How I budgeted £150 to buy the best camping gear!

GO OUTDOORS BUDGET SHOPPING FOR CAMPING EQUIPMENT.
I only have £150 to start a low budget camping equipment setup for first time wild camping in the UK.
I managed to buy a vango tent and vango sleep bag plus air mat. I also bought a oex stove and a Eurohike cookpot.
PLEASE CAN I ADD THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT GOOD WINTER CAMPING.
£74 camping on a budget.
• Camping on a budget | ...
VANGO -NYX-200 -TENT
www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15979390...
VANGO SLEEPING BAG
www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15910390...
VANGO SLEEPING PAD
www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15979391...
OEX STOVE.
www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15908524...
EUROHIKE TREK COOKINGPOT
www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15989046...
#budgetcamping #vango #englishwoodsman #camping #firsttimecamping #gooutdoors

[@strikesbac]

How about at the end of the series you take the best bits of each setup and make one final budget setup. I think most people if they are on a tight budget won’t stick to one store but will shop around.

[@Ronin6069]

I second this. And also, what you would change to get a minimum winter ish setup on the same budget perhaps?

[@Grez537]

I also agree. That’s a good idea and would make a good video to watch.

[@muchasgracias6976]

Great idea! It would be like the 'ultimate' budget setup.

[@deanwood1338]

Great idea

[@terrywatson3606]

What a great idea, no need to set a price limit, just what excelled for the cheapest price.

[@tonysutton6559]

With your £1.80 change you could buy 4 tins of Asda basics baked beans and sausages and a box of matches to light the stove.

[@maggi666]

Vango tents have never let us down.

[@nobby430]

Just a heads up, the pegs with the loops on the top are for pegging down the strap that goes across the front of the tent. Holds it in place and you don't catch them getting in and out. You'll see the 2 eyelet holes in the strap.

[@dominicgleave6649]

Cheers had no idea what those were for.

[@steveb1972]

Be great Dan if you did a tutorial on finding good wild camping spots, both local and further afield👍🏼

[@TheWalkingKev]

I still think used is the way to go. I'll be camping in a £36.99 setup this weekend. Tent, backpack, sleeping bag, sleep mat and pillow. Decent gear as well.

[@outlaweduk]

nowt wrong with used gear ,chances are it was used once and previous owner didnt like it, when im site camping, my camp kitchen i use is older than me, a 1967 genyk camp kitchen

[@jamesellsworth9673]

@@outlaweduk I agree with you on the 'hardware' items, including fry pans, pots, kettles, and the like. I would not purchase a used tent or sleeping bag due to concerns about sealing, clumping of insulation, and the like.

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@jamesellsworth9673 I've got loads of used tents, including ones from the 70s and 80s and all have been great.

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@GrizzlyGaz I've since got my kit down to £34.98! Snagged the £49.99 Aldi tent for £7.99 new in store.

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@GrizzlyGaz hopefully be out for a camp in my cheapest setup this weekend.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

You shopped at the right place and found decent equipment at a decent low-mid range price. We might need to be 'smart shoppers' as well! The kit needs a tarp and a gas canister to round it out for outside cooking. Most of us will have suitable knives, forks, and spoons in the drawer at home. The same goes for plates and maybe a proper small cook pot and fry pan. We did and took them along as part of our family kit.

[@mendyviola]

I started with a new inexpensive Colman 4-person tent, sleeping pads and bags. I had an older single burner stove from the 90’s and used older kitchen pans and gear for my first few car camping trips. Over time I’ve upgraded my kit a bit at a time when things went on sale during the “off season” so that now I can bike-camp without the extra weight.

[@Solosouls06]

Loved this thank you. I just found a love for backpacking and am new to it all.

[@jaycearoo]

I've always loved vango growing up but distanced myself from them years ago, hopefully they've still got some goodness left in them as they used to make some fantastic gear... Sprayway from Manchester used to make fantastic gear too!

[@simonwoodward438]

Really enjoying these 'Budget' videos you've been posting. This latest set up is perfect to build on because everything you have is decent quality, I am a big Vango fan it's simple and reliable.

