>>1022243to be honest buying used gear seems like the best way to go by far
instead of buying cheap shit, just look for one of the hundreds of expensive pieces of equipment someone bought for one trip then left to become a shed ornament
these people often have more money then sense, so aren't actively trying to sell the gear
flint and steels are stupid primitive ways to make fire, because you have to fuck around using them, and getting tinder when with a cigarette lighter you can light small sticks directly
yes they are kind of unreliable and lack durability, but as they are virtually weightless just bring a few
if you want to be really anal store a few spare flints for one in a bag or something
ponchos are really cheap, light and usefull under a variety of conditions
they are perfect for collecting rainwater, and can easily be fitted around a tree branch to sweat water from the leaves
word of caution though, get a good poncho
when you are only spending 3$ getting one, it's worth an extra 2$ to get a better quality one
it's nice to have a jacket that is warm AND waterproof because they tend to breath better then a plastic poncho over a un-waterproof coat; but that being said the difference isn't huge
the best milsurp gear is the mundane, wicking undershirts are fantastic, socks, field jackets, mess kits
leave the bayonets and MOLLE for the cosplayers
if cold weather isn't a huge issue, get your own sleeping mat cut at a pool supplies store or somewhere like that
might not count but a dehydrator/ shrink wrapper can be bought very cheaply; and provides you with infinite dirt cheap meals
I buy masses of seasonal fruit and dry it for the whole year, you can sometimes buy nuts cheaply in larger quantities
crocks are good camp shoes because they fit well over hiking socks, and double well as water shoes
>>1023474this
your boots are yours for life, if you can re-sole them they are a worthy investment
