Cheap Stuff that Works

[DaChank]

I signed up just to thank y’all for this thread.

 

[PFERN]

What color in the Wrangler pants are you guys using?

Green tan and asphalt

 

[rdp123]

Can't believe no one has mentioned the king of all cheap staples:

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I always pack several that are wrapped in either flagging tape, gorilla tape, electrical tape, gear aid, or leuko tape.

Another option I've liked even better than the bics are clicker brand lighters, because they run on butane and are refillable. They sell them at head shops.

 

[MountainOhm]

Have saved a ton due to this thread. Can confirm, the wrangler pants are a fantastic option.

 

[DTC]

Second the morakniv and victorinox boning knife.

I keep the styrofoam ammo dividers from ammo boxes and hot glue them into old plastic containers/Tupperware (you can easily trim to fit) to store and take ammo to the range.

 

[PFERN]

thanks. Mine got here today. Little roomy in the waist but fits great in the shoulders. I think i'll enjoy it

I just got one of these adapters to mount my binos on the tripod.
It works great! $17.00

Amazon.com : Staoptics Binocular Tripod Adapter Quick Release 1/4-20Inch Threading Detachable Universal Mount for 8x32 8x36 8x40 8x42 10x50 12x60 15x60 15x70 20x80 25x70 Binoculars etc Model : Camera & Photo

Amazon.com : Staoptics Binocular Tripod Adapter Quick Release 1/4-20Inch Threading Detachable Universal Mount for 8x32 8x36 8x40 8x42 10x50 12x60 15x60 15x70 20x80 25x70 Binoculars etc Model : Camera & Photo

www.amazon.com

These work really well for my vortex binoculars

 

[Agross]

Wonder if it would work with b2’s

 

[Superdoo]

That’s a great find! I’ve lost two with the capcap and have been wondering why I need to carry a $40 water bottle!

I didn’t think the Wally World bottle would take boiling water, but I decided to prove it.
results are below….

 

[Savage99]

I didn’t think the Wally World bottle would take boiling water, but I decided to prove it.
results are below….

Do the “squishy Nalgene bottles take boiling? Now I’m wondering… I noticed the Walmart bottle being slightly firmer than my nalgene that flexes (not my OG nalgene). I bought two of the Wally bottles to try.


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[Superdoo]

Before anyone get too up in arms over my findings, remember… you do NOT need to take a pot of boiling water and immediately pour it into a bottle.
You always have the option to wait until the water has cooled and then pour it in.

I just felt the need to head that off.

Now that I think about it, someone should test how long you need to wait. I’d do it, but my kids need shoes so that $3.50 is spent!

 

[Southforkguy]

Risotto just add water dinner and chicken in foil. Beats a mtn house any day for around $4

 

[Savage99]

Before anyone get too up in arms over my findings, remember… you do NOT need to take a pot of boiling water and immediately pour it into a bottle.
You always have the option to wait until the water has cooled and then pour it in.

I just felt the need to head that off.

Now that I think about it, someone should test how long you need to wait. I’d do it, but my kids need shoes so that $3.50 is spent!

Bwahahaha… maybe I needed to hear that!


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[rtkbowhunter]

My contribution to the cheap stuff that works. Was looking for some lights for inside my Tacoma topper. Came across these on Harbor Freight. $1.79 each. Bright as hell, lightweight,...threw one in the back for using in the tent.

144 Lumen Ultra-Bright Portable LED Worklight/Flashlight

Amazing deals on this Ultra Bright Worklight/Flashlight at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[insanelupus]

MicroStream® Pocket Light | Powerful Miniature LED Flashlight | Streamlight®

$18 pocket flashlight. Everytime i lose one i replace it. Make great gifts to buddies also.

 

[carsonkeys]

I haven’t seen this yet. I bought mine for ~$75 from the classifieds a few years ago and hadn’t had the chance to try it out yet besides the backyard. Taking it to CO this September and is a fairly cheap way to try out the floorless game.

Mountain Shelter LT

This lightweight and minimal backcountry shelter sets up fast with two trekking poles and offers solid weather protection for two from the elements with its 40d sil-nylon body.

mountainsmith.com

Can confirm that this little shelter rocks. Got me through a few thunderstorms easy peezy. My only issue was the night I somehow kicked my sleeping pad out from underneath me…and out the back of the tent, in a storm. A log over that spot fixed that real quick. Btw, the pad was the green klymit and that thing was also a rockstar.

 

[ncina]

Also love my Mountain Smith LT shelter!

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[Gini54]

Smith's 2 step knife sharpener for $6

 

[Voyageur]

Also love my Mountain Smith LT shelter!

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Great picture

 

[Skinl19]

Merino sweaters at Salvation Army or Goodwill for under $10. Works great for layering. And if you accidentally wash them in hot water you aren't out a lot of money.

 

[Loper]

Not sure if this has been mentioned but I just got a milkshake from Steak n’ Shake and they gave me this long spoon. I could have used this last week for the backcountry dehydrated meals.