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PapaGarrettP
10-13-2011, 13:55
Living in South Florida, about the only place I can go buy gear locally is Bass Pro, which does not have much in the way of hard core camping/hiking equipment. So I spend time online browsing and shopping. Just curious where folks like to look/buy. Here are a few of my favorites:
-REI - great return policy. Spend over $50 and it arrives in about three days with free shipping.
-Patagonia
-Amazon - want something? Just look it up and you will be surprised at what is there. Sometimes prices are great, other times not.
-EMS
-Arcteryx - very cool site
-Mountain Gear
-Outdoor Research
Where do you like to look and buy?
_PapaG
Campmor has always been great.
steepandcheap.com
campsaver.com
geartrader.com
Jason762
10-13-2011, 14:16
eBay.com
Backcountry.com
Craigslist.org
Feral Nature
10-13-2011, 14:37
I have been looking closely at eBay and Craigs List. I have my heart set on a few things and I want to buy them used and/or cheap.
Lyte-w8-hyker
10-13-2011, 14:49
don't forget the cottage industries
zpacks.com
gossamergear.com
mountainlaureldesigns.com
sixmoondesigns.com
tarptent.com
those are some of my favs
Odd Man Out
10-13-2011, 20:25
don't forget the cottage industries
zpacks.com
gossamergear.com
mountainlaureldesigns.com
sixmoondesigns.com
tarptent.com
those are some of my favs
Yes, the cottage industries seem to have the newest designs that are most favored by many, and not necessarily more expensive. A whole list of those might be nice. Many of these specialize in a few types of items. Just off the top of my head, here are some more that seem to get a lot of attention around here.
www.ula-equipment.com/ - Packs
www.woodgaz-stove.com/ - alcohol stoves
www.minibulldesign.com/ - alcohol stoves
lightheartgear.com/ - tents
www.jacksrbetter.com/ - hammock gear
www.nunatakusa.com/ - down quilts and garments
www.featheredfriends.com/ - down sleeping bags and garments
www.traildesigns.com/ - UL cooking systems
http://www.thepacka.com/ - pack cover/poncho
smokeeater908
10-13-2011, 21:40
www.outddortrailgear.com-Dutchware products, alcohol stoves & lightweight tables, top quilts, under quilts & tarps
smokeeater908
10-13-2011, 21:44
Sorry messed that upwww.outdoortrailgear.com Dutchware productsAlcohol stoves & lightweight tablesTop quilts, under quilts & tarps
AntiGravity Gear (http://www.antigravitygear.com). One of my fave places to order from. Great products, great service and great staff. What's not to love about them?
Zelph's Stoveworks (http://www.woodgaz-stove.com/).
XCskiNYC
10-13-2011, 22:14
+1 on Anti-Gravity Gear. Their titanium stoves are out of my budget but the site is great for UL window shopping.
These guys often have discounts. I just ordered a BA Clearview pad from them, $50 list and they charged $43. Free shipping over $50. They're in Utah so it takes eight days for ground ship orders to reach the east coast --
http://www.campsaver.com
The following are e-tailers with an interesting or unique selection. I haven't done business with any of these --
http://www.titaniumgoat.com/index.html
http://www.sotooutdoors.com/
http://www.zpacks.com/
http://www.yamamountaingear.com/
http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/search.aspx?find=oxygen
http://www.jacksrbetter.com/STLs.htm
AntiGravity Gear (http://www.antigravitygear.com). One of my fave places to order from. Great products, great service and great staff. What's not to love about them?+1 on this and http://www.ula-equipment.com/ Great customer service!
Sierra Echo
10-13-2011, 22:24
There is also backcountrygear.com. not to be confused with backcountry.com.
aaronthebugbuffet
10-13-2011, 22:24
http://www.prolitegear.com/
http://www.backcountrygear.com
http://www.e-omc.com/catalog/
Mr Breeze
10-13-2011, 22:29
http://www.theclymb.com This is a member only site, so you normally have to be referred by another member. But most of the merchandise is 70% off retail. And they have name brands. Right now membership is open for a limited time without the referral.
www.basegear.com
www.backcountryedge.com
www.moontrail.com
www.sierratradingpost.com
wwbriggs
10-13-2011, 23:02
Didn't see BearPawWilderness Designs, but John had been helpful, quick to respond, and fair in prices. He does custom work too. He made a 1.5 person net tent for me a couple weeks back. Nice job. http://www.bearpawwd.com/shelters_floors/net.html
PapaGarrettP
10-14-2011, 08:17
Thanks, everyone. These are some awesome sites!
Quilts from Hammock Gear (http://www.hammockgear.com)and Jacks r Better (http://www.jackrbetter.com).
SoFlHiker
10-14-2011, 16:39
I am in So Fl as well, and I always check out Travel Country Outdoors in Orlando, whenever I am in that area.
http://www.travelcountry.com/
PapaGarrettP
10-14-2011, 16:58
I have a trip to Orlando pretty soon. I'll check them out. Thanks!
Mountain Mike
10-14-2011, 22:43
For those who sew try Ragged Mountain in I believe Intervale NH. Just up the road from North Coway. They market their own line of fleece sell kits, & raw materiels & paterns
johnnyjohnson2043
10-18-2011, 08:23
+1 on Travel Country. I live in SW FL and will drive up there whenever I need gear. Everyone there is AWESOME and several of them have hiked the AT, PCT, etc. They know what they are talking about. There is also a place in Sarasota called Environeers that I haven't been to yet but their website says they deal in backpacking and climbing gear so one of these days I'll have to get up there. Hope this helps.
Surprised no one mentioned backpackinglight.com. Great site to find used gear :]
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/display_forum.html?forum=19&id=yrX84cxH:168.9.34.19