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- čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
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I went backpacking with ONLY budget backpacking gear from REI! This is the second video in my series testing the most budget friendly gear from major outdoor brands, and this time I'm testing gear from the brand I probably know best in the world - my old friend REI! For those who don't know, I worked at REI for 12 years, both in the stores and at the headquarters outside Seattle. But REI launched their budget friendly Trailmade collection after I left the company, so this gear was mostly all new to me! I bought a full kit of the REI Trailmade budget backpacking gear, and took it on an overnight backpacking trip to see what I think! Do my friends at REI Co-op make the best budget backpacking gear on the market? Honestly, I struggled with this one and I think some of the gear in this test really stretches the term 'budget' in a pretty big way. But one item particular I would say is a contender to be the best value piece of budget backpacking gear out there... watch the video to see which!
This video is not sponsored by REI! I used my own money to purchase all the gear in this video, at full price!
Intro: 00:00
Who is REI: 00:37
The gear I bought from REI: 1:38
Backpacking with REI gear - Day 1: 8:17
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 19:56
Backpacking with REI gear - Day 1, con't: 21:00
Backpacking with REI gear - Day 2: 24:35
Which budget REI backpacking gear is best: 28:30
Outro: 31:09
Watch my video testing Decathlon gear here: • I Went Backpacking wit...
REI gear I used in this video -
Trailmade Bundle: alnk.to/hDqf5YW
Trailmade 20 F Sleeping Bag: alnk.to/9T8TW75
Trailmade Sleeping Pad: alnk.to/8EJB4pi
Trailmade 2 Tent: alnk.to/74uMf4t
Trailmade 60L Pack: alnk.to/fwr9khn
Trailmade Fleece: alnk.to/c07ZI0F
REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket: alnk.to/cwSgEur
Trailmade Rain Jacket: alnk.to/g3bqgPe
Trailmade Hiking Pants: alnk.to/clXvFFm
Sahara Tech Tee: alnk.to/3J6nBHY
My own gear I used in addition to REI gear -
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
Pocket Rocket 2 Stove: alnk.to/4fQpkjl
Quechua Inflatable Camping Pillow: www.decathlon....
Topo Athletic Pursuit 2 Trail Runners: alnk.to/6TA1gsg
Teva Original Sandals: alnk.to/fSgFi4r
Brautigam Spork: alnk.to/dAmOxvS
Skida Brim Hat: alnk.to/dps3yDj
BearVault BV425 Sprint Bear Canister: alnk.to/9btuy4T
SnowPeak Pot: alnk.to/4fQrROa
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Director and Producer: Rainer Golden
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Cat: Oscar
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I Went Backpacking With Only Budget Gear From REI!
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"The REI Co-Op 60L Pack: So big it even has room for improvement!"
😆 oh my gosh this made Rainer and me CACKLE
Genius!
Ha ha..... good one.
That is funny
😂😂😂
While I don't speak for everyone. I just wanna say we all appreciate all these budget videos 😊
Love the MGO team! Virtual hugs for all of you 💚
Virtual hugs right back!! Thanks for being here 🤗
Ikr, I’ve thrift store shopped camp gears, clothes, down blankets ect. Scored a collapsible kettle, copper bottomed nestled cook set. Beach blanket for $2 😊 I get so excited. Tasted my first wild caught crawfish this morning 😊
@@MirandaGoesOutside Also, I forgot to add:
1. Rainer, dynamite Eiffel 65 rendition! No notes.
2. We had a good cackle when Rainer said the genius slogan, "Coffee, it's just beans" 🤣
2. Miranda, colour in the hair looks amazeballs.
3. We appreciate that you use your own money to buy this gear and do these videos without being sponsored. Especially for testing gear and giving an honest opinion, it feels more authentic and genuine that way. I'm excited for the rest of this series. I really hope there is a BESTEST beginner budget backpacking bounty (I couldn't stop the alliterating) list at the end of the series that has the best combination of all the different gear you have tried throughout.
4. I've always wondered, do Rainer, Abby and others who go out with you ever use and test the same gear that you are? Or do they just use their same core kit everytime?
