• z00s@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Cheap, light, durable. You can pick two.

    Cheap, light = online gear from China, best for occasional or light use.

    Cheap, durable = Surplus army gear, heavy but unbreakable no matter what you throw at it.

    Light, durable = Very expensive ultralight gear for frequent use. Best for those who’ve tried all the other gear and know what they want.

    I’m mostly in category 2, so I don’t feel guilty if I don’t take my gear out as often :P Some non-essential convenience accessories from category 1.

    • Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I buy cheap Chinese gear knowing full well that if I use it consistently, I’d want a better version of it. Mostly useful for test runs.

      I’ve made the mistake of buying something expensive (light & durable on your scale) only to realize it didn’t fit well and leave it at home.