Hiking Gear That's WAY CHEAPER at Decathlon Than Anywhere Else

[@theoutdoorempire]

Best deal on this list! 👉 bit.ly/48Sfs8a (affiliate link, FYI)

[@MmJAVImM]

Thanks Decathlon for sponsoring basically my whole country, Spain, nature life. You just need to go to whatever summer festival and you will encounter literally thousands of Quechua tents all over the place. We young people owe them everything for bringing all kind of nature and sports equipment to the tighter budgets.

[@hogud]

Same here in France 😅

[@theoutdoorempire]

I know what you mean! When we lived in France and my kids had their first sortie scolaire and I saw all the kids with the exact same Quechua backpack, I realized something was up! 😂 We then got the same backpacks for my kids and I understood why it was this way when I saw they only cost 3 EUR each!

[@HanneLoreundHerrBert]

Same in Germany. I would say since 2019 the campsites : over 70% Decathlon Tents in Europe. And when you were hiking: 80% of the hikers wear something from Decathlon. Pants are the most items i have seen.

[@HanneLoreundHerrBert]

In 2019 i saw the cooling Bagpack at every beach in France - 5-10 times😂😂😂

[@VinyZikss]

Same in Portugal. It is the go-to store for affordable and decent-quality sporty stuff, I don't think any other store even compares

[@ertezsssz]

We have this brand in France for decades now, i used to work with the HQ and they are trully passionate people, they have the best product engineers on the planet who are always looking for new techniques to have incredibly durable products with the lowest price possible. They have pushed this philosophy to the point of reducing the number of steps on the assembly line of their bags to put more money into the quality of the fabrics used. I'm really glad you are enjoying this brand, its our national treasure.

[@theoutdoorempire]

That is awesome to hear! I discovered it while living in France myself for several years and came to really appreciate the balance of quality and price. It really is an amazing French company.

[@andrewrossy]

Good to hear from an employee. I have been using their stuff for years. The tent instructions and colour coded everything is simply amazing and puts my more expensive tent instructions to shame. When ever I go into a Decathalon I come out with just so much stuff!!!

[@edouardrenaud5517]

used to work at decathlon, can say they treat their employees really well

[@theoutdoorempire]

Great to hear!

[@morrisjensen1959]

They are all into what they are selling, bikes, hunting, fishing etc. Those in the isle know their subject.

[@PLTakeMe]

wow, ex eployee speaking well on ex company is astouding

[@Essiggurke-r2h]

that is the best endorsement ever

[@ferryvantichelen6521]

I love Decathlon because it enables a lot of people to get the gear to get outside. And if you find you really like going outside you can slowly save up to any gear you want to upgrade, but for the first few years you're golden with their stuff, if not forever.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Totally agree.

[@vaudou74]

the decathlon research center is in the Alps and the gear are tested in real conditions by people with feedbacks (not too far from Chamonix), the Forclaz line is named after the mountain near Annecy ( it s also a massive international paragliding spot over the lake). 90% of the kids of the region are using decathlon sportwear ( cheap and good enough for them), casual/mid range users are using decathlon too. clothing are good up to very good level. as for the hardware (ski,snowboards, bikes and so on) , i would pick specialized brands tho if i had a good/very good level in a sport.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Good advice, thanks for sharing.

[@Antoine_Frs]

Totally agree, especially now that Decathlon is developing its range to the higher end. What I like to do is to get some key items from specialized brands' outlets. For instance I got a really nice rain jacket from Salomon for 50€ instead of 150€, and treated myself with a Maap cycling jersey for 65€ instead of 140€. You can even hunt at Decathlon at the end of winter / end of summer to get deals around -20 -30% on already really good value products.

[@sinanceylan]

And now they rebranded Forclaz to Simond which is the only downside of Decathlon: they keep changing brands every 3-4 years. I've been shopping from them for over a decade and witnessed this many times. Kalenji, Kiprun, Evadict... they changed their running brand at least 3 times. :)

[@kcdogny1]

It's nice to see Decathlon getting some love. I discovered them within the past year, and I've gotten some great deals.

[@theoutdoorempire]

That's awesome!

[@tubulzr]

Same love for Decathlon gear, here in the Netherlands also. I've got the same down jacket, works perfect. If you are actually into rock climbing and therefore wear a climbing harness, you'll find that the more expensive jackets perform a bit better. As in, they will still cover your lower back and you can stretch out your arms fully upwards, without the sleeves creeping past your wrists towards your elbow. But for any other outdoor scenario, hiking, camping et cetera, the Decathlon MT100 works perfect. The insulation it offers is on par with f.i. a British 'Rab' down jacket (with the same amount of down). The Decathlon jacket is only a quarter of the Rab price though.

