I never really buy those expensive gear. What I have at home is good enough for me.#break#If weight is not an issue, just use whatever you have without having to buy new camping gear.#break#If you're backpacking, it's not a good idea to skimp on hiking boots.#break#You can almost always get away with a cheap camping tent by applying a seam sealer to it.#break#Even tents don't need to be expensive.#break#A lightweight sleeping bag can cost a lot of money.#break#Usually the light the camping gear, the more expensive it gets.#break#Car camping don't require expensive camping gear.#break#Most camping gear are overated anyway.#break#Camping is really about going back to basics. You don’t need luxury camping equipment.#break#One reason most people never go camping is because of the fear of not having the appropriate camping gear.#break#Cheap tents can be found at your local Walmart.