Just interested to see what peoples opinions are on the worst items of outdoor clothing they have ever bought. Any items you would never buy again? Anything that really did not live up to the hype?
Whats the WORST item of clothing you have ever bought & WHY?
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I bought some cheap boots from Cotton Traders, described as waterproof and suitable for mountain use. I should have known better from the price. They leaked on their first contact with a puddle (water went straight through the seams) and after 2 days of wear had warped completely out of shape. The soles were thinner than those on my trainers.
Utter rubbish, and it put me off the entire Cotton Traders brand, not just the boots. I didn't even ask for a refund I was so disgusted, just wanted nothing more to do with suppliers of such tat.
Utter rubbish, and it put me off the entire Cotton Traders brand, not just the boots. I didn't even ask for a refund I was so disgusted, just wanted nothing more to do with suppliers of such tat.
A hooded sweatshirt. Back in my climbing days a number of friends in the mountaineering club wore them and I thought it would be a good idea as I would always have a had to pop on ready in case I needed one without having to stop and dig one out the rucksack.
I think I wore it once before I gave it away to a mate - couldn't stand the way the hood bunched up behind my head and got caught under a coat or jacket that you put on top of it.
The wife and my girls all wear them though, but they are not for me! - I think it is a good idea but not for me, can't understand the idea of an armless jacket with a hood though, that's just plain stupid!
I think I wore it once before I gave it away to a mate - couldn't stand the way the hood bunched up behind my head and got caught under a coat or jacket that you put on top of it.
The wife and my girls all wear them though, but they are not for me! - I think it is a good idea but not for me, can't understand the idea of an armless jacket with a hood though, that's just plain stupid!
The wife and I bought two matching rain jackets for a winter holiday in Cornwall. After half an hour in them, we both ended up sweating more than Jimmy Savile at Legoland. Grim.
Karrimor trail shoes of all types. I bought a few for work and a more expensive Event pair. Every one has lost their soles, the Event pair leaked after 2 weeks. Shoe-goo will not stick to the foam they use and I suspect thats why they fall apart. They are unrepairable.
Almost as if they are designed to fall apart pretty quickly.
One of the best brands of all time, now a shadow of its former self after it was bought out by the Sports Direct outfit.
Almost as if they are designed to fall apart pretty quickly.
One of the best brands of all time, now a shadow of its former self after it was bought out by the Sports Direct outfit.
Ditto on the Karrimor boots, had two pairs, rubbish. Can't seem to get a good pair of boots these days without selling a kidney. Don't think that I've every had a pair of boots better than my RAF high leg DMS boots. Even my £95 boots from Mountain Warehouse have started to let water in between the sole and the leather upper.
Karrimor must have gone down hill on the boot front. Although I have a 45lt Sabre rucksack and love it very well made and strong.
Karrimor must have gone down hill on the boot front. Although I have a 45lt Sabre rucksack and love it very well made and strong.
Elen Sentier
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Montaine walking pants with elastic waist at the back ... continually gives me builder's bum when I wear a pack !!!
jimbo75
Settler
Genuine surplus windbreaker/anorack... (bushcraft e-bay product)! Bloody awful. Made entirely of nylon, totally naff. What was I thinking? The missus paid for it, so I cant sell the damn thing.. And she went mad when I bought a decent jacket and a swanndri!!
Have contemplated trying to do something with it? A shame I couldnt shrink it in the wash!
Total tosh!
Have contemplated trying to do something with it? A shame I couldnt shrink it in the wash!
Total tosh!
Years ago I bought a short sleeved north face shirt in an end of season sale. Pleased with a bargain I took it out hiking for a day wearing a light rucksack, by the end of the day the shoulders already has started to fray badly. That was the first and last time I bought anything from that brand!
Craghopper kiwi trousers. Don't stand up to any serious thorns, brambles, mud, barbed wire anything vaguely involving hard work. Probably fine for a bimble down the footpaths but rubbish for working outdoors.
Not really bought, but for me it was anything the Army issued.
It's either too heavy, poorly designed, cheaply made or simply doesn't work.
NI rucksack is a prime example, i'd sooner throw a bin linear over my shoulder.
It's either too heavy, poorly designed, cheaply made or simply doesn't work.
NI rucksack is a prime example, i'd sooner throw a bin linear over my shoulder.
Thank you for you comprehensive and insightful response Robbi.
Odd that not only have you not put forward an opinion, your ONLY post on this thread is deride another members opinion.
Bad day at the office?
Another for karrimor trail shoes, the most uncomfortable and unsupportive shoes I have ever worn. Wouldnt give them to my enemies.
Worst shoe ever...
Worst shoe ever...
Awful boots and shoes. Had two pairs of shoes and they fell to bits in no time and squeaked up until they did.
2 Pairs of walking boots, one pair with vibram soles and both fell to bits in no time. The last vibram pair leaked like a sieve, started to miss-shape, lost two eyes. Poor show all round.
I did not mind the ARMY Kit. The first issue hi legs never had a problem running in. The tropical DPM kit was superb, the JHW still wear to keep warm and the sleeping bag although bulky kept me warm and its no bulkier than my favourite Buffalo Sleeping bag
Even lightweight when I used to have a pair became my outdoor and hillwalking trousers
Even lightweight when I used to have a pair became my outdoor and hillwalking trousers
In support of the Karrimor shoes I have owned two pairs in my life. The first a pair of the original KSB's which I wore till I grew out of them (and was gutted as they were great) the second I have on at the moment a pair of summit approach shoes which I bought from sports direct for about £15 in the sale a year or two ago. I have to say they look like new still, and have found them very comfortable (I have a MAJOR problem with finding shoes that fit at least 50% of what I buy that seem ok in the shop are cast aside after a day or two of wear!) I only wear them as trainers mind but I have been very happy.
perhaps I got a pair made on a Monday......
perhaps I got a pair made on a Monday......
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