Cheap gear that's better than expensive gear

[Alan]

I got a $25 headlamp from Amazon that's brighter and lasts longer than the $80 name brand one I had before. Sometimes you don't need to spend a fortune. What cheap gear do you use that works better than the expensive stuff?

 

[Tom L]

Ear protection with microphone. Great decibel control with the ability to talk to others so equipped at the indoor range.

 

[Robin1]

 Funny thing is, my cheap gloves have managed to outlast every single expensive pair I have ever bought. The simpler gear just works and it does not need to prove a thing.

 

[Tabby]

I got a $25 headlamp from Amazon that's brighter and lasts longer than the $80 name brand one I had before. Sometimes you don't need to spend a fortune. What cheap gear do you use that works better than the expensive stuff?

I long ago learned that most of the fancy stuff that they try to sell you is a waste of money. Around here one does not need expensive clothes from 511, Sitka or any of the other places. Even the supposed fishing stuff at Cabelas is overpriced. Come hunting season there is the mandatory Blaze Orange of in my case fluorescent pink stuff. Again way overpriced but required by law. All in all if you wear what works instead of what the manufacturers recommend in general it will only cost 1/3 of what you would spend for the fancy stuff that isn't any better than regular wear. Same goes for boots. They need to fit well, be warm, grip well and be waterproof. There are a lot of boots that can do that for less than $125.

I'm heading up to Winneconne tomorrow for four days of fishing on the Wolf River. If anyone is close by stop in at, The Landing on the Wolf, introduce yourself and I might have my arm twisted to buy you a beer and talk about fishing, hunting and guns in general.

Caught this sturgeon from on the patio next to the saloon three years ago. It was mid April and the weather was freezing cold. Good thing that I brought along my hunting jacket. It was estimated at 48 inches and around 50 pounds. Last year I got a 22 pound channel cat. Always come home with a limit of walleye filets.

 

[Alan]

I long ago learned that most of the fancy stuff that they try to sell you is a waste of money. Around here one does not need expensive clothes from 511, Sitka or any of the other places. Even the supposed fishing stuff at Cabelas is overpriced. Come hunting season there is the mandatory Blaze Orange of in my case fluorescent pink stuff. Again way overpriced but required by law. All in all if you wear what works instead of what the manufacturers recommend in general it will only cost 1/3 of what you would spend for the fancy stuff that isn't any better than regular wear. Same goes for boots. They need to fit well, be warm, grip well and be waterproof. There are a lot of boots that can do that for less than $125.

I'm heading up to Winneconne tomorrow for four days of fishing on the Wolf River. If anyone is close by stop in at, The Landing on the Wolf, introduce yourself and I might have my arm twisted to buy you a beer and talk about fishing, hunting and guns in general.

Caught this sturgeon from on the patio next to the saloon three years ago. It was mid April and the weather was freezing cold. Good thing that I brought along my hunting jacket. It was estimated at 48 inches and around 50 pounds. Last year I got a 22 pound channel cat. Always come home with a limit of walleye filets.

There is nothing wrong with that mindset, comfort and function usually matter more than the label stitched on it.

 

[Cracker57]

Caught this sturgeon from on the patio next to the saloon three years ago. It was mid April and the weather was freezing cold. Good thing that I brought along my hunting jacket. It was estimated at 48 inches and around 50 pounds. Last year I got a 22 pound channel cat. Always come home with a limit of walleye filets.

Not trying to take the wind out of your sail, I believe the 48" but I would estimate the weight of the sturgeon to be closer to 25lbs.

 

[Tom L]

If I ever caught a 48" or a 25lbs or 50lbs fish the next call would be for the EMT's after I fainted on the dock.