Id Say None of the above! It just Makes us Long Time Hobbyists. Most of my Gear Is older outdated Camping gear that I replaced with newer stuff. As Time goes by Gear changes for the better in all categories and after purchasing this new gear rarely do I throw out the old. Some of it is Dollar store purchases and I infact have made a Full messkit from the dollar store. Can one really complain when drinking from a 1$ plastic cup and eating with 1$ metal flatware if an emergency struck or an unprepared camper joined the group before leaving home?