I Found the Best Budget Backpacking Gear, That’s Actually Good!
I Found the Best Budget Backpacking Gear, That’s Actually Good!
👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇
⛺ BIG 4 ITEMS ⛺
MT100 Pack (M): https://geni.us/Mt100Pack
MT100 Pack (W): https://geni.us/MT100PackW
Crux 1P Tent: https://geni.us/Crux1P
NKTR 5.8 Pad: https://geni.us/Naturehike5-8
Trekology 2.0 Pillow: https://geni.us/TrekologyPillow
Neve Waratah Quilt: https://geni.us/Waratah
🍪 COOK AND WATER 💧
Green Peak Stove: https://geni.us/GreenPeakStove
Petrel Pot: https://geni.us/PetrelPot
Versa Flow Filter: https://geni.us/VersaFlow
Pink Spoon: https://geni.us/PinkSpoon
🔦 ELECTRONICS 🔦
Veektomx Battery: https://geni.us/BudgetPowerBank
NU20 Headlamp: https://geni.us/NU20Classic
🪥 MISC 🗡
Powdered Soap: https://geni.us/PikaSummitSuds
Bogler Trowel: https://geni.us/BoglerTrowel
CMT Trekking Poles: https://geni.us/CostcoPoles
Flexlite Air Chair: https://geni.us/FlexliteAir
🚶CLOTHING 🚶
MT100 Down Jacket (M): https://geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
MT100 Down Jacket (F): https://geni.us/GP-Trek100DJ-W
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⭐ MY FAVORITE GEAR ⭐
Go-To Gear List: https://geni.us/MyGoToGear
InReach Messenger Plus: https://geni.us/MessengerPlus
Decathlon Down Jacket – https://geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
REI Flash 55 Pack: https://geni.us/Flash55
Rock Front Quilt: https://geni.us/Rockfront400UL
Garmin Fenix Watch: https://geni.us/FenixWatch
Zpacks Plex Solo Tent: https://geni.us/PlexSoloLite
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📷 MY FILMING GEAR 📷
Sony ZV-E1: https://geni.us/Sony-ZVE1
DJi Action 4: https://geni.us/DJI-Action-Four
Insta360 One X3: https://geni.us/Insta-360
DJI Mic: https://geni.us/DJI-Mic-Two
Komperdell Camera Staff: https://geni.us/CameraStaff
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Check out the. “haribo” power bank. Weighs as much as nitecore nb10000 & nb20000. Only costs $20-25
just bought 35euro sleeping back here in Europe (crossroad brand)… idk why in america they are so expensive…. confort rating to 5degrees C weight around 1kg and 2m long what more can you want why would you spend 250 on a quilt? quilt… and risk freezing when you cheap mat pop, quilts arent even that much of a saving weight over mummy sleeping bag
just some new trend
Hi Justin. I just unsubscribed from your channel after several years. My family and I started watching you when researching the Great Divide Trail. I miss your trip reports and your coverage of the Canadian Rockies and other mountain areas. I guess that you have gone another direction, seemingly exclusively reviewing gear with little to no mention of your location. All the best.
I found the versaflow in my research and i really don’t understand why it’s not talked about more.
Lighter and cheaper than the main options. Solid flow rate, has the nice window, and it has double water bottle connector. Only thing i wished is that it had O rings
The Costco Cascade mountain poles come in 2 types… 1. carbon fiber and 2. Aluminum. I like the lightweight carbon fibers poles and on sale i pick up a few pairs each year for like $30 CAD! However i tend to break them easily when we are hiking in steep rocky areas, and for those type of hikes I would say to go for the aluminum as they last much longer and dont snap at the tips as easily, even if they are a little heavier.
I love that tent. As a parent of two kids in scouts and as a leader myself we’ve used three of those tents for a few years and love them. They stuff down into a small stuff sack and weigh very little verses the price. Love them. Finally nice to see someone else promote this tent.
Just did my first backpacking trip ever! I live in Alberta so I went on a 5 day hike in Banff. I followed the moose meadows trail to the ink pots, which then leads me up the Johnston Creek to Luellen Lake. I decided not to go through the Johnstone canyon due to how busy it is in summer. All of my gear tips have come from watching your videos. I just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration! This trip a friend and I shared a tent, but I will be upgrading gear as I can. Many more trips to come!
For me, the best value quilt is the Aegismax Wind Hard 2. It’s 750g in long size with 800FP down, and I’ve slept in it at -3 degrees Celsius, very warm. When it was on sale, I paid $150.
I share my opinion on the Nitecore headlamp and the Fire Maple cooking systems. I have the Petrel G3 with the Polaris stove because it has a pressure regulator.