[@stevenperrin6010]

Another great vid Dan, shows folk that you can camp on an affordable budget

[@mwe1337]

Really love videos like this one mate. Send yourself out on a bit of a challenge and end up with some half decent kit. All the best from Australia mate.👍

[@atcay81]

Loved this and especially that sleeping bag, so cool! That tent and mattress I want lol 🐱👍👍👍😎

[@botulf4908]

Great video Dan, thanks for quality content!

[@garybutterworth9105]

Great video as always Dan 👍 that sleeping bag looks like a good buy!

[@davidnash1220]

Really good little short - good idea and excellent presentation 👌

[@tobester4172]

Great video mate. I had that tent as my first wild camp tent but it was called the vango soul and was only 2000hh. woke up with it covered in snow, it was fine, did me proud. 👍

[@andrewforrest8938]

I've bought that stove l love it a fantastic stove I enjoy watching your budget video this really helps me with my camping gear thanks Dan 👍👏

[@trevormegson7583]

Thanks Dan. My initial budget was around £150 give or take. Bang on mate.

[@jamesdobson5022]

Great idea and great video. Tried it myself online. Got a vango nyx 200, oex roam 300, oex traverse mat, oex etna stove, oex grouppa cook set, eurohike head torch and I protect torch lite for just under £150. It can be done !!! Unfortunately I have already spent a small fortune on other stuff !!! But no over priced compact meals !!!

[@AlpineWarrior550]

It looks like you ended up with some great gear for the money ! Amazing that the tent even had decent ventilation ‼️ Hope the sleeping bag was warm enough Thanks again and take care 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@macstyle2012]

They have the Vango stuff here in Decathlon. Going to have a look and get out for some winter camping with my dogs. As the temperature up in the lower mountains near me doesn't really drop below 10-15 degrees on the coldest winter night (unless I go right to the top), that tent should be ok for winter camping.

[@davidhigson5354]

Wow it’s a great thing what you are doing, I like go outdoors, I like your advice with people on a budget, I will enjoy to see more, Dave

[@muckingfuddled9762]

love it Dan, hooked on watchin your vids,,been binging on them, keep doin what your doin buddy, regards Gwynedd

[@wildernesslifecraft8180]

I've spent a fortune on sleeping bags in my time and walked into Go Outdoors one day and they had a Vango 3 season sleeping bag on sale for a ridiculous price. Needless to say I bought it. It way outperformed it's rating and price and is now my go to 3 season bag. Vango sleeping gear is seriously under rated.

[@brindle2009]

Good informative video again Dan thanks for sharing

[@charlieoscar09]

Very good kit ......Vango are brill at supplying reliable gear at a great price

[@davidrigby2186]

Thanks for the advice on buying the equipment...haven't been camping before but would love to give it ago ..I find your advice very helpful 👌 thanks 😊

[@bobbycollins2854]

I'd love to see budget winter camping setup Dan.

[@Dug_Out]

Quite a fair set up for the price I'd say. However, I always take a ground sheet. It's an added layer of insulation, protects the base & prevents ground moisture seeping through. I'd never consider leaving home without one. But that said, you got a fair amount for 150 quid, so great job👍

[@robevans6864]

I bought a Soul 300 years ago, basically a 3 man version of the same tent. My intention was to upgrade after trying camping out again, after quite a few years of not camping. Still not upgraded and tent still like new.

[@human127]

Brilliant Video!

[@bobbyball6671]

Great video dan, be interested to see how sleeping bag does. Looking for a decent reasonably priced bag. Not bad little tent just needed bigger vestibule.

[@AlpineWarrior550]

Great job with this my friend 👍🏻, it will be very interesting to see how water proof that tent is, and how warm that sleeping bag really is ‼️ Thanks for sharing this and take care my friend 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@Tom-eq6vo]

Enjoyed this one Dan, some decent stuff there, only bit I’d probably have swapped out is the air mat for a foam one so the budget stretched to get either the Vango Folding gas stove @ £30 or something like a Eurohike Nepal 65 rucksack for £30. Another good budget sleeping bag I actually have is the Eurohike Adventurer 300XL currently at Go Outdoors for £38. Is definitely hard to stick to a budget, I regret not getting a Vango Banshee back when they were around £90, that’s definitely something I’d break the budget for 😂

[@seanosullivan4551]

Great video format!

