Not trying to start a forums war, but have accounts at others like AT, RokSlide, Trad, and some guns one just for change of pace. And man, whenever I look at the classified section, some of the $$ being passed around make me feel like I need a second job to keep up. A western elk hunting trip cost A LOT of money, and good gears. Having multiple saddles is nothing compared to the multiple high end packs that some of the guys at RokSlide has, and those guys that buy a new bow every year or even have multiple of the SAME bow on AT or Tradtalk/gang. Wow.
Anyway, it just make me realizes we all have our addictions and as long as you are able to put food on the table, a roof over your head, buy your daughter that Disney's princess dress she wanted, etc...Sometimes I feel like I was spending too much (or all) of my disposable hobbies money on this 'saddle'(hunting in general) craze. But then I realized I don't actually spend money on any other things. That everything I have, they are tools or have the potential to help reach a goal. Which is a lasting memory, that at the end of the day, its moments in life that we remember. Even objects has sentimental values because they remind us of a moment or a person. So I'm just saying as long as you are able to provide for the priorities in life, don't sweat over how much you spend on your passion.
BUT I refuse to buy a $600 flashlight that has 100k lumins....no matter how much pressure you crazies apply!!! Still can't believe flashlight fanatic is a thing....
Anyway, it just make me realizes we all have our addictions and as long as you are able to put food on the table, a roof over your head, buy your daughter that Disney's princess dress she wanted, etc...Sometimes I feel like I was spending too much (or all) of my disposable hobbies money on this 'saddle'(hunting in general) craze. But then I realized I don't actually spend money on any other things. That everything I have, they are tools or have the potential to help reach a goal. Which is a lasting memory, that at the end of the day, its moments in life that we remember. Even objects has sentimental values because they remind us of a moment or a person. So I'm just saying as long as you are able to provide for the priorities in life, don't sweat over how much you spend on your passion.
BUT I refuse to buy a $600 flashlight that has 100k lumins....no matter how much pressure you crazies apply!!! Still can't believe flashlight fanatic is a thing....