So, where do you all actually buy hiking gear that doesn’t fall apart the second I look at a puddle or empty my wallet faster than I empty my trail mix stash? Is there some mythical store where the salespeople don’t judge my “I only hike for the snacks” attitude, or am I just doomed to scroll through websites where everything is “ultralight” (except the price tag)? Recommendations, horror stories, shopping hacks for those of us suspicious of gear that costs more than rent… Let’s hear them!