>>1240423they never go out, so they validate themselves by buying gear. instead of gaining skills, experiences, fun etc they so they try to be elitist or play gatekeeper.
>>1240503this you need to pick and choose.
Unlike countries with a strong military industrial complex that have company that just exist to produce for the lowest bidder system. Many Smaller counties just buy commercials stuff in green. for example german BW Mountain boots where from meindl. And sleeping bags from carinthia. but you have to find the diamonds in the rough. obviously the stuff you buy needs to be fit for the task, it's not magic gear.
