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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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[–] Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world 4 points 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.