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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I tend to buy a cheap version to try it out, then invest in the good version. Sometimes things don't work out as expected, and I'd rather not learn that with the costly item.

I did get a Lanshan 2p this year after years of self-supporting tents. It is a good foray into learning trekking pole tents without too much cost. I suspect a Durston XMid 2p is in my future next year-ish so that the dog will fit with us in the tent.