SPLURGE or SAVE? | Hiking Gear You Should Spend Money On

When it comes to hiking gear, there are some items that are worth splurging on and spending a little extra on for your comfort but there are also some things you can get away with purchasing on the cheap! In this video, I'm breaking down where you can splurge and where you can save on backpacking essentials, such as backpacks, water filtration, sleeping pads and more. Investing in your hiking gear is a worthwhile venture and I hope this video helps you navigate what can sometimes be an intimidating part of backpacking! Where do you splurge or save? Tell me in the comments! _________________________ SUBSCRIBE to BackpackingTV:    / subscription_c.  . _________________________ Sponsored by: Vasque Footwear: http://www.vasque.com/ ExOfficio: https://exofficio.com/ Marmot: http://marmot.com/ _________________________ LEARN MORE about Epic Trails: https://www.epictrailstv.com/ _________________________ FOLLOW ME Facebook:   / epictrailstv   Instagram:   / erichansontv   Twitter:   / epictrailstv   _________________________ Produced by Heliconia: https://www.helipress.com/ Contact: [email protected] Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates: http://www.ontariocreates.ca