning....as you go you discover what is important to you and what doesn't matter as much...I never had a packable camp chair...never missed it but now that I have one I like it. But I would not start with the thought I needed a chair to backpack!
@@basecampchris I've got the Walmart version of the chair, but it's around 3#. At least it clears space in the trunk over normal camp chairs. As has been said, you don't get into backpacking thinking, "What I REALLY need for my kit is a $100 chair that weighs a pound and has my knees bending at around 50 degrees." But as I get older I'm thinking I might want one of those in July when I'm hoping to do about a half dozen 14ers in Colorado. I'll accommodate that by NOT getting a bear keg. Seriously, these are overnights. I"m not spending four days humping it up Mount Whitney like a few years ago! As for upgrading clothing? Merino wool is for birthday and Christmas lists. :)
Great channel! Great information regarding camping, all camping gear, cost on a budget comparison, and amazing sceneries! I really enjoy the channel. Keep on camping!!!
Lol, lol, I'm laughing to myself..I'm brand new to the channel, and when you first appeared (I was also writing out my shopping list..), I subconsciously thought that 'this young feller seems to know his stuff..' then you carried on, I realised you weren't a teenager!! 😁 😁 😁 😁 Edit: that tent is cool...as is that view!!
Good vid. Teton makes some nice affordable gear. I've never been a fan of closed cell foan sleeping pads though. The Klymit Static V is about the same price and a lot more comfortable and a lot smaller to pack, but that's just my personal preference. You have some really good suggestions.
Hi Ed, The closed cell are not as comfortable but will never leak and are more affordable..but yes the Static V is the same price! Nice find. Thanks glad that was helpful. "Keep Hiking!"
He’s got some good suggestions to get you thinking, but in my experience, I’d shop around and do your own research. This setup is kind of heavy in my opinion. That gear alone is about 14lbs. I would personally recommend spending a $100 more, shop around and cut the weight pretty easily down to 8 or 9 lbs. doesn’t sound like a lot, but the weight starts to add up pretty quick. Personal recommendations to look at and still keep it cheaper, lanshan 1 tent, aegismax sleep bag, 3f ul pack, brs stove, klymit pad. I like the cook kit. Total bill around $350. Just my 2 cents
I’ve been having trouble getting my sleeping bags to fit in the sleeping bag compartment. I ordered the Teton sleeping bag for better fit thanks for the videos I wouldn’t of known without it!
Great video. I have pretty all my kit already, but this is excellent advice for beginners and will help people get into the outdoors and beat the marketing hype. Well done 👍
It is worth a trip or two to the second hand store for gear. I got a nearly new North Face 40 liter bag for $7.00. I've seentents and sleeping bags for about 25% of the new price.
Great video! Liked and subscribed. I have plenty of car camping gear but wanted to downsize to a overnight system that could all fit into one pack. I will be picking up several items you recommended( stove, sleeping bag, tent, and backpack) and testing them this spring. In warmer weather i might swap the tent and sleep pad for my jungle hammock. Do you use a pillow? I've seen several reviews and have a couple in mind. Just wanted your opinion. Keep up the good work!!!!!
Hi Troy, Glad that was helpful... Yes that's a great idea to test out and see what works for you...( keep all receipts ) recently picked up a Nemo Filo Pillow... super comfortable and compact! I love it...here is a link to a review I did... th-cam.com/video/l3wzJ22pOJU/w-d-xo.html
Very good video. Awesome assortment of backpacking gear. I liked it so much I just subscribed to your channel. What is your favorite cook it? Thank you so much for sharing this video. God bless you.
Hey Taino Xtreme, Very welcome! glad that was helpful! I currently use the GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless 1-Person Mess Kit...I've also just added the Jet Boil Summit skillet...it has a ceramic non stick surface with a foldable handle....cost $44 a little spendy but should make a difference in the back country!
My biggest huddle right now is finding a sleeping bag that's light and cheap and warm enough. I can get 2 but not all 3 😅. Also that's the weight of all that?
Good budget items....particularly the sleeping bag and stove. I will, however, say this. You saved a lot of money, but you added a TON of weight. Remember, you will be carrying all those extra pounds on your back for your entire hike. If you can do that, kudos to you. In my personal experience, I ended up spending more money to replace my first round of budget gear with lighter stuff, so going cheap the first time wound up costing me more than if I had just bought the lighter gear to begin with. Just sayin'.
