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Is cheap Chinese gear worth it? (self.ultralight)

submitted 1 year ago by miles to c/ultralight

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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 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?