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13 Comments on Share money-saving tips

  1. I constantly shop the online outlet stores of the major gear stores.
    I have found huge deals on closeout and returned items.
    I found a very good pair of German leather big name hiking boots originally $180.00 marked down to $80., a $200. on 2 person three season backpacking tent for $43.00(used once and returned, and two internal frame backpacks each originally about $200. for near $100. ea. Ask the gear stores if the have any big clearance sales.

  2. Ranger Danger // January 25, 2010 at 8:46 pm // Reply

    go light by only what is needed and on occation go thrift shoping, its cheap, easy, and deffinetly affordable. I’ve found brand new hikeing bags with perfect frames for only 4.50 and tents for 3 dollars.

  3. Army surplus gear and clothing can usually be bought at reasonable prices, and is almost always high quality and very tough. unless you are REALLY hard on clothing, it will probably outlast your scouting career.

  4. you can just go to WalMart or Academy Sports for low-priced gear and a wide variety of tents,sleeping bags, backpacks, etc. or you can just buy used off of eBay or craig’s list. And always check the shipping cost if you buy off the internet, it might be a lot higher than you expected.

    • Be careful of the Walmart stuff. Some of it is really cheaply made and breaks easily. Sometimes its cheaper in the long run to buy better quality that’ll last.

  5. popingbubble // January 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm // Reply

    if your out camping and you want to save money stay near the campsite because if you went out from there you might get hurt and then you would have to pay all those medical bills :p

  6. old toothbrushes are great for cleaning bikes.

  7. GO PRIMITIVE // January 5, 2010 at 4:36 pm // Reply

    You don’t need all that fancy gear. Just bring a tarp and a blanket for your shelter. A tin cup and a fork are all you need for cooking. And a heavy sweatshirt and a cheap rain poncho will be enough clothing. I even skip the hiking boots and use a pair of old sneakers.

    • old sneakers are great shoes for camping because if they get wet or dirty, then no problem. they can serve as work shoes as well

  8. grilled cheseman // January 5, 2010 at 2:10 pm // Reply

    I got a brand new knife, probably worth $30, for $19.95 on eBay. Check there

  9. I always go to ski willis to get the used ski gear so i will look cool and have great stuff. AAAALWAYSSS get used gear it is much cheaper and often almost new.

  10. i spend 22$a year on camping stuff beacus i alwase go to sales and get stuff big on me to last me a while

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