Hi Jarold, budget gear can be a trade off for weight. People starting out have a lot of considerations for gear...price is up there as is the size and weight. Good point..Thanks for watching.
@@basecampchris this gear setup is not heavy so i am confused with this weight trade off for budget gear. you are under 25 pounds and that bag carries weight well. Also there are better budget sleeping pads......treckology makes great budget pads. if you cant carry close to 25 pounds with ease you have to be kidding me.
That's my tent. I like it. As for weight, if someone's just starting out, trips may be shorter, and they may be younger..... I'm 60, and have lightened the load a bit ... This is a good selection of gear... even if budget is not an issue... One should keep in mind that unless you're very dedicated, gear really isn't used for long stretches of time... it takes awhile to wear it out if taken care of. and a stainless cookset will last several lifetimes. This setup is lighter than gear 30 years ago... and I remember it !
I have to agree... I went budget with all my first pieces of gear and have replaced it ALL. My first pack was the Teton 3400 Scout just like in this vid (which I thought carried well until I got the GG Crown 60) The Teton is crappy. I now follow the "buy once, cry once" rule of thumb. If I could talk with my past self, I would tell him to go ahead and spend the extra money for the lighter gear because in the long run, buying the budget heavier gear first has cost me more money overall.
@@benhikingoutdoors1632 no disrespect to you and I do not know what your definition of crappy is but the teton scout is definitely not crappy. I do not own one but a backpacking buddy of my does and it hold up well. As a matter of fact it is iron clad tough. When it comes to durability I will put it against all the expensive brands. The scout is to small for me personally. I have the teton sport mountaineer 4000 and I challenge anyone to put their more expensive bag against it.
I'll agree with this list! I'd maybe consider this aluminum mess kit for $15 instead of the stainless one you choose. www.amazon.com/dp/B010X507KY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_qDAsEbH0KCGHX As an honorable mention, costco's "double black diamond" down quilt is a pretty good deal at $20. The backpack and tent you choose are fine choices considering the price. I also agree on the pad, better to go thermorest when it's only $35. Most through hikers opt for these instead of inflatable ones.
Glad that was helpful...I tend to mix/ match my cook gear and find what works! I worked to find the best backpacking gear with best price...it's challenging to get lightest weight with that as well. I'll check out the Black Diamond quilt! Thanks!.... cook gear upgrades...th-cam.com/video/phQz0UvghaA/w-d-xo.html
The Z lite is extremely comfortable? And works for most people? You've got to be kidding me right? You are so wrong about that, and if you even knew anything about backpacking, you know this is not what most people get a good night sleep on.
Yeah...the title of the video is Budget Backpacking Gear...so I fit a tent / pack/ pad/ bag/ stove and cook set in a $279 budget...it's a legit pad for the PRICE. If you have something better that would work with that budget and still get all the other gear...let me know!
@@basecampchris I'm pretty sure i could find a sleeping pad for around 30 or 40 dollar that's inflatable, maybe not insulated, but more comfortable than the zlite.
Thats exactly how other serious tent makers say you should NOT do with the tent poles cus it can damage them.... So I find it a bit annoying that you then recomend that method for beginners. And at 7:12 you almost step on it lol... I like your enthusiasm and you make good videos but this one gets a thumbs down sorry m8!
Honestly one of the best beginner videos that I've seen so far researching my first backpacking trip. And I'm absolutely loving his goofball dad energy ✌🧡
Awesome! Thank you!
Backpacking is a hobby that doesn‘t need to be expensive. Basically a good pair of shoes and a backpack is enough to start. One doesn‘t need top-otch gear in the beginning. I really appreciate this video 👍🏻
Thanks Gabriel! Your absolutely right ...it doesn't have to be expensive. A simple pack and some boots gets you there to start!
Base Camp Chris and what‘s cool too is that there are many routes to choose from: super easy or extremely hard and everything im between 😊
Thank you for this video Chris. It’s much appreciated!! You’re my favorite camping TH-camr 😊
Great presentation. Adapting the gear and making it work is important. Went on a Backpack trip and had something break on a pack fixed it with 550 cord no more issues. Adapt your gear and make it work.
