Money is a passport to everywhere. If you want to travel, you must have money, and the same goes for backpacking. Money also seems to be one of the most important things, especially those who are new to this type seem to be quite pressured about “not having money” so they can’t go, when we learn about the A full-face helmet costs millions of dong, a limb guard costs nearly 300-400k, gasoline costs, and many other expenses.
Actually, the cost of going on a road trip is not as much as you think, if we know how to save what we can. There were even many people who asked for help from the people and completed their tasks.
The article below will share experiences in preparing backpacking gear so you can save costs as much as possible, while still having the necessary items, ensuring safety for the trip.
If possible, professional backpackers still recommend that you buy yourself a full-face helmet, or one with a windshield in the front to ensure absolute safety for the trip, mainly to protect against wind and damage. Dust does not enter the eyes during the journey.
However, if you are a motorcyclist, you probably have a helmet. And using a regular helmet is also acceptable if the distance is not too far, and the road is not very difficult. Therefore, the cost of the helmet will be temporarily eliminated.
Instead, to block wind and dust, we can save money by preparing a pair of goggles that fit tightly to our face for less than 100k, sold at many backpacking stores nationwide.
If we look at places that specialize in selling backpacking gear, we will easily find glove models that look very rugged, made from thick materials and are highly professional. However, the price of these gloves is not cheap, and can range from 100 – 200k depending on the product line. With the criterion of “chestnut” set from the beginning, you can find and buy anti-slip gloves (also known as spiked gloves) at kiosks and stores selling labor protection products. also with the same effectiveness. Hemp gloves purchased retail will be 12-15k per pair, if you buy a lot you can bargain for only 10k
If you are in Hanoi, you can refer to the labor protection stores on Le Duan street, with most of them having good products at reasonable prices.
Also at shops selling protective equipment, we can find army shoes at a relatively cheap price, around less than 100k. The reason to buy army shoes instead of regular shoes is that they have a high collar, which helps us avoid being cut into the ankles by wild grasses and trees, as well as being resistant to squeezing, insects, etc. which are things Easy to meet when you go backpacking.
You can choose military shoes, waterproof shoes/boots, etc. depending on the situationWeather conditions, and each route are different.
The multi-purpose scarf is an indispensable friend of backpackers. Not only does it help keep warm when it’s cold at night, this scarf can protect against the sun, become a cleaning cloth, become a sleeping pillow, become an object to protect the neck area, or protect the hands from insects when we enter. forest or grassland.
Using a backpack to store belongings and clothes is often the top choice of most backpackers, with prices not too expensive, ranging from 150k – 300k. However, if you emphasize the criteria of “cheap but still good”, you can take advantage of shopping bags (plastic or fabric) to store personal belongings, then use ropes or straps to load them later. car.
You can buy shopping bags at many places, like when I’m in Hanoi, I often go to 15 Hang Chieu. This place specializes in selling all types of plastic items, plastic bowls, chopsticks, and paper cups at reasonable prices. Plastic bags come in many sizes so they will cost a lot, I usually buy the 10k/bag type.
Summary
220k is the amount of money you have to spend to buy all the essential items mentioned above, which are also almost “mandatory” items for every backpacking trip. However, if you spend more money, you can have more interesting travel experiences, like a cool full-face hat, a pair of “genuine” hand guards to avoid scratches, a pair of military boots. It helps your feet feel comfortable when moving, etc. But for young people with limited budgets, this is probably enough for you to embark on an exciting journey with your friends.
It should be noted that the article does not mention trip expenses such as: gasoline, food, motel rental, etc. As well as personal items such as clothes, handkerchiefs, medicine. ,..
Nguyen Nguyen
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