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on: July 26, 2009, 01:55:24 PM
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RingLeader
Location: San Diego, Ca
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Hey All,
I am just getting started in bikepacking and am wondering where are some good places to find the neccessary gear for bikepacking? thank you all for your help.
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Reply #1 on: July 26, 2009, 03:13:01 PM
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brian t
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2009, 03:13:01 PM » |
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Here is the place. The amount of knowledge that is shared is the best. People here have been there and done that. So ask away!
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Not all those who wander are lost! -JRR Tolkien
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Reply #2 on: July 26, 2009, 07:56:50 PM
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Endurance Junkie
Location: Tucson,AZ
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2009, 07:56:50 PM » |
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Reply #3 on: July 26, 2009, 09:23:08 PM
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RingLeader
Location: San Diego, Ca
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2009, 09:23:08 PM » |
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Thank you both for your help i am glad that there are people willing to help out with what you need but i also need to know what web sites or stores i can purchase the gear at.
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Reply #4 on: July 26, 2009, 09:34:33 PM
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DaveC
Location: Kalispell, MT
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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2009, 09:34:33 PM » |
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Much of the general outdoor stuff can be had from places like your local mountain shop, REI, or Backcountry.com. Backpackinglight.com sells a lot of the more esoteric, super-weight weenie stuff, and is a great resource for lightweight backpacking info. The backbone of most modern bikepacking, the bags, can only be had from Epic Designs, CDW, or your own mind and hands.
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Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 02:25:42 PM
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AZTtripper
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 02:25:42 PM » |
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For general stuff Campmore.com has a good selection of tarps, ponchos and the like, here in Tucson I like Millers Trading Post/Army Surplus for a lot of similar stuff especially string.
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Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 05:36:22 PM
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brian t
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 05:36:22 PM » |
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www.Craigslist.org is a great site for used gear. I'm a big fan of not paying full price for gear.
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Reply #7 on: July 30, 2009, 07:20:45 AM
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riverfever
Location: Woodland Park, Colorado
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« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2009, 07:20:45 AM » |
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As others have said....most of the gear can be had at a good mountain store. I think probably my Carousel bags are the most specialized piece of gear that I have. Good luck.
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Reply #8 on: August 03, 2009, 11:46:15 AM
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Slim
Location: Duluth MN, North Central USA
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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2009, 11:46:15 AM » |
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You don't have your location filled in. That makes it a bit hard to suggest a store. Which country are you in, and if it is large what region?
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Reply #9 on: August 03, 2009, 04:19:56 PM
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RingLeader
Location: San Diego, Ca
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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2009, 04:19:56 PM » |
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Slim
I am located in San Diego, Ca
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Reply #10 on: August 03, 2009, 09:03:31 PM
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Rob
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca
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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2009, 09:03:31 PM » |
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Keep an eye on www.steepandcheap.com for good deals on camping gear and clothes. |
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Reply #11 on: August 04, 2009, 11:18:16 AM
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Slim
Location: Duluth MN, North Central USA
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« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2009, 11:18:16 AM » |
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Sierra trading post and campmore are some other online shops that can be worthwhile for low prices. I like Granite Gear (not just because they are locall ;-) they have a webshop too I believe. Integral Designs has one. Patagonia has a sale section on their webshop and REI has REIoutlet.com. If you're up in my neck of the woods, come visit midwestmountaineering in Minneapolis, they are a great shop.
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Reply #12 on: August 04, 2009, 06:04:24 PM
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brian t
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« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2009, 06:04:24 PM » |
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There is an REI in San Diego that is the best! I miss that store since I transfered duty stations.
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