I would recommend getting the two man tent version even if you plan to hike by yourself.
I have the Alps Lynx 2 person...double vestibule and doors! solid tent...used it many times...a tad heavy for 1 but worth it on a shorter trip!
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Excellent video. It's nice to see someone do a quality budget backpacking gear list that doesn't contain ultra cheap wal-mart gear. It is also nice hearing someone talking about backpacking gear and not focusing on the weight. I think that a lot of people are put off about backpacking by all the videos focusing on the ultra light, ultra expensive packs, bags, and tents.
Thank you...Singledad! Yes, i worked to find the some decent gear at a good price! Thanks for watching and Keep Hiking!
Singledad Don't dismiss Walmart altogether as a source, though. I found a Thermarest Z Lite for $15 in the clearance aisle once--you can imagine my surprise--and another time I found a Coleman (which I realize isn't as lightweight as the expensive rain jackets) rain jacket for under $13. I suspect they were bought online and returned to the store and both were unused. There's also the Stanley cookware in the camping aisle which can work for people who aren't too concerned about weight. That stuff seems to be bomb proof. And, of course, they sell some Frogg Toggs rain gear.
This is perfect -Im slowly upgrading my old pack (giving it to my best friend!) as i am finally getting back into some real backpacking after a hiatus of several years and need more reliable gear. The bag is really really important as I last found out in the mountains of Utah last summer! I will probably upgrade my bag from your suggestion as I like Fall and early Spring camping, but all the other stuff is super helpful in saving me some cash. Thanks so much I keep commenting on your videos but they are really personable and fun for us people watching in! Cheers and all my best! -Mike
Thanks for making this video Chris.Can't stop watching all your recommendation videos.
Glad you like them!
Hey Chris, been studying in India this past month and a half and I wanted to buy a new day hiking bag on the black Friday/cyber Monday sale and your vids have been very helpful. You always present with infectious charisma and you vids are great quality and pertinent. This video is case in point. What an invaluable service you've provided with your this and all your vids. I'm not one for subscribing to pretty much anything these days but I'll subscribe to your channel to support the things you do. Wish you safety on all your adventures and blessings on all your days. Stay gold buddy.
Wow/ Thank you Farmer Mike ....what a great compliment! Glad it's been helpful...Thanks for your support! "Keep Hiking!" BCC
I love watching these budget videos. Just goes to show you don't need to spend a fortune on top brands to get out and have fun.
For the weekend warriors this setup looks great.
I use a very similar cook and stove set and it works great.
For a future video I think it would be fun to give some TH-camrs into backpacking a budget and they have to buy a set up for a weekend backpacking. It would be interesting seeing what they come up with.
Great video
Thank you Doug! That's a fun idea...live within your backpacking budget and see what you can get for your money!
Miranda did that on the REI channel. I think she gave herself $200? Obviously it was pretty REI-centric, so she didn't take as much advantage of places like Sierra, Walmart, or Amazon as a normal beginner would. She found an external frame backpack at a thrift store which was super cool. I'd love to see an independent creator do it!
I'm seeing quite a few budget vs. weight comments. I'll add mine.
It's the constant struggle: Pay more initially for gear that gives you the best chance of enjoying backpacking, or get into backpacking in an inexpensive way that might completely turn you off from ever doing it again.
I agree with people who say that you end up spending quite a bit more in the long run if you start out at the budget level, but we shouldn't discount what you learn from that cheaper, heavier gear that I wouldn't have even known to consider had I not tried to get in on the cheap. Here are a few of them:
1) TENTS: If you want ventilation, get a tent where the mesh walls start not too far above the bathtub floor. This took me three tents before I realized it was something I should pay attention to. You can get a good tent with material going at least half way up the sides, but if you're laying down you're not going to get any benefit of whatever wind blows through. Also, don't be BS'd by claims that trekking pole-supported one-man tents have vestibule space. Free-standers like in this vid do have vestibule space (and weigh about 3x as much), but in pole-supported ones you can barely fit a pair of boots inside the vestibule bc of the teepee-type of design. And the bathtub floors in those are barely bigger than your sleep pad, so you're going to share that pad with all of your gear as you try to sleep or leave the gear outside of the tent.