Thanks so much for focusing on budget gear! Too many backpacking CZcamsrs focus on $400 packs and $700 tents so that we can shave a few ounces off our pack weights and, after a while, it gets kind of nuts.
^^^ This! Especially for those of us who maybe use the stuff a handful of times a year, it makes spending all that money a bit hard.
OMG this! I get tired of seeing YTers showing off expensive gear. Not everyone wants (or needs) that level of gear unless you're hiking the PCT, AT or similar where ounces will count. I've been perfectly happy with my "light enough" gear.
So I haven’t been backpacking properly in over 20 years because well let’s not get into it here. 😢
Anyways, I am now watching videos and re-accumulating gear and I’m quite entertained by folks exclaiming that a 36 pound pack is deadly heavy. I used to be super excited if I get my pack to weigh 36 pounds usually it was much heavier than that.😂
@@chrisharmon5453 I remember when we used to bring canned goods on the trail - talk about crazy compared to today's standards. 😆
Agreed! We all know if we spend +$400 on a piece of gear that we can probably find a good one haha. Its about all the gear under that which is challenging to find and we want reviews on!
I hope there's a Walmart episode in this series, since it's usually the closest source for gear replacements when something fails on the trail.
Oh Walmart for sure won’t be skipped. In fact Miranda and I couldn’t decide if we should do Amazon or Walmart next! Almost certainly Walmart will follow Amazon.
@@RainerGoldenplease also do outlet stores! Columbia, North Face, and Eddie Bauer all have fantastic outlet stores where you can get a lot of good stuff!!
@@RainerGolden Also aliexpress will be appreciated.
I bought many things that are super high quality for fraction of the price or higher quality than other gear in the same price range
@@aviramhayo1177 I would hope it’s too unethical to encourage
@@krsfsh2744 why?
The bundle is considered one item so it’s eligible for the 20% member sales, I got one for car camping and it ended up being a pretty good deal
Great to know
i hate to tell the world my secrets but all my budget gear from REI is used: i have gotten awesome gear in new condition for cheap! i often find exactly what i am looking for and feel somewhat... i don't know... canny? sparing? prudent? for not buying new😸GREAT video
Rainer, you sure know how to handle moss-stache!!!!
Nooo their re/supply is where its all at! I have gotten great deal on so much of my outdoor gears from there
Tucker chilling at camp is a whole vibe
Tucker, in general, is a vibe, and I'm here for it!
Would you say that Tucker was...tuckered out?
Sorry
I am enjoying this series because it’s all gear I was only able to consider when building out my pack. I feel like there’s this shaming (whether intentional or not) by backpacking CZcamsrs for using budget gear because it’s heavier. Yes I would like to shed weight, but my bank account is ultralight weight lol. Throughout the years I haven’t needed to replace my gear other than a sleeping pad,so I’ve been able to get some expensive safety items ie garmin inreach, winter clothing, shoes.
I never feel ashamed of my gear when I’m out backpacking because I’m outside gosh darn! But I would never be out hiking with a CZcamsr with it lol!!
YES! Here's to just getting outside and enjoying it, heavy gear or not! Even when I worked at REI, I couldn't afford a lot of the gear - even the budget stuff. I backpacked with a heavy sleeping pad and half-broken stove for many years before slowly starting to upgrade.
As CZcamsrs, we have the privilege of trying new gear frequently - and I think that can sometimes make us (and I'm including myself in this) unaware of the true cost of things. I'm hoping by doing this budget series I can help backpackers make cost effective gear choices 💚 Thank you for being here!!
@@MirandaGoesOutside Oooh, that makes me curious, how much of an employee discount do you get at REI? When my now-husband & I were in university, we worked at WalMart together, and there was only 10% off, save for a single item once a year at 20% (good time to get a new TV!). Other retail places I've worked, clothing stores, had much better discounts, but also added to temptation to staying in the black lol
I think what these videos do best is show that there is no "one brand that has everything I want in something" and that's okay! You have to mix n match to make it work sometimes.
