Recommended Local Shops
Goldsmiths Sports
Big Bear Sporting Goods
North Shore Trading Company
Big 5 Sporting Goods
REI
REI offers a $20 lifetime membership as a co-op. You receive a 10% dividend every year. The return policy CANNOT be beat. Most items (I think the only exception is outdoor electronics) can be replaced or returned within one year of purchase.
Tried and tested quality brands
Big Agnes – www.bigagnes.com
Gossamer Gear – gossamergear.com
Keen Footwear – keenfootwear.com
Dirty Girls Gaiters – dirtygirlgaiters.com
Bear Vault – bearvault.com
Darn Tough Socks – darntough.com
Wright Sock – wrightsock.com
Jet Boil – jetboil.com
Mountain House Meals – mountainhouse.com/collections/entrees
Sawyer Squeeze – sawyer.com/products/sawyer-squeeze-filter
Buff Hiking Clothing – https://www.buffusa.com/
Petzl Sports – www.petzl.com