2) PADS: If you're never going to sleep in a situation where temps dip much below 40-50 (and most of you won't), you're almost committing a crime if you spend more than $30 on an inflatable pad. They don't have sick R-values (usually 1.3-1.8) but that doesn't matter on a 50-degree night. And Amazon is flooded with them. But the BEST option is if you live close enough to REI to be a co-op member and take advantage of the garage sales. There are a LOT of pads being sold there, and you can get an REI Flash insulated pad with anywhere from a 3.2 to 5.7 R-value for under $20 - sometimes under $10. Look for one that looks new where the tag reads "leaks" or "doesn't hold air." Unless something more specific is there, it just has a pin-hole leak somewhere (or the buyer forgot that material stretches the first few times you use it). Buy a $5 patch kit, submerge the pad in the tub to find the leak, patch it and you've got a $100+ pad for about $15-$20. Then become a junkie like me and find yourself with a half dozen REI "rescues" in your crate. Twenty-two inches is a standard width, but you'll be happier the wider you get.
3) PACK: I'm no great expert here. When I planned my first excursion I got an Osprey Atmos 65 and it was the right tool for the job. Unless maybe I could have skated by with the much lighter Exos 58. :) Just get something that is well reviewed that suits the type of use it will get. And don't look for the minimum volume you can skate with. I have never been able to fit the essential crap from my 65L pack into the 42L Deuter without me feeling sorry for the seams of that latter pack. Fifty-five to 65 litres is a pretty sound sweet spot. And you can always tie things below or above. One last note, ALWAYS look for an integrated rain cover like the pack in this vid. That $270 Osprey? It needs a $35 rain cover. It does not some with one. Watch any review of the Atmos 65 and the complaints will be a) it squeaks, b) it's heavier than the Exos 58, and c) I had to buy a damn rain cover.
4) COOK KIT: To each his own. If you're solo backpacking (and, that tent IS for only one person) you don't need all of that cookware. But the price point won't change. I use a titanium 750ml pot I ordered from AliExpress. It's an unbranded Toaks pot with a cheaper finish. It has a lid and is all I need as far as pots go. But it will still run about $20 (although that's much cheaper than the similar pot from a store like REI). My first kit was the $15 Stanley one you can find at WM that is awesome, but a little heavier than what I ended up wanting. A lot of hikers recommend the BRS stove that comes i at less than an ounce and costs about $16. I ordered one, it didn't work, and I just went with the reliable MSR PocketRocket 2. It's about the size of the one in the vid, doesn't have an igniter and runs about $40. But most camp stoves don't have igniters and, more importantly, I trust it. Maybe the one in the vid is as bulletproof. If you don't see it in stores, it looks VERY similar to one sold under the Sterno brand in some stores. I initially invested $10 in a long titanium spork only to hate the gritty finish on the spork end and the fact that it was so damn long. Now I swear by the GoBites Duo (I think it's called) that is slightly heavier but breaks down into two pieces while not compromising stiffness when used to stir deep down into those meal packets. Plus, it's ultimately LONGER than the long spoon and comes in at about $7. You're going to snap a cheap spork.
5) BAG: I'm very broad across the shoulders. Mass-produced "Regular-Wide" bags at a decent price just don't come by often, so i just leave the top of my Marmot Trestles bag unzipped at the top to accommodate me. Something about the way that Teton bag looked as it was being tossed around did not look like a 20-degree bag. Regardless, my FIRST bag was the AegisMax 40-degree UL down bag that has reviews all over YT. And it's a great UL bag ... except that I discovered I'm a vertical hiker and 40-degree (survival rating) bags really don't cut it at 12000 feet. Almost regardless of where you are, I wouldn't get a bag rated higher than 20 degrees. You can always lie on top of a too-warm bag. You will freeze to death in a not-warm bag. My only other recommendation would be to get a cheap bag liner at WM. You can slide yourself into THAT before then sliding into the bag, and you won't have to worry about getting all of your filth and mosquito repellent all over the inside of your bag.