I can’t wait when she does the Walmart brand 🤔..love the place you hiked. It looks so peaceful ❤
Seriously that 16$ ozark trail mummy bag has me curious 🧐
If you’re talking about the 50 degree one- I’m taking one to scout camp next week with lows in the 60s. Happy to report back how it survived
Rainer the Moss Moustache Guy was simply golden 😉
I see what you did there 😉😂
Moss-stache 😂😂
I had friend in school, who swallowed half of a fake moustache, while on stage. 50 years ago now, and I still have a fake moustache phobia. :(
That packed sleeping pad is gigantic. I'm sure it's comfy but it looks like you're carrying a three-person tent on your back 😄
Cheap, warm, compact. Pick two.
It doubles as a camp chair when rolled!
Waiting for the Ozark Trail video that surely must be coming 😉 Tucker reminds me so much of my childhood doggo, Lucky… would be very interested in a pet-centric equipment video/series… we only go where our doggos can go!
I'd love to see a part of this series where you put together a budget kit from used gear sources (ebay, REI Re/supply, etc). While it would not be the same for everybody, it would be a good showing of how to use alternative sources to fill out a kit for beginners.
Or even a video walking us through how to source used gear- actual websites, how to judge if it will fit or work, etc. Thanks!
Coffee by the lake.
To think thoughts of wisdom.
Trees.
Happy place.
Coffee, it's just... beans.
Hey all from Miranda Goes Outside! I have been watching since yall were at REI! I actually have loved seeing the transition from the REI channel to your own!! Initially it seemed pretty hard for you all to get used to it, but I can now see how happy you all are with this new channel!
The matching colors for absolutely everything are hysterical! I don't think I've ever matched any of my gear or even my clothes; I buy everything on sale and it looks like it! Like I hit a load of yard sales and crumpled it all up and am now wearing it. lol That stuff is all way too heavy for me, but I can see how beginners going short distances might appreciate it. Great series.
I would LOVE to see a video where you do a trip using the kit you were using when you first started the channel for REI! I’m curious to see if there’s anything you’ve cycled out of your kit that you find out you miss, and how directly your new stuff feels like an improvement.
Good idea... or comparisons to vintage/ retro favourites of the hiking community....
@@aaronthakeI love vintage backpacking gear! 🤩
@@aaronthakeI love vintage backpacking gear! 🤩
Take it further, there was a grandma that kept doing the Appalachian trail with a blanket and a literal bindle stick combo. How does the super retro hobo kit work?
@marsrover001 that's been done by Homemade Wanderlust. Search for Grandma Gatewood.
Consecutive Miranda Goes Outside!! videos without a burp: 0
Just 1 …. Unfortunately
I'm late on this, but a thought for a future budget video - I think knowing what to prioritize and spend wisely on those things may be more useful to someone just starting out who doesn't want to blow the bank. I get not wanting to put in a big investment for something that might not stick. An example from this video - If my first trip was uncomfortable because of the weight and the pack, it would possibly discourage me from the next trip. So instead of that pack, the Flash 55 is only $20 more and sounds like it might be a more comfortable ride. Unless I'm doing a ton of backpacking in wet weather, I'd be looking to save some coin and lbs with the tent(full disclosure, I've been backpacking since 1991 and the idea of a tent not having enough features my Old Man Yells at Clouds moment in this video). Anyway, cheers y'all, fun vid all around.
1) I am so excited about this series which is especially helpful for backpacker beginners like me 2) I actually bought the REI trail made so I loved seeing how you packed it! I actually wasn’t sure if I should return it or not because of how bulky/heavy it is. But seeing you do it is giving me confidence to try 3) I CANNOT wait for your Amazon one next!
Same! I've taken the Trailmade car camping several times over the last 18 months and love it.. I might consider a lighter option after I've actually had some backpacking experience!
@@j.stephens257 I’m glad to hear that you’ve taken it out on trips and love it, again gives me confidence to try!! :) The goal is definitely lighter gears but also depends on whether we really want to commit to this lifestyle and the money investment, so the trail made is a great one for us to experiment and see. All the best on your journey!
Having taken the Trailmade out on a 30-mile "beginner" hike, here is my review.
