Some equipment is just not compatible. Just because you bought it, does not mean you are proficient in it's operation. And some equipment needs to be broken in carefully prior to hard use. This would include machinery, but more specific to me is Boots, Backpacks, Tents, Camping stoves, etc.....
I have been on an arduous campaign to wear-in all of the new (Ten pair) boots, dry them, oil them, then store them for future use.
This also allows opportunity for failure to "Play well with others" to raise its ugly head. Yesterday I learned that rifles with steel butt plates are not compatible with modern padded backpack straps. Sadly this information was grasped while on a death hike, wading through bear poop, grass & cow parsnip 6' 5" high.
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