This was a lot more wordy than intended, but you can see I did end up getting multiple versions of pretty much everything. But had I not made mistakes to begin with, I wouldn't have known what to look for in those upgrades. And, unfortunately, YT experts will never cover all of the things YOU might find to be important. I think we have to consider getting into hiking in a budget-friendly way - at the risk of spending more later - to be a wash.
Thank you appreciate your thoughts here...Yes, gotta start somewhere and be OK with not all gear being optimal at the beginning....as you go you discover what is important to you and what doesn't matter as much...I never had a packable camp chair...never missed it but now that I have one I like it. But I would not start with the thought I needed a chair to backpack!
@@basecampchris I've got the Walmart version of the chair, but it's around 3#. At least it clears space in the trunk over normal camp chairs.
As has been said, you don't get into backpacking thinking, "What I REALLY need for my kit is a $100 chair that weighs a pound and has my knees bending at around 50 degrees." But as I get older I'm thinking I might want one of those in July when I'm hoping to do about a half dozen 14ers in Colorado. I'll accommodate that by NOT getting a bear keg. Seriously, these are overnights. I"m not spending four days humping it up Mount Whitney like a few years ago!
As for upgrading clothing? Merino wool is for birthday and Christmas lists. :)
Your energy and enthusiasm is contagious and you're pretty damn funny keep up the good work
Thank you! Hope it's not to contagious...may need to keep 6 feet apart. "Keep Hiking!"
Great channel! Great information regarding camping, all camping gear, cost on a budget comparison, and amazing sceneries! I really enjoy the channel. Keep on camping!!!
People make backpacking way more expensive than it needs to be. Great video.
Yes! Thank you!
Lol, lol, I'm laughing to myself..I'm brand new to the channel, and when you first appeared (I was also writing out my shopping list..), I subconsciously thought that 'this young feller seems to know his stuff..' then you carried on, I realised you weren't a teenager!! 😁 😁 😁 😁
Edit: that tent is cool...as is that view!!
Hi Mog-Gyver! Thanks for watching...LOL- yeah I'm a bit older...still creaking down the trail though and having fun! "Keep Hiking!"
Good vid. Teton makes some nice affordable gear. I've never been a fan of closed cell foan sleeping pads though. The Klymit Static V is about the same price and a lot more comfortable and a lot smaller to pack, but that's just my personal preference. You have some really good suggestions.
Hi Ed, The closed cell are not as comfortable but will never leak and are more affordable..but yes the Static V is the same price! Nice find. Thanks glad that was helpful. "Keep Hiking!"
Love the energy! Great budget starter guide!
Much appreciated!
More than perfect. Brilliant my lad, just Brilliant!
Really good video, I loved watching you do the tent.
Thanks for watching
Perfectly done 👍 muchos gracias as always Chris!
Hey Chris it's good to see you we love your videos keep up the good work 😜🙏😀
Thanks! Will do!
Great video for a beginner like me. I am sold on everything you recommend! Keep coming with more videos!
Thank you Michael! Glad that was helpful for you! Enjoy the Adventure!
He’s got some good suggestions to get you thinking, but in my experience, I’d shop around and do your own research. This setup is kind of heavy in my opinion. That gear alone is about 14lbs. I would personally recommend spending a $100 more, shop around and cut the weight pretty easily down to 8 or 9 lbs. doesn’t sound like a lot, but the weight starts to add up pretty quick. Personal recommendations to look at and still keep it cheaper, lanshan 1 tent, aegismax sleep bag, 3f ul pack, brs stove, klymit pad. I like the cook kit. Total bill around $350. Just my 2 cents
Lol, did you get that crappy sleeping pad tho? How did that work for you? I'm curious to know
I’ve been having trouble getting my sleeping bags to fit in the sleeping bag compartment. I ordered the Teton sleeping bag for better fit thanks for the videos I wouldn’t of known without it!
Great! It's a solid bag! Glad that was helpful!
Thanks, I shared this video with a friend that is looking to get setup. Great stuff.
Awesome, thank you!
Always a lot of fun with you.
Great video. I have pretty all my kit already, but this is excellent advice for beginners and will help people get into the outdoors and beat the marketing hype. Well done 👍
Great to hear! Yes easy to get stuck thinking you need a $1000 bucks plus worth of gear to start.
