Hi all,
I'm new to backpacking but am considering a thru hike attempt for 2015. I don't have much gear so am largely starting from scratch. From talking to others, watching videos, and reading on here, I'm getting to understand the benefits of going light weight. I'm pretty sure I'd enjoy the hike more if I had less weight on my back.
That said, this can obviously run up the price tag. How's the market for selling used lightweight camping gear? Looking at spending $1k+ to go significantly lighter while staying comfortable would be less of a mental hit to the wallet if I felt the gear would retain some value for resale on the other end. The biggest ticket item I've been looking at is the ZPacks Hexamid Duplex tent, which sells at $595. Same question stands for lightweight packs (maybe ZPacks Arc Blast at $279), sleeping pads, and sleeping bags. I did a search for this topic and didn't see anything. I know I could look at prior items for sale, but it's not always clear whether they sold or at what final price. Anyone have experience selling this type of stuff off?
Thanks in advance for any insight!
Dennis