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8 Gear Companies That Are Ripping You Off! (with John Kelley)

2025/2/3
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show

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John Kelley joins the show discuss backpacking gear companies that are ripping you off. Which products are you overpaying for? And what are some reasonable alternatives?

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Topics Covered:

-Ultralight Backpacking Gear

-Expensive Backpacking Gear

-The Best/Worst Deals Going

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