[@ThisWontEndWell]

£120 for the tent + sleeping setup and £80 for a rucksack and cooking equipment seems reasonable for a budget setup. I used a Vango Soul 100 for my hiking tent for a couple of years it's still in the garage and usable and only cost £45. For a cook set, I'd recommend the Trangia 27 cookset with the alcohol burner included is only £42 it is a little slow at cooking but will last decades. You also don't have to buy everything at once, you just need to buy the tent and sleep system, you can get by with a flask of tea/coffee and a packed lunch and some cold snacks and drinks.

[@sorrows_touch]

I think this is the perfect budget setup! I brought the phoxx 1 for £50 and a £16 self inflating mat from go outdoors for mine, gave me some left over for a rucksack and a trangia stove

[@andreaswheeler]

always like your content, keep it coming! i would say top 'low budget' would be £250 after that its serious...

[@waynesummerville7231]

I like your videos keep it up so relaxing

[@RaynarNslR]

Was in our local the other day. Looked at the OEX 4 season sleeping bag for £44. Not a bad little setup. Stay safe Dan atb 👍🦊

[@martroger5063]

Great vid & amazing what you can get for a £150.

[@TonyTony-zd6is]

Hi Dan, great video I'd be totally comfortable with what you bought & £150 it's well affordable. Cheers Tony in Brixham 👍😁

[@timwalker218]

The Eurohike solo pot is ideal for taking out if you are just wanting to boil up a coffee or tea…a quick few miles walk..its lightweight and small enough not to notice its there.but still being able to store the brewing tackle inside it…

[@craigpalmer347]

Nice 1 Dan my brother inlaw has that tent n as stood up to sum bad conditions in the mountains ovr lake district..👍👍👍

[@pjhunton]

Great video mate, Im off for a weekend with a mate and my trusty Vango Storm 200+ ( wish they still did this tent, its been through many storms with no issues at all) from 2009 is perhaps a gonner (not tested it yet) so handy to see what I can get on a budget!

[@user-vq4oz7de9t]

excellent video mate 👍🏼

[@merlin4062]

The amazing one for me was the stove. Good vid buddy

[@robharkness579]

Stuck at work look forward to watching later . 👍🏻

[@martynbonanza]

Was so weird seeing you look at Eurohike tents as brought back memories of one I picked up from Millets or Blacks back in summer of 1994 for 30 quid which me and my girlfriend at the time took to South of France - slept in that sucker for 5 weeks and then following summer two whole months in Cyprus - Those were the days.... Jump to the present I recently picked up an OEX Kuju Micro Stove Set at G• 0utdoors which includes compact gas stove, a handled cooking pot with heat resistant silicone lid + 2 plastic cups all for only £27 (online price) reduced form a whopping £82!!!

[@markatchison9974]

20 years ago, I'd have to spend at least £600 on similar quality equipment. Camping IS becoming more affordable, whether you use camp sites or plan "wild camps". GET OUT THERE. It's great.

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

I’d like to see an all year round setup for a £300 budget but that must include everything you need for a weekend camp 👍

[@noseybirdadventures5880]

Have a look at the OEX brand tents. They’re a good price and 5000 HSH so make a good starting point

[@scottsmith4710]

Great job English!👍

[@dachudsta]

Good job mate.... 👌

[@benf3607]

Great video !!!!

[@campingchrisuk1675]

Great video Dan, I think £150 is about the limit for anyone new starting out to set if they like it. Stay safe mate

[@ruthybabe571]

Great vid Dan, I'd add silver reflective mat under sleeping pad cheap from aliexpress maybe sleeping bag liner only coz it's autumn/winter but fleece blanket from the house would do for few comforts £200 budget. looking forward to pt 2 🙂

[@ike8236]

Windscreen reflective visor for a couple quid work alight and sew up a sleeping bad liner from an old bed sheet.

