Comments on: Inexpensive outdoor equipment

By: BlueJay

BlueJay — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:49:01 +0000

Another place to buy camping gear are Army Navy surplus stores
you might not get really new and highteck gear but you can find
some good prices on ALICE packs flashlights ECT.

By: scoutguy

scoutguy — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:04:27 +0000

i agree

By: Outdoors Camping Gear

Outdoors Camping Gear — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:06:40 +0000

There are some good internet retail websites that have competitive prices. Also check out your local Craigs List.

By: cold Coleman

cold Coleman — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:18:43 +0000

Thanks Gear Guy. My slepping bag works Just fin now.

By: andy in a hammock

andy in a hammock — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:36:50 +0000

search the web before you buy anything. I got a great deal on my eagles nest hammock (featured in BL) and i love it. Thanx gear guy!

By: Draco

Draco — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:27:48 +0000

This is great advice! Thanks, gear guy!

By: boyandgirlscouts

boyandgirlscouts — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:42:00 +0000

Erm, gospel. I’m sure you meant to say that the boys you know in your troop play painball a lot since the Guide to Safe Scouting prohibits paintball or any other kind of game where guys shoot at each other (even laser tag). If by some chance your troop have been going on outings together to play paintball you might mention the GSS rule about it so that you guys don’t get in trouble with your district/council.

By: gospel golfer 72

gospel golfer 72 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:11:12 +0000

My troop plays paintball alot and I need a great or just good deal on a new Tippmann 98 custom pro. What is the lowest price I could get them at? Also what sites can i get them on.

By: ducky 10444

ducky 10444 — Fri, 30 May 2008 21:13:19 +0000

i don’t know what i would do without you gear guy!!!!

By: Old Scout Leader

Old Scout Leader — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:37:09 +0000

Don’t forget to check out your local Army Surplus Store, Gun Shows and Swap Meets for camping gear. My old saying is if it’s good enough for the U.S Military then it’s good enough for the Boy Scouts.

By: tis

tis — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:36:48 +0000

the gear guy is ao kool! Kep it up dude!

By: scoutmen96

scoutmen96 — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:58:30 +0000

thanks for the tip i will look at the websits for r boyscout camp thanks

By: Old Guy

Old Guy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:09:06 +0000

Don’t forget to improvise or make your own gear.

There is nothing wrong with a bedroll instead of a sleeping bag. Tarps can be great to sleep under if the bugs aren’t bad.

You can find some used gear at thrift shops. I have found mess kits at Goodwill and Salvation Army thrift stores. I have also used cake pans as my plate/frying pan (use pliers for a handle) on trips.

Learn to sew and make your own pack. If anyone says anything about “sewing is for girls” just tell them that a sewing machine is just another Power Tool.

Talk to some of us old guys and we’ll be happy to tell you how we used to do things. Believe it or not, some of the things we used to do still work.

By: madja2000

madja2000 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:04:37 +0000

Hi- the gear guy rules! The outdoor equipment is cheap and cool.