Why our local campers are drowning in unused high-end gear...
I live near a big park where people camp often. Last month, I helped with a cleanup and found brand new gear left behind... like those fancy stoves. It's crazy how much money gets spent on stuff that never sees the woods. My old stove cost me twenty bucks and I've used it for years. People get sucked into ads and reviews for the latest thing, but real camping doesn't need all that. If you're buying gear, think about if you'll actually pack it up and go. Otherwise, you're just collecting expensive dust magnets.