Pros:
Angled side pockets - easy to remove AND replace water bottles while on the move
Pack access in general was fast and easy
Packing diagram under brain - clever and welcoming for new hikers
Removable divider is a useful feature carried over from more expensive packs
Cute color (if that matters to you)
Cons:
Hip pads are super thick and push halfway into pockets, so can't stuff phone or large snacks in hip pockets and I didn't really feel a need for the hip pads to be that dense
Padding is too stiff - doesn't "give" enough to actually pad. Instead, my back was bruised by those padding bumps pressing on pelvic bone w/ heavy load
Definitely heavy. Would have loved if they could shave even a few more ounces off this thing, knowing how heavy other beginner gear can be.
Over 3 days of hiking, never got the fit right - this is probably more an issue with my body vs the pack's design, but the hip belt didn't want to sit level no matter how I adjusted things; the pack liked to slide down my back. My 18" torso measurement puts me at the lower end of this pack's size adjustment and I wonder if it's a tiny bit too long for me. Unfortunately the smaller size maxes at 17", so if you're on the edge of sizing like I am you may want to avoid this one.
@@DawnCicchini Thanks for sharing, Dawn. Helpful to know! Really appreciate it :) Gonna try it out in August for a 3D2N trip, hope it goes well! Guess what’s more important is that it works enough as a starter pack to get us out there. And then if we’re keen to start investing more, we can
Every video Tucker is in is a good video! He is you canine sidekick gosh darn. :) (clearly every video is great, Tucker just raises the bar.)
.. I always enjoy your hikes but I have to say it makes me all warm and fuzzy to see Tucker pacing the trail ,, and with his own gear too ...
Notification squad! Was waiting on this after the decathlon vid. 🎉❤
Woohoo!! I hope you like it! 🥰
Wooo notification squad!
WOOOOO!!
I love that Rainer was acting just as goofy as Miranda on camera.
@@MirandaGoesOutside Can you use your influence with LMNT to have them offer the chocolate Chai in a 30 count on a regular basis? I loved that flavor and now it's not available. Another suggestion is Black cherry limeaid.
The purple in your hair is a nice touch to the blue in the pack.
I was having a good time until Rainer started singing Eiffel 65...... now that's in my head. Thanks! Also, kinda jealous. It's 102 degrees here near Kansas City. I would do things for cooler weather......... like recycle. And clean sustainable energy...
Looks like Tucker was tuckered out at the end of that hike😂
Thanks for covering budget gear for those of us who are hiking curious.
The pattern on the fleece rain jacket combo is hideous!
It's so ugly! Had to have it.
Agreed 😂
It looks like the upholstery patterns in busses or trains. 😂
Buss seat chic
I loved the pattern, the way I see it if everyone else thinks it's hideous then I will stand out on the trail 😂 and my teens are less likely to steal my stuff.
I've got my gear dialed in, but i still love watching these videos. I appreciate that you didn't sugar coat the rough parts of the budget gear.
Hi Miranda! I'm a huge fan of yours!
A suggestion for another video would be how to fly with backpacking gear. How to pack it, what not to bring, and tips for everything getting to the final destination.
Thanks again for everything you and your team do!
Yeah, that would be useful. I'm planning on doing the Camino in the nearish future, and have been avidly looking up TSA & other airline authorities limitations, but it can be tricky. There was a male backpacker whose air travel video I watched a couple months back, I can't remember who, but he got through some things he didn't think he would, but got tripped up on his BRS or similar cheap canister stove of all things...
She did a video a couple years back about how to take backpacking gear on a plane, if that's helpful! (When she was still Miranda in the Wild/REI) czcams.com/video/wF9NLhGzd2Y/video.htmlsi=UqG_bzGibkB1jBVt
@arw1013 Thanks for the link! I totally forgot about that video since it was awhile ago.
I like REI gear. I think it’s great for getting into sports without dropping a ton of money. I’m pretty sure I got the flash air tent and pack for less than the trailmade stuff and it is much lighter. The tent is not my favorite but it works while I save for a Nemo. I like the trailmade pants a lot - more room to move/scramble, etc.
I’m loving this series - if it encourages people to give it a shot, how great is that. The more people appreciate nature, the more we can protect it. ❤
Absolutely love your videos, y’all have the best team chemistry. I bought the Trailmade 1 earlier this year to replace a tent I got on Amazon and it was life changing, I just love it. I kayak camp, tho, so I have a bit more wiggle room when it comes to fitting gear into my rig. Thanks for all the laughs and info. Can’t wait for the next one.
