Budget Backpacking Gear: Cheap 10 lb Ultralight Kit [Sub $500]

Quality backpacking gear has a reputation for being pricy, but I’m here to show you that it’s entirely possible to put together an affordable ultralight setup on a $500 budget.

That’s right; you can get your hands on a brand new backpacking gear kit with a 10-pound base weight without having to max out your credit card.

I’ve spent over $3,200 on my current ultralight setup, so I know how expensive backpacking can be. Many of my readers have seen this kit and asked for more affordable recommendations. I can’t blame them, after all, because the gear on my backpacking list isn’t exactly cheap.

So, I scoured the internet for the best budget gear, tested a bunch of it in the field, and asked fellow backpackers for their favorite affordable recommendations. This article is the result of all my tedious research and gear nerdery.

Every piece of gear I recommend in this post is well-reviewed, widely-used in the backpacking community, and will help get you into the backcountry for a sliver of what you might pay otherwise.

Let’s dive in. It’s time to save some money.

BUDGET BACKPACKING GEAR:
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Backpack & Sleeping System
2. Carried Clothing
3. Cooking System
4. Water Filtration & Storage
5. Electronics/Technology
6. Miscellaneous Items
7. First Aid Kit & Toiletries
8. What About Worn Items/Consumables?
9. Budget Backpacking Advice
10. Final Word: Budget Backpacking Gear
11. More Backpacking Resources

Explore the complete list with other tips & tricks written by Noel Krasmil here.

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Sawyer’s spray offers an impressive 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks, and a little less (eight hours) against flies, gnats, and chiggers.

Korin Miller
Health, Lifestyle and Commerce Writer

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Sawyer’s Permethrin spray has also worked as promised.

Mark Melotik
Freelance Writer

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Sawyer, for example, checks to ensure that no pore size exceeds 0.01 microns, stating that “the filters are then checked four more times at crucial points of assembly for filter integrity before they make their way onto the shelf.”

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