{"id":48281,"date":"2025-05-14T13:42:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=48281"},"modified":"2025-06-18T13:18:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T11:18:36","slug":"hiking-save-technical-tips-practical-advice-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/hiking-save-technical-tips-practical-advice-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Is hiking expensive? 11+1 technical and practical tips to save money on every route"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\">\n  <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b-Ooqkbv-bU?si=VljkQOti2ubFoZZ2\"\n    style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\n    title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n    referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.9rem; margin:1.5em 0 1em;\">\r\n  \ud83c\udfa5 If the video has given you something, I'll be waiting for you on the channel \ud83d\ude42\r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@eduazcona?sub_confirmation=1\" style=\"color:#cc0000; text-decoration:none; font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, I have seen how many people are held back from taking up hiking by a barrier that is not always real: <strong>the price<\/strong>. And it's true that this world can get very expensive... if you let it. Between brand marketing, the obsession with the latest in ultralight materials and social media, it seems like you need a mortgage to go into the mountains. But you don't. <strong>Technical is not synonymous with expensive.<\/strong> And expensive is not synonymous with necessary. With the right know-how, you can optimise your spending without sacrificing performance or safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You don't need to spend \u20ac2,000 on equipment to start walking. 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you'll love (or hate) using a bivouac cover in the mountains<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-left\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-right\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-48170 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-trekking-montana\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-left kt-feat-image-mobile-align-side\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-66-67\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.67%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/fears-of-long-distance-trekking-routes\/\" aria-label=\"3 silent trekking fears no one tells you about (and how to overcome them)\" class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-miedos-silenciosos-del-trekking-que-nadie-te-cuenta-y-como-vencerlos-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-miedos-silenciosos-del-trekking-que-nadie-te-cuenta-y-como-vencerlos-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-miedos-silenciosos-del-trekking-que-nadie-te-cuenta-y-como-vencerlos-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-miedos-silenciosos-del-trekking-que-nadie-te-cuenta-y-como-vencerlos-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-miedos-silenciosos-del-trekking-que-nadie-te-cuenta-y-como-vencerlos-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-miedos-silenciosos-del-trekking-que-nadie-te-cuenta-y-como-vencerlos-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-miedos-silenciosos-del-trekking-que-nadie-te-cuenta-y-como-vencerlos.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/fears-of-long-distance-trekking-routes\/\">3 silent trekking fears no one tells you about (and how to overcome them)<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-left\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-right\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-8837 post type-post status-publish format-image has-post-thumbnail hentry category-entrenamiento post_format-post-format-image\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-left kt-feat-image-mobile-align-side\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-66-67\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.67%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/training-for-long-distance-trekking\/\" aria-label=\"Here&#039;s how to train for trekking on long-distance trails\" class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/laurentiu-morariu-zWGhVgY-GmY-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Trekking in the Himalayas \/ Photo: Laurentiu Morariu (Unsplash)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/laurentiu-morariu-zWGhVgY-GmY-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/laurentiu-morariu-zWGhVgY-GmY-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/laurentiu-morariu-zWGhVgY-GmY-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/laurentiu-morariu-zWGhVgY-GmY-unsplash-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/laurentiu-morariu-zWGhVgY-GmY-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/training-for-long-distance-trekking\/\">Here's how to train for trekking on long-distance trails<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-left\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-right\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><!-- .wp-block-kadence-postgrid --><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of strategies (they may save your wallet more than once) to enjoy more, spend less and not give up the adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use what you already have<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>90 % of the routes can be made with <strong>basic material<\/strong>A decent pair of shoes, a functional rucksack and some warm clothes. You don't need a \u20ac400 jacket or a Dyneema fibre rucksack to walk on a GR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Technical advice:<\/strong> If you are just starting out, prioritise layers: a breathable T-shirt (not cotton), a windproof jacket and a light fleece. Don't buy an expensive garment before you've been out at least a few times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember:<\/strong> the best way to save is not to buy what you don't need... yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Borrow or rent specific equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For one-off activities (mountaineering, snowshoeing, snowshoeing, winter hiking), renting is the smartest option. Buying crampons or an ice axe to use once is a waste of money. Many local shops, or Decathlon itself, or even a specific website, offer rentals at a good price, and even reconditioned equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you have a regular mountain