My best cheap items from JMT hike last summer:

- water bottle clip to hold Smart Water bottle on pack strap https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085G2PCXS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- Dance pants (I called them combat pants) - light, warm, and cozy https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002UR7TA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- BRS-3000 stove. So tiny. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XNLSNFR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- Thinoptics reading glasses. Required for those of us with aging eyes. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O1206O8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- Nylofume pack liner. Why carry a pack cover??

- Gossamer Gear thinlite 1/8" pad. Cheap, adds warmth and comfort, can be used as rain skirt

- Brondel GoSpa bidet. Who wants to carry used TP??