[@theoutdoorempire]

That's awesome, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@HochstartHarry]

Where does one do rockclimbing in nl?

[@tubulzr]

To be honest, nowhere. It's the 'Nether'lands for a reason. Only artificial options available. Old stone bridge pillars, concrete structures, old brick houses. Belgium and Luxembourg are the closest options for any real rock.

[@Anachkin_Adventures]

I've got the Simond Alpinism Light down jacket, also from Decathlon. It is just 10 or 20 euro more expensive than the Forclaz, but has all of those caracteristics you're talking about - covers the lower back quite well, has enough length in the sleeves. I love it!

[@CosmicSeeker69]

Appreciate your knowledge and input - as I'm trying to stretch my pension money for a trip to the Balkans 🙏

[@josephmonk9041]

I live in Europe and when I first moved here I was amazed at the quality and cost of camping/hiking gear at Decathlon. I have those exact hiking pants, they are awesome! I'm actually headed there this morning.

[@theoutdoorempire]

The best!

[@Ducayneau]

I'm more of a traveller backpacker but there's some overlaps. Two items I really like from Decathlon is their clothes line which is similar to the Sea to Summit one, half the price and about twice as long. It just wraps around two points such as trees. Great for drying out wet clothes and its very durable. Another is the ultralight toiletries bag. I hadn't found one that quite suited my needs as all were too big and bulky and the ultra sil ones were absurdly expensive.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Nice! I'm gonna check those two things out. I'm right there with you on toiletries bags.

[@sonofagun9856]

i'm watching while wearing the mh 500 hiking pants which are great, i also have some micro fleece sweaters with half zip and feel really soft and warm and only cost £10 ($12,70) i couldn't understand why a tee shirt would cost $50 in merino wool but after buying and totally falling in love with merino wool clothing everything i wear now is merino except my underwear which is bamboo fibre, i love all your videos keep up the great work sir

[@theoutdoorempire]

And thank you, much appreciated! Good call on those pants. Cheers.

[@arjen4059]

They also have great merino underwear at decathlon....

[@natlovell122]

Love their down jackets. Bought one for myself and I liked it so much I bought one for My mom, dad, and brother. Solid brand with a lot of solid gear.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Amen to that.

[@morrisjensen1959]

I was in Decathlon Roanne today. Bought my waterproof trousers. - The cash register sound gets tiring real quick.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Thanks for the feedback. Will try to do better next time.

[@mauriciogoncalves4605]

I buy most of my gear in Decathlon and l love it. I use and abuse my Forclaz Mt 500 50 + 10 l backpack and it's very good.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Good to know. I'm looking forward to using mine soon.

[@elflakeador09]

The forclaz down jacket is a no brainer, fantastic value, I use mine far more than my expensive ones, it's so reliable.

[@BiggyBaitin]

I’m excited, I noticed yesterday my local Walmart had just stocked a new brand I had not heard of and it’s this brand. Glad to hear it’s a pretty decent brand. I’ll have to check their stuff out

[@theoutdoorempire]

That's awesome! Ya, I've noticed Decathlon has been selling some gear through Walmart here in the US. Not a bad option.

[@Rhino11111111]

With the down jacket it’s worth paying the extra for the Patagonia because it’s a buy it for life item. They will either repair or replace it for free even if you bought the jacket used. I see you have a rip in your jacket would that mean you would need to spend another $100 to replace it? Same goes for osprey backpack. Just something to think about.

[@petitpanierdosier]

It's only true for the US

[@coolguy6494]

Just a tip if your ever going to buy something look in an op shop (thrift store) first. Just picked up an inflatable pillow for 3 aussie dollars. Saw a lot of cheap sleeping mats and bags as well.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Great tip! You just gave me a good video idea. Thanks.

I am using decathlon products since around 2009-2010. There is no frustrating experience. None! It's really amazing how they never fail.

[@tj8499]

Totally agree. I have circa half of these suggested items and they work well.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Great minds.

[@hendrixinfinity3992]

Circa means approximately when referring to a date only.

[@tj8499]

​@@hendrixinfinity3992 It's a latin word _not_ refering to a date only. Anyway, you got the point.

