Australian Camping Shops, which do you use ?

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John Sheridan
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Australian Camping Shops, which do you use ?

Sat 05 Nov, 2011 11:05 pm

I was just wondering where you all buy your gear and I am really just looking for reputable shops to buy from as I need some gear. I guess the store you buy from is the one that has the stuff you want :)

One shop that seems to have plenty of stuff is http://www.hiking.com.au, has anyone bought from that place ??


Thanks for any shop suggestions.

Cheers.
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Re: Australian Camping Shops, which do you use ?

Sun 06 Nov, 2011 5:26 pm

I've purchased from Macpac, Mountain Designs, Paddy Pallins and Snowgum in Australia.
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Re: Australian Camping Shops, which do you use ?

Sun 06 Nov, 2011 8:16 pm

http://www.pinnacleoutdoors.com.au
http://www.kellysbasecamp.com.au
http://www.bogong.com.au
http://www.wildearth.com.au
http://www.paddypallin.com.au
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Re: Australian Camping Shops, which do you use ?

Sun 06 Nov, 2011 8:24 pm

I either usually shop at my wonderful local shop www.camphikeclimb.com.au
Otherwise I get gear from www.mainpeak.com.au
www.backpackinglight.com.au often have some good specials.
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Re: Australian Camping Shops, which do you use ?

Sun 06 Nov, 2011 8:25 pm

Depends where you are. You can't go past Alpsport in West Ryde - and I'll say that having worked for 2 of their competitors.
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Re: Australian Camping Shops, which do you use ?

Mon 07 Nov, 2011 10:41 pm

I pretty much have browsed most of them, but nice to know the are real and not scam sites, some look so so professional.

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Re: Australian Camping Shops, which do you use ?

Tue 08 Nov, 2011 11:52 pm

Paddy Pallin
Main Peak
Mountain Designs
Macpac

moontrails.com
basegear.com
rei.com
moosejaw.com
backcountry.com

and most importantly - never never from Crapmandu
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Re: Australian Camping Shops, which do you use ?

Wed 09 Nov, 2011 8:37 am

Here in Launceston, I mostly use Mountain Designs and Allgoods (local shop). I just discovered we have a new Macpac store here the other day too, but haven't tried them yet.

When shopping online, I'll use almost any shop that appears to be reputable in terms of customer service, and which has the cheapest price for whatever I'm buying at the time.
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Re: Australian Camping Shops, which do you use ?

Wed 09 Nov, 2011 4:05 pm

Son of a Beach wrote:Here in Launceston, I mostly use Mountain Designs and Allgoods (local shop). I just discovered we have a new Macpac store here the other day too, but haven't tried them yet.

When shopping online, I'll use almost any shop that appears to be reputable in terms of customer service, and which has the cheapest price for whatever I'm buying at the time.

I didn't tell you? Whoops..go and say hi to Gary and the team sometime Nik.
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