I Went Backpacking with ONLY Budget Gear From Decathlon!
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I went backpacking with ONLY budget backpacking gear from Decathlon! I'd heard of Decathlon before, and y'all have requested I review Decathlon backpacking gear for the longest time, but in spite of their status as the world's largest outdoor brand, I'd never used their gear! Well, not anymore! I bought a full kit of Decathlon budget backpacking gear (everything they sell in the USA) and took it on an overnight backpacking trip to see what I think! Some of it was very good, some of it was not good at all, and some of this Decathlon gear might just be the BEST bargain in backpacking gear I've ever encountered... Watch the video to see which! 😉
Intro: 00:00
Who is Decathlon: 0:36
The gear I bought from Decathlon: 1:48
Backpacking with Decathlon gear - Day 1: 9:14
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 21:09
Backpacking with Decathlon gear - Day 1, con't: 22:35
Backpacking with Decathlon gear - Day 2: 23:50
Which Decathlon backpacking gear is best (and worst): 27:11
Outro: 35:13
Decathlon gear I used in this video -
Forclaz Women's MT100 EasyFit 50L Pack: www.decathlon.com/products/fo...
Forclaz Backpacking Sleeping Bag MT500 32°F: www.decathlon.com/products/ba...
Forclaz Trek 500L Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad: www.decathlon.com/products/fo...
Quechua Inflatable Camping Pillow: www.decathlon.com/products/qu...
Quechua Women's Waterproof Hiking Boots NH100 - Low: www.decathlon.com/products/wo...
Forclaz MT500 Titanium Mug 0.45 L: www.decathlon.com/products/fo...
Forclaz Adult MT500 Hiking Sandals: www.decathlon.com/products/fo...
Forclaz Women's Travel 500 Merino Wool T-Shirt: www.decathlon.com/products/fo...
Quechua Women's Mountain Walking Pants MH100: www.decathlon.com/products/qu...
Quechua Women's MH120 Fleece Jacket: www.decathlon.com/products/wo...
Forclaz Women's MT100 Hooded Down Jacket: www.decathlon.com/products/fo...
I also bought the Quechua women's waterproof jacket, but I did not use it! It's just too heavy for backpacking, and not practical!
My own gear I used in addition to Decathlon gear -
NEMO Switchback Closed Cell Foam Sleeping Pad: alnk.to/fwr1I4y
NEMO Tracer Sleeping Bag Liner: www.nemoequipment.com/product...
Garmin InReach (updated): alnk.to/4XvtMYV
Poop Emoji Bag: alnk.to/6IF3BfH
First Aid Bag: alnk.to/7BeQvl5
Kula Cloth: alnk.to/6mPxDC1
HumanGear GoPee: alnk.to/1C759uk
Sawyer Squeeze Filter: alnk.to/74ux1kW
CNOC Vecto 2L Bag: alnk.to/aWDcBiG
CNOC Vesica 1L Bottle: alnk.to/6TzM2wS
Pocket Rocket 2 Stove: alnk.to/4fQpkjl
I used the REI Trailmade 2 Tent in this video, and I'll be featuring it more in upcoming videos! It's a very solid tent for $199! You can find it here: alnk.to/6106JYF
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Cat: Oscar
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I Went Backpacking With Only Budget Gear From Decathlon!
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I don’t know if anyone else agrees with me but Miranda and Rainer make the best hiking/camping partners..I just wish I could be there having fun with them ❤❤
This❤
they do look like they are having a blast and i too would like to join their good time. Mostly for Tucker :D
@@calicofloof lmao 🤣 I know! Tucker is so adorable 🥰
Ha, now you know how we europeans feel whenever youtubers don't put metric conversions on their videos! I do like Decathlon, it's really good if you are just starting out with outdoors activities and need some affordable gear. I also often wear the clothes for work (I work outside) as they are cheap and hard wearing!
Agreed!
Mexico and Canada also use mostly Metric so US is the only one in North America using it.... I'm really happy not to have to do conversion today :) 😄🤣
@@greensheep6718 yeah, and actually here in the UK we don't use all metric - we use miles and mph, and most people can use feet and metres interchangeably. Fahrenheit means absolutely nothing to me though, I simply cannot understand it!!
The whole world is using the metric system. Myanmar, Liberia & the USA are the only 3 countrys which still stick to outdated messurementsystems.
Everytime Miranda says Fanny pack, the Aussie in me giggles.
We call them Bumbags.
Tucker all cozy in his sleeping bag in the morning 🥹🥹🥹
That's a shame that Decathlon doesn't carry tents on your side of the pond. Their tents are seriously awesome! High quality and incredibly well designed.
