We have scored 11 outdoor on long-term regret. Across them, a median of 76% of owners would buy again. The one owners keep: Patagonia Better Sweater, at 18/100. The one they regret most: Coolest Cooler, at 86/100.
The outdoor where owners are most likely to buy again.
Where the long-term reporting turns against the launch reviews.
Lowest regret first. Each links to the full long-term review and its sources.
| # | Product | Regret | Buy again | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patagonia Better Sweater$169 – $170 list | 18 | 85% | BUY |
| 2 | Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket$239 – $299 | 20 | 86% | BUY |
| 3 | Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp$55 MSRP | 20 | 80% | BUY |
| 4 | Osprey Atmos AG 65$290 – $340 | 22 | 84% | BUY |
| 5 | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2$450 – $550 | 26 | 81% | BUY |
| 6 | Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0$350 – $400 list | 30 | 76% | BUY |
| 7 | Hoka Speedgoat$155 – $175 | 34 | 74% | BUY |
| 8 | Garmin inReach Mini 2$400 MSRP at launch, plus subscription | 35 | 72% | THINK TWICE |
| 9 | YETI Tundra Cooler$275 – $500 | 38 | 72% | THINK TWICE |
| 10 | Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite$200 – $240 | 42 | 68% | THINK TWICE |
| 11 | Coolest Cooler$185 Kickstarter pledge plus $15 shipping (2014); later about $400-$500 at retail | 86 | 8% | SKIP |