Reddit reviews Hefty Compactor Heavy Duty Trash Bags - 18 Gallon, 5 Count
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This package contains five Hefty Compactor, white, 18 gallon trash bags, each 2.5 mil thickDurable can liners are designed for round or rectangular compactorsGarbage bag is made of super thick 2.5 mil heavy duty plastic that holds up under extreme pressureHefty garbage bags feature reliable twist-tie closure that seals in odorsNot just for use in compactors, this heavy duty plastic trash bag is also ideal for holding sharp, jagged, heavy scraps from DIY home projects
Many (most?) experienced backpackers use trail runners instead of traditional leather hiking boots. When you are at REI - check them out to see how you like them compared to the boots.
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Backpack is often recommended to go last. Since you don't know what all needs to go into the pack, buying one before the rest of your gear is complicated. Once you own all the major pieces of equipment you'll backpack with - then you can best choose the backpack that accommodates it.
Fit is key though - so you should try on a few options at REI to see what brands/models/styles fit your body best.
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I would recommend doing some online shopping before your REI trip. You can often find better deals online from smaller brands.
REI does sell quality equipment with a good warranty policy. They also are known for their helpful sales associates. They just aren't best at prices - as they most always sell at full retail.
Cook setup (stove, pot, cup, spoon) can be super cheap, I'd skip these at REI.
Clothes are important, maybe try on a pair of pants or shorts or shirt or jacket. Depending on where/when you adventure.
Skip the 'accessories' at REI. They will look shiny, cool, and required but they are rarely 100% necessary. The more you skip these items the more money and weight you'll save. Only buy these once you are sure you actually NEED them, not just want. For example - you can buy 3 dry bags for $50, or... you can buy a set of 5 trash compactor bags from Amazon for $3.16. Flashlights, knives, rope, first aid supplies are all over-priced and over-designed at REI in my opinion, much better to buy those for a fraction of the cost elsewhere or skip them all together.
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I recently wrote this about gearing up on a budget ($500 is low):
/r/Ultralight has this in their sidebar:
I've seen them in stores a couple times, but this is what I use:
http://smile.amazon.com/Hefty-Twist-Trash-Compactor-Count/dp/B014SHNY8K/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1463845685&sr=8-2