Absolutely agree on your opinion of the fleece and puffy. I have both and love them to bits.
I also love my decathalon fleece and puffy!
I keep seeing that white trekking pole tent in CZcams videos from folks outside of the US and I’m so jealous. It looks good and affordable!
Devastated that their Emeryville, CA and San Francisco, CA stores closed. Love their gear.
They sell some models in Canada. I keep recommending the 50$CAD two person tent as it is unbeatable as price. But for others tents, so far I dont feel they have great products for backpacking. It seems they have newer models in Europe, hopefully here soon, that are very lightweight for a great price.
@@nicolaslemay that's fair, I don't have the experience with most their tents.
I own the Forclaz MT900 2 person and it absolutely rocks. It's way pricier than the one you have - I think it can only be considered "budget" if you compare it with ultralight tents as it kind of sits in that market. It has similar materials and construction as many other UL tents, it's a little bit heavier than comparable UL tents but not by much - and it's a LOT cheaper. UL is pricey.
Us on the East Coast watching Maranda wearing a jacket comfortably while it's 100° outside our homes 👀 😂
Same, Texas summer started early this year! 😥
It was 100 inside my kitchen before I put the AC unit in. I love the 2nd floor of cape houses so much.
I lived in North Carolina for 4 years, and Phoenix for 4 years, both the hottest places ive lived, and I'm always surprised at how some people can wear hoodies and sweaters all year long!
@@evercuriousmichelle exactly, we started back in May 😭
@@Willard_guy our central air is barely making a dent. It's still 80° inside the house
I LOVE these "budget-minded" videos. It's great for people graduating from "I yeeted my gear from my car into my campsite" into "I am willing to walk a little for a campsite."
Me!! this is meee! i want to graduate to walking a lil for my campsite!!
I don’t need a new backpack. I don’t need a new backpack.
I also love Tucker appearances. ❤
Shout out to Rainer for the best Gollum impression I’ve ever seen/heard
Careful, if you get Rainer and Eric Hansen together it’s just minutes on end of quoting LotR and doing Gollum impressions
I already love this budget gear series. Could you do a video about buying used gear? It would be great to see, what kind of set up you can come up with by thrifting and using Ebay, Craigslist, Geartrade, Out-and-Back and Co.
I agree. Out on eBay in the past few weeks I scored a Gregory savant 58 for $65 including shipping and a BA tigerwall 2 for $175 plus shipping. Wanna talk about budget gear? Talk about USED.
Why don't you do video with worst reviewed backpacking gear from REI? That would be so funny! 🤣
I remember years ago Backpacker Magazine did a trip using gear they got from Wal-Mart. It did pretty well, except their tent leaked pretty bad. I'd like to see Miranda do an updated version.
20:10 not gonna lie, I really liked that for once you had to be one doing the conversions 😅
shopping at decathlon is a bit of an art; i have one near me in canada and eventually you start to learn what's likely to be good and what's not. i'll buy the more expensive "500" gear for things that really matter, like rain coats (i want those pit zips...) but you can get by with the cheaper versions of a lot of items. some of the in-store brands (forclaz, quechua, etc.) are also better than others at specific things. it's one of those stores that it really helps to go in person, so it's a shame there aren't more across america
also, their women's clothes fitting weird is not just a you problem! i'm a size small and i've had to return or exchange things numerous times because their clothing is just kind of inconsistent, not sure why
Folks, if you like the down jacket, they're on sale right now for $40-60.
Also, I've found their backpack at my local Sierra several times.
Only small size
Naturehike makes great budget tents! I have the cloudup 2 which I love. I would call it more like a 1.5 though.
Miranda doing mental math for the conversion of water, while holding the nalgene with both metric and imperial is an amazing representation of post-hiking brain.
Please never change.
I'm from France, Decathlon makes solid great products for budget friendly. Their UL gears are great too.
I love this! Now, I hope this comment reaches the team. I don't know if this is available in your country but I'm from the Philippines and all of my gears are either Dacathlon or Naturehike(mostly). Maybe you can consider reviewing Naturehike products next time. 😁
This video, but more so, your unpacking video forced me to subscribe. Tons of videos describe what to take and how to pack it but you are the only one I have seen who touches on what to do with gear after the trip. Good job team Miranda!