[@hendrixinfinity3992]

@@tj8499 it's called a loan word, and in English it's used to approximate the date. Last time I checked that's the language we're using. If you had said 'approximately' or 'around' then I would have got your meaning sooner. This is why using a thesaurus is not the same as having a good vocabulary. Using fancy words imprecisely makes you look silly.

[@tj8499]

@@hendrixinfinity3992 Thanks for the explanation. I think it depends on the language. In my country (not US/UK) it is also called "a loan word" but the meaning is the same as in origin (latin). Next time I'll use something less sophisticated ;P

[@NilsNone]

starting at the intro, at least in germany some supermarkets and discounters have "camping equipment" in stock every Spring/Summer to sell cheap stuff to people who whant to go camping on a budget/and or want to go onto open air festivals. I got a goow working sittingpat for 1.5€ (whch is roughly the same in $$) and much more... sometimes its just cheap or trashy but some things you can't go wrong with.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

[@elm-neo]

Decathlon Merino is some of the best value Merino apparel available. The quality is very good for that price. Their waterproof jackets and other multi-layer travel jackets are great too.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Agreed!

[@xristinarose2409]

Thanks for sharing, the down jacket seems amazing for indeed 1/4 of the price of the other ones

[@theoutdoorempire]

It really is!

[@xristinarose2409]

@@theoutdoorempire bought it for myself and mom. Hasnt arrived yet but im sure it will be great 💙

[@patrickh621]

Living in the vicinity of their first stores they opened in Germany - back in the 90s. Frequent buyer of their stuff. Their house-brands see a reliable, durable quality with no-nonsense designs and no marketing uplift on the price. They might not look super "a la mode" today - thus they do not look super outdated in a few years ...

[@theoutdoorempire]

Very good points.

[@CosmicSeeker69]

Great call!

[@marieta.s]

I am definitely looking to get the hiking chair for next year. Unfortunately if I had known about it, it would have saved me some money for the folding chairs I bought which are not packable at all and are quite bulky. I bought them for use at the beach but I wanted something that could fit in my backpack and carry it around but I was finding cheap crap that spoil very fast. I had completely forgotten about decathlon 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@xristinarose2409]

The forclaz trek pad is double of the weight tho. Maybe it doesnt matter to you, but those small details are what makes the difference

[@theoutdoorempire]

Good catch.

...I live in Taiwan and can order decathlon items directly from China and then they are often even half of the price, if u buy unbranded from one of the manufacturers who produce for them... even get products who didn't pass quality checks because a stitch is not 100% right or so...

[@theoutdoorempire]

Dang, that's a sweet pro tip!

@theoutdoorempire but need to compare alot on the platform (taobao) and probably more useful if can read chinese.

[@sconzey]

Brit here. Decathalon in Europe is something else. Quality is very very good for the price point- great for people getting into hiking and camping trying to avoid breaking the bank.

[@sconzey]

Strong recommend for the blackout inflatable tents- we have an Air Seconds 6.3 that turned five years old this year, has crossed the Atlantic twice, and done countless family camping trips.

[@fedfed96]

This company got me into outdoors, when it still was in Russia. Good quality and affordable. Too bad they closed every store here

[@ivanapollonio4067]

I absolutely love Decathlon. I got some Solognac pants 4 years ago, used them for trekking, fishing, at the range, playing airsoft, literally everything and they're holding on perfectly. For like 12€

[@theoutdoorempire]

Right on.

[@saltyscotsman8319]

the backpacks are incredibly good I had mines for about 3 years and solid pretty regular use before the zip broke

[@theoutdoorempire]

Nice!

[@IgnacioGlezCllo]

Those $40 merino tshirts are amazing! I have 4 of them and love them, particularly for travelling. I also have pretty much just about everything youve shown in the video.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Totally agree! We probably look the same in the airport. Haha

[@michajura3670]

I bought the 50+10 backpack last year for a 3 day hike. I had it on my back for 10+ hrs/day with 20+ lbs of gear I like it a lot though I could feel some pain from the alu frame on my lower back/hips. Maybe just a fitting issue.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Nice. I'm looking forward to giving it a go.

[@Fred_the_1996]

i have one of their 50L backpacks, have had it for 10 years and it still works great

[@theoutdoorempire]

Awesome!

[@d.s.151]

I love decathlon for the basic stuff that i can get qway with buying cheap and dont have to rely on in the mountains for my comfort. I would still buy my backpqcks from osprey, sleep mats from thermarest, and bags from rab because im okay to pay more for the lightweight higher performance items. I can save money on the baselayers, drybags, water bottles etc. from decathlon.

