Shopping for quality gear can be a struggle. As a college student, money is limited so I do A LOT of research and price comparing before I buy anything.
Shopping online for outdoor gear can be scary if you've never shopped for gear online, or you if you don't know much about the type of gear you're looking for. However, shopping online is the easiest way to compare prices.
I LOVE theclymb.com! It is a great store that gets great deals on a lot of clothes, gear, footwear and just about everything. Since the store gets a great deal, you get the best deal ever on retail items! Most items sold are sold with at least a 50% discount off the original retail price. Since they receive a limited number of items, deals go quickly, but that means there is a constant flow of new things on the site! Theclymb does not just sell great gear and clothes, but they also sell trips, have gear reviews, buying guides and inspiring stories.
Here is a $10 credit for theclymb.com -- http://vnlink.co/SziyWJF
My next favorite online store? Moosejaw.com! Their inventory is based on normal retail prices, but the store usually has a sale going on. If you get on their email list (which I highly recommend), you receive coupons and special deals for free. The site is also very unique, the subtitles of a lot of things are pretty comical.
I do shop at REI, but usually as a last resort since a lot of their things are pretty pricy. I get a lot of presents from REI, so I know their gear is high quality. However, I recently bought their $20 lifetime membership, and am really excited to go to an upcoming 'Garage Sale.' This is just clearance gear that is being knocked down even more in price and sold garage sale style, where first come-first serve. REI also offers classes, workshops and trips for free or a small member fee. The trips are usually the only things that cost anything, unless there is a class that is also a type of national certification. I am happy I bought the membership more for free workshops and classes.
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