2023 Budget Backpacking Gear Awards

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Defy SOS Device: Avoid buying, company is bankrupt

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[JustinOutdoors]

👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇
Defy SOS Device: Avoid buying, company is bankrupt

[pemborsky]

I agree with most everything you chose except for best budget tent. The Xmid 2p for only 20 dollars more blows the six moon design out of the water; better placement of poles, roomier, bigger vestibules, better construction, etc.

[jaysonmoore]

Frogg togg also make a poncho using the same material as their rain suit. I prefer it to the suit for a few reasons.

1. It allows air to draft up into it from below you, which makes it more comfortable to wear considering the material doesn't breathe well.

2. It can go over your pack. I think pack covers are not too useful because they can pool water in big rain, but a poncho eliminates that issue and protects your gear.

3. I can wrap my bag in the poncho at night while tossing it in the vestibule.

I'd encourage you to try one out if you get a chance. It can be found all over here in the US.

[Mobster]

Im from Edmonton and randomly stumbled on your channel! Support local YouTube channels 👍

[d.]

For a budget tent, the Lanshan 2 wins for me. A trekking pole tent, very lightweight, great in wind and rain, easy to set up, packs tiny, many colors. You can go single wall or double. If you go double, the inner is attached, so setting up in rain is no problem, the inner stays dry. But you can also take it out and just set up the inner or the outer.

[alvindsv]

I bought the trekology pillow after watching one of your videos. Took it out camping and it was great. The next time I took it out it would not hold air and deflated rather quickly. When I submerged it in water it had 50-100 micro holes in it. After looking at reviews this seems to be a problem others have encountered as well. Was able to return and get my $ back.

[flybyguy]

Nemo tensor insulated is better than that pad in every regard. Its cheaper (on sale for $100), warmer, lighter, and comfier.

[District.]

Thank you Justin for introducing me to Decathlon. I’ve bought several things there for me and family, and I’ve been happy with everything. 😊

[jeffreycarman]

Thanks for the video. People definitely get caught up with brand names and sometimes forget that there are some really good items that won’t cost half a mortgage payment to get.

[mendyviola]

I have the Mongar 2 tent and absolutely love it. I got the optional added vestibule for extra storage space when bike packing.

[SirDankyMcMemerton]

Hey, heads up that the HG Econ Burrow is no longer being sold as of a few weeks back. Per Hammock Gear:

“PRODUCT UPDATE We have combined our Premium and Economy Burrow into one product, the Burrow CL. Made with 10 or 20 denier ripstop nylon fabric that features a DWR (durable water resistant) coating to help shed moisture, and an internal calendared finish for down proof construction. Each Burrow Quilt is generously filled with ethically sourced 850 fill power down”

Price is now higher and I’d argue Enlightened Equipment will get you more bang for your buck, but YMMV!

[jayv.]

My budget raincoat is the Decathlon Raincut. Cheap, light and Waterproof coating 5, 000 mm (Schmerbers) | Taped seams

[RushCampAndPrep]

I popped into here looking for budget gear recommendations. Honestly, I don't think much of this is really budget gear.
Sorry to say it, a $100 chair, a $260 tent, $255 quilt, $190 sleeping bag. Those are all things I definitely wouldn't call "budget." Not unless your idea of budget is anything that is not in the ultra high end.
They might be really good products, and might be a good price for what they are, but certainly not budget.

[Curlew-Corner]

Thanks for all your advice. I’ve just bought one of the Veektomx power banks from Amazon UK with a 50% off voucher 👍.

[markswishereatsstuff]

Never heard of the Motorola SOS. I bought the Garmin InReach a couple years ago with a 40% discount. Now the iPhone has SOS free for 2 years, but is probably going to keep it free so a future lawsuit involving a rescue not occurring because the subscription lapsed won't be filed.

[edmolash]

It’s worth noting that Decathalon outerwear sizes runs very small. If you’re normally a medium, you’ll probably need a Decathlon XL unless you like a very snug fit.

[jongrant]

You don’t mention any Outbound or Woods gear from Canadian Tire. Some of the packs look light and OK quality. Those brands are not always the best, but they have stepped up recently. How about a whole vid on outfitting from CT?

[МаксимЕремин-ят]

In my opinion the best Sleeping Pad is Big Agnes Rapide SL. Zen Bivy Light Bed as sleep system. And Therm-a-rest Collapsible pillow.

[jadenm]

Great list. I agree with most items on there. One that I admittedly dont have experience using but have seen an overwhelming amount of negative reviews on is the Motorola SOS Defy device. Main complaint ive seen is that the connection is very poor compared to its competitors like the garmin inreach.

I really want to try out the oblivion pad from OV. Only reason i didnt is because their advertised r value was a little low. If its true r value is higher, id reconsider their pad.

[IdRatherBeHiking]

How many backpacks have you tried out?