Comments on: The 10 Backpacking Essentials for Under $500: Get Outside This Summer with Cheap, Essential Outdoor Gear http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/spend/the-10-backpacking-essentials-for-under-500-get-outside-this-summer-with-cheap-essential-outdoor-gear Not Your Typical Men's Magazine. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:03:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Matt http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/spend/the-10-backpacking-essentials-for-under-500-get-outside-this-summer-with-cheap-essential-outdoor-gear/comment-page-1#comment-10271 Matt Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:29:18 +0000 http://www.primermagazine.com/?p=1230#comment-10271 great article! however, as someone who has guided in the ADKs for four years now, i would caution against going for a 'minimalist' shell. I tried one for a summer season and started hating myself for the lack of pockets, hood adjustments, and (especially) pitvents. also, as a sidenote, i've found that the cheapest and easiest way to purify water is a little jar called 'polar pure'. It's basically a small jar with a few iodine crystals in the bottom. You fill the jar with water to make a concentrated iodine solution, and then add a capfull or two to your nalgene. When the solution runs out you just add more water to the crystals and keep going! It's SUPER CHEAP. i spent twenty bucks on mine a few years ago and it still hasn't run out. WAY cheaper than buying a filter and then more replacement filters, and much more comfortable than running out of iodine pills mid trip! great article! however, as someone who has guided in the ADKs for four years now, i would caution against going for a ‘minimalist’ shell. I tried one for a summer season and started hating myself for the lack of pockets, hood adjustments, and (especially) pitvents.

also, as a sidenote, i’ve found that the cheapest and easiest way to purify water is a little jar called ‘polar pure’. It’s basically a small jar with a few iodine crystals in the bottom. You fill the jar with water to make a concentrated iodine solution, and then add a capfull or two to your nalgene. When the solution runs out you just add more water to the crystals and keep going! It’s SUPER CHEAP. i spent twenty bucks on mine a few years ago and it still hasn’t run out. WAY cheaper than buying a filter and then more replacement filters, and much more comfortable than running out of iodine pills mid trip!

]]> By: Sporting Goods Shop http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/spend/the-10-backpacking-essentials-for-under-500-get-outside-this-summer-with-cheap-essential-outdoor-gear/comment-page-1#comment-7163 Sporting Goods Shop Thu, 13 May 2010 10:35:21 +0000 http://www.primermagazine.com/?p=1230#comment-7163 Backpacking in general is not a cheap hobby. Buying all of the required equipment can be somewhat costly. The three essential things every hiker needs are shelter, sleeping bag, and a backpack. Do a little research to find exactly what you need and then you can compare prices and figure out just how much it is going to cost. Backpacking in general is not a cheap hobby. Buying all of the required equipment can be somewhat costly. The three essential things every hiker needs are shelter, sleeping bag, and a backpack. Do a little research to find exactly what you need and then you can compare prices and figure out just how much it is going to cost.

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]]> By: Matt http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/spend/the-10-backpacking-essentials-for-under-500-get-outside-this-summer-with-cheap-essential-outdoor-gear/comment-page-1#comment-3350 Matt Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:26:01 +0000 http://www.primermagazine.com/?p=1230#comment-3350 Stillman - I think you could put together a pretty awesome (and innovative) article on budget luxury items to get your lady-friend out there in the wilderness with you (easier said than done). .-= Matt´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifewithoutpants/~3/9p92ZCoM_Ko/" rel="nofollow">How Far Are You Willing to Go for Your Dream Job?</a> =-. Stillman – I think you could put together a pretty awesome (and innovative) article on budget luxury items to get your lady-friend out there in the wilderness with you (easier said than done).
.-= Matt´s last blog ..How Far Are You Willing to Go for Your Dream Job? =-.

]]> By: Stillman Brown http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/spend/the-10-backpacking-essentials-for-under-500-get-outside-this-summer-with-cheap-essential-outdoor-gear/comment-page-1#comment-3342 Stillman Brown Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:44:01 +0000 http://www.primermagazine.com/?p=1230#comment-3342 Hey guys, thanks for the comments. K, you're absolutely right about the fire starter, GPS, and maps. I was focused only on the traditional big-ticket items, but throw in a GPS or PLB (Personal Locater Beacon) and you're talking big money! Bill, you're absolutely right about supporting your local outfitter. Sometimes, unfortunately, their prices are just a little too steep for me and I head for the 'net. Chris, share the link for your espresso maker. Maybe my next piece should be on lightweight luxury items (that help with luring your girlfriend into the backcountry, too). Hey guys, thanks for the comments. K, you’re absolutely right about the fire starter, GPS, and maps. I was focused only on the traditional big-ticket items, but throw in a GPS or PLB (Personal Locater Beacon) and you’re talking big money!

Bill, you’re absolutely right about supporting your local outfitter. Sometimes, unfortunately, their prices are just a little too steep for me and I head for the ‘net.

Chris, share the link for your espresso maker. Maybe my next piece should be on lightweight luxury items (that help with luring your girlfriend into the backcountry, too).

]]> By: Chris http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/spend/the-10-backpacking-essentials-for-under-500-get-outside-this-summer-with-cheap-essential-outdoor-gear/comment-page-1#comment-3315 Chris Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:38:16 +0000 http://www.primermagazine.com/?p=1230#comment-3315 Great article. I might even ditch the stove for some quality matches and spend the extra other places. BTW I have an espresso maker for my dragonfly stove... it's worth the weight in the morning. Great article. I might even ditch the stove for some quality matches and spend the extra other places. BTW I have an espresso maker for my dragonfly stove… it’s worth the weight in the morning.

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]]> By: Bill http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/spend/the-10-backpacking-essentials-for-under-500-get-outside-this-summer-with-cheap-essential-outdoor-gear/comment-page-1#comment-3288 Bill Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:58:38 +0000 http://www.primermagazine.com/?p=1230#comment-3288 If you're going to spend the time with a true outfitter to ensure your gear fits, man up and purchase it from them too. Unlike sporting goods stores, these employees know their stuff, and that knowledge is worth something. You get what you pay for, and karma, baby. If you’re going to spend the time with a true outfitter to ensure your gear fits, man up and purchase it from them too. Unlike sporting goods stores, these employees know their stuff, and that knowledge is worth something. You get what you pay for, and karma, baby.

]]> By: Matt http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/spend/the-10-backpacking-essentials-for-under-500-get-outside-this-summer-with-cheap-essential-outdoor-gear/comment-page-1#comment-3287 Matt Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:29:23 +0000 http://www.primermagazine.com/?p=1230#comment-3287 GPS would be great - but if you're roughing it out in the wilderness, you've got to go with a compass - or maybe only the sun! Old school baby. Great article Stillman - well done. GPS would be great – but if you’re roughing it out in the wilderness, you’ve got to go with a compass – or maybe only the sun! Old school baby. Great article Stillman – well done.

]]> By: K http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/spend/the-10-backpacking-essentials-for-under-500-get-outside-this-summer-with-cheap-essential-outdoor-gear/comment-page-1#comment-3286 K Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:30:01 +0000 http://www.primermagazine.com/?p=1230#comment-3286 Great article. I would definitely include a campfire fire starter kit (http://camping.lovetoknow.com/Campfire_Fire_Starter) as part of the gear. Naturally, don't forget to get a map and compass if you are going off the trailer tracks. (Yes, GPS would do too). Great article. I would definitely include a campfire fire starter kit (http://camping.lovetoknow.com/Campfire_Fire_Starter) as part of the gear.

Naturally, don’t forget to get a map and compass if you are going off the trailer tracks. (Yes, GPS would do too).

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