I wish that tent was still affordable, now $141 on Amazon. Put on my wish list to see if the price drops
I saw it today on Amazon for $104... if you get the Gray/ Navy ...the Rust/ Clay is $129 as of today.
@@basecampchris crazy how fast the price changes!
Sherper's has them for $80 atm.
Thanks Chris. I have that stove and that is a very reasonable price for starting out to see how much you will backpack before spending a lot on gear.
Yes...one thing at a time!
this is fantastic video!!! thanks!!!
You're very welcome!
Really good show and informative. Love it.
Thank you Sharon!! "Keep Hiking!" or.... "Keep Shopping!"
It is worth a trip or two to the second hand store for gear. I got a nearly new North Face 40 liter bag for $7.00. I've seentents and sleeping bags for about 25% of the new price.
Sure...if it's good gear that works for you, sounds like a good find!
Great info and demos!!!
Nice beginner set-up. If my bag has a pocket I keep my ear plugs in it
Good call!
For Teton Sports check their website near holidays. Often have fantastic (20% off) coupon codes
Thanks for the tip!
Great tips for the beginners chris
Keep up the good work
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Thank you Andy!
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Keep hiking 🥾
Thanks DrD!
This is great, thanks! I think the only thing missing is water filtration!
Yes...need the water filtration...Sawyer is a good one/ easy to use and affordable.
Great video! Liked and subscribed. I have plenty of car camping gear but wanted to downsize to a overnight system that could all fit into one pack. I will be picking up several items you recommended( stove, sleeping bag, tent, and backpack) and testing them this spring. In warmer weather i might swap the tent and sleep pad for my jungle hammock.
Do you use a pillow? I've seen several reviews and have a couple in mind. Just wanted your opinion. Keep up the good work!!!!!
Hi Troy, Glad that was helpful... Yes that's a great idea to test out and see what works for you...( keep all receipts ) recently picked up a Nemo Filo Pillow... super comfortable and compact! I love it...here is a link to a review I did...
th-cam.com/video/l3wzJ22pOJU/w-d-xo.html
Forgot to add, Great interesting stories!!!
3400 square feet!! I think you meant cubic inches haha. Good video none the less!
LOL...yes a 3400 sq.ft. tent would have 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths!!
Excellent video and information
Thank you Survival Mindset, Good gear doesn't always have to cost a lot. "Keep Hiking!"
Good video although comparing the stove to a jet boil was a little unbalanced as its a heat exchanger system, anyway, we know what you meant.
Thanks Owen...bottom line is it's a super affordable system.
@@basecampchris Thanks for reply, my name is Thomas but I know what you meant 😊
Very good video. Awesome assortment of backpacking gear. I liked it so much I just subscribed to your channel. What is your favorite cook it? Thank you so much for sharing this video. God bless you.
Hey Taino Xtreme, Very welcome! glad that was helpful! I currently use the GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless 1-Person Mess Kit...I've also just added the Jet Boil Summit skillet...it has a ceramic non stick surface with a foldable handle....cost $44 a little spendy but should make a difference in the back country!
Wow! Great basic set up. Look for some used gear, maybe an external frame backpack for cheap and anyone would be on the trail for under two hundred.
Yes, you don't have to buy all the latest gear and go into debt. Start small and build up.
My biggest huddle right now is finding a sleeping bag that's light and cheap and warm enough. I can get 2 but not all 3 😅. Also that's the weight of all that?
(Etekcity stove) 4.5 ounces .......... But i have a ( BRS Outdoor BRS-3000T Ultra-Light ) 1.0 oz .... works great ! You just have to light it .
Wow! $16.90 on AMZ today...just looked it up...I don't think you can get any lighter than that unless you bring a single wooden match stick!
Good budget items....particularly the sleeping bag and stove. I will, however, say this. You saved a lot of money, but you added a TON of weight. Remember, you will be carrying all those extra pounds on your back for your entire hike. If you can do that, kudos to you. In my personal experience, I ended up spending more money to replace my first round of budget gear with lighter stuff, so going cheap the first time wound up costing me more than if I had just bought the lighter gear to begin with. Just sayin'.
Hi Jarold, budget gear can be a trade off for weight. People starting out have a lot of considerations for gear...price is up there as is the size and weight. Good point..Thanks for watching.
