Expensive Hiking Gear - Is It Really Any Better?
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Expensive Hiking Gear - Is It Really Any Better?
After my recent successful storm test of an $18 tent, I have been thinking... In some situations, are cheaper, unknown brands just as good for wild camping, hiking and backpacking? Is it time to take a second look at more affordable, unknown brands, and not be so quick to write them off?
In todays video, I explore this very interesting topic. Enjoy. :)
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Part 1: Tents vs Huts www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmLD9...
Part 2: The three types of hiking tents • The 3 Best Types of Wi...
Part 3: How to choose the best tent for you • How to Choose the BEST...
Part 4: Where to pitch your tent • How to Find the Best P...
Part 5: How to set up your tent • How to PITCH YOUR TENT...
Part 6: How to pitch a tent in snow and high winds • How to PITCH A TENT IN...
Part 7: Wild camping New Zealand cinematic video • Wild Camping In NEW ZE...
Part 8: How to wild camp in strong winds • How to WILD CAMP IN ST...
Part 9: How to strengthen your tent for less money • How to STRENGTHEN YOUR...
Part 10: 7 Biggest mistakes wild campers make • 7 Biggest Camping Mist...
Part 11: The Hilleberg Soulo Black Label - The Worlds Toughest Tent • Hilleberg Soulo Black ...
Part 12: Ultralight Tents - Ultra Useful or Ultra Stupid? • LIGHTWEIGHT HIKING TEN...
Part 13: Time to buy a new tent? • Before You Buy a New H...
Part 14: How to survive a strong storm • How to SURVIVE A STRON...
Part 15: Best wild camping lessons of 2020 • My 5 BIGGEST Wild Camp...
Part 16: Best Camping Items for 2021 - My top 3 must haves • My 3 Best Wild Camping...
Part 17: No excuses - It's time to get out in the great outdoors! www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZz6z
Part 18: Why some people don't like Wild Camping - And how to fix it • 5 Tips to Help You ENJ...
Part 19: How to Wild Camp in the Rain - And ENJOY it! (Part 1/2) • How to Camp in the Rai...
Part 20: How to Wild Camp in the Rain - And ENJOY it! (Part 2/2) • How to Camp in the Rai...
Part 21: The Beginners guide to buying the Best Tent • How To Choose Your Fir...
Part 22: Top 5 things to do when your Tent Fails • The Top 5 Things To Do...
Part 23: How to buy the best 4-season tent • How to Choose the BEST...
Part 24: Looking to Solo Camp or Backpack - WATCH THIS FIRST • Solo Backpacking - How...
Part 25: 10 emergency kit items every camper needs • 10 Safety Kit Items Ev...
Part 26: Winter Sleep System - How to stay warm all night • How to KEEP WARM In Fr...
Part 27: Clothing tips to keep you warm while backpacking • Hiking Tips That Will ...
Part 28: The WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE Backpacking Tents - Should You Buy a HILLEBERG? • HILLEBERG - The Most E...
Part 29: Walk into the Wild • Motivational Hiking Vi...
Part 30: Cheap tent in a strong storm test • Cheap Backpacking Tent...
Part 32: 7 Backpacking pro tips for beginners • 7 Essential Backpackin...
Part 33: How to pack your backpack - layering system • Pack Your Backpack Lik...
Part 34: Three types of winter sleep shelters • How To Build A Survial...
Part 35: Hiking Huts - Important Do’s and Don’ts • Hiking Huts - The Best...
Part 36: 7 top tips for multi-day hikes • How To Prepare For A L...
Part 37: Sustainable Hiking Gear - Helpful Or Hype? • Clean And Green Backba...
Part 38: Best 1Person Backpacking Tents (Real Examples) • Best 1Person Hiking Te...
Part 39: Best 2Person Backpacking Tents (Real Examples) • Best 2Person Hiking Te...
Part 40: Good hiking tents you may have never heard of • Good Hiking Tents You ...
Part 41: Lightweight hiking gear - tips vs cons • Lightweight Hiking Gea...
Part 42: Lightweight Backpacking Gear That Helps Keep You Clean • LIGHTWEIGHT Backpackin...
