When it comes to anything potentially survival related...don't cheap out but don't necessarily buy flashy heavily marketed stuff either. Check stitching and material quality.

I would never buy survival related gear without seeing it in person.

[–] miles 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

do you consider your entire kit to be survival-related or just certain pieces? have you never bought anything online without inspecting it in person?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I used to buy stuff online before seeing it, then my things started breaking at alarming rates within 1-6 months after buying. I have cancelled all my online accounts for purchasing beginning of '22 specifically because I can't see the items.

I've even gone so far as to 'accidently' break things in store that are on display because of how cheap they are. I'm done with subpar quality items, especially anything survival related. Heck it's been 5 years minimum since I've even stepped foot in a Walmart just to show how much I avoid garbage.

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Majority of my kit is considered survival yes. If I get lost or turned around, I don't want to rely on scamazon or Walmart. To keep me safe.l with their products. They do not care if I live or die.

[–] miles 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Wow good for you, that sounds like a good system for ensuring quality results if you have enough stores in your vicinity. It’s true that they’ll gladly sell you stuff that doesn’t work. I’ve had decent luck so far, but it does take a lot of research and I do tend to be more conservative in purchases. What’s the last great item you bought after seeing it in person?