Buying a kayak or outdoor gear? What you want may not be what you need

This paddler is getting ready to launch at an ex-mining lake in Perak with his brown-camo “hi-tech” kayak, which moves by being pedalled with legs and costs about RM5,000.

Pay heed to the law of diminishing returns when buying or equipping yourself with outdoor gear.

At some point, spending more on gear will only marginally increase your efficiency or enjoyment while outdoors.