The thread about BV500s and which pack to use got me thinking. What gear do you feel an unexplained attachment to?
I know I change out tents/tarps regularly, without any sentimental attachment. Same goes with stoves/cookware. I haven't felt a real affinity for my stove or cook kit since I gave up the SVEA and Sigg Tourister Cook Kit after decades of use.
I have a couple of good sleeping bags from Western Mountaineering that I always use, depending on expected temps. I expect I am becoming somewhat attached to them, I see no reason to consider change.
I seem to be sold on ULA, the P2 and now the Ohm 2. Again, this is due to me finding no real reason to consider others. It is nothing like the old attachment I had to my old Kelty however. I still get nostalgic when I slip that on.
How about you?
Are the days of this gear loyalty past?