>>2671487I do t think you own good hiking gear.
>boots (~300$)As pointed out, trail runners are better suited for hiking. The most popular brands are all under $200. I think Lone Peaks are $130.
>poles (~100$)Sounds about right, though you can buy an excellent pair for half that.
>backpack(~100$)This is very twlling. A backpack is much MORE than this. You’re trying to make the case for it being an expensive hobby; do you not know how much a backpack costs?
>baselayer, mid layer, summer/winter jacket, windproof/waterproof shell (~500$)Not even close.
>sunglasses with uv protection (~100$)You do t need sunglasses. Even so, $30 sunglasses are fine. As another Anon pointed out, UV protection isn’t magic.
>tent (~300$)Are you talking about winter hiking or not? I mean you do mention snow shoes, so why include the price of a three season tent?
>snowshoes (~300$)Snowshoeing isn’t hiking. $300 is definitely at the high end.
>lvs device (~100$)I thought this term was strictly European, but maybe French-Canadians use it as well. Anyway, you don’t need an avalanche beacon to go hiking. The risk of avalanche to someone hiking is extremely minimal as opposed to a skier.
>first aid, bottles, gloves, and others (~200$)Hahahahahaha!
