Comments on: Has fashion trumped utility on the trail? https://internetbrothers.org/2017/11/02/has-fashion-trumped-utility-on-the-trail/ A Hiking Blog Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tim Truemper https://internetbrothers.org/2017/11/02/has-fashion-trumped-utility-on-the-trail/#comment-6029 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:01:00 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=25758#comment-6029 That’s a great anecdote. Sometimes I think I will retire soon (I’m 62) and then go sweep the floors at REI for a few bucks. Anyway, like you said, got to go for the discounts. The markups over wholesale are probably incredibly high.

]]> By: Jeff Clark, Meanderthals https://internetbrothers.org/2017/11/02/has-fashion-trumped-utility-on-the-trail/#comment-6028 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 01:36:00 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=25758#comment-6028 In reply to Tim Truemper.

The last job I had before retiring a few years ago was with an outdoors outfitter, so I was able to purchase the fancy, fancy gear at an extreme discount. It got me spoiled frankly. However, because I also got spoiled by the discount pricing, I won’t buy anything now unless I can find it for at least 50% off.

]]> By: Tim Truemper https://internetbrothers.org/2017/11/02/has-fashion-trumped-utility-on-the-trail/#comment-6027 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 01:07:00 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=25758#comment-6027 I have liked the articles posted lately on hiker etiquette and hiker errors. This one goes right with it. I have used a single coleman hiking pole, wear some “fancy” gear but acquired second hand or through a locally owned outfitter store, and some clothing that is quality but less expensive (champion brand, tek gear (Kohl’s) and Nordic track (Sears) that has lasted, been comfortable, and functional. I like gear, but the author is right, its a two tiered system. For those who are super hard core outdoors folks, I get the expense. But for most outdoor activities, modestly priced outdoor clothing is more than adequate. Your words on this would be most interesting.

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