Thread: Gear you wish you kinda wish you never bought..

Originally Posted by Nick-D

Kathmandu anything, but mostly the shite boots that imploded during a hunting trip.

Agree completely regarding Kathmandu boots. Rubbish. I’ve had a couple pairs over the last 6yrs. Bought the first pair cos they were cheapish & I was a poor student. Second pair I inherited from my dad who’d bought some but ended up using other boots. Did the job ok, but were heavy & clunky, didn’t stay waterproof very long, & weren’t actually that comfy on long trips.

Recently picked up a pair of Crispi Nevada Legend GTX boots & absolutely love them.. Exceptionally comfy, didn’t require any breaking in- first time wearing them was doing the Jumbo-Holdsworth circuit in the Tararuas & my feet felt great. They’re a lot lighter than my shitty Kathmandu ones were too. Done a few trips in them now & they’re great. Will definitely be replacing with the same thing when I need to.

Originally Posted by Pixie Z

Agree completely regarding Kathmandu boots. Rubbish. I’ve had a couple pairs over the last 6yrs. Bought the first pair cos they were cheapish & I was a poor student. Second pair I inherited from my dad who’d bought some but ended up using other boots. Did the job ok, but were heavy & clunky, didn’t stay waterproof very long, & weren’t actually that comfy on long trips.

Recently picked up a pair of Crispi Nevada Legend GTX boots & absolutely love them.. Exceptionally comfy, didn’t require any breaking in- first time wearing them was doing the Jumbo-Holdsworth circuit in the Tararuas & my feet felt great. They’re a lot lighter than my shitty Kathmandu ones were too. Done a few trips in them now & they’re great. Will definitely be replacing with the same thing when I need to.

My waterproof lining came loose on the first day of a 6 day fly in bush hunt. Made a loud squeek with every step. Got pissed and cut the lining out to keep it quiet enough to hunt in then a day later the glue on the sole let go. Ended up hunting the rest of the time in wet socks. They were only about 5 hunts old too, never dried in sun etc. Things ate laces too. To make it worse, as I'd cut the lining Kathmandu wouldn't give me a refund or even replace them.

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