FooFooCuddlyPoops
03-11-2016, 03:35
Hey guys
I figured I would post on here the total money I have spent pre-hike for my Flop this may. (I call it a flop because I am only doing half the trail. :-P
For this adventure, I tried to make gear vs buy to save money. Some things were a flop, and others were awesome. I also bought expensive Items when I needed too, but saved money elsewhere.
My experience gear buying has been tough. I wasted money on a sleeping bag that ended up not working out as well and couldn't return. My hammock system changed dramatically and expensively past my original idea. I had problems finding correct shoes. I even bought a bunch of different socks only to go with a different pair entirely.
Less than two months until leaving date, and I think I am almost completely finished with my gear. There are only a few odd and ends missing: Smart Water bottles, coffee cup, camera. I hope this helps other people who are gear researching, and wondering how much a hike costs. This has been my pre-hike stage, and I am sure I will post another thread about how much I spend on trail for my long-section.
Lets start with who I am
Cara! Hi everyone...haha that's not what I am getting at.
Age: 26
Gender: Female
Sleep Style: Hammock
Section: Damascus- at least Pawlings, NY possibly all the way if I have enough money.
Link To Gear:
Six Moon 65L: $110
1.6 Hex Hammock; Sling, Straps,Continuous Loop: $119.54
Yes, I over spent. I bought my suspension originally for another hammock. I than decided on the hex
TadPole Tarp Continues;ridge line: $144.79
Kelty Light 20 down bag:$40 (craigslist fine)
Jarbridge UQ: $100
Total: $514.33
Clothing:
Uniqlo Puff Jacket: Free (because my freind bought it for me. It's $80 retail)
Old Navy Capris: Free (gift Card, $15 Retail.
Old Navy Running Shirt: Free (gift card, $9 Retail)
Old Navy Lace Shirt: Free (Gift Card, $16 Retail)
Smart Wool PH Maine Hike Socks: $15
Walmart Polyester Secondary Hike Socks: $2
Wool Socks, Mens Merino Walmart Socks: $6
Sleep Shorts, Walmart Runner shorts: $7
Bug Net Head Ware, Walmart: $2
Thermal Base Layer Shirt, Walmart Discount Hunt Section: $7.00
Thermal Base Layer Pants, Walmart Discount Winter Sports: $3.00
Bandanna: $1.00
Camp Shoes: $0.45 (Thrift Store Flip Flops)
Trail Runners, Soucony Trail: $55 (DSW. Only place I could find Wides)
Total: $98.45 ( Would of been $218.45 If I hadn't of had gift Cards/friends that care)
First Aid Kit Buys:
Stuff not listed, already owned.
Hand Sanitizer: $3.00
Gold Bond: $2.50
Body Glide: $7.00
Total: $12.50
Gear Randoms:
Lighter: $1.00
Compas whistle doodad: $3.00
Head Lamp, Energizer Headlamp: $9.00 on Ebay.
Bear Rope, 50Ft Utility Cord: $7.00
Watch, Random discount waterproof watch, no specific brand at wally world: $7.00
Total: $27
Storage:
1 Waterproof Dry Sack, Chinese Ebay Brand for cloths: $4.00
1 Waterproof Dry Sack, Chinese Ebay Brand for Food: $4.00
(I like them so far, not sure on long term)<br>Other Stuff sacks came with gear/re-purpose elsewhere.)
Total: $8.00
Cook System:
GSI Pot: <strong>(Free From Freind, Retail- $29.00)
Super Cat Lantern Wick Mod: $10
Wind Screen from Two Cans: Free
Cozy made from windscreen: $5.00
Total: $15 (Could of been- $45.00)
Water Treatment:
Sawyer FullSize:$29.00, Amazon.
Platy 1-Liter for Dirty Water: $8.00 Amazon
Total: $38.00
Electronics:
RavPower 10400 Charger: $22.00
Stick Pick for phone: Homemade from Bottle Cap
Headphones: $8.00
Action Camera: $60.00
Bike Mount: $2.00
Obviously, this is the play area. Non of these have any effect on my hike other than luxury items.
Total: Not Effective for Hike
Last But not Least:
Guide Book/ Pass Port: Around $20.00
Grand Total Not Including Electronic Luxuries: $713.28 (Non-Free Gear Price; $883.28)
Ouch! This price wasn't even for expensive gear choices. My car was cheaper than my gear.
