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Post by thecowbear on Feb 12, 2017 22:17:00 GMT -8
Just looking for a place to get good, cheap gear. If anyone knows a website with secondhand or "last years" gear that would be greatly appreciated. Looking for tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, hammocks, etc.
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Post by RumiDude on Feb 12, 2017 22:22:22 GMT -8
Check out any rental places near you. They typically sell their old gear periodically whether it is worn out or not. Also Play It Again Sports has locations around the country. Check out any outdoor mountaineering clubs and orgs which may have winter swap meets. Rumi |
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Post by Lamebeaver on Feb 13, 2017 3:56:52 GMT -8
Craigslist
campmor.com
Google Shopping (sort by lowest price)
Big 5 Sporting Goods
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Post by bluefish on Feb 13, 2017 4:21:38 GMT -8
Sierra Trading Post.com
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Post by crawford on Feb 13, 2017 6:49:09 GMT -8
geartrade.com
If you keep an eye on it you can come across good equipment that is lightly used. Be mindful as not every seller offers great prices, but you can counter offer on the site.
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Post by jazzmom on Feb 13, 2017 10:11:00 GMT -8
I've had good experiences on the backpackinglight.com's 'Gear Swap' forum for used high-end gear.
For discounted new gear:
- REI Garage (which used to be the "outlet")
- Campsaver.com - has an 'outlet' and a 'shed' (shed sells of demos and returns)
- Backcountry.com
- Campmor.com
- Backcountrygear.com
- SierraTradingPost.com
The best strategy, IMO, is to join the "email lists" at these websites and they will send you electronic coupons, usually 15%-20%, a few times a year.
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Post by BigLoad on Feb 13, 2017 10:19:37 GMT -8
backcountry.com often has good deals
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Post by reuben on Feb 13, 2017 10:28:13 GMT -8
Well, one way is just to wait for sales. Large manufacturers like TNF, Marmot, Patagonia, and others have sales on select products from time to time. Ugly colors, things that didn't sell well, etc. I've scarfed up some good deals that way. You can often buy direct or through vendors like backcountry, campsaver, REI, and others.
Also check end of season sales. The end of winter is in sight in the northern hemisphere, so now's the time to look for sales of winter gear - down jackets, ski pants, snowboards, fleece, ice axes, 4 season tents, winter gloves...
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Post by Dave Ayers on Feb 13, 2017 14:13:22 GMT -8
You can also consider renting. Some places like REI, Lower Gear, and Outback Adventures rent gear.
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Post by tigger on Feb 13, 2017 16:34:49 GMT -8
I would avoid Big 5 like the plague personally. I have not found any "good" gear there and the pricing to be less than impressive. The other places mentioned by everyone, I would recommend. I have had great luck at REI garage sales and at local used gear sporting goods stores (like the play it again sports). |
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Post by reuben on Feb 13, 2017 17:00:58 GMT -8
I would avoid Big 5 like the plague personally. They're OK with that. You don't comply with their dress code. |
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Post by ashepabst on Feb 14, 2017 7:02:39 GMT -8
Big Load mentioned Backcountry.com. I think Steep and Cheap is their clearance site. |
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Post by almostthere on Feb 14, 2017 12:20:32 GMT -8
Sometimes good and cheap are mutually exclusive. Clothes, I wear out - I go cheap and don't care. Pink short sleeve synthetic shirt off the clearance rack plus olive green nylon pants off another clearance rack, you're always in style on the trail.
Sleeping gear? Ffffft. Get the thing you need, even if it never goes on sale. Sleeping pads are easier to get coupons for, I got one of those two hundred dollar Expeds for 120 with coupons at REI. I get the pro deal (60-80% off) for having an affiliation with a trail crew for some things, and for being NOLS trained for others. I get lots of stuff like sporks, knives, etc on Amazon or Sierra Trading Post.
Kitchen gear is easy to go cheap. A two dollar grease pot, foil, and a can of cat food = boiled water. Add a plastic spoon and a cheap GSI plastic cup to eat with.
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Post by hikerjer on Feb 14, 2017 17:25:50 GMT -8
Check out pawn shops and second hand stores, especially in college towns and mountain locales. Bulletin boards in mountain college towns are a good source of used gear as well. I've picked up some incredible bargains on used gear that was just like new in these places. Just be certain you know what you're getting and that it's in good shape. You're not going to be able to return it in most cases. But, there is good gear to be got there.
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