[@theoutdoorempire]

That sounds like a good philosophy to me.

[@CosmicSeeker69]

Interesting that you mentioned Thermorest as I've been searching for a pad and the YT comments section is littered with stories about faulty air valves. Not funny when you're outback. I'm probably going with the MT900 with a R5 rating. Yeah it's not the lightest but I'm travelling on my Beast model 125 Honda

[@starwie]

Decathlon and Lidl is where i get all my gear and I never had any problems. 90 euros for a sleepingbagg of comfort rating -2 at decatlon and a tarp. And I got a camping hammock witch included tree straps and it has a net against mosquitos for 30 at lidl. just like my 40L backpack for 40

[@theoutdoorempire]

Awesome, love those stores.

[@hjjhkkjhhjkxdf9184]

Thermarest manufactures its mattresses in Ireland or the US in present case. It’s up to you what kind of ethics and geopolitics you want to support for your personal savings.

[@wirrbel]

Forclaz tents for trekking are something that could be added here. Seriously good stuff pretty much cut the same way as the quality brand but at a reasonable price.

[@heem2k]

i found the decathlon yellow inflatable sleeping pad on sale at walmart for $10 !!!

[@theoutdoorempire]

Smokin' deal!

[@mezmerya5130]

Problem with decathlon is that you can buy high-end gear on sale for the same price, and it will be way better. It's good only for folks that starting out and need whole kit NOW, or the folks that know exactly what they are doing (like, trek100 puffy and simond softshell, kalenji underwear, kipsta 500 baselayer, and some other gems i wont remember from the top of my head). Like why would i need decathlon pants for 50$, when i've got montane terra pants for the same 50$ on seasonal sale (also super terra for 75$, same price as corresponding simond pants)? Dont' tell me it's the same, please. Same way merino wool from icebreaker is singificantly more durable and softer than decathlons, sales are plenty, esp now that winter coming to an end. Why would i need decathlon trail runners when i get topo and saucony every year for the same price on clearance, not like they are going to expire over 6 months in closet till i need them. My osprey exos 58 cost me 143$, that is like, 20$ more expensive than decathlons?

[@theoutdoorempire]

True, if you don't mind shopping sales there are good finds to be found out there.

[@Gigabajts]

Doesn't Decathlon have sales too?

[@mezmerya5130]

@@Gigabajts it has "clearance rack", but no, it doesnt run sales in usual retail sense. Odd 10% off, but that's it.

[@josephmonk9041]

@@mezmerya5130 Mine does... Maybe it's just the US stores that don't do sales.

[@regineuhe6657]

Oops, didn't know they are so much more expensive in the US, interesting! I have them around the corner and the merino t-shirts sell for € 27,99, thats $ 30,51, and even cheaper in Spain last time I went... def great deal. But hey, Osprey and co are insanely expensive over here and some other stuff isn't even available :( so that's compensatory justice I guess

[@theoutdoorempire]

Indeed, tradeoffs all around. Thanks for sharing that insight. I definitely miss the prices in France compared to the US.

[@teestravels]

The thing with osprey packs is you get a lifetime warranty on them so your not just buying the brand but a piece of mind that you can get it replaced or fixed easily

[@theoutdoorempire]

Indeed, a lifetime warranty is a great thing. Decathlon offers a lifetime warranty on most of their gear too, including backpacking packs.

[@nicolasossysek2651]

You pay for low quality gear. What is better? Paying 3 times 80 or once 200? I go for the 200 because I know it will last. But they improved, compared to what they offered in their beginning.

[@HanneLoreundHerrBert]

The yellow Sleeping mattress: i bought it in 2019 and i slept ca 200 times on it and most of the time i slept just one night at the same place. And since 2021 i have a dog( 30 Kilo with paws like a bear) - he likes to walk over my sleeping bag and loves to sleep at my matress- i hade him for this.😅 So he gets his own- the smaller version from decathlon. He likes mine more😂- but They are both as good as new!!!

[@davidfence6939]

Enjoyed the video. I would say one of the cons of that chair is weight limit. If you're a taller and/or bigger person it maxes at 242 lbs. Nice price, but I'd want to sit around 225 at most to sit in it.

[@theoutdoorempire]

True about the weight limit, but I haven't seen a lightweight chair that advertises more than 250 pounds or so. Do you know of any?

