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General Topics => Off Topic => Topic started by: eyeeatingfish on July 25, 2017, 10:48:38 AM
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I am in the market to put together a camping set but now that sports authority closed down I don't really know where to go to get camping supplies. The gun stores have a few items but not really tents, sleeping bags, mess kits, etc. Am I missing something or are we out of luck for a good camping store?
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I am in the market to put together a camping set but now that sports authority closed down I don't really know where to go to get camping supplies. The gun stores have a few items but not really tents, sleeping bags, mess kits, etc. Am I missing something or are we out of luck for a good camping store?
It used to be many years ago that Sears was a good place to get camping gear. I am not sure about that any more. But it might be worth a look if you are in the area.
Also, try North Face in Ala Moana.
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Sleeping bags locally? Maybe North Face (like Inspector said) or Patagonia. Not going to be cheap, but will be excellent quality.
I know Don Quiote and Walmart has some camping stuff, but probably quite in expensive stuff. Maybe on par with what Sports Authority used to carry.
That's something I miss about living in WA. Stores like REI and other outdoor activity type shops.
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Costco has some tents and a few things.. Military exchanges have a good selection of stuff.
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Walmart has an aisle of Coleman stuff.
I was shocked when I walked into the North Face store to see pictures of snow boarders. Who travels to Hawaii to buy a ski jacket for $500? That's gotta fill up half your luggage home.
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Costco has one coleman tent for sale and one sleeping bag. The tent wasn't quite what I was looking for but the sleeping bag might be an option.
Hadn't thought about walmart though, good suggestion. Windward mall had a camping store but Sports Authority ended up shutting it down. Real shame because they had a lot of high quality options and would have done well in the absence of Sports Authority. \
I was hoping a Dick's or Cabela's would open up here in the absence of sports authority.
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If it wasn't for Costco and Amazon Prime, this island would suck. (Mostly kidding)
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Military exchanges have a good selection of stuff.
Dear lord, I would sooner sew my own stuff than buy military surplus camping equipment, which ime is some of the worst, coldest, heaviest, wettest equipment ever created. Rubber coated canvas that stinks like shit and gets holes if you look at it wrong? No thanks.
Just get it online. Unless you can make it to an REI or BPS or Cabellas, you'll get much better stuff for better prices online.
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Dear lord, I would sooner sew my own stuff than buy military surplus camping equipment, which ime is some of the worst, coldest, heaviest, wettest equipment ever created. Rubber coated canvas that stinks like shit and gets holes if you look at it wrong? No thanks.
Just get it online. Unless you can make it to an REI or BPS or Cabellas, you'll get much better stuff for better prices online.
He said exchanges, not surplus. Like in NEX, AAFES, etc.
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He said exchanges, not surplus. Like in NEX, AAFES, etc.
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Agreed or Amazon.
Just another thought is put up a list of what you want and tap into the plethora of resources you have right here ! :thumbsup:
I have at least 2 of everything (1 is none and 2 is one)
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I have at least 2 of everything (1 is none and 2 is one)
2 wives?
:worship:
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With the limited selection at Costco and other stores, you're better off ordering online. Unless you need it asap then you have no choice.
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Military surplus is awesome (mostly for the historical value).
https://www.keepshooting.com/
Who doesn't need a Soviet era hair clippers???
https://www.keepshooting.com/ussr-army-hair-clippers.html
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2 wives?
:worship:
Yeah that's what every guy wants to women bitching at him for not taking out the trash
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Sports Auth........nvm.
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I just ordered a tent from Amazon,, I guess that will be my new camping store for now.
On the other hand, since costco is one of the few options on island I guess I will be the only guy who doesn't have a costco tent, making my tent easy to find.
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Just saw commercial on History channel for Patriot Outfitters Wahiawa.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/patriot-outfitters-wahiawa-3
Parent company website
http://www.patriotoutfitters.com/
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Cool!
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2 wives?
:worship:
Well, I do live in Laie. ::)
Yeah that's what every guy wants to women bitching at him for not taking out the trash
Apparently your not doing something right, my wife takes out the trash. :thumbsup:
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...my wife takes out the trash. :thumbsup:
Damn Rocky! That's awesome! How much does that cost you? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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you missed the seasonal outdoor items about 2 months ago. they brought in multiple tents and sleeping bags
sams club has alternative options to costco. different sizes and brands.
j.hara also has supplies. not sure if they have a tent, but they have the smaller items that could be of use.
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Well, I do live in Laie. ::)
Apparently your not doing something right, my wife takes out the trash. :thumbsup:
So she dosent trust you to not fuck it up ?
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So she dosent trust you to not fuck it up ?
No, THEY trust me not to fuck it up ! 8)
Damn Rocky! That's awesome! How much does that cost you? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Services rendered. :thumbsup:
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I just realized that Patagonia on Ward has some camping gear but still mostly clothes. I stopped in at the North Face in Ala Moana today and apparently they do have tents and sleeping bags they brought in recently. Unfortunately I don't want to spend $300 on a tent then another $300 on a sleeping bag, especially when it isn't even made in America.
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Exactly what are you looking for ?
Propane or white gas lamps, stove, cookware.
Hardcore camping up in the mountains or weekend at Malaekahana ?
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Exactly what are you looking for ?
Propane or white gas lamps, stove, cookware.
Hardcore camping up in the mountains or weekend at Malaekahana ?
Nothing specific yet, just building a camping gear set. I ended up ordering a tent on Amazon. I have a small cooking set but not big enough for a family.
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We should have a 2a camp out somewhere (sans guns of course).
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Nothing specific yet, just building a camping gear set. I ended up ordering a tent on Amazon. I have a small cooking set but not big enough for a family.
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I got some gas lanterns you can have.
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I got some gas lanterns you can have.
LED lantern are getting quite good as of late so I am undecided whether I would include a gas lantern or not. If you have a central larger propane tank that you can run a line off of then it is an attractive option. Great if you have a larger crowd though.
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Nothing specific yet, just building a camping gear set. I ended up ordering a tent on Amazon. I have a small cooking set but not big enough for a family.
How big a family.
White gas (Coleman Fuel/kerosene) is cheaper and last's much longer than battery's or propane.
Having a " larger propane" tank isn't really camping to me (what you can carry in).
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At City Mill...