Part 43: Winter Wild Camping Tips and Tricks • WINTER Wild Camping Ti...
Part 44: Solo Vs Group Backpacking - Which Is BEST? • Solo Vs Group Backpack...
Part 45: How to Overcome Post-Hiking Blues (Practical Tips) • How To Overcome Post-H...
Part 46: New Zealand Vs USA Hiking Gear - Are We Paying Too Much? • New Zealand Vs USA Hik...
Part 47: My Entire Hiking Tent Collection • My Entire Hiking Tent ...
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Part 49: Walking On A Glacier - Best Trip EVER? • Walking On A Glacier -...
Part 50: How to Choose The BEST Backpacking Tent For You? • How to Choose The BEST...
I look forward to any questions or comments you may have.
Stay Safe - Stay Strong. ⛺️👍🏼
Barry Watson
Is it time to relook at whether higher-priced gear is really much better than cheap and cheerful? What’s your thoughts?
I'm so grateful to have found your channel, your videos are world-class and perfect advice for Aotearoa! I don’t know if this is something you have covered before, but I’d love to see a video - once you can get back outdoors :) - of cooking in rougher mountain conditions. I haven’t had a chance to do any gas cooking before at high altitude or in snow, so I’d love to hear your experience of things like fuels, temperature, pot, cooking times etc. In particular, I want to know whether a top mounted gas cooker or basic jetboil is good enough, or whether I should get a low-to-the-ground cooker that has a fuel line to a multi-fuel bottle. Chur!
Hi there! Glad you like my vids and thanks for the kind comments. I’m not an expert on cooking at high altitude, however I checked with my friend, Josh (he’s on YT Joshua Johnson Outdoors) and this is what he said… “White gas is best. My suggestion, don't use canister stoves at altitude or extreme cold unless you're already an expert in what you're doing. Take a white gas stove, repair kit, and extra pump. Mission critical that stoves don't fail in those environments.” Most of my friends use a low to the ground stove with a cord to a fuel bottle. One has actually mounted all the parts to a piece of wood. Happy cooking. ⛺️❄️😬
@@wildmountainman1 thanks so much, that is really helpful. I'll be on the lookout for a more suitable stove then, hopefully before I need it.
Sounds like a plan! Happy shopping.
I go camping and hiking all four seasons of the year and have tried cheap tents and some of the most expensive.
There are some cheap tents I found that I quite capable of handling some of the most extreme conditions provided you think about where pitch the tent, but I would be careful about the tent you select for example:
select a tent which is steam sealed, it prevents leaking at the joins when it's raining.
Select a three-season tent or make sure the water proof resistance rating is high, they are normally not meant for winter but then again most people don't go camping during winter.
Select a tent that has a fly that is separate to the mosquito net and floor, it helps reduce condensation and gives you good ventilation.
My personal opinion is always choose a dome tent which is not too big that only two people and their backpacks should be able to fit inside, the reason I say this is because if the wind gets real bad a smaller dome tent has less wind resistance and tends to survive.
Trust me on this one, I have seen heaps of bigger tents be a pain in the ass to people in the middle of the night running around trying to tie the tent down, and the amount of ripped tents in the middle of the night that need repairing.
You should see how many people don't even have repair kits, it's crazy not to take one.
I will add one extra thing always buy a decent sleeping bag that can be washed and has a comfort zone you are happy with, Be willing to spend a up to $100 honestly it's not much for a good night sleep.
You probably will have to Hunt around to get a reasonable one or find a second-hand one in a second hand shop, or There's always someone returning to their country and wants to sell it before they go so check the internet trade Me, Facebook market or backpackers sites. If your patient enough your find a good one, Good luck and enjoy The Great outdoors.
Thank you. Really good tips snd things to be aware of. Happy tramping and camping.
