"You'll carry it everyday, so spend the money" and "Save up and buy the best!" are the siren songs of spending huge amounts of money on EDC gear. But it's not always that simple. This is just a quick rant about the relationship between price and actually carrying and enjoying your gear, the Carry Comfort Cost Curve, which is a great way to make sure you don't invest in a safe queen, or buy a cheapie you're never going to love. Hedonic Adaptation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuwCTi2DbBc