There are more gears Decathlon sell in other countries than in the US. We used to have an actual store of Decathlon here in the bay area a few years back (pre Covid) and they used to carry way more stuff (including backpacking tents). Now they have shifted their focus in the US and only commit to selling hike/camp and bicycle gears. I have their sleep bag liner, hiking boots, trail runners, and my boyfriend has one of their packs, we also have an inflatable kayak from them, and all of these have been working really well. Most of their gears are easily 30% - 50% cheaper than other brands offered in the US, but be sure to check out more reviews on them before you buy (reviews can be hard to find, a lot of those reviews are prob coming from people in Asia or Europe)
It’s sad to see how much less stuff they sell. I used to be able to order just about anything not long ago. I actually emailed them and they said that each “Country” picks which gear they want to focus on. That’s why you can’t not climbing gear anymore for example.
I love Decathlon. They rock! Last time I was backpacking in Europe, I was flying out of Madrid and decided that I needed a duffle to check my pack home in. Off to Decthlon I went. €10 later I had one that did the trick and still looks great for more adventures to come.
❤❤I love Decathlon products btw that’s my jacket! It may go to for winter time and it’s so light and keeps me warm. I love that Tucker and her cat made an appearance - puppy and cat 🐈⬛ cuteness.
Waterproof trail hikers are fantastic for example, when you need to wear micro spikes or snowshoes for your trail or on shoulder seasons when it’s muddy, and your feet are in the wet a lot.
How did you get so lucky with a partner like Rainer!
"Yeeeeeeaahh" "No, no none of that"
Impressive gollum reenactment
Absolutely love you Miranda and your random blurts 😂
The Naturehike CloudUP and 3F UL Gear tents are way better than the Trailmade. Far lighter and unlike REI they have a lifetime warranty and the manufacturer will sell you parts.
Sold!!!!
I used a Decathlon pillow (£12) on my AT hike. It is the best pillow I’ve found in 4yrs of looking….add in the removable fabric cover that can be cleaned…….its the best out there
I have other Decathlon gear. It is very keenly priced gear.
Woohoo! Love the budget gear videos
Me too!! Some budget gear is really impressive 💰
20:00 Oh Rainer, you have no idea how right you are!!! 😈😂😂😂
Naturehike, Decathlon, Tetin Sports, 3F UL Gear, Paria Outdoor Products, Featherstone
I'm so hyped for this budget series
Bracelet making kit.
I never hike without one.
Woo, very timely! I was looking to buy before 4th of July sales are over.
Extra points to Rainer for the LOTR reference. You made my morning!
“Literally could not have been more wrong.” 😂 That cracked me up. Sometimes the Earth surprises us. ❤
Great video. Once again making backpacking accessible to everyone AND challenging old pros. The research on the prices and the discussion on cost versus value was great. Team MGO is awesome!
Decathlon's Forclaz Trek (now called MT apparently) packs are easily THE budget pack pick for me. There are things about it that I like more than my Granite Gear pack (easy adjustments, TILTED WATER BOTTLE POCKET!, great access, and very durable). I've been more skeptical about some of the other things I've seen from them, but I bought a pack for my friend as a gift, and it is so impressive.
Ooh excited for this series! It's going to be so useful for so many!
I really enjoy seeing all of the budget gear videos from outdoor/backpacking channels! One question: What do you do with this stuff once you’ve made the video? Do you sell it? Give it away? Keep it for another time?
Also curious about this!
Just what I needed today.. Thank you Miranda and team!
Loved this, and looking forward to the upcoming budget videos!
I am forever grateful for the friends and near-strangers from Meet Up groups who lent me backpacking gear while I was building up my own collection over a few years. I tell myself that the reason I now have so much gear now is not that I am a gear junkie... lol... rather (also) that it allows me to bring others on trips with me who don't have or don't want to invest in a full kit of backpacking gear!!! Borrowing from friends also lets you figure out what you maybe like or don't like in gear. I'd love to see a video on types of gear in a kit where it's like, Budget or Nah. There are some items that are 100% not worth spending a lot of money on these days thanks to what's available (lightweight cook kit, water filter, pillow...) but there are others where it can absolutely be worth it to spent some extra money for value, durability, comfort.... And some pieces can be wobblers, you can cheap out and be fine but you can also spend a ton of money (apparently, down jackets.) Great video!!!
LOVE and NEED this series! Thank you so much from someone who wants to get into backpacking but is scared of the monetary investment.
Looking forward to the rest of the budget gear series!!
Can't wait to see the other budget videos ✌️❤️
That campsite looks AMAZING!!! What a gorgeous view!
Thanks so much for the beginning of a budget series ❤
Can I suggest also including budget backpacking food??
The branded dehydrated meals we usually see you using are too expensive for some of us, so homemade or alternative options would be awesome to explore
I love this series!! This type of content is what I look for everytime I'm researching new outdoor gears!