[@Marta_z_Dabrowy]

I like Decathlon too. I buy many things there, not only for outdoor activity, but also for everyday use. They have really comfort and well designed shoes. Durable too! I use some of them since 2016 and they are still in one piece, not destroyed or anything. I bought expensive Asolo hiking boots and they just shunted after two seasons. Then I bought Salomons. The same situation. Never again expensive and shitty shoes. Only Decathlon ❤

[@theoutdoorempire]

That's awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@pedroclaro7822]

I have a problem with their LW pad. It’s not warm at all and everyone gets punctures. For an actually good rectangular pad, get the AMOK Fjol.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Good to know. So far so good on mine.

[@matijazg5455]

I'd add that it is very uncomfortable for an adult, specially if you are a side sleeper. I can't stress enoguh that this is a bad buy and it pays off buying a propper high quality sleeping pad

[@josephmonk9041]

I have a heavier one, due to old back injuries I can't use the thinner pads (just kills me in the morning). Decathlon ones for that have been the best I've found so far, many uses without punctures... but it's got some weight to it.

[@pedroclaro7822]

@@josephmonk9041 glad you didn’t get punctures like so many orders did. And yeah my Amok fjol is the same style as the decathlon LW and for me it’s necessary comfort. 65cm wide should be the standard imho

[@Andy-Mesa]

REI Flexlite Air chair regularly goes on sale. I got mine for $50.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Indeed it does. I got mine for $70. Those Decathlon items go on sale pretty often as well.

[@limchoonteck1]

Yes ! much cheaper in my country ! Singapore, but product range not as wide.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Nice! Same in the US, the selection is much more limited than in Europe.

[@2649]

The low prices are nice, but it’s good to realize a lot of stuff is made in Bangladesh where they get paid almost nothing and in unsafe work conditions. Something to keep in mind.

[@lidewijvos]

More expensive brands usually do the same.

[@2649]

@lidewijvos some do, a lot don't. And some are worse than others. But yes, also check where it comes from and how it's made with more expensive brands.

[@valdius85]

and how do you think counties go out of poverty? It used to be similar in my country thirty years ago, now it got better. As long as it’s not an authoritarian regime like China or Russia, you are helping poor people when products are made in their countries. More jobs raise the pay and better conditions over time.

[@jorgegarcia-wy2gd]

They're paid according to local salaries. Almost nothing compare to Western standards,but they have a job and can make ends meet. Take the company away from the country and they don't have a job anymore. Careful with what you wish for...

[@HochstartHarry]

90% of the big brands produce in the same factories. Big brands dont spend a penny more on production, they only put on a bigger markup.

[@ibanchotro-adolphe6858]

decathlon power !!! just need to say that when you pronounce forclaz you are not supposed to pronounce the z (yeah french is strange) like you have you have to pronounce it forcla

[@vargapa101]

You get perhaps 80% of performance for 40% of price. But in some moments you just need the 100%. Anybody who spent a night in a cheap sleep sack (or was in military) will understand 😀

[@theoutdoorempire]

That's a great rule of thumb. Agreed.

[@dylancremona6509]

How does we get the ultra light back pack in Canada? I can't seem to find it :-(

[@mylantremblay4972]

The down jacket might be nice for the price but its not really comparable to the Ghost Whisperer/2 which is one of the lightest on the market or most of the other ones that have much higher puff rating and lighter...

[@theoutdoorempire]

Indeed the Mountain Hardwear is a thoughtful design with a few clever features. But both the Ghost Whisperer 2 and the MT100 use similar 800 fill RDS down. The MH size medium weighs 249g and the Decathlon size large weighs 290g. So we can assume in the same size the weight difference is maybe 20g (0.7 oz) or so? Not much weight savings. The MH has thinner material but it's ripstop, so durability might be similar between the two. But given the weight is so close I imagine the MH may have slightly more insulation. I have a synthetic Ghost Whisperer vest and I love it. But personally, the nuanced differences between the Decathlon and MH puffy jackets aren't worth an extra $260, 3.6 times more than the Decathlon.

[@thesweetcornkid266]

Love Decathlon, and I am thinking of buying one of their down jackets. But, can you tell me why your wearing 2 of them at the same time? Indoors?? Just an observation.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Haha. I filmed this in my garage in the winter and it was just super cold in there, well below freezing. So I was just trying to stay warm while filming on a cold day.

