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I've done most of my gear shopping online. I have found Campmor to be competitive and convenient. This year I didn't buy the Backpacker Magazine Gear Guide as it's usually top end items and unless you're Bear Grylls, or one of the crew; who has that kind of money?
With spring right around the corner it's gear shopping time. I was wondering, in addition to Campmor what are some of the other online gear-shopping options out there you have used?
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Posted 16 Mar 2009 - 08:53 AM
3/4 time, on Mar 16 2009, 06:20 AM, said:
I've done most of my gear shopping online. I have found Campmor to be competitive and convenient. This year I didn't buy the Backpacker Magazine Gear Guide as it's usually top end items and unless you're Bear Grylls, or one of the crew; who has that kind of money?
With spring right around the corner it's gear shopping time. I was wondering, in addition to Campmor what are some of the other online gear-shopping options out there you have used?
With spring right around the corner it's gear shopping time. I was wondering, in addition to Campmor what are some of the other online gear-shopping options out there you have used?
I keep Gear Attack on a two minute update on my browser. I have picked many things up cheap there. But if I need something specific I use backcountry.com.
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Posted 16 Mar 2009 - 09:37 AM
I usually look on the REI, or EMS websites for the stuff I want then go to www.froogle.com and do a search, whoever has it cheapest I buy from (assuming the site doesn't look to shady) I've bought nearly all my gear this way, Tent, Bag, Sleeping bag/pad Paddle, life vest, GPS, and haven't been burned yet.
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Posted 18 Mar 2009 - 02:41 PM
I like hitting up local gear shops, if they aren't too outrageous. Tent City has become a favorite since I work in downtown Boston.
Also, know I've mentioned it on this site before, but you can get some great deals at the North Face outlet in Freeport, ME. Many of their stuff is 50% off or more. Most of the stuff isn't even seconds, just last year's models, colors, etc.
Also, know I've mentioned it on this site before, but you can get some great deals at the North Face outlet in Freeport, ME. Many of their stuff is 50% off or more. Most of the stuff isn't even seconds, just last year's models, colors, etc.
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Posted 22 Mar 2009 - 01:40 PM
I usually try to make the gear first, when that fails I go to EMS since they have 15% off for students. Also, if you go online to their site and find a cheaper online price for an item you see in-store, they will normally give you the online price. At full price EMS is a bit pricey, but they always have deals going on.
Sierratradingpost.com is another good option. They have a really big variety and have really good sales, but I don't have experience actually purchasing yet from them, just browsing.
Sierratradingpost.com is another good option. They have a really big variety and have really good sales, but I don't have experience actually purchasing yet from them, just browsing.
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Posted 09 May 2009 - 10:46 AM
Time your visits to EMS and you can get 20% off, especially lately.
Has anyone here ever gone the military surplus route? I used to use military surplus gear all the time simply because of expense. It's rugged (heavy) and cheap.
Has anyone here ever gone the military surplus route? I used to use military surplus gear all the time simply because of expense. It's rugged (heavy) and cheap.
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Posted 21 May 2009 - 08:01 AM
Sierra Trading Post is another good place to pick up some deals. I recently got some stuff there, including a large GG compression sack for under $20. Someone mentioned Backcountry.com, and Backcountryoutlet.com is another. The same people may run those 2 sites, very similiar.
Hey Rich, yep, I've bought some things from my local surplus store, and still do from time to time. Candles, cord, first aid, stuff like that, cheap. I have an old German rucksack I bought years ago, and though it's not the most stylish lookin' thing, I've always loved it! But they have a lot of useful items at low prices.
Steve.
RichNH, on May 9 2009, 11:46 AM, said:
Time your visits to EMS and you can get 20% off, especially lately.
Has anyone here ever gone the military surplus route? I used to use military surplus gear all the time simply because of expense. It's rugged (heavy) and cheap.
Has anyone here ever gone the military surplus route? I used to use military surplus gear all the time simply because of expense. It's rugged (heavy) and cheap.
Hey Rich, yep, I've bought some things from my local surplus store, and still do from time to time. Candles, cord, first aid, stuff like that, cheap. I have an old German rucksack I bought years ago, and though it's not the most stylish lookin' thing, I've always loved it! But they have a lot of useful items at low prices.
Steve.
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