Why is outdoor gear so expensive? If you hike, camp, trail run or rock climb, there’s a good chance you’re asking yourself this very question. A backpack, a tent even a waterproof jacket – these items can all easily run to at least a week’s worth of wages for many of us.
As an outdoors journalist, I get to test out a lot of kit, from hiking boots and down jackets to tents and sleeping bags, and more often than not, the retail price is high enough to make me think long and hard about whether I’d pay for it – even after I’ve had the opportunity to test it and see how good it is.
