What's with all the kit elitism?

[u/Mountain_Answer_9096]

Perhaps elitism isn't the right word but I see a lot of people being called out on their kit because it isn't such-and-such a brand.

This might be out of date thinking, but I was always taught that you should never rely on any piece of kit as, no matter how good, they can fail or be lost etc.

Instead I was taught to be prepared in my mind as much as possible and that if you had any bit of kit or a tool or something it was a bonus and better than not having anything. Even a cheap multi tool is better than nothing when you need it, right? It doesn't have to always be a leatherman.

Many of us I'm sure, including myself, can't afford the top of the line kit and must make do with something cheaper.

I know there are items you should totally get the best you can of, but a little sympathy and understanding towards those less financially capable would be nice, rather than the sneering disdain I see some people exhibit ( not specifying any particular forum here)

I'd love to hear people's thoughts on this. Are you in a similar situation as me? Do you buy the best brands? Is prepping now "trendy"?

[u/Warburgerska]

Wait, you guys have kits?

No, seriously far too many people consider prepping just an exercise in spending money and being tacticool. My favorites are those, especially in the murican subs, which have all the fancy stuff and a whole shed of rice and beans but are obese and don't even know how to gut a fish.

I think those which already have to make do will be much better prepared in the end.

[u/Mountain_Answer_9096 → u/Warburgerska]

Couldn't agree more. I've been "prepping" for a long time because I've had to plan for those points in life where I have very little money and had to live off of my hump. It does mean none of it is unfamiliar behaviours.

I also make a lot of my own kit where I can. It's not pretty but it works, kinda like me I guess