When you think of Walmart, I bet you wouldn’t think of good quality backpacking gear. While the majority of this is true, here are some great items for backpacking that are sold at Walmart. They are so good that I use these items on almost all of my trips. 1. Klymit Sleeping Pad Klymit has…
Category: Budget
Best Budget Cameras For Backpacking
Weather you are hiking or backpacking carrying extra gear can make or break the trip. So, I have found a few cameras out there that have it all, including weight, that are perfect for your next hiking or backpacking trip. I love taking pictures and even shooting video while I’m on the trail. I like…
Budget: DIY Fire Starter for ONLY $4
Starting a fire can be a pain. Buying gear to help with starting a fire (Example: Wet Fire Firestarter) can get expensive. You can get these items at any store or online. ITEMS NEEDED Cotton Balls Petroleum Jelly Altoids cannister You can kneed the jelly onto the cotton balls with your hands or with a…
Ozark Trail 50 Degree $9 Sleeping Bag From Walmart REVIEW
You may have seen these sleeping bags at Walmart and, like me, think there is no way a sleeping bag under $9 is going to work well, let alone keep me comfortable. Ahead of my next weekend camping trip I wanted to grab and test it for myself. It’s a lot smaller and lighter than…
Outdoor Products Trekking Poles From Walmart
Purpose: The main purpose of trekking poles are to help keep balance while hiking. They can help relieve knee pain while hiking down hill and take off pressure from the torso going up hill. This brand of trekking poles can be found at Wal-Mart and Amazon. When I picked these up I was not expecting…