The Gear I’ll Never Use Again

[MThuntrrr]

Second big Agnes pads. Developed a slow leak with less than 10 days of use. Replaced with xtherm max, much better. Sawyer mini also nearly worthless. Replaced with a befree with good results.

I’ve had great results with the super feet hiker pro max for r whatever they changed the name to from the older version. I have two pair and won’t hunt or hike without them.

I’ve had good results with the outdoor edge razor lite. Agree the blades don’t maintain the edge like a high quality fixed blade, but my experience changing the blades in the field with over 10 animals has been flawless. I broke quite a few havalon blades doing ball joints and haven’t broken a single outdoor edge blade. I still prefer a good fixed blade for day hunts, but the outdoor edge or a basic Victorinox paring knife are pretty great for the price.

 

[ni7ne]

Zebralight from an unusual failure mode. Had it fail with a resistive short that drained the cell to 0V within hours while the light was off.
I didn't get what was happening, and just assumed I forgot to charge my cells. By the time I realized what was going on, my last backup cell was permanently toast and I spent a couple nights borrowing lights.

 

[MallardSX2]

Mummy sleeping bags, vortex optics, Benelli shotguns and savage rifles have all made the top of my list.

Oh yes, and anything make by “ozark trail”.

 

[Mike Islander]

Zebralight from an unusual failure mode. Had it fail with a resistive short that drained the cell to 0V within hours while the light was off.
I didn't get what was happening, and just assumed I forgot to charge my cells. By the time I realized what was going on, my last backup cell was permanently toast and I spent a couple nights borrowing lights.

I wouldn't give up on them. Zebralight failure is extremely rare. There are very few lights as tough and virtually none as reliable, lightweight, compact, and efficient. The membership on Candlepowerforums.com have this well documented. I've got 26 of them. One failed...when my buddy used a leaky Duracell in it. Friends don't let friends use alkaline batteries.

On long trips instead of a spare battery I carry a complete spare 18650 light. At 3 oz it's worth the weight to me. They last for months on low...and that's not hyperbole.

 

[ni7ne]

...They last for months on low...and that's not hyperbole.

That was why I liked it, and felt that 3 cells would cover any contingency. I think they were the first to do ultra-long runtime.
I've found other brands now which do that and I trust, and now carry two lights when I'm solo.

 

[2gunThommy]

My personal hall of shame:
– Jetboil that froze shut at 10°F.
– Cotton “performance” socks.
– A solar charger that took 9 hours to charge my phone halfway.
If it can fail in the backcountry, it will. What’s your worst offender

My personal hall of shame:
– Jetboil that froze shut at 10°F.
– Cotton “performance” socks.
– A solar charger that took 9 hours to charge my phone halfway.
If it can fail in the backcountry, it will. What’s your worst offender?

lol literally had the same thing happen with a super “deal” on a solar charger. More like Solar drainer.

 

[bigsky_hunter]

SG Chilkoot 15. One night toucking condensation on my tipi soaked it through; water resistant my ass. One size fits people over 6'3"... slept very cold in 35° when it was dry.

Jetboil. Had it tip over and become a fireball.

MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe. Didnt take much to destroy it, just one minor fall. Went back to Soto, total beast!

Leupold vx5. Lost zero after 500 rounds.

Go Hunt glassing pad. So light its useless.

Anything Vortex.

Big Agness Lost Dog 15. It good down to 45.

Dark Energy Poseidon. The waterproof door breaks within 4 months, using about twice a week. At about that same usage, it only charges my phone to about 75%. Anker 20000mah last way longer at very little weight gain and offer more than double the juice.

Almost all of Heathers Choice entrees. That chili isnt fit for dogs.

Kennetreks. Had 2 pairs, both leak.

Kuiu Kenai Jacket. Thing snags on air. Has runs all over it and pills terribly. Not warm when wet either.

Hydration bladders. Cant be trusted.

Sawyer minis. They suck.

Which Soto stove are you rocking?