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i have no gear atm but am able to get gear from these companies pretty affordably and wondering if it’s a good starting point. i don’t have much experience, been camping a few times, 6’1, 140lbs, size 10-11 US mens, hike a little bit,somewhat fit but have desk job sitting down for 9 hrs a day. Looking to get out more, hike, maybe camp or backpack with friends. If these companies are worth buying from, what should i get? if not, what stores/companies/gear do you guys recommend?
Anonymous
Buy once cry once. Its more expensive to buy twice.
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>>2458344 The Mountain Hard Wear PCT backpack looks interesting, like a lot of thought went into the design. It’s great to see more companies switching to a trampoline style suspension. This particular pack is a little on the heavy side though.
Anonymous
Get thrifty OP, you can possibly find a decent rainshell or apparel around town in thrift stores considering the labor day sales that just went on
Anonymous
>>2458344 don't fall for the "i need gear before i can go out" meme. go out, and learn what you wish you had, then buy. but even then, buy one thing at a time, because it's easy to turn into a consooooooomer who has a bunch of shit they never even end up using.
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>>2458344 buy a columbia outdry jacket. they are one of the best rain shell technologies on the market and very very under-rated.
mountain hardwear ghost whisperer down hoodie is very nice.
>>2458583 >am able to get gear from these companies pretty affordably he's making it sound like he has a friend at those companies and can get seconds or a steep discount. if that's the case its kinda foolish to pass on since all this stuff re-sells anyways worst case.
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>>2458514 used rain shells always need a dwr application and they're always going to be worse than a new pair of frog toggs or a new outdry, which are both super cheap.
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>>2458345 >if you dont know what are you doing is key word, some ultralight gear lasts a lot longer than non ultralight, some is like its made of paper.
Anonymous
>>2458344 MHW backpacks are great
Sorel for hiking shoes or boots
Columbia for baselayers, jackets, most clothing
I've heard good things about prana pants but never tried them as they're out of my shekel range
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>>2458605 prana pants used to be god tier but they downgraded the material
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>fleeces >goretex shells >synthetic jackets >down jackets >gloves or headwear >pants >boots / trailrunners
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id on this the north face jacket model?
