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Originally Posted by greyshep
Went there to check it out last weekend. Very odd store. No recognizable brands anywhere. Most gear looked very entry level. Felt a bit like a walmart. Hope they make a go but I dont think I will be heading there often at all.
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You've nailed it. I felt Decathalon is good if you're going to a festival and need a tent, but not great if you're going to hte Alps and need a tent.
My feel is that the cost per use (like almost all cheap gear) ends up being the same as buying quality gear, so savings are illusionary.