Most Useful Gear You Bought Under $100

Haven't thought about it until I saw this thread, but my little grab & go pack fits the bill. (Kids call it my "murse")

The Maxpedition EDC bag was $22. Holds everything and keeps it organized.

The Leatherman Sidekick was on sale for $30. In it went.

The little Nebo LED flashlight was $10.

I put a Kershaw Zing that I got at the sporting goods store for $20. Sometimes it's a Volt that cost the same.

The USB flash drive was a couple bucks, so was the Bic lighter and the chapstick.

For under $100, it's about as useful a bundle as I've ever carried.
 
I would say quality lights and blades that fall under $100.... also I really dig my Condor Summit heavy jacket that was around $80 or so I believe.... I could easily see the same jacket selling for $100-$200 under a different brand name.
 
I use a C-size (have about 5 of them) flashlight that I bought at Lowe's ranging from about $25-$30 regular price to about $10 ultimately when they were closed out. Still have a couple in the store packaging that I haven't needed yet. I depend on them a lot, but carry something small if I'm hiking.
5.11 Messenger Bag for taking my laptop and odds & ends on trips. Very useful!
Small 5.11 shoulder bag I carry little stuff in on trips or a walk in the woods.
Vic SAKs and Leatherman Ps4 Squirt.
Nylon faced coat I picked up at Sam's Club for something just to grab on way out the door when it's cold. Not a coat for spending the day outdoors working without more layers.
Full length zipper type Columbia fleece shirt-jacket for cool weather.
Slip on Crocs I purchased at Bass Pro (with canvas tops) that I wear a lot in the house or trips to the store. Love these things.
Pajama bottoms.... most useful and comfortable in the house for lounging around.
Carhartt pocket tea shirts.... my favorite. Have lots of them.
 
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Zebralight SC63.

It was awesome to finally find "the one". I seriously love this light. I carry a small Jetbeam Mini1 on my keys and assorted flashlights all over the place, but the SC63 is my go to for when I know I'm going to need one, especially camping and hiking. Now I just need to find the a headlamp I feel the same way about.
 
I have 2.
1. Four Sevens quark tactical AA
EDC this for probably 2 or 3 years. Maybe longer. Just replaced the tailcap switch (rubber cover wore out and light lost waterproofness) now its good as new.
Cost me 84$ shipped when i bought it a BHQ, worth every penny. Use the energizer ultimate lithium batteries. Lighter and way longer battery life. Its also survived 2 full trips through the laundry. Wash and dryer.

2. Emberlit stove. Original in stainless. Not the lightest option, but a great impulse buy at bass pro for 40 bucks. I have not used it very often but one time stands out.

June 2015 in Shenandoah National park. Never in my life have i had as hard a time finding firewood out in the woods. That place is nearly picked clean. (We got to camp after the general stores closed.) I found about a handfull of twigs and kindling. And about 2/3rds of it was actually useable. We basically got the water for the sausage hot enough to warm them up. Never boiled because we ran out of sticks, but it did the trick, and we had a hot meal. I will never forget that night. Though i was impressed with how well it focused the heat into the bottom of the pot, got pretty hot. The next night was better. 2 bundles of wood, a bag of charcoal, chips, beer, burgers and hotdogs. We had a night. It was awesome.
 
I'd have to say, other than my knife, my Prometheus Beta QRv2 keychain flashlight has been extremely useful. It's the perfect size little light, and the fact that I can easily rip it off my key ring, use it, and reattach it is just so dang practical.
 
leghog said:
Sleeping bag liner. For a few ounces adds about 20 degrees to a fart sack's temp rating. Allows me to sleep in 0 degree weather.
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Which liner do you use?
I ahve some fleece ones a friend made for me, but they won't last forever...
 
Most of my most carried items happen to be all under $100.

$10 Victorinox Swiss tool nylon belt pouch; the pouch I carry lost if my 3.3"-3.7" folders.

$75 Eagletac single AA Ti Clicky flashlight

LM Juice S2 and LM Squirt (also carried a Gerber Curve for 7 years).

Combo: tiny inexpensive notepad and shortened pen

Buck 112
 
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SOLKOA Grip-S
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Probably the most versatile and practical tools for under $50 that you can get
 
It could be if you wanted to use it as one. It's multi-purpose handle system.\

Description from SOLKOA's website:

Description
The SOLKOA Survival Systems™ Grip-S™ (Grip-Survival) is a pair of universal handles capable of holding a multitude of useful tools for field improvisation beyond the capabilities of today’s multi-tools intended primarily for domestic chore use. Grip-S™, can hold any of the standard flexible wire saws, any universal shank saw blade, and any round or hexagonal tool up to a quarter inch in diameter, and can do so in a single or double handle grip configuration. The Grip-S™ comes with a wire saw, a Phillips/Slotted screw driver bit/connector, and a special U-shank connector. A multitude of various universal shank saw blades and standard ¼” hex bits, metal files, drill bits and awls can be selected to expand capabilities to meet any user’s intended tasks without the need for carrying an entire bag of bulky full-size tools. Handles are available in four colors – Black, Orange, Gray and Red.

Specifications
Contents:
  • 2 Handles – 2 3/8” x 5/8” dia.
  • 1 Multi-strand wire saw – 28”
  • 1 Phillips #2 / Slotted #10 bit – 2” x 1/4” dia. (for standard uses and for connecting handles)
  • 6 Set screws – 3/8” x 3/16” dia.
  • 1 Steel disc (for tightening set screws) – .70 inch dia.
  • 1 Metal U-shank adapter (for connecting handles) – 1 5/8” x 5/8”
  • 2 Type I nylon cord lanyards – 17”
Details:

  • Handles are milled from 6061 aluminum
  • Handles are hard anodized
  • Weight – 2.5 oz. (pair)
  • Handles are Made in the USA
  • Available in Black, Gray, Orange or Red
 
This set of lock picks with the additional picks I added to complete my set cost me about $65-$75. I learned how to pick locks workin' in my mom's salvage yard and later as an industrial and facilities mechanic I used them regularly to open car doors, cabinets, office doors and desk drawers for people who lost their key(s).

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I also have a folding lock pick jack knife that's always with my Leatherman and I keep a tension wrench a rake, a diamond and a hook pick in my wallet. Anyone else carry lock picks with them?
 
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Oh wow, you have the good stuff. Us hillbillies from WV just pack a few corn cobs. :eek:

I have a had a the same Photon micro flashlight on my keyring for about a decade or more. Gave one to the wife and her Mom. Very handy.
I also carry an AAA Fenix, but that Photon, for about $15 has gotten me and my "girls" out of many a pickle.
Ours has 5 modes. Luckily we've never had to use strobe or SOS. :)
 
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