[@meowzic]

Im trying to start a collection of winter camping gear. I know I should start buying the larger gear first before i decide on a backpack. However, Im wondering if you might have any suggestions to consider on a budget pack that would fit my tent stove, the kind with the roll up sheet metal chimney, a 0 degree teton quilted sleeping bag that your recommended, and say maybe the stove hut 2 person hot tent that you reviewed. Im thinking about going with the stovehut or the polomy leo 2 hot tent which is also pretty compact for a hot tent and looks like it will fair well in the wind and weather, although it says it weighs 10lbs which is also the weight of my tent stove. Im not really sure if winter tent stove camping can be backpacking compatible or if its more for car camping.

[@theoutdoorempire]

I think there are guys who backpack with a tent stove, but usually with those super small foldable titanium ones to save weight and bulk. From the sound of it, that's some decent gear to start with that would be great for car camping. You could certainly pack it in some place, but start with some short distances because once you add your other stuff, it's gonna be a lot of weight and bulk. And you'll need a solid sleeping pad with a good R value, just as important as a sleeping bag. If you want to try and stuff all that in a backpack, you'll need a pack with a lot of volume (probably 60-70 liters). Decathlon has some cheaper packs that might do the trick, but so does Teton Sports and perhaps some other budget friendly brands. Good luck!

[@meowzic]

@@theoutdoorempire Thanks! Solid advice as always.

[@avesebus6108]

moj ulubiony sklep , kupuje tam cały sprzęt na wyprawy , super film 👍

[@theoutdoorempire]

Super, dzięki za obejrzenie!

[@senecathestoic]

Definitely NOT a sponsored video

[@theoutdoorempire]

I sense a whiff of sarcasm there, but your statement is indeed true. 🤓

[@rman713]

The ghost whisperer might be the most hilariously priced item in the industry

[@BFG-rr9cv]

Decathlon is great, they have a competitive price, but the quality of products varies. Camping, outdoor brands are great, bicycle or fishing are really terrible for example. I have worked there during college and I have to say, the sportswear has the best quality I've ever seen. I have a 15 year old Artengo shorts, that survived everything so far. Really crazy.

[@jaculaa01]

I have a riverside120, cheap bike from decathlon bought 4 years ago for ~250usd and to be honest it's great for it's price. it's not the lightest and fastest bike, but it's quite durable and its parts don't break very easily. for a person who doesn't do 10k kilometers per year and only rides to school/work and occasionally on a max 100km trips it's great I'd say. I'd change the saddle and tyres though.

[@Nerdthan2]

Decathlon is in Ottawa and it’s absolutely great for getting people into the sport or rare use items! Love the place

[@theoutdoorempire]

It really is!

[@guinieroo]

Here in Brazil decatlhon is very very famous because the good quality with low price. No way pay a griffe Brand just to put in the mud and mountains

[@VILK-oh2mc]

Shirts are not 100% wool, thus the price. Some are just 40% wool and rest is polypropylene and polyamide. Best one has 80% wool.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Great point.

[@Luke2231_]

I agree, Decathlon is really nice, but for a backpack I'd rather spend $70 more and get a good one. There are lots of options to get one in sale in Europe and basically pay the same as the Decathlon backpack. Not saying everything there is too expensive, but always take a look at sales before buying stuff from Decathlon. You might end up with more quality gear for the same or a few $ more.

[@pedroclaro7822]

I got a lot of lightweight stuff from china. Almost everything comes from there anyways, so… I can’t afford a 60€ chair, ok? Chair 10€ Mat 13€ Modular pants 15€ Titanium pot 16€ 1.3L Titanium cup 10€ Down bag 60€ (I regret this one, not RDS, but it works perfectly). Lots of little gadgets, accessories, stove , gas canister adapters, etc. though something I wouldn’t save money on is the backpack. It fit my stuff but broke my back. Had to get a proper one from decathlon anyway, so don’t make my mistake. I also got my sleep system from Norway. No point in the outdoors if I don’t wanna go because I don’t sleep well. So I dished out some cash on the Amok Draumr. Best thing ever. Kinda heavy though. And not cheap. Got the tarp from china so I saved 100€ on thst though

[@theoutdoorempire]

Nice list, thanks for sharing!

[@lidewijvos]

Only nothing is checked for safety. I would sweat using a non checked stove...

[@pedroclaro7822]

@@lidewijvos you'd be surprised if I showed you lots of stuff you see on Amazon and Walmart being sold directly from china, through whatever supplier/store/app. You'd see so much stuff is just bought from mass production lines and stamped/engraved with a random brand label. The BRS stove that so many people use is a perfect example of that.

