Camping and hiking gear in the Philippines: prices and rules
Camping and hiking gear in the Philippines costs about ₱8,300 to ₱12,000 for a tent for one to four people, and daypacks from about ₱1,600 to ₱6,200. The quickest way to current prices is a free request on BlaBlaPrice, where sellers reply with the model and season rating.
Approximate prices in Philippines, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Gear | Price range |
|---|
| Daypacks (17 to 30 litres) | ₱1,630 – ₱6,160 |
| Large trekking packs (40 to 75 litres) | ₱2,780 – ₱6,500 |
| Tents for one to four people | ₱8,340 – ₱12,030 |
| Sleeping mats and trekking poles | ₱550 – ₱1,620 |
Tent prices rise with weight, capacity and fabric. Lightweight backpacking tents from about ₱9,700 are cheaper than many four-person models, and the top of the range is for expedition tents.
Rules for where you camp
Camping is regulated: the environment department applies Presidential Decree 705, the Revised Forestry Code, and Republic Act 7586, which sets up the protected areas system. Some parks and sites require permits, and many set fire and waste rules, so check before you go. Some local hiking guidelines allow cooking only at the base camp. A first aid kit and a check of the weather before you leave are standard advice.
Tropical weather and gear choice
The climate is tropical: hot all year, with a wet and a dry season instead of winter and summer. In the rainy season, look for a waterproof rating on tents and packs, and carry a rain cover for the backpack. In the dry season, breathable fabric helps most in the heat, so light mesh and ventilated packs are worth the extra cost.
What to write in your request
Say the trip type (day hike, overnight camp or trek), the number of people, the season you travel in, the item and its size in litres or people, the model if you have one, whether you want new or used, and your budget in pesos. Delivery to Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City or Makati can be added to the same request.
Write the trip in your own words in the chat on BlaBlaPrice, and a photo of the item helps. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide. See sports and leisure and athletics and fitness for related categories.
Questions and answers
How much does a camping tent cost in the Philippines?
Tents for one to four people cost about ₱8,340 to ₱12,030 in our listings, and lightweight backpacking models start from about ₱9,700. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites, November 2026.
Do I need a permit to camp?
Some parks and sites require permits and set fire and waste rules, so check locally before you go. Presidential Decree 705 and Republic Act 7586 govern forest and protected areas.
What size backpack should I buy?
Daypacks of 17 to 30 litres cost about ₱1,630 to ₱6,160, and trekking packs of 40 to 75 litres about ₱2,780 to ₱6,500, so choose by trip length.
Can gear be delivered between cities?
Sellers can deliver to Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City and Makati; ask for the delivery terms in your request.