Hahahaha!! The bridge rave to Sandstorm was awesome! 😂😂😂
Have to do a naturehike budget kit. You'd be surprised how budget and light weight the stuff is. Cloud up 2 10d tent weights under 1kg it's mind blowing
Would love to see her try out the Cloud up 2 or the Mongar. Great tents for the prices!
I love nature hike
What, they have a 10d version? I’ve only seen the 20d and the cheaper 210t versions. Both are more than 1kg
@@marcushillerstrom25 sure do. It's great. A bit fragile but if you treat it right it's great.
@@michaelellert4982 Need to check that out, I’ve been looking at the 20d version for a while, but less weight is always interesting. And I don’t backpack, hike or camp in no extreme conditions, so it should be fine even if it’s a bit more fragile
thanks a ton for this! great video and gear to send to my mama so she can get on the trail.
I did not lose my water bottle on the Tunnel Creek Trail. YAAWWWP!
Haha! Hopefully the owner finds it one day. Maybe because of this video! YAAWWWWWP!!
Hooray! I appreciate the heck out of your videos gosh darn.
Thank you for this one! Especially some budget picks here with a bit of weight should be great options for occasion camping or even in-car camping trip. I am planning on a trip that involves overnight in the SUV, so this sleep system could be a winner!
Loving all the Tucker cameos 🥰
I love Rainer giving UCO some love with that cup! They make such great kitchen gear, and I feel like they don't get nearly enough love!
If I'm not mistaken, the UCO is Eric Hanson's favourite cup; I'm going to try to find it for my husband who's a coffee drinker. RN we have collapsible silicone cups from Sea to Summit, and stackable plastic ones from GSI, and I think the UCO strikes a nice balance between their functionalities...
Alright so I was looking for gear lists for an upcoming bike tour and stumbled upon this channel, and now I’m planning a first backpacking trip too.
Miranda out here changing lives gosh darn
My dog Basil is 10, and this past year his health has really changed. I see that your pup is also a senior dog. Can you take time in a future video to discuss some things for the challenges, modifications and keys to success for hiking and camping with a senior fur friend?
I have been impressed with their senior dog hiking like he does. I would be interested to hear if he needs special assistance or medicine.
“Ready to jamboree, my pals!”
😂😂😂😂 I am 💯 using this.
Great video. Excellent idea, content, music, views. Great work. I like that this series is showing a great way to use budget gear is maybe choose a couple things to splurge on bc they’re good and you like them & then use other budget things bc you like them &/or bc they work good enough & they’re affordable. Thanks for the honest reviews as well. Great job, Team MGO!
Thank you so much!!! And please, please, start using "ready to jamboree." I want this to become the next "Let's blow this popsicle stand"
@@MirandaGoesOutside Yesss!!
We finally gave LMNT a try, and OMG it’s addicting. There’s no weird aftertaste or that bizarre metallic taste that some have. Haven’t found a flavor yet that isn’t delicious.
There are a couple flavors I don’t like as much but given the choice between those and any flavor in another brand I’d pick LMNT. My family doesn’t like any of it so I get them all to myself. And they definitely help my migraines!!!
Wow, I would be all over that lake with my fly rod or tenkara. Stunning scenery. A nice piece of gear I love is the Goose Feet Gear down pillow. Very light and packs down to nothing. It has an envelope fold that allows the insertion of an air pillow and sells for $39 for the the large. A great addition with minimal weight, 1.5 to 4.4 oz. depending on fill choice. Note: Down from the manufacturing process is littered throughout the envelope so don't be alarmed, it is not leaking down. A really fun camp game is pass the pigs.
This is like the rooms-to-go of backpacking. Where the curtains match the pillows, and it somehow looks worse than if you curated it all by yourself. But also, I like the idea of a gear set up in a box!
Just watched your new video with Pam. It's so awesome to see you so happy! 😊
Im starting a tad later with backpacking being my mid 30s and half way through your first video i know im in! Already subbed and will probably go on a good binge so thank you!
