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Q: Where’s a good place to get reasonably priced outdoor camping gear?
I recently was at REI and noticed how expensive everything was. Just wondering where I can get cheap camping gear (stoves, tents, rain jackets, hiking boots etc.) Thanks.

A: I order from Campmor a lot for specialty gear. There are a lot of things that you don’t need specialty gear though, so that is a way to save some money and keep from becoming a slave to the gear.

You don’t need camping cookware or table service for example. You can get a melamine plate from Target or dollar store to eat on, or use a pie pan. You can use a grease keeper to cook in…etc. You also don’t need specialty clothing for camping or travelling. Often just your grubbies will do nicely, or any type of high performing wick wear to keep you comfortable, especially good wicking underwear but not necessarily underwear from a camping place. Right?

The thing about REI and it is notable…is that it is a membership store. The membership entitles you to special invitation to scratch and dent sales, and other exclusive deals at their place. PLUS everything you buy there has an unconditional exchange policy. You don’t like it? Take it back. Doesn’t matter why. With that in mind, you can feel confident about your purchases and experiment with different items until you have the right set up for your needs.

Q: tents/camping gear are cybercheckout any good? i’m a bit wary of very low price?

A: cheap tents are false economy. you will be freezing cold and soaking wet every night. You need a tent with the highest hydrostatic head you can find for your budget, otherwise you will just be wasting your money.

Q: What are some catalogs for camping gear that I can go online to order?
We want to buy some camping gear and go tenting at camping resorts all summer. We have absolutely no gear at all and need to start shopping. Thanks!

A: http://www.campmor.com
http://www.backcountry.com/
http://www.backcountrygear.com/index.cfm
http://www.backpackinglight.com/
http://www.gossamergear.com/
http://www.prolitegear.com/index.html
http://www.mgear.com/
http://www.simblissity.net/
http://www.titaniumgoat.com/products.html
http://www.antigravitygear.com/
http://www.thru-hiker.com/
http://www.minibulldesign.com/
http://www.bearvault.com/bearvault_details.php
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/
http://www.ula-equipment.com/
http://www.backpackingdeals.com/
http://www.wildernessdining.com/

http://www.ray-way.com/backpack/index.shtml

I refuse to shop at Sierra Trading Post because I disagree with their philosophy of business.

Q: Wild Base Camping – Tent & Gear Help Needed?
Hey,
Starting wild camping again; only new to it though.
Was wanting to know:

* If anyone can please recommend a decent website to buy from.
* Whats the best (1 man) tents? (what to look for or recommend a specific tent)
* What to look for in a decent pair of boots

My budget is mid range due to being new and not wanting to spend too much nor not wnough that I have low quality gear. Please try give me links and tips :)

Best answer to be choosen – most useful info.
Thanks

A: Depends where you live; no point me recommending a shop here in Yorkshire, England if you live in America or Australia.

Q: Does anyone have extra camping gear/backpacks/1-2 man tents, etc.?
I will pay good money, I’m doing a thru hike of the Appalachian mountains and looking for gear. I’ve checked ebay, pawnshops, every websites around. Just curious if anyone had some extra they wanted to get rid of. I’ll pay good money.

A: ebay is a good place to go once you know what you’re looking for. the hard thing about finding used gear is that what 90% of people use for camping isn’t entirely suitable for thru-hiking.

with a little bit of research, you can definitely find cheap gear. i suggest you do your research at whiteblaze.net. the forums get pretty catty, but they have excellent articles on a wide range of thru-hiking subjects, including gear (even cheap gear). they’ll have gear lists on there already, and i’d suggest you duplicate one of those.

not to mention that used gear is already beat up. i can tell you from experience that whatever gear you have is going to take a beating over 2200 miles. a fiberglass tent pole is neither easy nor cheap to order from the Trail.

assuming you’re headed NOBO, you’ve only got 5-6 weeks before you need to be taking off, and you’re looking for major pieces of gear now???

Q: can anyone tell me where to find military camping gear i am looking for a portable air conditioning for tents?

A: How many btu’s are you looking for? We purchased a 6,500 window unit for use in an RV and found it worked OK in the tent as well.

We set it on a table beside one of the doors and used duct tape to seal it off.

Depends on how big the tent is and if you are in the shade.

Great thing, you can get the small window unit at building supply stores for less than $150 and they are name brands that can be serviced easily.

You will have to make some type of template or duct system for the tent.