group, <strong>sharing technical material<\/strong> is common practice. That's how I started: the first cooker I used was borrowed, as was the first tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Buy wisely: value for money over the brand name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor marketing can be aggressive. They sell us that more expensive is safer. But there are brands that offer a <strong>very competitive value for money<\/strong>. Do your research, compare and, if you can, wait for sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you don't know if an item of equipment will work for you, borrow or rent it first. Try before you buy saves you from expensive mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. In a group: share transport, equipment and knowledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Going in a group is not only more fun. It's <strong>logistically more efficient<\/strong>. You share cars, fuel, materials and even food. Plus, learning from more experienced colleagues is pure gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real example:<\/strong> On one trip, we shared a tent and took turns with the cooker. The result: lighter rucksacks and less empty wallets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Explore what's close to you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We obsess about the Alps, Iceland or the Himalayas, but ignore gems 40 minutes from home. <strong>Local microadventures<\/strong> reduce the cost (without giving up the adventure).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Practical exercise:<\/strong> open the map and draw a 100 km radius. Look for little known areas, secondary peaks or less travelled valleys. You will be surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Avoid crowded areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ordesa, Carros de Foc, Picos de Europa... yes, they are spectacular. But so are their prices in high season. Saturated accommodation, restrictions, compulsory rates... And also, less enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lesser-known areas offer more freedom, lower prices and the peace and quiet you are looking for. <strong>Make planning your savings tool.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Extra tip:<\/strong> many alternative (unsaved) shelters are free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Camp (legally)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleeping outdoors can be magical and cheap, but beware: <strong>regulations vary from park to park or community to community<\/strong>. In the Pyrenees, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At <strong>Ordesa<\/strong>camping is only possible in designated areas (such as next to the G\u00f3riz refuge), and by prior reservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In many <strong>national parks<\/strong>bivouacking (sleeping without a tent) is legal only <strong>above 2,000 m<\/strong>and keeping to timetables (mounting at dusk, dismounting at dawn).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At <strong>France<\/strong>Regulation varies, but there is greater permissiveness in non-protected areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\">\ud83d\udc49 Wear a <strong>ultralight tarp<\/strong> or a <strong>bivouac cover<\/strong> gives you flexibility and self-sufficiency. It weighs less and costs less than many tents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Low season: less people, less expenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In autumn or spring, prices go down. Some French refuges remain with open areas without guard (winter mode), and you can use them for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technical eye:<\/strong> There are fewer facilities in the off-season, but if you have a cooker and a suitable bag, it's a great option. Just make sure the <strong>degree of thermal insulation<\/strong> of the bag (comfort and limit) and is fitted with a closed cell mat to prevent heat loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Eat well, spend little<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freeze-dried food is practical, but <strong>very expensive<\/strong>. You can substitute it with options from the supermarket:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instant couscous<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mashed potato flakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dehydrated Ramen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soup in sachet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts and sausage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Consider hitchhiking or creative logistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many linear routes end far from where you started. Transfer companies exist... but they cost. The <strong>Hitchhiking is still common in mountain environments.<\/strong>. And it's part of the game. They have got me out of countless routes in the Pyrenees with a smile and a shared conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not convinced? Look for circular routes or use groups to leave cars at both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Walk faster, spend less<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's not about running, it's about <strong>optimise stages<\/strong>. If you do a route in 5 days instead of 7, you reduce meals, nights of accommodation and days away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Technical note:<\/strong> An efficient pace is not synonymous with pushing yourself to the limit. Plan ahead, but extend stages if your physical condition allows it. Especially on well-known routes where water and bivouac points are well defined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BONUS: Repair and reuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patch, sew, grease zips, change insoles. There is a new culture around equipment maintenance. Patagonia, NNormal and other brands are already pushing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And so can you. The <strong>sewing kit<\/strong> is part of my permanent equipment. A torn trouser is not rubbish: it is living history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The mountain is free. The rest is optional.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking can be cheap, flexible and 100% enjoyable without having to spend your salary on technical equipment. It's a question of mentality, strategy and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be resourceful, share, plan. And get out there. 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