[@jack.charlesc4750]

Decathlon is well known all over europe You want to equippe your 2 kids to go to mountain sky fo4’the first time it will not cost you an arm and a leg and they will have very decent quality i am glad we have this option i am not making 10 grands per month

[@theoutdoorempire]

Exactly. I loved having them nearby when I lived in France for all kinds of things, especially for kid gear.

[@NigelNaughton]

I first saw Decatholon in Thailand. I think it's awesome they keep the prices so low especially there so people with limited funds can get some good gear and get outdoors. They had a store in Bangkok not far from the gym I was going and it was always the go to place whenever I needed anything. Those t-shirts look nice. For clothing Eddie Bauer has great stuff when you find the 50-60% sales. And they are of superb quality. You can always tell what kind of person is when you see them head to toe in Arcteryx....😜🤡

[@theoutdoorempire]

Nice! Ya, it's crazy that Decathlon is the biggest outdoor retailer in the world with stores all over, but hardly at all in the US.

[@2649]

The low prices are nice, but it’s good to realize a lot of stuff is made in Bangladesh where they get paid almost nothing and in unsafe work conditions. Something to keep in mind.

[@NigelNaughton]

@@2649 kinda like Nike doing what they do in China... and tons of other unscrupulous companies. Sucks

[@2649]

@NigelNaughton yes but Bangladesh is known for being even worse conditions. But true a lot of brands make use of the cheap labour costs.

[@landdreugh9955]

Don't push that onto consumers, many of who are working class and need to save money wherever they can. Lobby for legislation that forces companies to produce their goods ethically without gouging the customer. Profit margins are way out of line on some products.

[@petrpohnan875]

I like Decathlon too for their reasonably good and reasonably priced goods. But in backpacking not only the price is important but also weight of the stuff and size it has when is is packed. Pity you do not show these along with the price difference. At the end, yes, you pay a few hundreds of dollars more but on a 2 weeks hike in the nature it makes a huge difference if you carry 11 kg in a 46 litre backpack instead of 16 kg in 60+ litre backpack.

[@neodurden6793]

Low end decathlon back pack have flimsy zipper than tend to break in a year or two of normal use. If you only use it 3 time a year, why not.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Ya I could see that. I'm hoping the ultralight pack holds up a bit better.

[@mayof911]

Décathlon is to go place and i really bought almost what u showed in this video 😂

[@knownuser0815]

Great video, just cut the register bell next time 😊

[@theoutdoorempire]

Ok, thank you! A couple people mentioned that and I have since dialed that back. Thanks for the feedback.

[@davidhudson7590]

I've not had much I'm in UK but the items I have I'm shocked at quality and everything love fact can buy a strap buckle for your pack if breaks or section of trekking pole great value products all I'm buying now half price and as good or better quality

[@theoutdoorempire]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@IanJTaylor]

The MT100 puffa jacket is currently £35 in the UK ($44usd). Even more of a bargain!

[@theoutdoorempire]

That's an incredible deal!

[@tommartin1696]

Do a best 2024 version

[@caravann26]

Ive known about the decathlon jacket for bout a decade now .they have nice length sleeves for orangutans like me and pack really small .great for bikepaçking and they will keep you warm like being hugged by 50 woodland gnomes

[@theoutdoorempire]

Snuggly gnomes.

[@robertberends9940]

As a european, this even sounds expensive 😅 The down jacket is 59 euro instead of 100usd.. still love the store for a lot of camping stuff

[@theoutdoorempire]

Ya I know. Most things costs more here.

[@ross-morozov]

The trek pad is like 6 bucks here in Poland. It’s great but no way I’d pay any more than that 😂 I mean it’s just a plastic pad, c’mon 😅

[@theoutdoorempire]

Yep, bummer that they sometimes double the price when they sell in the US.

[@meowzic]

"that's $6, not $599" 😂

[@VdeBirras]

Where are you from?? that prices are x2 compared to Spain

[@theoutdoorempire]

United States. And yes, unfortunately Decathlon does charge much higher prices here compared to Europe and elsewhere.

[@CosmicSeeker69]

​​@@theoutdoorempireBrib'ems import tax

[@SparkyOne549]

Decathlon don’t have any gear for serious hiking like thru hiking or mountaineering. They only cater to basic camping or hiking for a few days.

[@houarihabbas5311]

😂😂😂 r u sure

[@egro_chaplia]

"Декатлон" - это магазин с товарами не самого лучшего качества. Я больше предпочитаю "Спортмастер" или "Сплав". Я удивлен, что гражданину США, что-то понравилось в "Декатлоне". Кстати из-за санкций ЕС, "Decathlon" изменил название в России на "DESPORT" (Слово «sport» произошло от старофранцузского «desport», что в переводе означало «игра», «развлечение».)