Q: Camping gear for Pontiac Aztek?
I just bought a 2002 Aztek and it didn’t come with the camping gear (tent, matress and the thing to blow the matress up) and I can only find them for sale on ebay, where else can I look?

A: You could try a Pontiac dealer but now that they are discontinued you may have a hard time finding them. Ebay, or something like that, may be your only choice.

Q: Is there a place to rent camping equipment in New England (NH, MA, VT)? Tents and cooking gear?
Is there a place to rent camping equipment in New England (NH, MA, VT)? Tents and cooking gear?

A: I do not know of anyplace but I think you would be surprised by how cheap the gear is for the things you mention. You can probably get fairly roomy tent for $20 – $25 at a place like wal-mart. Cooking equipment might be a bit more pricier but I would imagine it is not that cheap to rent either.

I don’t know if this helps. Sorry I can’t tell you a place to check out for rentals.

Q: Camping gear rental around Grand Canyon?
My friend and I are going camping in Grand Canyon (south rim). We don’t want to haul our own camping gears as we will be flying into Arizona. Are camping gears (such as tent) available for rent?

Thanks!

A: I have heard that the Canyon Village Marketplace (the general store at Grand Canyon Village in the park) rents some camping equipment, but I am not positive and don’t know the prices. I would definitely call first and verify (see number below).

If you are flying into Phoenix, than the REI store in Tempe (not far from the airport) rents camping equipment including tents, backpacks and sleeping bags.

Also, in the town of Flagstaff (halfway between Phoenix and the canyon) is a great outdoors equipment store called Peace Surplus (the name is because it started as a military surplus store long ago, but it is now a fairly high-end outdoors and sporting goods shop).

I have had friends rent gear from REI and it was fine (although obviously not new or high-end). I have never rented from Peace Surplus, but they have been there for a long time and I have purchased things from them on many occasions.

When selecting your clothing and gear, remember that the rim of the canyon is at 7,000 feet elevation and is starting to get quite cool (especially in the evenings) – the bottom of the canyon will still be warm more Phoenix-like temps.

Have fun!

Q: Where can I get affordable yet reliable camping gear?
My boyfriend and I want to go camping next month and are trying to find somewhat cheap camping gear. We need pretty much everything: a tent, sleeping bags…you know all of the basics!! Anyone have any suggestions?

A: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/
Take a look I’ve been using them for years.

Q: What hiking and camping gear should I buy?
Ok here’s the scoop…
I want to get into hiking and camping with my wife. I currently have no gear. What should I buy? I have about $800 to work with. I am planning on camping through 3 seasons, spring, summer, and fall (a little in the winter perhaps). I am going to need a two person tent, his and hers sleeping bags, and his and hers backpacks. I am looking for gear that would take me on 2-4 day hikes. Should go with internal or external backpacks. What’s the difference? Is there a good rain resistant tent within my price range? I’m thinking I would want a mummy type sleeping bag. Again, not sure though. Brand names with reasons for purchasing would be much appreciated. Thanks.

A: Go to www.cabelas.com and browse around, or better yet request a catalog. It’s the best outdoors outfitter I’ve ever used. First off, since you’re talking about backpacking, you need to think lightweight. Interior/Exterior just has to do with whether the frame is inside or outside the “pack” on a backpack. To decide on which type is better fo you, go to a good sporting goods store in your area and look at them/try them on. Sleeping backs should definately be the “mummy” style bags. They are around $100 each, but are very lightweight and can handle moderately cold weather (sleeping bags will have a rating in degrees to how cold it can get and you can still rely on the sleeping bag). They can also be compacted better than classic sleeping bags. Any brand in Cabela’s would be a good brand, including its own brand. Also buy you and your wife sleeping pads… they are light, compact, and your back is worth it. I like the self-inflating type, but you can also get foam ones. Again any brand in Cabela’s (this goes for all their products) is usually a good brand.

Tents are usually rated by seasons they can be used in (summer, 3-season, or all weather are popular ratings). Definately go for a dome-style tent rather than the boxier tents. Dome style tents are usually more sturdy, deflect water better, and are usually lighter. Also you’ll want one with a good rain cover that goes close to the base of the tent, and a high waterproof rating (in mms)… 1,500mm waterproof ratings are pretty good. Also, pay attention to weight. Aluminum weighs less than fiberglass, but costs more also. A two person tent probably weighs around 15 lbs, and you and your wife can split this weight (she takes tent, you poles) or you can pack it yourself, but weight is the largest factor (besides neccesities) when hiking.

