Just figured out my cheap sleeping bag was costing me more than a good one

I froze my butt off on a trip to the Adirondacks last fall, so I finally dropped $200 on a proper down bag rated for 20 degrees. I've slept warm three trips in a row now and didn't need to buy a bunch of extra layers to make up for it. How much money have you wasted trying to fix bad gear instead of just getting the right thing first?

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avery_foster3116d ago

I used to buy the cheapest gear I could find. After a few miserable nights I finally got a good tent and it's been worth every penny. You really do get what you pay for.

the_julia16d ago

That "you get what you pay for" line is mostly true, but it can lead you wrong. I've seen plenty of mid-range gear that's just as good as the top stuff but without the fancy name. Sometimes you're just paying for the logo.