[@JamesWilliams-rw6qc]

Not a bad setup for £150. I wouldn't have dreamed of such gear in cubs. We had a thin foam matt, and a sleeping bag in an old communal canvas tent, and as a Scout, it was the same setup apart from digging a hip hole for side sleeping. Teenage years eventually upgraded to a cheapo £5 air mattress that meant being freezing cold as I was an idiot and didn't think about ground insulation being essential but I didn't care because of the booze and being young and I could sleep anywhere regardless of comfort, little jet boils were not a thing if you wanted hot water you'd bring a thermos flask. The setup didn't really change till my 30s when I wanted a better mattress for my back and a lighter tent and gear to go on hikes. And eventually, a jet boil as I didn't want to wait for the rest of the group before I had my first cuppa. One of the benefits of starting young is being able to build your kit eventually up, and work out where your money is best invested and chalk up those odd crap buys with experience, I mean did I really need an inflatable early 00s grey alien blow-up chair from the market with matching sofa?

[@veganoutdoorsman]

Nice one..I have the 350 model of this sleepy bag.. bulky but decent. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@frogmaster83]

I have the 375, warm as toast any weather. 😁😁

[@forddude1976]

Great vango tents are my favorite 🙂

[@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing]

Yes Dan ❤ keeping it real as always go outdoors store you found was a cracker the sleeping bag and Vango tent great buys

[@rufusduck71]

I have 2 of those oex stoves I think they are fantastic for the money .they are small and light and simple . Can't go wrong .

[@davidparr2244]

I like to see you do more of these as well I was talking to gaz I told him there's no hope for you LOL haha. This is my third phone in about a year so I keep losing information I had all kinds of bushcrafters downloaded on KZbin. Hopefully here on the 12th I will be doing my first camp at a campground there are a lot of trails out there it's called saguaro monument West. Sunday I bought a gas powered bicycle. The motor is not even broken in his brand new. There's a place called Gates pass and it's about 3,000 ft crime around the mountain to come down to get to the campground so I'm not going to try to put that much stress on the poor little motor.

[@simonward4520]

I think a full set up including a rucksack pillow, first aid kit, cutlery. £200 is about right.

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ey up me duck. Be good to see you try all this stuff out. Ay a good weekend me owd cocka 🙂👍

[@jameswilson6717]

Nice Dan got some better gear for your money there,should do the trick for autumn camping.All the very best 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stuartheard4927]

Wotcha English mate, I just bought the tomount woodstove, kombat uk trooper and the kombat uk bashan, can't wait to get it all out mate, I got rid of a woodswalker and one tigris cos this budget gear works just as good mate, leaves more for a steak dinner u der the stars 😊

[@cassieoutdoors]

The Vango Soul (same as Nyx) was my first set up and I've had it in horrible weather. It's brilliant! The only reason I ever upgraded mine was to reduce the weight

[@kernow24]

Nothing stopping leaving the fly sheet tied on then it's just peg out the corners and put the poles in and the inner doesn't get wet in the rain

[@JesseFone]

Great video

[@frogmaster83]

I have one of the Vango Nightstar bags, but mine is the 375 (my winter bag) Great sleeping bag for the money.

[@kennethcarter5720]

Thanks for sharing

[@keeperofthegood]

Stranger in a Strange Town. Next step is the "missed my train home now im stuck here for the weekend"

[@ianwilde1800]

i had one them tents first time i used it both poles snaped and the porch area unzips to above you so if raining you got keep it zipped up or rain drips in to be fair vango gear is usually pretty ok iv got other vango tents that are great

[@bear_chills]

You converting to a Vango man now ha ha...Great Video mate

[@Jib230181]

Great gear review. Can I ask where you get your RVRC top from the one your wearing in your back garden as want to get one.

[@bigjohnsen1]

I'd say once you get above £300 for everything you are into midrange gear, I'm thinking of getting myself the rakoon 2 this weekend and I need to get a wider sleeping bag as I have a 54" chest 😄!