Hopefully this will help those wondering how much it costs for gear even with cheap stuff
I figured I would post on here the total money I have spent pre-hike for my Flop this may. (I call it a flop because I am only doing half the trail. :-P
For this adventure, I tried to make gear vs buy to save money. Some things were a flop, and others were awesome. I also bought expensive Items when I needed too, but saved money elsewhere.
My experience gear buying has been tough. I wasted money on a sleeping bag that ended up not working out as well and couldn't return. My hammock system changed dramatically and expensively past my original idea. I had problems finding correct shoes. I even bought a bunch of different socks only to go with a different pair entirely.
Less than two months until leaving date, and I think I am almost completely finished with my gear. There are only a few odd and ends missing: Smart Water bottles, coffee cup, camera. I hope this helps other people who are gear researching, and wondering how much a hike costs. This has been my pre-hike stage, and I am sure I will post another thread about how much I spend on trail for my long-section.
Lets start with who I am
Cara! Hi everyone...haha that's not what I am getting at.
Age: 26
Gender: Female
Sleep Style: Hammock
Section: Damascus- at least Pawlings, NY possibly all the way if I have enough money.
Link To Gear:
Six Moon 65L: $110
1.6 Hex Hammock; Sling, Straps,Continuous Loop: $119.54
Yes, I over spent. I bought my suspension originally for another hammock. I than decided on the hex
TadPole Tarp Continues;ridge line: $144.79
Kelty Light 20 down bag:$40 (craigslist fine)
Jarbridge UQ: $100
Total: $514.33
Clothing:
Uniqlo Puff Jacket: Free (because my freind bought it for me. It's $80 retail)
Old Navy Capris: Free (gift Card, $15 Retail.
Old Navy Running Shirt: Free (gift card, $9 Retail)
Old Navy Lace Shirt: Free (Gift Card, $16 Retail)
Smart Wool PH Maine Hike Socks: $15
Walmart Polyester Secondary Hike Socks: $2
Wool Socks, Mens Merino Walmart Socks: $6
Sleep Shorts, Walmart Runner shorts: $7
Bug Net Head Ware, Walmart: $2
Thermal Base Layer Shirt, Walmart Discount Hunt Section: $7.00
Thermal Base Layer Pants, Walmart Discount Winter Sports: $3.00
Bandanna: $1.00
Camp Shoes: $0.45 (Thrift Store Flip Flops)
Trail Runners, Soucony Trail: $55 (DSW. Only place I could find Wides)
Total: $98.45 ( Would of been $218.45 If I hadn't of had gift Cards/friends that care)
First Aid Kit Buys:
Stuff not listed, already owned.
Hand Sanitizer: $3.00
Gold Bond: $2.50
Body Glide: $7.00
Total: $12.50
Gear Randoms:
Lighter: $1.00
Compas whistle doodad: $3.00
Head Lamp, Energizer Headlamp: $9.00 on Ebay.
Bear Rope, 50Ft Utility Cord: $7.00
Watch, Random discount waterproof watch, no specific brand at wally world: $7.00
Total: $27
Storage:
1 Waterproof Dry Sack, Chinese Ebay Brand for cloths: $4.00
1 Waterproof Dry Sack, Chinese Ebay Brand for Food: $4.00
(I like them so far, not sure on long term)<br>Other Stuff sacks came with gear/re-purpose elsewhere.)
Total: $8.00
Cook System:
GSI Pot: <strong>(Free From Freind, Retail- $29.00)
Super Cat Lantern Wick Mod: $10
Wind Screen from Two Cans: Free
Cozy made from windscreen: $5.00
Total: $15 (Could of been- $45.00)
Water Treatment:
Sawyer FullSize:$29.00, Amazon.
Platy 1-Liter for Dirty Water: $8.00 Amazon
Total: $38.00
Electronics:
RavPower 10400 Charger: $22.00
Stick Pick for phone: Homemade from Bottle Cap
Headphones: $8.00
Action Camera: $60.00
Bike Mount: $2.00
Obviously, this is the play area. Non of these have any effect on my hike other than luxury items.
Total: Not Effective for Hike
Last But not Least:
Guide Book/ Pass Port: Around $20.00
Grand Total Not Including Electronic Luxuries: $713.28 (Non-Free Gear Price; $883.28)
Ouch! This price wasn't even for expensive gear choices. My car was cheaper than my gear.
Hopefully this will help those wondering how much it costs for gear even with cheap stuff