So, who here’s braved the wilds of the Mountain Equipment Outlet? I’m not sure if I’ve witnessed a rare species of “budget gear” or just a bunch of relics from last season’s fashion-forward expedition. Has anyone actually scooped up a piece of gear there that didn’t double as a fancy doorstop? Any survival tips for dodging the “gently used” label that apparently really means “vintage enough to be on display”? Enlighten this poor soul whose wallet is screaming for relief—but whose hiking aspirations are still tied to the dubious promises of discounted mountain glory. Let the sarcastic gear critiques commence!