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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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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.