[@darylnd]

@4:30 Price is what you pay. Value is what you receive. You can't speak to the value of a piece of kit you've never used.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Fair enough. Cheers.

[@maik1982]

i am from the netherlands and the prices of decathlon are 30% cheaper here then the U.S prices you shown

[@theoutdoorempire]

Yep. Bummer for us.

[@mlhm5]

links are broken

[@vevenaneathna]

all this stuff is way cheaper directly from china folding silver foam pad 6 usd camp chair 10 usd jacket, cant be bothered to look, guessing its 10-15 usd backpacks, got a nice tool backpack like the ones at harborfreight for 27 bucks. i think the bauer one is like 100 usd so guessing i could find any of the hiking packs if i looked long enough sleeping pad 20-30 usd silver foam sleeping pad 6 usd inflatable pillow 1.99 crazy i cant believe how biased people are in america against buying the same exact junk directly from china for 1/10th the price.

[@androidrebel]

I wonder why Decathlon gear is so much more expensive in the US than in Europe... The prices seem to be 30 to 50% higher which is a lot! I buy Decathlon gear regularly and it's usually ok to good but the price is the deciding factor in 99 out of 100 purchases, if it got as expensive as you have it in the US I'd buy major brands as there's usually a clear gap in comfort, performance and looks.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Ya, it's annoying that they inflate their prices over here. Perhaps there is a bit more cost in tariffs or something, but I think they are simply taking advantage of the market. Their gear is still cheaper than most of our other alternatives here in the US, and it's usually better quality and design than we get from cheap gear off Amazon.

[@abdenorali177]

wait you have decathlon in the US ???

[@theoutdoorempire]

Sort of. It's online only except for maybe one or two stores in San Francisco. Which is ironic because that's one of the most wealthy locations in the US. I think Decathlon would do very well in the middle of the country where people appreciate budget-friendly gear more.

[@NoobSharkey]

One thing about decathlon thats completely unrelated to camping is i think their rollerskates are really bad, their other stuff seems fine tho

[@michelstronguin6974]

Everything is true apart from the chair, 2.2 pounds is insane, that’s a kilogram for a chair. If you can spend $50 less in your entire gear and then put those $50 to get a 1 pound chair I would highly recommend it. Hard to get this kind of weight savings for so little money. (it’s $50 more than the 1kg chair, I’m not saying that the 1 pound chair is $50.)

[@theoutdoorempire]

Not a bad idea.

[@Talibe-ilm-Darul-uloom-bury]

The prices have increased rapidly

[@tomlindinger1478]

Getting Ron Svanson vibes 😎

[@theoutdoorempire]

"There's one thing I hate more than lying: skim milk. Which is water that's lying about being milk." - Ron Swanson It's an honor to even have hinted at such a vibe.

[@internetrules8522]

i start feeling so justified buying mil surp when i hear people talking about backpacks in the hundreds of dollars, and knowing i got my 1000d cordura 82 liter molle 2 large rucksack for $60

[@theoutdoorempire]

Nice!

[@Pcycledelic]

yea makes sense except if you have moral about down production

[@theoutdoorempire]

They do use certified down similar to other outdoor brands, but I understand not everyone supports that.

[@youssefelamrani]

Probably France's greatest modern company

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍 Decathlon in Basel, Switzerland, is one of my favourite 'go-to's' when I have an itch for some gear. Good guarantees and commendable after-sale service.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Well said!

[@LotusYeshe]

So much cheaper in France and the UK, naturally

[@theoutdoorempire]

Gives you an idea of the price gouging we experience in the US for outdoor gear when Decathlon's inflated prices are still cheaper than elsewhere.

[@Fazzes75]

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[@Imme...1]

Yes sir all my stuff from other people and what i find hiking is freedom you shouldn't have to be a doctor to go hiking to afford it i waste most my money on food im different ty for video

[@theoutdoorempire]

Nice! Thanks for watching.

[@ofwolfanddan]

I wish their clothes (especially their trousers) fit me, but they never do. They’re really good, but I gave up on them years ago & stick to a few manufacturers I know fit me well.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Ya, I hear you there, if something doesn't fit right it's the pits. Not all their clothes fit me, but the ones I mention do. However I do wish those merino t-shirts were longer for my long torso.

[@achrafissami3130]

Going to the mountains is expensive 😂

[@theoutdoorempire]

Oh, the irony.