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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: looking for a credit card with reward points for outdoor gear, camping, hiking, etc…?
I would like to find a credit card with Reward Points for a store like REI, or Dick’s Sporting Goods, or Sierra Trading Post.

Plan on doing more camping and have added hiking and kayaking to my list of outdoor activities, but all the “specialty” gear is expensive.

A: as does cabela’s and bass pro

Q: Best outdoor hiking/camping gear store?

A: You could also try the sportsman warehouse, they just opened one in Burlington

Q: camping and outdoor gear?
im looking to firmilrise my self in the hiking camping
backpacking and climbing brands.

like the most popular and highend

i so far no of
helly hansen
north face
colubia
petzl…

what else is there for WELL knewn stuff.

A: It’s spelles Columbia first of all, and they’re not high-end, just popular cause they cost less.

High-end, quality brands that you’ll pay for are:

The North Face
Kelty
Mountain Hardwear
Black Diamond
Marmot
MSR
Sierra Designs

Just to name a few.

Q: Carry-on vs. checked bags for my camping knife/outdoor gear?
I have a 3 inch utility knife I use during backpacking trips, and wonder what the regulations are. Ideally, I’d bring everything as carry-on, but don’t think this is likely (my stuff isn’t bulky/will fit into a backpack). Can I bring the knife through the security screen (before entering the terminals) and check my backpack/knife before I board?

A: I would suggest that you check you the knife. Before you travel you should go to the TSA website http://www.tsa.gov/ they have the complete list of what you can and can not bring on the aircraft with you in both your checked and carry on luggage.

Hope this helps and have a great trip!

Q: what gear should I take with me,if I want to go on outdoor camping?

A: Anything except indoor camping gear, it won’t work.

Q: where can i find some outdoor shops in malaysia?
i’m looking for some shops in malaysia where i could buy some outdoor and camping gears
sorry, but the site below is not working…

A: http://www.outdoormalasia.ma/tents/

Q: Are there any websites with really good deals on outdoor gear?
I like to go camping and hiking, but I usually just borrow old gear from my gear-obsessed friends. However, I think it is really about time I get my own sleeping bag. However, I really can’t justify spending 400-500 dollars on one from an outdoor store. I know for computer/tech stuff, there are a lot of fairly reliable, genuine, trustworthy websites that have amazing deals. Is there something like this for outdoor gear? Basically, is there any website that I can get a really good deal on a new, down, 20 degrees or lower sleeping bag?

A: If you have time and control over yourself. check out these sites
steepandcheap.com – camping gear (parent site is backcountry.com)
Geartrade.com (sellers range from people like you and me and backcountry.com). I would stay away from ebay for top name brand gear.

Steepandcheap has plenty of sleeping bags up over time, a lot of biganges bags. Almost everysite has a outlet, rei.com, backcountry.com, altrec, usoutdoors, sierra trading post. If you can wait to buy your gear, look off season, or new gear that is a year or two old. You can find new bags from 07 or 08 at a huge discount.

Q: What Engineering field should I get into?
I am currently going for my applied associates in Mechanical Engineering Technology and will be completed this year. I ultimately want to get into the design and testing of outdoor equipment like camping gear. I have tried to write several companies and only got one response back saying that they look at prior work not really the degree. If any one has any advice on what path I should take it would be much appreciated.

A: I’d suggest Biomechanical Engineering. See links below for a couple of Biomechanical programs.

If you just mean simple testing whether a tent stops the rain, or whether a rope can support a 200-lb man, does not require an engineering degree.

Q: Can a landlord throw away my property that was in the basement?
We had a lot of things stored in our basement of the 2 family house were we live. We had put the things into rubbermaid tubs and on shelves. The stuff was the children’s outdoor toys, our camping gear including our tent, housewares that we were not using, baby and toddler toys we were saving for the baby we are now having some furniture. We went to the basement because I tripped a fuse over this weekend and noticed everything was gone. We called the landlord only for him to say everything was junk and he hired some men to clean out the basement and that our stuff was in the dump.

Can he do this without notifying us?

A: If you rent the basement, then he owes you.

If you don’t, it was on his property and it was his to dispose of.

In the future, make sure you only keep things on your leased space. You have no right to take over property simply because it would be easier for you.

Q: How do outdoor campers & trekkers defecate?
I like to take a trekking holiday to enjoy nature, but since nature is unlikely to have man-made toilets, I wonder how trekkers and adventure holiday-makers defecate? Do they have to carry shovels as part of their camping gear, to dig holes for toilet?

