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Is cheap Chinese gear worth it? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by miles@lemmy.world to c/ultralight@lemmy.world
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Should ultralighters embrace the cheapest stuff that works or “buy once, cry once”?

3F UL Lanshan is the go-to cheap tent, AONIJIE offers a compelling vest-style frameless pack for $75 and cheap Aegismax and Naturehike sleeping bags and quilts have hundreds of positive reviews on Amazon. Even DeputySean is bullish on the Aricxi patrol tarp.

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[–] miles@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

how do you approach it then? have you had any good experience with cheap stuff, or a bad experience with pricier stuff? do you do a ton of research or just go with your gut feeling?