There are a lot of cheap and practical stoves out

Outdoor recreation presents a good opportunity for some people to showoff their latest camping gear. It gives them a sense of pride for ownsuch an expensive equipment even if they don't need it.However, the majority of China 004 half axle gear my friends have never even gone campingbefore. This is mostly because of their fear of not having enough gearor the right gear. They think that to have the complete set of gearthey need to spend a lot of money and they are not willing to spendthat much especially in the recession.Good hiking boots cost around $200, clothing could cost you about $600,a reasonable down sleeping bag costs about $200, 4-season tents cancost $600, internal frame backpacks can cost up to $500 for a good oneand $100 for trekking poles. This is just some of the equipment. Youmight need camp stoves, flashlight, crampons, gaiters, child carriers,lantern, hammock and more.For a lot of people, this is a lot of money.

 Yet there are still a lotof people who don't have that much money to spare that enjoy hiking andcamping with little problems. Manufacturers like to make you think thatyou need all this stuff and all the expensive features.The truth is camping is about going back to basics. You don't need thestate-of-the-art equipment. You can even find what you need in your ownhome or the local thrift store.Check out the gear tips below that can really cut your costs:- Down parkas are very expensive and they make you sweat when you hike.Using layers will keep you warm and you can adjust if it gets too hotby removing the layers. Avoid using cotton for layers as they absorbwater and makes you wet. Use synthetics and wool. Synthetics wick awaywater and keeps you dry. Wool keeps you warm even when it's wet.- For the waterproof outer shell you can use a windbreaker and make itwaterproof by applying a bottle of waterproofer that will set you backa few dollars.

You only need expensive parkas when you're going for anexpedition under harsh conditions.- Use a cheap camping tent or bivvy and treat them with a seam sealer.Do this before every camping trip. You can find cheap tents just abouteverywhere. Remember to check for tears. Unless you're backpacking, youdon't really need an expensive tent.- A lightweight down sleeping bag can cost you a lot of money. A zerodegree synthetic sleeping bag should be good enough for the mountainsin most cases. Use a chemical warmer and some layers of clothing tokeep warm inside your sleeping bag. If you're not backpacking andweight is not an issue, you can even be without the sleeping bag. Justuse whatever suitable bedding you have at home but make sure youinsulate yourself from the ground.- Blisters are your worst enemy when you're hiking so I don't recommendcheap hiking boots. However if you're just camping, you can wear justabout any footwear as long as you're comfortable.

There are still quite a few places where you're allowed to buildcampfires. This eliminates the need for camping stoves. If not, thereare a lot of cheap and practical stoves out there. You can either buyit new or used or you even just borrow them.- For trekking poles you can just use a strong enough stick. I've usedit for a few years without any problems. Some people may argue thatcutting out sticks from the forest is bad for the environment but theprocess making those expensive trekking poles takes an even bigger tollon the environment.This list is pretty basic but covers the China Half Axle Gears most common concerns peoplehave told me about. Camping gear doesn't have to be overly expensive.You can and should use what you already have as much as possible.