[@jonjohnson2844]

I spent about 600 on my first set up 2 years ago - thankfully I loved it!!

[@2011lock]

what gear did you end up with??

[@jamesdobson5022]

I would say for a good winter set up you would need approx £300. Just upgraded previous set up for £275 ish. Inc Rakoon 2.1, oex fathom 400 bag and a berghaus pro mattress.

[@zytoses9223]

must be nice having a go outdoors to visit, down here in the south east we've lost ours in tonbridge. Just recived my order of thermal base layers which I had hoped would come in black. My pants were in navy and one of the tops is army green. Not sending them back cause they look alright. I do miss the store though.

[@camperp195]

I live on the isle of wight,and my nearest is Southampton and its awful,visited once,didnt have the kit i wanted,so ended up ordering it online,would have been nice to see the kit in the flesh to properly make my mind up though

[@markm3037]

Same tent I just got for camp up snowdonia a couple weeks ago and yep had no issues with rain etc . Defo a bargain lol

[@johnfarthing7466]

I reckon £300 would get you a semi-decent "budget" setup, capable of withstanding a typical UK winter. I think once you start spending £400+ on a setup then your beyond "budget" gear.

[@ianfrostoutdoors]

Love it Dan great series no gas in budget sorry to moan should be included though

[@liam7342]

The weird flat pegs are for keeping the webbing between the 'doorposts' down to stop you tripping on it.

[@forddude1976]

Why not try a army surplus challenge?

[@Theleague0fshad0ws]

Fantastic idea!

[@bobhead6243]

HHi Dan , Vango theme I see , I have only ever Brought their Tents before ! .

[@veganoutdoorsman]

Also.....Vango tents are decent. I have the Vango Helvellyn 3 which is superb in any weather. Sure this will do just fine 😊

[@MyJazz66]

I got the same stove last week. Also have the same mat for over 12 months . With no problem not the comfiest For an old man like me but my son still uses it . The euro hike tamar 2 is OK 3 of my family have had them for 12 months And still going strong Not as good as the vango by the looks of it

[@xt7190]

The front lines go forward!

[@davideldred.campingwilder6481]

I found (Having cycle/camped for about 90 days traveling Europe) that Roll Mats are the best for their lightness. Yes, the inflatable ones are 'more comfortable' but after your first week (Like a Brooks seat if anyone knows about cycling) you get used to lying on outside floors. You really do and I'm in my 50's...

[@dominicgleave6649]

I got this tent a year or 2 ago, used it for my first solo camp in a storm in the woods, It held up really well, The only downside is not being able to sit up in it.

[@jeremyjames2643]

I have a eureka solitaire 2 it’s same type of build. Great for backpacking it’s light and easy to set up but it’s a pain in the ass getting in and out if you get one without a mesh screen with a zipper on top. I have an easy to get out of mesh on top but if your going out into the cold and you put on the windbreaker you gotta crawl up inside to get in and into your bag it’s a hell of a hassle.

[@ashpollen65]

Might be a bit drier with outer door closed when it rains? Nice vid!

[@mikhaillindan9091]

This is OK equipment, for winter you could use a sleeping bag liner or a bivi and a foil blanket under the mat. With a fleece that would make an OK sleep in 99pc of UK weather all yr round

[@terrythefatshark.4174]

Always worth paying the £5 a year for the membership. Cracking savings to be made on all brands.

[@markmason2451]

subscribed and love your videos ,can you reccomend me a sleeping bag for spring to Autumn ,i'm 6ft4 as well so it has to be long ,would like a compact one don't want to spend daft money ,probably £120 and a air mat to go with it for around £60 .any ideas ? Thanks Mark

[@Leima1]

You can get a high-quality winter sleeping bag for a few tens of pounds... British Army surplus sleeping bags are good and durable.

[@steveb1972]

I think £150-200 is a budget setup for beginners

[@harrycheesman1087]

2nd yess

[@jaycearoo]

Ha ha

[@forddude1976]

Yeah my favorite shop 😂