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What is a Hiking Buff: Core Multi-Use Gear to a Backpacker

by Nomad

When you are new to hiking you may have never heard the term “buff” before other than in reference to strength. What is a hiking buff you may wonder? A hiking buff is a specialized part of most hiker gear as it is able to be used in a variety of ways while out on … Read more

Categories Budget Gear, FAQ, Hiking Tags Backpacking

What is the Best Budget Hiking Loadout for Hiking in 2021

by Nomad

Its been about 5 months since my last ultralight budget gear was launched and over time I have found and replaced gear with some lighter and more efficient choices. Today I’m going to cover the best budget hiking loadout for ultralight backpacking which will cover each item here and what the approximate cost would be … Read more

Categories Budget Gear, Guides Tags Budget

Best Budget Ultralight Backpacking Gear For Hikers

by Nomad

While preparing and planning for my own personal Appalachian Trail thru-hike I have seen this request over and over again. So instead of just saying that you can best budget ultralight gears, I put it all together on Amazon as an idea list for anyone to use to grab the gear essential to starting out … Read more

Categories Budget Gear, Guides Tags Budget

9 Amazingly Cheap Hiking Quilts For Your Next Trek

by Nomad

When you are looking to get a good value from your gear without totally busting your budget there are very few options that can give you the same or similar performance to the expensive quilts from places like Enlightened Equipment so today we are diving into cheap hiking quilts for all seasons. What I wanted … Read more

Categories Budget Gear Tags Sleeping Quilt

Why Jeans Are Not Viable Hiking Clothing

by Nomad

Almost everyone has a pair of jeans in their wardrobe. They are strong and durable and easy to find. If you’re thinking of hiking you might reach for your jeans thinking the strong material makes them perfect for a hike. They are sturdy and have very few chances of ripping apart. But should you hike in … Read more

Categories Budget Gear, FAQ, Hiking Tags Hiking Pants

Why Frogg Toggs Are Perfect for A Beginner Adventurer

by Nomad

If you are a new adventurer, you might be looking for cheap rain gears. Getting something affordable and comfortable for backpacking is not easy. After searching on this topic a bit, you will notice that some experienced adventurers suggest Frogg toggs for beginners. So this question might come to your mind, are Frogg Toggs good for … Read more

Categories Budget Gear, FAQ, Hiking Tags Rain Gear

Why Choose Xero Veracruz Sandals for Your Camp Shoes

by Nomad

I have always had a hard time finding shoes that are comfortable for me, I have always had issues with crocs or flip flops. Instead I started to look at sandals that could be like an extension of my bare foot, and thats how I found Xero. Xero has a wide range of shoes built … Read more

Categories Budget Gear, Reviews Tags Camp Shoes, Foot Care

Budget Quilt King: Featherstone Moondance 25

by Nomad

For hikers who live on a budget like I do finding gems in the rough is what you have to do for the best cost to performance. Recently I found this really new quilt from Featherstone called the Moondance and it is the quilt I plan to purchase for my cold weather (20-30 degree) trips! … Read more

Categories Budget Gear Tags Sleeping Quilt

Amazing Customization with our Economy Burrow Quilt Review

by Nomad

Are you looking for something a bit more customizable than the pure budget quilts from AliExpress and Amazon? Well this is the perfect fit for those looking to better their gear but not at the cost of their fortune. The Hammock Gear Economy Burrow is the perfect way to get a more custom gear item … Read more

Categories Budget Gear Tags Sleeping Quilt
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About Me

Welcome to my site my name is Josh and Nomad Hiker is my passion I love to get out and experience the hiking trails all around me and am preparing for a Triple Crown run in the next few years.

I have been hiking since a kid back in Washington State and nothing would be more fantastic than to travel on the PCT back by Stevens Pass and the areas we hiked as kids.

My goal is to convince more people to get outside and to hike responsibly along with learning more about themselves and their abilities! As a father and husband I have to be more frugal with my gear choices so I focus on finding quality performance as often as possible!

 

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