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My 'waterproof' boots on the Enchantments trail were just heavy sneakers the whole time
The final clue was my buddy in Seattle asking why my feet were soaked after a puddle, then laughing for a solid minute. Anyone else have a gear fail that was painfully obvious in hindsight?
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maxm501mo ago
Gear fails are a special kind of humbling. I once trusted a "windproof" jacket that turned into a useless kite in a light breeze on a ridge walk. The worst part is you usually buy into the marketing hype without a second thought, like the tag saying "waterproof" must be true. You only learn the hard way, shivering or soaked, while your smarter friends just nod quietly.
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reese_perry61mo ago
My "waterproof" boots let in a stream crossing and I squished for miles, it's the WORST feeling.
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lisar141d ago
Ever notice how this happens with everything, not just gear? We see a label like "all natural" or "professional grade" and just switch our brains off. That "stormproof" umbrella I bought folded inside out in a light rain, it's the same trick.
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