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Overnight backcountry backpacking/hiking in the spirit of taking less and doing more. Ask yourself: do I really need that?
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Cheap, light, durable. You can pick two.
Cheap, light = online gear from China, best for occasional or light use.
Cheap, durable = Surplus army gear, heavy but unbreakable no matter what you throw at it.
Light, durable = Very expensive ultralight gear for frequent use. Best for those who've tried all the other gear and know what they want.
I'm mostly in category 2, so I don't feel guilty if I don't take my gear out as often :P Some non-essential convenience accessories from category 1.
I buy cheap Chinese gear knowing full well that if I use it consistently, I'd want a better version of it. Mostly useful for test runs.
I've made the mistake of buying something expensive (light & durable on your scale) only to realize it didn't fit well and leave it at home.