My budget gear is mostly from Sierra trading post. My 3 person tent is an alps mountaineering that only weighs 5.5 lbs. I have a self inflating thermarest as well as an UL thermarest that I got from Sierra for $75. Both have high R values. Both Uber comfy. I found I prefer my UL quilt over my mummy zero degree sleeping bag. My quilt wasn’t cheap but it’s so good. My mummy bag is alps mountaineering is heavier but it was very cheap. I appreciate your review of your REI gear. Got my osprey backpack from REI. It’s super comfy. They packed it with 40 lbs and it felt like nothing on my back. I love my sea to summit pillow. Got it from my local Patagonia outlet since I live in the town that is HQ for Patagonia. I have their insulated vest that while not cheap was deeply discounted and worth every penny. I wear it all the time. My puffy is from the Camarillo premium outlets and has a hood. It’s construction zone orange but otherwise is fine.
I am just starting to get into backpacking. Like, so "just starting" that I haven't even bought anything yet. I have an Amazon wish list going, and can't wait to see how it compares to what you get.
Love the Video. Parent and family of 5, starting new I would say REi is great because you can test it out and return if it doesnt work, saved me so much on $$ and gear :
Backpacking last 5 years. I have to say that the quality and member returns even after using the gear, plus sales at REi have made it great.
* I have the tent. It's great for the kids and dogs= sturdy and one of the bigger 2 persons ive been in, they split it up between them and the fact that the foot print is part of the cost and weight of the overall value should be considered (I'm looking at you BA).
* I also have the sleeping mattresses for the kids, I needed a high enough R.value for inexpensive. I got them on one of their sales for $50 each. Super comfy and easy to inflate and wieght wasnt bad compaired to the same R-value and prices.PAIN!! to pack- kids cant get the valves shut on their own or roll it compact on their own(teens). So I'm hoping to get the Klymit V for their warm weather (the closed foam just plain suck for comfort😂).
That being said. I do have a lot of cottage brand gear, expensive gear (when I'm not with kids).
Some great finds, Stanley pot is extremely sturdy, little heavy, but don't use the green cups.
Kelty Cosmic down 20-25 degree on sales have been great for the kids. I got the mens reg for $123 last rei sale. The other 2 under 80 slightly used at their returns section.
The 1lb rei BP camp chair on their sale was 60ish- I will never leave home without it.
Flash 55 old school and new have been the better backpacks for weight/fit/usability. Sadly I have very tall skinny kids so back length and waist don't match up well.
If your still reading this😂 I Would love a video on easy grocery store available BP food that is budget friendly, that teens would approve, doesn't take up all the fuel, and doesn't weigh like a brick.
I love my Trailmade 2 person tent. I switched the stakes with titanium to decrease weight. I wait for the REI discount offers. I am new to backpacking so looking forward to upcoming budget friendly videos.
Loving this series! It might be interesting if you hiked the same trail to see how these different sets of gear perform under similar conditions. Keep up the awesome work!
Absolutely love the tranquility of this hike! Your video really captures the beauty and essence of being in nature. I recently did a hike in Northern Minnesota and was blown away by the peacefulness and beauty of the trails there. I've been uploading my own hiking videos to share the beauty of nature as well. There's something truly magical about immersing oneself in the outdoors. Thanks for sharing this incredible journey!
Miranda, was great meeting and chatting with you, very recently, (July 23) a bit on the trail to Rachel Lake within Snoqualmie Pass.
I have that REI fleece in that color/pattern. It’s quickly become my favorite fleece because of how light and breathable it is…also get comments on the color allllll the time :)
Rainer - can you pleaseee tell Miranda to sell her pillow case and strap for us? You can even add the slogan, "This is my pillow case, gosh darn!"
You already have two customers over here! 🙌 😂✌
Love you guys! Keep the videos coming! ❤
The REI foam/air pad is my weight/ bulk splurge for backpacking because getting more sore as you sleep is not good
I can totally understand that. It is SO cozy! Who knows, maybe by the end of this summer I'll have determined that that sleeping pad is absolutely the best option for a budget kit, because dang did I sleep well on it!
