Originally Posted by
episodic
I bought a 'cheap' bivey bag. I hated it, and will probably return it soon. How do you guys take the 'comforts' with you on bike? I didn't bring 'padding' as it was very bulky. I foolishly assumed I could pile up some leaves. I slept maybe 4 hours.
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So you bought an item and used it, and now want your money back?? And you admit it wascheap. You want something "good but cheap"? Huh? Only in America!!
Sounds like you want a retailer to MAKE you happy at your convenience and at their expense.! If I am not mistaken, there is No indication that the bovy was defective or .. So WHY are you retuning it (with the implication that you will get your money back).
Am I missing something here about consumer behaviour in the USA? It sounds like the case of the lady spilling HOT coffee on herself while driving (after taking the lid off the coffee cup) and successfully suing the vendor for getting scalded/burned. Sounds like you don't want to take responsibility for your actions...
That said, maybe you should forget about camping and bicycling and stay home in your nice warm bed - and suing the bed maker because you found the bed too soft or too lumpy, or..
Sheesh! After reading such opinions I am happy to be out bicycling in places away from the USA. Seriously!
Don't get me wrong, because I have spent a bunch of time in the USA and have wonderful experiences there, but attitudes like yours remind me that I should be away from folks and attitudes like yours. Africa and Australia remind me of such "away from" places
that are pleasant, safe, and enjoyable - and where folks take responsibility for their own actions.
Take
responsibility for YOUR actions and beliefs.
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