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Is cheap Chinese gear worth it? (self.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] 1 points 1 year ago

Seconding this, my 3F backpack is great and very durable (6 countries as checked baggage, 4+ months of carry with no sign of any usage).

Does it have all the bells and whistles of a pack thats 3-4x the price? No, but you know what features you get when buying.

I'd never purchase a knock off sleeping bag, way to risky.