Keep 'em coming with these budget backpacking videos! Soooo practical/useful/helpful/relatable, so very fun to watch! And a nice anodyne to the glut of ultralight but ultraexpensive gear a lot of you guys got caught up in lately. Like, I am still in love with your rainbow backpack, but seriously choked when I looked up the price. I do dream of getting the ZenBivy sleep system one day, but prefer to limit my FOMO exposure. So happy with everything being attainable... or at least with a border crossing they would be. Greetings from Atlantic Canada! :D
The Rainer songs about gear and trail songs are priceless 😂
Agreed
For my husband’s bulky, heavy self-inflating sleeping pad… he folds it in half and rolls it. I dunno he really likes it and when he folds it in half and rolls it, it is just heavy and not a wide load when strapped to his bag.
Pro tip: Best way to do budget is to keep your eye out for discounted gear!
My sub 3 lb 3 man marmot tent- $150
Rei flash 55 pack- $130
1lb down rei bag- $120
Nemo tensor pad rei resupply- $40
Total is $440 for my main kit! Cheaper and way higher quality items! (Only used item bought was the tensor pad)
Though I imagine the trail made stuff sees awesome discounts during rei’s big sales
I'd like to see videos testing less expensive gear for longer than a short overnight trip. How do products hold up to mileage? Do the things that seem a little annoying turn into a big annoyance? I think something like that could be really helpful :)
Seems like that would be a great video for once Miranda compiles her recommended full kit! :D And whether it might make her change her mind on anything ...
I love all these videos for "BUDGET" gear. I think people have vastly different ideas on what "BUDGET" is.
It’s true! I can imagine someone saying,$100 for a sleeping bag? I got mine for (fill in the blank) and other people thinking $100 is like buying something crummy at Dollar General. 😂
Well the video is budget gear sold by (company) and this is what rei considers budget. I would say their budget gear is moderately priced and not a "great deal" but nothing is awful trash and that can appeal to people that don't want to spend time researching when they are just going car camping or short hiking with friends.
@@marsrover001 makes sense. I mean, budget means different things to different folks so seeing a wide variety is helpful. And it’s always nice to know about a good,solid, serviceable mid range of products.
I’m not into outdoors let alone hiking, yet I LOVE these videos 😊
Funny how prospective is. I'm about to go on a 14.4 miles hike with a 46 pound pack. To be fair I'm no through hiker were gonna stay in one place. I am bringing bulky food (bacon and sausage ect). I'm also bringing tons of fishing gear. Just interesting how there are so many ways to do basically the same thing.
Im loving this series. I’m actually shopping for a lot of these things right now and I love being this informed!
I've been using the trailmade 20 sleeping bag for a couple years now and can confirm it holds up really well!
Something about that set up is reminding me of the aluminum frame packs we used in the 70’s. There are things about the ultralite obsession, that with a bit of moderation, sound very reasonable. 😂
part of me wonders if anyone has brought a ttrpg to a hike like this. imagine sitting around a folding table with a communal dice tray in the middle, using your phones as clipboards for writing on character sheets, and just using theater of the mind to explore the haunted forest looking for the entrance to a long forgotten dungeon while listening to owls, crickets, and other nocturnal nature sounds as ambient noise... and now I really want to go on such a hiking trip.
So I have a great story about Sahara shirts. I am plus size and miraculously found a used shirt for $7. I loved it so much that I wanted to get more. I didn’t know it was Sahara and I brought that shirt I so hopefully they could match it. The girl says ‘oh that’s Sahara’ and bam, I’m addicted. I have 3. It is truly the most comfortable fabric ever. I wished they made undies too.
Heh, I almost hate it when I find something perfect for under $10 and then have to spend 4-5x that to get more of them!
Have you ever considered reviewing something like the gatewood cape tent? I just recently bought it to try hiking when it was on sale at gossamer gear. I only bought the outer tent and plan to make one of the $20ish pyramid bug nets from walmart work for me if I can't get over the idea of bugs in my sleeping space. It just seems like a decent budget option for those that want to try trekking pole tents.
My friend just had all her backpacking gear stolen out of her daughter's truck. Trying to get her resupplied for the season. These are so helpful gosh darn.🙂
I can't wait for the Amazon video! They have recently started officially selling in South Africa, so it now easier to get Amazon stuff here.