That was super rad to see the budget options applied and tried on trail. Just love your videos!!
Rainer’s comments off camera may be my favorite part 😂
the sleeping pad can be fine-tuned to softness. it has two valves for that reason.
Really fun video to watch. Hopefully you will include naturehike in one of your upcoming budget gear videos.
I have been waiting for an episode like this! Decathlon is a great option, especially if you are just getting into a sport.
Super excited for this series!
I've had similar experiences with most of what you're testing here, minus the sleeping pad, which I was warned away from up front by a friend who did the experiment for me. Started back to backpacking a couple years ago after quite a few years off, needed all new gear, didn't want to shell out for premium brands where I could avoid it. From what I bought at the time, I'm still using the wool shirts, shoes, MT100 men's jacket when I need a hooded one (that same friend gave me a non-hooded, button version of the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer which is a great and much lighter "1.5 season" option), and pillow. I still have the men's version of that MT100 50L pack, and the 23F version of the sleeping bag you used. I got a lot of use out of both of them over the fairly short time I've had them, but I did finally have to go with lighter options. I'm not an ultralight purist by any means, but I'm in my 50s and lightening the load is a health issue: dodgy knees, sciatica, back issues, etc. The men's version of that pack is 3.5lbs, and the sleeping bag is 4.6 lbs. Replacing them with lightweight options -- at significant expense, it's worth noting -- took more than 5lbs off before I even started looking at packing less clothing, packing food based on need rather than fear, etc. For a 2-day trip I think they're both probably fine, but if you're carrying more than a couple days of food plus a bear can, they're really not usable unless a 45-lb carry before water weight is feasible for you.
Ooooh their travel towels are brilliant too
Thank you 😊 love your channel!! Awesome content
Hello from the Land Down Under! I'm so glad you have gone to producing your episodes weekly. I do my cardio in the gym on Tuesday mornings and the elliptical machine was so boring until I now have your show to watch each week. It makes the time go by so fast. Love how you keep it real. Also, love the budget gear videos. Keep them coming.
Miranda, I wanted to thank you for introducing me to LMNT. I have Hashimoto's, and LMNT has been a game-changer in keeping me hydrated. My skin has never looked better, and my migraines are less frequent. It makes me smile every time I see them sponsor your videos. :)
I've been waiting on this all morning. Cheers!
Hurray!! Enjoy!! 😊
I’m always unpacking and repacking my Atlas Adventure to try and shave some weight off but still have everything I need/want!! In fact my gear does that more than actual camping. So when I saw yours weighing in at 31 lbs. I started the process all over again because my kit tips the scales at 21 lbs. My goal has always been 18 lbs. Mainly because I’m a senior, weight only 135 lbs.due to recovery from cancer and all the other issues that come along with aging. You my friend give me motivation and strength to keep plugging away!!!!! For that I’m forever grateful!!!!!
Oh my gosh, seeing clips from The Room made me so happy. 😂
Thank you Miranda for this video. I’ve been wanting to collect affordable backpacking gear and hopes to eventually take on a longer trip. But can’t invest in expensive lightweight gear right now. I’m looking forward to that video with all of your recommendations from all the different companies including Walmart! That will be so helpful.
thank you once again for keeping me company with my insomnia, lol, right on time as always
13:17 I laughed too hard at the “Gyatt” and “skibidi” 😂 31 y/o here; I had no idea what either of these were till about a week ago and I’m still confused but can’t help saying it 😂
Excellent video! I love all of them, you and Rainier are the best. I discovered you right after I retired during covid isolation and you make me want to backpack. I'm in good shape for my age and I'm active and you make me want to get in even better shape and take up backpacking. Not many people inspire me to get into better shape so pat yourself on the back. Thank you for looking at budget gear, it will make it easier for people on a tight budget to enjoy the outdoors, including me. Keep doing what you do, you show the world how much fun can be had out there.
Hey! I JUST bought that Forclaz jacket on recommendation. I too, had not used Dethcathlon before. Love the video.
For a recent three-week trip to Europe, I wanted to try out a couple of 40-something liter packs. I compared the Patagonia 45-liter MLC to the Decathlon Forclaz 40-liter and the Decathlon bag blew the Patagonia bag out of the water. Color me shocked. I normally love Patagonia gear but found their bag lacking in all the great details and features that the Forclaz had. Granted, it was a bit heavier, but not by much.
Thanks for the fun test...now I have to check out that jacket!
Decathlon base layers and synthetic puffy jackets have been great for me
Consecutive Miranda Goes Outside!! videos without a burp: 0
Lol great lore stuff right here.
Finally! I love the content but have a hard time with the crude humor.
