Never understand why people say “I buy cheap”.
Okay. I guess if you’re really broke but buying cheap costs more in the long run because you have to keep replacing.
Better to buy an expensive shirt that lasts for 10 years than endless cheap ones.
You’re better off buying quality from a charity...
I go for the “Crossing Paths” ones for walking.
Not let me down yet. I’ve done 24 miles in a day in these and they are great.
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“Windy Peak” for winter...
I think you’re probably right with a lot of things .
It’s taken me a long time to find the brands of things that are actually worth the money. Many are not.
For work clothing and gear I buy the stuff that has been tried and tested. Even then some have fallen short.
For non work stuff...
I have found over the years that if you buy cheap, you buy twice.
The brands I am loyal to are based mainly on the basis that they will last a very long time.
I don’t have expensive hobbies or habits. I have no wife or children. So tend to save money that way.
The gear I get for work is...
I like a Moleskine notebook as well. I buy two a year for use as my journal.
And the BBC, although they do test my patience in certain areas.
I always buy base layers from Decathlon.
I hope Bozza is getting some kickbacks from this thread 🤣
Ooh.Good thread.
Work stuff;
Helikon for clothing
Magnum for boots
Mechanix for gloves
Shadow Hawk torches.
Maxpedition for pouches and backpacks etc - probably one of my biggest indulgences. One of my packs set me back over £300. But it is the best quality gear on the market and it looks...