Shopping for Camping Supplies?

Those that are avidly into outdoor recreation, of which includes backpacking, camping, fishing and so on, always know where to get their gear.  From the sports store in their hometown all the way up to national retailers online there are more choices than you could possible stop and see in a lifetime. And don't forget RV dealers, as some prefer this method.

Considering the nature of your camping you will probably be able to cut down on a number of them and find a more manageable number of choices. Do you rough it, camp in a cabin somewhere near town, or maybe drive an RV all over and stop here and there. You will find each have distinct sources for supplies. It's good to keep your camping supplies up to date and useful though in any case. Even if you already believe this to be the case, it's wise to shop and be sure. There may be new items out there that will make the whole camping or backpacking experience for your family new and improved.

REI is a retail business that specializes in camping supplies, backpacking gear, and nearly anything else of interest to the outdoor fanatic. Their website www.rei.com includes things for camping, biking, hiking, backpacking, skiing, climbing, kayaking, snowboarding, hunting, fishing and much more. You can not only order camping supplies and other backpacking gear there, you can also receive email regarding discounts and more.

Campmor is another site with a large selection to choose from at www.campmor.com with more focus on hiking, camping, and backpacking. You can find a broad selection of clothing, backpacks, cooking and other tools you will need. They offer a catalog as well. This allows you even offline selection.

Another place to find discount camping gear is the sporting good department at Wal-Mart. They carry a useful line of backpacking, hunting, camping, and fishing gear.

Another source for finding yet more sources online is www.discountcampingsupplies.com where you will find sponsored links to many outdoor topics including camping supplies, backpacking, and much more.

One final suggestion would be Campfire Sales at www.campfiresales.com where you will find some useful resources as well as many camping supplies you are looking for online.

In the end you will probably want to read a lot on camping gear, backpacking, RV gear, and so on, to find the equipment you will find most useful. Then you will want to buy it at the best price you can find. Between your local stores and online, you should have little difficulty and great results.