06-09-2009, 01:10 PM
Dustie Wrote:Hoofhurr Wrote:Did you guys go with the coop membership? Is that worthwhile?
It depends how much you spend there. It's nice getting a check from them at the end of the year (they've since switched over to a simply "bonus" program I beleive). I was there the other day and had 5 bucks in rewards to apply to my purchase so I'm guessing that's the new method. Back when I spent a lot more money on camping gear I would get 100 dollar checks at the end of the year. In addition, REI is already cheaper so I think REI is a win win. (Hudson trail does have more of the high end stuff though, like my gore-tex rain gear all comes from there).
The most economical choice is Military surplus. There are hundreds of online vendors to choose from as well as regional Militray Surplus stores. You can buy ALICE and MOLLE packs for less than $50 if you just look around.
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Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state.
-Thomas Jefferson
Spread my work ethic not my wealth.