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LIhikers
02-11-2008, 23:21
The closest thing I have to an outfitter nearby is an EMS store. I was in there today browsing around to kill time and found myself a pretty good deal. The store is having an end of winter clearance sale and was able to pick up one of EMS's Heater Jacket for $35 dollars. It's got a Pertex Quantum shell and Primaloft One insulation, plus two good sized pit zips. The regular retail tag on it says $129 dollars. It stuffs into a 4 liter Sea To Summit Silnylon dry bag and weighs in at 1 pound 6 ounces. I wore it out and about tonight in temperatures that are just below 20 degrees and it was nice and warm. So I guess the moral of the story is check your local EMS store for a clearance sale.
Bulldawg
02-11-2008, 23:25
The closest thing I have to an outfitter nearby is an EMS store. I was in there today browsing around to kill time and found myself a pretty good deal. The store is having an end of winter clearance sale and was able to pick up one of EMS's Heater Jacket for $35 dollars. It's got a Pertex Quantum shell and Primaloft One insulation, plus two good sized pit zips. The regular retail tag on it says $129 dollars. It stuffs into a 4 liter Sea To Summit Silnylon dry bag and weighs in at 1 pound 6 ounces. I wore it out and about tonight in temperatures that are just below 20 degrees and it was nice and warm. So I guess the moral of the story is check your local EMS store for a clearance sale.
What is an EMS Store?
Eastern Mountain Sports. REI of the northeast
Bulldawg
02-11-2008, 23:27
Eastern Mountain Sports. REI of the northeast
Oh, we don't have them down here!!
We have REI exclusively around here, and they're doing their Winter Clearance also. Some really great deals. I returned by Christmas BA Air Core mattress and upgraded to the Dual Core and they refunded me $32. Air Core cost me $65, so I got the $99 Dual Core for $33. :) Also got my wife a $280 Northface (deluxe two-in-one) for $160, a Valentine's present! :)
BTW, I should change my trail name to "NPR." - - - - Never Pay Retail! :eek:
Frolicking Dinosaurs
02-11-2008, 23:30
The prices are available on-line as well. Go to EMS (http://www.ems.com/) and click the ad for Winter blowout
While snooping around REI I fell in love with the Marmot Precip storm jacket, but it wasn't on sale - $99. Tried it on to make sure of the size and I ordered it Saturday night from Basegear.com for $65 and it arrived today - no shipping charge and no tax! :) Just came back from a 3-mile walk at 36 degrees and with only a light fleece under it, I was sweating a little. The Marmot Precip weighs 15 ounces.
The EMS store near my house just went out of business. But FWIW, campsaver.com is giving a 20% discount on all orders over $200. Hot deals at REI last weekend -- their "83 cent" sale.
88BlueGT
02-11-2008, 23:44
sign up for a EMS credit card and get 15% off your first purchase. Make sure it a big one :) I think I saved myself like 150 bucks.... but also put myself like 650 in debt lol.
BackTrack1
02-11-2008, 23:46
I was in EMS yesterday , i bought a Glacier Down jacket w/ 650 down fill, regular 100.00, i got it on sale for 25.00, pretty nice, its stuffs into its own pocket and converts into a pillow at night.
Bulldawg
02-11-2008, 23:53
I was in EMS yesterday , i bought a Glacier Down jacket w/ 650 down fill, regular 100.00, i got it on sale for 25.00, pretty nice, its stuffs into its own pocket and converts into a pillow at night.
Apparently all the stuff these folks are finding is not online!!
Frolicking Dinosaurs
02-11-2008, 23:56
Looks like the stores have some deals that aren't on-line - for those lucky enough to live near one! However, some of th deals listed in this thread are there.
Apparently all the stuff these folks are finding is not online!!Yes and no, regarding REI. Some of their "$x.83" items are listed online, but I think local stores have some levity to move their personal overstock at 1/2 price in addition to what is advertised online. ;)
Bulldawg
02-12-2008, 00:00
Yes and no, regarding REI. Some of their "$x.83" items are listed online, but I think local stores have some levity to move their personal overstock at 1/2 price in addition to what is advertised online. ;)
Sounds like I need to get down to Buford then!!
I saw REI has their Venus (4500 cu in) woman's pack on sale for like $70.
AlwaysHiking
02-12-2008, 00:20
I got a pair of Sierra Designs Down Booties from REI for $2.83 two weeks ago. Don't even wear them on the trail, but for that price, I just might make them my luxury item.
Still can't believe the deal on those. Something to do with the winter sale and a bad SKU, in my favor.
FanaticFringer
02-12-2008, 02:25
I got a pair of Sierra Designs Down Booties from REI for $2.83 two weeks ago. Don't even wear them on the trail, but for that price, I just might make them my luxury item.
Still can't believe the deal on those. Something to do with the winter sale and a bad SKU, in my favor.
Now that's a deal.