Alright, now that we have the major equipment out of the way, here are some neccessities.

-First Aid Kit and maps or knowledge of area, or GPs
-Flashlight w/extra batteries and lantern would be nice
-Good all-purpose knife/survival knife
-water purification pump AND purification pills… start out with at least 1/2 gallon of water each
-Waterproof matches AND waterproof lighter (just in case)
-Lightweight stove. Sporting good store can recommend good ones for backpacking.
-Food: lightweight, non-perishables, such as top ramen, energy bars, canned food, chocolate. Fatty foods are good to have in the woods since you will be burning a lot of calaries. They say one of the best things you can eat if your lost is butter. You may burn 3,000 or more calaries a day, so don’t try to go on a diet right then. I recommend some type of powder flavoring for water… it doesn’t always taste great when used with purification pills.
-Dish soap, eating utensils and backpacking pots. They usually come in a nice kit that doesn’t take up much space. Look on Cabela’s or at a sporting goods store.
-TOILET PAPER
-Permits. You usually have to get permits to camp in public parks/Forest Service land. You go to the closest Forestry office to pick these up. These are important if for no other reason than if you don’t come back when your family expects you, they know where to start looking.
-Bear spray
-Clothes that can be layered, gloves, beanies, good hiking boots and tennis shoes if you dont mind the extra weight (for camp).

Recommended Supplies:

-Cell phone or handheld CB at least
-Camera (for obvious reasons)
-Rope(hang your food away from camp so predators dont get into it).
-Insect repellant/sunblock

There’s probably more that I am missing, but those are the most important. The most important thing to do when going camping is to tell at least two responsible people you know where you’re going, and give them a timeframe for coming back. Also I recommend you both take a First Aid Course… they are usually free and something could go wrong quickly (although unlikely) in the forests… snake bite, broken leg, heat stroke, hyperthermia, bear attack, drinking bad water (always purify or boil for five minutes… & retrieve from running water source. If impossible to purify, find area where water is “falling”… it’s usually cleanest there).

I’m not trying to scare you away and you guys will probably have a blast, but definately be prepared.

Q: Where can I find a good online camping gear store?
Hi everyone.

I am planning to have a bike tour from Chicago to NY this summer. So I need to find few camping light-weight camping gears. Basically I need.

1 pot
1 gasoline stove
1 tent (3 season for 1 person)
1 sleeping bag
all of those around $ 120~160

I figured I can shop them in one spot and save some shipping cost.
I do not care whether they are used or new but I want to keep them cheap yet reliable. Is there any store that offers a reliable bargain?

A: Go to www.sportsmanguide.com they have a lot of stuff at really low prices. I got a really good deal on a treadmill saved almost $50 after comparing prices to other stores. Don’t forget where ever you buy from, always do a google search for coupon codes for discounts. Xbargins always has the most updated codes.

Q: What are the Most important camping supplies you should bring on a tenting trip?
I don’t have much room I have to fit all my gear, camping pillow, tent, and a sleeping bag, on to the back of a motorcycle! What are the most important things I should pack for the trip!

A: I have been on many hikes and camping trips…I love it. As a former US Marine, I would suggest 6 MAJOR items: Knife, Water, Rations, Waterproof Matches/Flint, Blanket, First Aid Kit. Other items such as toilet papper, baby wipes, rubbing alcohol, sunglasses, BUG SPRAY, Advil PM…you will sleep like a baby, extra clothes, TENT, trash bags(for keeping clothes and other things dry if it rains)…and so on.

Have fun on your trip!

Q: Where is there Inexpensive, Quality Camping Gear?
I found a webstore via Craigslist that has everything that a person would need. They have a wide range of hiking backpacks, sleeping bags for cold-weather camping, tents, lights, lanterns, stoves, fuel, food…….. they had everything!

To see any of these products yourself, go to http://www.campingmaxx.com/

A: Nice ad….not. You’ve been reported. Stop wasting our time.

Q: Which tents are best for camping, Coleman, Swiss Gear, Wenzel or another brand?

A: I have had the same Coleman 8 perosn tent for 5 years and have never had a leak, tear or otherwise. I might also mention that I have Coleman lamps, chairs, sleeping bags and inflateable matresses that were purchased the same year and they are all still going strong after much use from 2 adults and 3 children.

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