I like the spirit behind this metaphor a lot: Make do with what you have until you know you need something better. Aggressively reduce activation energy. At th

I like the spirit behind this metaphor a lot: Make do with what you have until you know you need something better. Aggressively reduce activation energy. At the same time, I shy away from the specific metaphor they chose. Hiking pants are a safety feature. Cotton will get wet and cold and increase the risk of hypothermia if you get lost or stuck. They will waterlog and make it hard to swim if you fall in water. When it comes to safety items, I err on the side of prepared-ness because you may not get a chance to do it better next time.