The husband and I are looking to invest in some new gear for our 2013 AT hike and we're trying to decide if it's better to buy things before we leave, or spend a few days/a week shopping after we arrive in the States.
I'm thinking that it will be easier to replace potentially defective items if I get them from REI.
He thinks that if we buy name brand items here then it will be just as easy to get them replaced in the US.
Would love to hear others' thoughts on this.
Would also love to know how well-stocked the REIs around Atlanta are, and is one better than another?
Any other shop recommendations would be appreciated as well.