Places to purchase Equipment and Gear at discounted prices.

Hiker Direct is a program that offers discount camping and backpacking gear such as tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and other great camping products. If you are looking for discounted camping equipment that is great quality, this is the site for you. Alps Mountaineering and Browning gear at great prices. You will need to register, then use the email with which you registered to log in.

An outdoor recreation equipment retailer established in Bogota, New Jersey in 1978. The company sells name brands outdoor camping gear and camping equipment at discounted prices. Campmor's warehouse and order processing facilities are located in Mahwah, New Jersey.

Deep discounts on name brand outdoor gear & apparel. Steep & Cheap offers steals on camping, hiking, skiing, cycling gear and more.

Amazon is a great place to purchase items, but big items as Tents, Sleeping Bags, and Backpacks you need to be careful the quality is hit or miss.

Basic Equipment Needs

1 - Shelter

Tent

Troop recommends ALPS Meramac 3

HikerDirect.com Price: $ 80.00 +/-

2 - Sleeping System

Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Pad

Troop recommends ALPS Blaze 20 deg and Foldable Foam Mat

HikerDirect.com Price: $45.00 +/- & $20.00 +/-

3 - Light Device

Head Lamp and Flashlight

Coast 400 Lumen Dual Color LED Headlamp is $31.00 +/- and Coast Polysteel 400 Heavy Duty 440 Lumen Waterproof LED Flashlight with Twist Focus $21.00 +/- both of these items can be purchased at Home Depot.


4 - Gear Bag for Personal Items

Backpacking Pack

Troop recommends 75 to 90 Liter Pack

Teton Sports Explorer 4000 Backpacking Pack is $88 +/- and has great reviews. Can be purchased at Amazon

5 - Day Pack

Day Pack

Troop recommends 20 - 24 Liter Pack

The Scout's school backpack can serve as a day pack. Due to hiking activities the Day pack should have a Sternum strap.

6 - Hydration

Water Bottle

Troop recommends a 32 oz to 40 oz bottle.

Can be purchased pretty much anywhere.

7 - Mess Kit

Should include the Following:

3 - 4 cup boiling pot with lid

6" - 7" Frying Pan

6" - 7" Plate

Fork, Spoon and Knife

Drink/Measure cup

8 - Stove

Propane Butane gas Backpacking stove.

Troop recommend stove with a hose. These stoves have a more stable footing and cook surface.

The stove available at Amazon.

9 - Foot ware

Hiking Boots

Can be purchased pretty much anywhere. Don't forget we need a good pair socks to go with shoes.

10 - First Aid Kit

Personal First Aid Kit

Around 200 Piece Kit