I love the trail made pants! So comfortable to me! Thanks for your great videos
I really LOVE these budget gear videos (but I love ALL your videos, so there IS that caveat 😁). I'm getting to the point where the knees aren't tolerant of long hikes in the woods and the ground under my tent has somehow gotten much harder over the years, so spending a gazillion bucks for ultra-light tents, sleep systems, backpacks, stuff sacks, ground cloths and maybe even clothes and underwear made from Dyneema is just wanna-be thru-hiker posing...and, perversely, I think it's kinda COOL that all the REI Trailmade gear is color coordinated. I LIKE some splashes of colors not necessarily found in nature out there in the woods at my campsite...
Hopefully gear only from naturehike will be on one of your future lists
Definitely keep an eye on the REI outlet and used section. I got a great 60 L Osprey bag a few years ago for $100.
My kid has that jacket. Took it to alaska and mammoth and tahoe and big bear and zion and bryce. And all over school during winter. Loves it.
Always enjoy your videos. Your sense of humor is great. When you reached the weight of the backpack, I realized darn that system was going to be heavy. I immediately thought of my AT through hike weight with food and water was between 22-25lbs. But darn, you spent 1/4 what I had. Hike safe
Im not a backpacker,but love short hikes ,but i really do enjoy and love watching your videos!!! Kudos to your team 😊 Tucker so chill 🐶 and Rainier too 😊
Could you do a review or your thoughts on osprey bags/traditional backpacking
Looking forward to the ultimate budget set up with all of your favs put together.
Thank you, Miranda for another great budget backpacking video. I actually have the sleeping pad, but I don’t use it because it is way too heavy. 32:08
Struggling today, glad I saved this video for a day I needed some cheering up
If you haven’t already I’d love to see a review of Paria Outdoor sleep systems! The prices are crazy affordable and I’ve heard quality is amazing for the price!
I have the same bag, I bought it when it was $70 and wouldn’t recommend buying it for more. The inside liner started peeling off after a few weeks of use. I do like the extra padding, however, I get bruised by my expensive Osprey bag, and that’s why I bought the REI bag in the first place. For short backpacking trips it does the job swimmingly.
LET’S JAMBOREE MY PALS!!
Omg my dad was a scout leader back in the day. I remember going to a HUGE world jamboree in Kananaskis as a kid - tents for as far as the eye could see!
Are you planning a Chinese gear from Ali Express? That would be interesting! 3FUL tents, pack and sleeping gear. BRS 3000 stove and cook-kit etc. Great series.
And/or the AOTU stove - i love it because it's similar to the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe, at an eighth (or less!) the price. I like the piezo igniter, though it is a bit bigger and heavier than the ultra-ultralight BRS
Please do a backpacking trip using small company budget gear. For example, Paria Outdoors is a Colorado company that sells super affordable gear (tents, bags, quilts, pads, poles, pillows). The only thing they don't sell are packs. Their gear is great and my husband carries a lot of their stuff. ❤
I am loving this series! Other ideas: DIY budget gear and cottage brand budget gear.
nice videos, keep posting , fun and informative, thanks
I love it!! I use the REI 70L backpack with my Walmart Ozark lightweight backpacking tent, then my Klymit sleeping pad and mummy bag I got from there too!! Great combo ever!! I hope yall do a Walmart one!! ❤️ Much love from Az!
I love my 3FUL Gear Lanshan 2 tent...as well as their UL backpack...it's very UL and carries well. Both are on Amazon. 😊
Mosstache!!
Trainer's coffee cup matched the blue vibes very well.
Hi Miranda! I've over analyzed 15 different backpacks and was excited to watch this video. If not this pack for a rookie hiker, or the Decathalon, what others do you like in 2024? *browsing old videos now*
Your sleeping pad reminds me of the several OG thermarest sleeping pads i own, but no longer use. They eventually stopped self-inflating after a while and needed lung power to inflate and they weight quite a bit too. But back in the late 70's when i got them they sure beat the pads I had to use. Kept them because you never know
That did look like a challenging trail for Tucker... I know you mentioned in the last video he's quite an old doggy. Hope he wasnt sore!
Question - what do you do with gear you buy to try but decide you don't want to use again? Surely nobody needs 6 tents and 8 sleeping bags lol
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.