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  1. 10-13-2011, 13:55 #1
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    Default Top Sites to Find Gear

    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?

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    Campmor has always been great.
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    steepandcheap.com
    campsaver.com
    geartrader.com
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    eBay.com
    Backcountry.com
    Craigslist.org
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    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.
    Formerly known as Texas Phlox.
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    don't forget the cottage industries

    zpacks.com
    gossamergear.com
    mountainlaureldesigns.com
    sixmoondesigns.com
    tarptent.com

    those are some of my favs
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lyte-w8-hyker View Post
    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
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    www.outddortrailgear.com-Dutchware products, alcohol stoves & lightweight tables, top quilts, under quilts & tarps
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    Sorry messed that upwww.outdoortrailgear.com Dutchware productsAlcohol stoves & lightweight tablesTop quilts, under quilts & tarps
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    AntiGravity Gear. One of my fave places to order from. Great products, great service and great staff. What's not to love about them?
    "If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl
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    Zelph's Stoveworks.
    "If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl
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    +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/sea...px?find=oxygen

    http://www.jacksrbetter.com/STLs.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hooch View Post
    AntiGravity Gear. 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!
    "You do more hiking with your head than your feet!" Emma "Grandma" Gatewood...HYOY!!!
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    There is also backcountrygear.com. not to be confused with backcountry.com.
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    http://www.prolitegear.com/

    http://www.backcountrygear.com


    http://www.e-omc.com/catalog/
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    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
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    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


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  18. 10-14-2011, 08:17 #18
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    Thanks, everyone. These are some awesome sites!
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    Quilts from Hammock Gear and Jacks r Better.
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    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/
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