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    Default New Gear that you were "disappointed" in?

    Generally I have been very happy with the gear I have purchased...however, once in a while I end up with a clunker.

    Have you ever been "disappointed" in a piece of gear you've purchased?

    For me it was:

    Coghlan's C-Tech Time & Temp Digital Dangler

    Yeah, it was only 10 bucks but the thing is a total POS. It did not work at all. I would have returned it to back to Campmor but the toll over the George Washington bridge would have been more that the thing was worth! Grrr...

    The other "disappointing" purchase was a

    Knollwood Bivy Shelter Tent

    See the red rain fly...It does not extend over the whole tent. If it rains half your tent gets soaked. Also, when you open the mesh door it falls into the tent and then you have to step on it to exit.

    I guess I have been lucky though. Both items were way cheap. So I didn't lose much.

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    Not something I bought but something I made and that is an alcohol stove. Just too much fiddling around. Everything else has been great and thats because I did my research and asked questions here first. A testament to this website. (Now if only I wasnt a poor college student and could pay for the donation).

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    I am slightly disappointed with my lightweight backpacking mustache.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jester2000 View Post
    I am slightly disappointed with my lightweight backpacking mustache.
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    Where did you get it ?? Maybe you can take it back ...

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    Princeton Tech Impulse LED. It was too hard to snap it apart even after sanding it down and it wasn't bright enough to be useful.

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    Crocs. I confess, I bought them because everyone else was wearing them.
    I'm back to bringing the same moosehide mocs I wear around the house and yard as campshoes. In a pinch, I can always eat them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TJ aka Teej View Post
    Crocs. I confess, I bought them because everyone else was wearing them.
    I'm back to bringing the same moosehide mocs I wear around the house and yard as campshoes. In a pinch, I can always eat them.
    Same here. The only time I wear them is at hiker get-togethers. They're very comfortable for lounging and provide a handy excuse for falling down.
    Skids

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    Crocs - stylish, but have cost me MANY slips and falls on my hind end, but I looked good.
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    My Leki's. Oh they work just great, save my knees, keep me upright and help my rhythm, are good for warding off critters and grifters and yogi the bear, yet I get ridiculed for using them.

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    I too was not pleased with the crocs. At the time I had a pair of HEAVY Chacos that I now HATE. It was like my feet were tied to a couple of rocks. I am a Teva woman and now have a light weight pair of tevas. Crocs are comfy but I just hated when pebbles/dirt/twings got in them and wouldnt shake out like my Tevas.

    So I guess the crocs and Chacos were a dissapointment.

    Also my REI rain jacket. DONT get me started on that. I will be taking it back when I get to one. I dont care i they give me a dollar credit. Ill enjoy the box of matches more!
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    Default alt. to crocs

    Any sugg. alternatives to Crocs? There has to be something lighter

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tin Man View Post
    My Leki's. Oh they work just great, save my knees, keep me upright and help my rhythm, are good for warding off critters and grifters and yogi the bear, yet I get ridiculed for using them.
    Stand proud Leki man we don't care what other think.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tin Man View Post
    My Leki's. Oh they work just great, save my knees, keep me upright and help my rhythm, are good for warding off critters and grifters and yogi the bear, yet I get ridiculed for using them.
    What would they think about my Leki's and my hammock?
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    That damned Steripen UV purifier thing. Battery life WAY overestimated, and the stupid thing broke in half from about a 8" fall while in the padded case. Total P.O.S. and waste of $80.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whitefish View Post
    Any sugg. alternatives to Crocs? There has to be something lighter


    My Tevas (Newer Style Bought last year) weigh 20oz. Not light but the Chacos weigh around 23oz. So I am sure the Crocs weigh the least and the only thing lighter would be some sort of flip flop. I love my toe thongs as much as the rest but, I wouldnt want to use them on the trail. Personally I already have a hard time walking in them most of the time at home! Once they get any moisture or hit a slick surface Im a goner! I <3 My Tevas!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Whitefish View Post
    Any sugg. alternatives to Crocs? There has to be something lighter
    They are slightly lighter than some crocs. Cant beat the price. Mine feel really good: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...dollar+general
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    Quote Originally Posted by Whitefish View Post
    Any sugg. alternatives to Crocs? There has to be something lighter
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    Check out the "Airwalk Connect" from PayLess

    http://www.payless.com/Catalog/produ...SandalsCasuals

    Solid on your feet. Good for water crossings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Footslogger View Post
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    Check out the "Airwalk Connect" from PayLess

    http://www.payless.com/Catalog/produ...SandalsCasuals

    Solid on your feet. Good for water crossings.

    'Slogger
    I have a pair and they're as good or better than name brand crocs. But see that innocent little pull tab in the back?

    It can cause a blister if you wear them without socks. Trust me.
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    Those Airwalks look snazzy! Might check those out!
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