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Recommend Local Shops
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Goldsmith’s sports
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Big Bear Sporting Goods
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North Shore Trading Company
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Big 5 Sporting Goods
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REI
REI $20 for lifetime membership. It’s 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