LOVE THE METRIC MEASURE THANKS
As an aspiring beginner backpacker (I’ve bought a tent and plan to use my existing bag), I love the idea of this series of videos
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I'm in the Netherlands and I use a lot of Decathlon stuff for hiking! I used to have a backpack of theirs, and the only reason I got a different one is because I didn't like the lack of exterior packing space. I like to give everything its own place, and this bag was more of the 'keep it all in the main space in the bag' variety. But it's super comfortable, and was the ONLY small volume 'woman's' bag I could find, which I need, because I'm short, and most unisex bags don't fit my body right. And I simply do not need 60 liters 🤷 I haven't tried any of their sleeping mats, sleeping bags, and tents, because they don't really have lightweight stuff that's also good for lower temperatures. Currently, I think I have a headlight, inflatable pillow (with padded cover), longsleeve, tanktop, t-shirt, shorts, some cooking stuff, socks, underwear, fleece cardigan/jacket, rain gear, beanie, thin gloves and waterproof gloves, and probably some small stuff I'm forgetting about, in my gear rotation. I also used to use their electrolyte tablets, but they don't have the ones I used to get anymore ☹️ and the backpack was really good quality, so I would recommend it, but it wasn't exactly what I personally was looking for so I got a different one.
Thanks Miranda for another great video. Which trail was that?
For budget tents the Lansan line is a WIN!
One of the highlights to a Sunday 😂
❤ You, Rainer, & the aBaby🐶
Absolutely died at "The Room" reference. You're killing me Lisa!😂😂
down socks and sandals for the win😻feels so good after hiking!
Thanks for sharing another great informitive vide. ❤😊
Thanks for the Decathlon gear demo! I’m a big fan of there’s and have been getting gear from backpacks to climbing gear to bikes for years now. Totally off topic- have you ener done a video of how to do dishes while on the trail and properly dispose of the grey water? Keep up the great content!
I agree with the black cherry lime, it’s freaking awesome!
great video, thanks!
genius video and idea, finally someone is testing brands that hordes of average campers are going to be using, thank you!
Really digging the colors on that pack.
What a great series!
As a Jindo owner myself, I watch for the few fleeting glimpses of the trail dog. He looks just like my good boy Sonny. And, oh yeah, the tremendous personality of the host adds a lot :)
😊 I’m very happy (and flattered) to be second to Tucker. He’s the goodest boy!!!
3:42 the music 🤣🤣🤣
The best part of watching hiking videos is the scenery totally awesome
I love Decathalon like loads of the stuff there is really good
Love this! If you do an Amazon episode, you should try one of the featherlight tents! I have the backbone - 2lb and has been doing the job!
Great video! I like the puffy jacket from them too. I wish it was a little more tear resistant though.
I hope Tucker is available for more videos. I like this budget gear series. Good call.
Tuckers Face at camp! 🤣🥰
I love the focus on more budget and entry level options! When I don't backpack enough to justify the super expensive lightweight gear, or it isn't available in my country, this is so much more relatable than a lot of the UL gear focused US creators. Love this content, you, and your team, keep making the diverse content you're so great at!
Tucker Time! Hooray!
I remember from my childhood in the 70's that 28g was equal to 1 ounce dry. It would probably be illegal to say what we weighted but maybe you can guess. It was imported from Colombia. duty free kind of sort of.
Decathlon has really good stuff (sleeping pad and bag). The ones you bought were bottom shelf stuff. And the decathlon mt 500 tent is just amazing.
I don’t get on with decathlon packs but I love some of their layers! I have a hooded merino zip jacket which is one of my favourites and some cheap winter snow boots which are great for slippy commutes
13:56 Standing ovation for the Gollum impression. 😮
Rainer said to me later, and I quote, “that wasn’t even my BEST gollum impression”
Amazing sound FX at the beginning showing the adjustable harness. It woke my dog up and she was lookin around wondering what that sound was 😂
I love Decathlon products, of what is available in Canada so far. I have the same puffer jacket, merino t-shirt, and a bunch of other clothes from them. I would like it if they sold their full line here in Canada and the US, though. It's not really budget gear if I have to fly to France to get it 😂 they have some cool UL tents and sleeping bags in the EU.
Love the idea of this budget gear series, especially with the end goal of coming up with the ultimate budget kit! If you have room for another video in this budget gear series, please take a look at Paria Outdoor Products.
Great vid! LOVE budget gear reviews. Have you done any 3FUL gear reviews? Alotta folks heart their stuff. Quadzilla is rocking their tent and pack on the AT right now. Thanks for great content, see you in the next one. (PS Tucker is a star!)