@@basecampchris this gear setup is not heavy so i am confused with this weight trade off for budget gear. you are under 25 pounds and that bag carries weight well. Also there are better budget sleeping pads......treckology makes great budget pads. if you cant carry close to 25 pounds with ease you have to be kidding me.
That's my tent. I like it.
As for weight, if someone's just starting out, trips may be shorter, and they may be younger..... I'm 60, and have lightened the load a bit ...
This is a good selection of gear... even if budget is not an issue...
One should keep in mind that unless you're very dedicated, gear really isn't used for long stretches of time... it takes awhile to wear it out if taken care of. and a stainless cookset will last several lifetimes.
This setup is lighter than gear 30 years ago... and I remember it !
I have to agree... I went budget with all my first pieces of gear and have replaced it ALL. My first pack was the Teton 3400 Scout just like in this vid (which I thought carried well until I got the GG Crown 60) The Teton is crappy. I now follow the "buy once, cry once" rule of thumb. If I could talk with my past self, I would tell him to go ahead and spend the extra money for the lighter gear because in the long run, buying the budget heavier gear first has cost me more money overall.
@@benhikingoutdoors1632 no disrespect to you and I do not know what your definition of crappy is but the teton scout is definitely not crappy. I do not own one but a backpacking buddy of my does and it hold up well. As a matter of fact it is iron clad tough. When it comes to durability I will put it against all the expensive brands. The scout is to small for me personally. I have the teton sport mountaineer 4000 and I challenge anyone to put their more expensive bag against it.
Cool video! Thank you! :)
Chris you are a Marvel.
Thanks Maggs! You guys are great! C🐻
3400 square feet, now that's the backpack I need 😁
LOL....I think BIG! I'm renting mine out as an Air BNB!! No pets...though...
Almost looks like Alps and Marmot's could be made in the same factory.
Links to the products would be nice.
Great channel
Hi Brian, Thanks for watching! :)
Good list..🇺🇸🤠
Thanks Gunslinger!
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Hi, is a water purifier a must? Over 6k feet.
Yes...water should be purified at most any elevation.
Great video- what song is that at the end ?
Thank you Sandy! That is called "Fresh Fallen Snow" by Chris Haugen.
@@basecampchris Nice job- I like your videos
Thank you Sandy! :)
Do you know a good budget bag thats aroun 40-45 liters??
I'll agree with this list! I'd maybe consider this aluminum mess kit for $15 instead of the stainless one you choose. www.amazon.com/dp/B010X507KY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_qDAsEbH0KCGHX
As an honorable mention, costco's "double black diamond" down quilt is a pretty good deal at $20.
The backpack and tent you choose are fine choices considering the price.
I also agree on the pad, better to go thermorest when it's only $35. Most through hikers opt for these instead of inflatable ones.
Glad that was helpful...I tend to mix/ match my cook gear and find what works! I worked to find the best backpacking gear with best price...it's challenging to get lightest weight with that as well. I'll check out the Black Diamond quilt! Thanks!....
cook gear upgrades...th-cam.com/video/phQz0UvghaA/w-d-xo.html
did you test the tent in the rain? Doesn't look like it. :(
Had a rain test up in Montana...Thunder Boomer! with held fine!
Kinda look like ernest
"Check out this here tent...Know what I mean, Vern! "
The Z lite is extremely comfortable? And works for most people? You've got to be kidding me right? You are so wrong about that, and if you even knew anything about backpacking, you know this is not what most people get a good night sleep on.
Yeah...the title of the video is Budget Backpacking Gear...so I fit a tent / pack/ pad/ bag/ stove and cook set in a $279 budget...it's a legit pad for the PRICE. If you have something better that would work with that budget and still get all the other gear...let me know!
@@basecampchris I'm pretty sure i could find a sleeping pad for around 30 or 40 dollar that's inflatable, maybe not insulated, but more comfortable than the zlite.
For some reason you sound like Jordan Peterson
LOL...!
Thats exactly how other serious tent makers say you should NOT do with the tent poles cus it can damage them.... So I find it a bit annoying that you then recomend that method for beginners. And at 7:12 you almost step on it lol... I like your enthusiasm and you make good videos but this one gets a thumbs down sorry m8!