Nice video. Thanks my friend
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. 😀
Hi Barry, you have an outstanding number of views here so very well done. Super edit as usual with a great sum up at the end. As ever looking forward to your next one. ATB Tom
Thank you Tom for your kind comments. Yes, it’s a topic that seems to of resonated with a few people. I look forward to your next edition as well. 😀
Nice video Wild Man - very entertaining, and creative editing. :)
Thanks Josh! I felt to do something a bit different on this video to convey my message. Glad you enjoyed it. :)
Nice video man. I've got a cheapy I've been wanting to try with the kids and think you might have given me the nudge I needed 👍 (after lockdown though).
That’s great to hear. The key thing is to have fun with the gear you can afford and to take it to places that doesn’t stretch you or your gear beyond it’s limits. Enjoy. 😀
My first tent was a Big Agnes MtnGlo Copper Spur 3 for almost $500 in 2015. It's decent but after I got my first Hilleberg in 2016, there was no turning back. My son was 7 years old at the time and I knew that we were going to have at least 10 years of camping so having a quality tent instead of disposable tents is my preference. Also, Hilleberg tents fit my needs perfectly: pitching outer tent, inner tent & footprint at the same time works for us since we usually pitch after sunset in inclement weather; since I've got thin blood from being raised in Hawaii unlike you Kiwis, the covering up the mesh for the inner tents is important to keep the drafts out; also, silnylon is more compatible with my respiratory system than polyurethane. Now, I have a glut of Hilleberg tents because I could get them at reasonable prices. The current prices are a lot. My collection will be divided when my son is old enough to fly the coop.
Great to hear from you again. :) It sounds like you have quite the collection of Hilles. I suppose its not do you have, but which models don't you have! lol. I agree with you on the quality vs price. I also love my Soulo, it's enabled me to go into bad weather, other tents would struggle to cope with. And yes, the fact they last for years, makes the price easier to swallow. Although as you say, I also have noticed how much they have risen lately. All the best.
Have you ever thought of using the bivy bag over your sleeping bag? Just asking because that way you don't have to bother covering the mosquito netting.
Yes, I recently slept under the stars in the snow with only a cheap $4 blue tarp over me. It’s in one of my most latest vids called, 3 types of winter overnight sleep shelters. Good you enjoy it.
Great questions Barry. Congrats on your two NZTS sales exec of the year awards but why so much long life milk?
Thanks Dave! Yes, I thought I'd take a different approach on this video. Most of it was filmed yesterday in the local park, since we are still in lockdown. Why soooo much milk? Someone in our house loves it, and yours truly likes it on his cereal. :) All the best.
naturehike cloudpeak 2 great budget tent.
Yes, Jason I agree. I’ve actually been looking at getting this for the upcoming summer season. ⛺️👍🏼
@@wildmountainman1 love the.berghause tents , there really good for price .
Thanks. I’ll check them out. 👍🏼
I've got a hilleberg because I don't want to take a risk when I'm out in the hills on my own. It's an insurance for my safety.
Yes, totally agree. Although the $18 tent did remarkably well in one storm, I don’t think I’d be confident to take it miles from anywhere in similar conditions. That’s why I love my Soulo and other true 4-season tents. ⛺️❄️👍🏼
Is it 66 times better?
Well its not really a question of multiple because its a binary decision - does it a) work b) fail.
Sitting in a tent that is dripping with water coming through the seams is certainly better than sitting in the pouring rain but it is still a fail compared to a tent that doesn't leak.
Good point. Both tents have their pros and cons. I certainly do like my Hilleberg Soulo though, especially in winter and in really bad weather. The $18 has its purpose too, in far better weather. 😀
Yes I get it!
Don't be discouraged if you haven't got loads of money to buy top gear 🙂👍
Get out, give it a go, use common sense if you like it and want to climb mountains then it's possible you'll need to buy some better gear 🤔
I wouldn't climb a mountain for my first trip out though, which is why I haven't got mountain gear ⭐
Good point. You’ve got to tailor your gear towards your budget and the type of trips you’re going on. Horses for courses. 👍🏼
@@wildmountainman1 keep encouraging people!!
Thank you
Sure will. Thanks for your support. 😀
My puffer jacket is meant for everywhere because I'm a wuss in the cold 😂
Haha! I love your honesty. Wear it to your hearts content. 😬