I recently took a backpacking trip to Colorado with the 70l forclaz mt100. And made the rookie mistake of packing way too much food because we were so out of practice and it was a long trip. Long story short from a 31 pound base weight I was carrying 51 pounds in total. Which is not nice to move or pick up and this pack carried it like it was 30lbs. At 105$ on sale and how many features it has with that quality is is definitely the best.
Did you say that the pink spoon will help keep you warm? Interesting. Okay, I like the thicker pillow and I use a 10" bamboo spoon. It’s light, strong, cleans easy, and is about $1.50. I think all this is great for low mileage trips. Smart to spend more on the sleep system. Nothing kills fun like being uncomfortable.
Good video! This will help new campers get started. Also, check hiker boxes at hostels, etc, for free cast offs that might help you.
Would the Neve Waratah Quilt be better then the Rock Front UL 400?
The way you say "backpack" reminds me of Mars Attacks. You know, with the aliens and stuff.
I have the Mongar 2 in purple and I think it’s actually one of my favourite tents!
I prefer sleeping with a blue titanium spoon in the summer to help keep me cool.
What’s the R value of the pink titanium spoon?
First view? what an honor! Appreciate your work Justin, keep it up!
IMO if you want a cheap shelter and aren’t going in really cold months, a relatively lightweight hammock (with tarp and suspension) would be around/under $50. Only downside is that underquilts can ve expensive, but it can give you better sleep
If you do t have to buy everything in a hurry all at once and aren’t picky about color just keep an eye out. I check out a handful of different sites and wait for quality items on my list to go on sale. It has taken a couple years but I got all quality gear for between 50-70 percent off. Take care Just in
Your pronunciation of Waratah was hilarious. it’s pronounce Wore-ah-tah, maybe give it a google you’ll get it. It’s the state flower of the state of New South Wales, Australia. Neve gear is run by Ryan who also runs my local B&M ultralight store in Sydney. Much love from Sydney!
My trekology always needs reflation a couple times a night. Buying something different soon.
MT100 was my first backpack. As I evolved it’s my “go to”for friends to borrow. It can adapt to suit people in different sizes and shapes. I also bought the blue one too for my wife.
This is such a good video. I wish I had seen it before buying a lot of my gear, and spending far too much on it all. Justin clearly understands backpacking and is the real deal!
4:35 I was able to get an entire Zenbivy setup for under $200 with their recent sales on past generations. Also, I don’t know anyone in the northern U.S. that is backpacking during sub-freezing temps in the winter. A ZB 40 degree is fine with a well insulated mat like a OneTigris, also under $100. That’s my sleep system currently.
Justin could you take a look at featherstone gear and kilosgear?
I REALLY lucked out and got a brand new unused Crux 1p for $60CAD from FB marketplace. I’ll be using it in anger shortly.
I recently moved back to Canada from Europe but stupidly left all of my bike touring camping gear there🙄 (Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 amongst other high-end stuff). I refuse to fork out all over again for big names after taking up back country hiking here. I really do miss my Trangia war horse, but that’s sentimental and a new one just wouldn’t be the same! Cheap canister stove it will be for now.
Thanks very much indeed for this helpful info!!
Love it, perfect for getting into backpacking
Any reason you chose the Mongar 2 over the newest Mongar UL ?
I must have missed it, how much does this setup weigh and cost in the end?
U can get bping gear for free…just nick it from other hikers.
I used the Veektomx for a year and was very happy with it, but I’ve since switched to the INIU P50-E1 which is slightly lighter, has an extra usable port, and charges faster. Both great options though, the Veektomx has slightly more capacity (like ~1 watt hour).
Good stuff as always, J Money.
that’s nice vid with strong options here! however, I’d recommend another one based on quality/value instead of "cheap" to make the gears more profitable and sustainable in our practice 😉
Dry poop doesn’t smell but wet poop 💩 stinks
Wow, those are some great ideas to get you started. I have the Firemaple Greenpeak stove and Petrel G3 pot and they are high quality.
I wish that sleeping pad was actually $70 lol
My pillow of choice and use most is the Therm-a-rest cinch pillow. But if im hurting for space, I’ll use the Decathlon inflatable pillow. I take out the bladder and put my puffy jacket in place of it.
Awesome to see someone mention Neve gear outside of Australia love them so much
I didn’t know pink spoons would keep me warm at night and make food taste better lol.
Great video! Watched it all already
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Awesome video Justin!
Quick question, in your opinion, which would be the best winter BUDGET free standing tent to use in the Canadian Rockies? Thanks 🙂
I have that pack! Inexpensive and awesome
I recently purchased the rei chair on sale for like $60 definitely worth it.
Huh? A spoon is gonna keep me warm in my sleeping bag? A pink titanium spoon? Never heard of that…