New Gear that you were "disappointed" in?

[sirbingo]

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.

[Earl Grey]

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).

[Jester2000]

I am slightly disappointed with my lightweight backpacking mustache.

[Footslogger]

I am slightly disappointed with my lightweight backpacking mustache.

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Where did you get it ?? Maybe you can take it back ...

'Slogger

[Appalachian Tater]

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.

[TJ aka Teej]

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.

[Skidsteer]

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.

[Tin Man]

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.

[Chache]

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.

[FanaticFringer]

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?
#$%%^&&*& THEM

[flyfisher]

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.

Hi George,

Just for fun, cut a pair of wood hiking sticks the same length you have been setting the Leki poles. Try them out. I did that a couple years ago after testing the Gossamer Gear poles and finding out that I did not need straps. Now, about all I use are wood poles. If I break one (sat on one last year and it broke), it takes about 10 minutes to obtain a new one from the "store".

With wood poles, everyone makes fun of you, but it feels good. After all, they's just jealous.

[canerunner]

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.

Let 'em talk. Talk is cheap, and doesn't do anything to help you out.

I don't think I could go back to hiking without the Lekis. Mine have saved my buns a bunch of times just because I could catch myself and regain my balance before falling.

Your hiking poles don't have to say "LEKI" on them, in fact, you can use a single sturdy hiking staff. This weekend, I took a small group to Joyce Kilmer and hiked up the Naked Groud trail, and back down the Jenkins Meadow trail. One of the guys with me said that he didn't like having anything in his hands when he hiked. While we were up at the top, my son talked him into trying his hiking poles. When we got back down to the parking area, the guy said that he thought he'd have to eat his words about carrying something. The hiking poles made the hike out so much easier, he's looking to buy a set this week.

[Chache]

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.

Try these http://vibramfivefingers.com/

[TN_Hiker]

Try these http://vibramfivefingers.com/

That is slick.....kind of like toe socks. Has anyone used these or know what the weight of them are?

[Chache]

That is slick.....kind of like toe socks. Has anyone used these or know what the weight of them are?

I got the classic. Which at the time I got them was their only product. I think there great. Really protects your foot. Its likes a glove for your foot. I would weight them but I just sent them with all my gear to Laguna Beach ,CA. I will be flying out there on Sunday to meet a old friend and go hiking by the Grand Canyon. Havasu Falls to be exact.

[xunitedbychristx]

That is slick.....kind of like toe socks. Has anyone used these or know what the weight of them are?

Men’s size 42 -
5.3 oz. each, 10.6 oz. a pair
Women’s size 37 -
4.25 oz. each, 8.5 oz.a pair

I have some that I use to run in. They are amazing. I love being bare foot and this allows me to be barefoot anywhere without worrying about where I am stepping. My wife dispises them. They are pretty ugly.

[TJ aka Teej]

Try these http://vibramfivefingers.com/

But, can you eat them in a pinch?

[Smile]

Crocs - stylish, but have cost me MANY slips and falls on my hind end, but I looked good.

[RockStar]

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!

[Whitefish]

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