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Posted by Bill S on October 20, 2006 at 8:58:09 pm EDT
In reply to Re: This might be a stupid question but.... posted by Kirby on October 20, 2006 at 8:51:55 pm EDT

Tents, sleeping bags, clothes, etc wear out over the years and have to be replaced. In 6+ decades in the backcountry, I have worn out lots of gear. Cost per night has been much less than I have spent on apartment rent.

If someone is buying gear for the first time, they should consider what the long term cost will be, and know that an excellent pack that is lighter can cost less than a heavier one, and that a lighter sleeping bag of higher quality will cost less in the long run. Yeah, make do with what you have. But give consideration to the other parameters when you need to replace that tent that is coming apart.

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