A: Don’t know if you’ve heard of “Leave No Trace” frontier guidelines, but imagine if EVERY person that walked the trail you are on decided to do his/her business “just once”. Stepping in doggy doo is no fun, but stepping in people poo is disturbing and ruins the ride for anyone. If no toilets of any sort are available before the trip and you gotta go, man, by all means pick a strategic spot, environmentally friendly as previous posters mentioned, and bury the loot (and animals do bury their’s – my cat does, for crying out loud). Ideally, bring those little doggy bags. We don’t mind picking up after our dogs and disposing of it properly, for goodness sakes, we should do the same for our own poo, too.

Q: camping hiking backpacking gear?
hello I am going to open a store and it will be for outdoor activities I was wondering if you guys/gals have a favorite brand and or suggestions to what brand you like I already have a few in mind actually about 100 diff. brand but I want to narrow that list down to what would sell better since I’m just opening and can add stuff later.
Also what types of gear do you like that you have a hard time finding?

thank you

A: Well the list would be too long as for brands and such. It’s the prices and quality of service that will attract customers away from the big stores. And of course location. Top brands for outdoor gear in the USA, Colman for example can be had at Walmart cheaper probably then you could sell it for. Now if you were to be an authorized repair shop for Colman products then your going to grab my attention. I may be willing to spend a bit more to get what I need from someone who knows what their doing then from some punk at Walmart.

Location location location and did I say location? Put your business in a destination location central to more then one activity. In a community that values the outdoor sports. Los Angeles Ca. for example is no place to try an open a sporting goods store that sells guns. to much red tape. Now change to Redding Ca. your at the center of all the best hunting, fishing, camping vacation destinations Ca. has to offer in a community that values the outdoor world.

Start to research the trends in outdoor activity, whats hot, whats new and carry these items and know how to use them. You won’t be able to sell me a “curve nut set” if you don’t know what it’s for. Also include ways to demonstrate your product you carry free or at very low cost ie indoor ranges climbing walls etc. If I like the product and learned how to use it from you I would tend to buy it from you.

Anyway tons of advice is always good hope you have the best of it and good luck

Q: I am a guy looking for sewing ideas and resources.?
I learned to sew tents and custom work from a bunch of guys at a job I had. Since then I have made, outdoor gear, backpacks and duffels , hunting and camping gear, archery quivers and targets, etc. I like that it saves me money rather than buying them and I get to custom make things to my needs or modify items I already have.

The problem is I run out of ideas. I can never find a website or book that isn’t about making curtains or handbags and girly stuff. I guess not many guys are into this sort of thing. I would never have been either if it wasn’t for my job. They were all rugged guys that made me feel stupid for not knowing how to sew since you can do so much. They made kites and backpacks and all sorts of stuff cheap.

Its nice to be able to look at army surplus stores for ideas on how to construct something useful, but other than that I don’t have many places to go. Sometimes it takes seeing something to realize I could make it. Any ideas? A website would be great.
yeah, backpacking.net is awesome. I got some good ideas from there back awhile ago. Thanks for the recommendations. Whenever I search for the words guys ans dewing I get a lot of mens clothing patterns and stuff that is still geared towards the ladies. Im not really into sewing clothes per se…

A: You might take a look at Nancy Restuccia’s book Hold it! It’s got a number of “manly” projects in it, and more that could be considered “male”.

Or consider upholstery or boat fittings (try http://www.beaconfabric.com). Or learning to sew airplane wings, which is how my grandfather learned to machine sew…

Or look at motorcycle touring bags, dog boots, horse mud sheets, chaps…

Or turn your attention outward… there are a number of sewn products that can be customized for disabled people, and few who do the work. Wheelchair cushions and upholstery, body slings, brace leathers, positioning cushions….

You might also get some ideas from Penny Schwyn’s website, http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com, though she primarily makes clothes and gear.

Q: Wenzel Starlite tent vs. Texsport Knollwood Bivy tent? Which should I get for beach camping?
Wenzel Starlite tent:

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___35842

Texsport tent:

http://www.texsport.net/knollwood-bivy-shelter-tent-p-43.html

A: I’d go with the Texport, I’ve had the Starlite and it does not breath well at all, not a good warm weather tent…………………

Q: Who is the best outfitter (camping, climbing, etc)?
My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up. I want to get him a gift certificate for an outfitter for clothes, camping/hiking gear, climbing, etc. He lives in Big Bend National Park in Texas, so he is nowhere near any stores. So he does all his gear purchases online.

I have shopped from altrec.com, some friends at backcountry.com. My boyfriend has been on steepandcheap.com, but they don’t have gift certificates.

I tried posting this in outdoor recreation and got zero answers.

So, who’s the best to get a gift certificate from? Thank you!

A: Here are a few that I like.

REI inc
Sierra Designs
Adventure 16
Cabella’s

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