Recent posts about disappointing purchases have me concerned. The economy isn't exactly on fire. yet I read blatently deceptive ads and products delivered with non specified or substandard components. We have the money, not them. It is incumbant on the seller to make the sale. They aren't some booming voice commanding us to "Ignore the man behind the curtain." There are state and federal laws covering purchases. Anything posted on a website or other medium never supercedes said laws. Anybody who can't provide a warranty, returns garantee or even honest product name belongs either in a travelling carnival or palm reading shop next to the yogurt stand and church charity store. Remember, THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT and IF IT SOUNDS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY ISN'T <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

It doesn't help that, if you're a non-expert, it can sometimes be VERY HARD to find reliable, consistent information about some of these products.

The LED Museum is a good exception to this rule, but there's no equivalent that I've found for sleeping bags, or tents, or other critical items. It's one of those things where there's word of mouth, but nothing comprehensive.

ETS is another exception-- product reviews are very good here for survival gear. Doug isn't afraid to name names and point out strengths and weaknesses.