Garrett I am talking about specific items, not the full snow peak catalog. Keep in mind I have also been out of the game for quite a while now, so I am not up in the new stuff.
Stoves and cookware, for example, should require minimal space and also be effective. I have a primus 2 burner, primus nesting pots, and utensils. They take up minimal space, light weight, and not snow peak price. Sure I could use a jet boil and one pot, but I am not back packing.
I was referring moreso to full blown family style car camping when you need a lot of shit so everyone stays positive and happy! Not me wheeling without the tribe.
You and I are completely aligned regarding your points. People equate price with quality, they are consumerists.
Personally I do not need anything yeti sells. If I need a bucket I use one of my pelicans. If I need a cooler I fill one of pelicans with ice. If I need some luggage I use my pelicans. I need a tool carrier I use a pelican. I use my pelicans for everything. Had the pelicans almost 20 years and they still work and have not required replacing due to technology. Still amazes me when people see them at a hotel then go tell the wife he's buying some while he's strapped down with stupid bags, backpacks, shopping bags, etc.
I guess when you make an almost perfect product they will stand the test of time and do not require a cool lifestyle sales pitch sold at dick's sporting goods.
Pelican cases are the original yeti! Plus they are tactical looking as fuck!