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silverhawk
post May 26 2025, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE(marfccy @ May 20 2025, 12:14 PM)
like for example i can go decathlon buy a decent lightweight foldable chair for less than RM100. those big brands priced these same foldable chairs at like RM500 defak

Material quality makes a big difference. Though if its just for simple camp/hike, use something cheap la. If break also not a big deal just buy a new one. How likely you're doing things so extreme until can break laugh.gif

For somethings though, you need quality (e.g. bag). Don't buy bags from decathlon, the quality is horrible.

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dont even get me started on stuff like titanium cookwares, just use cheaper aluminum and reap same benefits dammit
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People buy titanium cause its lightweight and durable. Can't really get the same benefit in aluminium.

That said, its not worth the price. Once again, unless you're doing some form of hiking/camping where every gram matters, titanium doesn't do much for you. If going car camping, weight doesn't matter at all laugh.gif Even for short hikes/camps, an extra few hundred grams won't kill you.

QUOTE(failed.hashcheck @ May 25 2025, 12:05 AM)
Only splurge on thing that matter. I see people spend on garbage like string lights, sofa, cringe chairs, power stations, wooden cabinet air mattress etc wtf

smh that money could instead be used for tent better than whatever vidalido/blackdog hot garbage they are using.
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I've been thinking of getting back into camping myself lately.. need a break from all the tech. Surprise surprise I see all the tech in people camping... wth. Kinda defeats the purpose?
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post May 26 2025, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(Chosen one @ May 26 2025, 11:29 AM)
i wanted an oil lamp but there isnt anyone selling anymore mostly LED

i want the organic feeling of camping
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https://shopee.com.my/1Pc-Dental-Glass-Alco...606.20881534967

You can buy this component, then swap out the LED? My guess is the shape would be roughly the same if they're going for the same look.
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post May 26 2025, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(marfccy @ May 26 2025, 11:44 AM)
yes i believe so too, but problem is the pricing is just insanely high for what you are offered. im mostly comparing the default entry-mid level gear vs the ultralight high end ones la

alot of the ultralight stuff for example, while they are durable but by physics because of lower & thinner denier fabric or using thinner metals like aluminum/titanium, their durability isnt that much diff vs just getting the slightly heavier models. ended up the "heavier" models outlast them kek

Of course la, heavier material is more durable laugh.gif

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ironically for the bags, decathlon while its considered low quality, it still works well for me and i believe to most average consumer for basic level use too. for the more experienced or specific niche user however it will be a diff story since they know what they want and need for their specific use case scenario. just IMO the decathlon basic ones covers 70% of the base user spectrum use case all the time, so its not necessary to get the expensive ones.

I bought a decathlon bag for my helper to use as a kids stuff bag when we're out and about. It mostly functions ok, but within a few months the zips rosak already.


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im also kinda biased in a sense that if youre gonna do all these shit like outdoor camping/hiking/trekking etc, the bare min you must do is to have the ability to plan your carry weight and actually carry most of your own stuff till the end. otherwise its no difference than those colonial climbing where you just hire some huge entourage with someone to piggyback you entire time and carrying your shit. seen this alot during Mt Rinjani and Mt K climb, where alot people just pay to get porters to carry their heavy stuff that they simply pack super heavy under the excuses like "im supporting their economy" or "im too old/weak/tired etc" or "i got the money so why you blow?"
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100% agree

Carry your own load goddamit

 

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