Could people suggest their favourite/trusted online sites for gear shopping? I’m starting to head outdoors and looking to have my own set of necessary bits and pieces.
climbinganchors.com.au is the best online shop in Aus that I know of. rock hardware, Cliffhangar gym, and a couple other gear stores exist out East with better range, but none can match CA for price.
Then there are US based ones, MTNtools, Moosejaw, REI, etc. etc. Postage can be an issue, you will likely need an intermediary in the USA.
US online stores are definitely the way to go. Shipping from these sites is usually a more or less flat rate (~ $100), so the more you buy the better the deal, consider sharing the shipping cost with friends (as long as you stay below $1000 and avoid the tax).
A few more suggestions in no particular order:
usoutdoorstore.com
mountaingear.com
campsaver.com
backcountry.com
climbinggear.com
Look out for sales – I just got a pair of last years Evolv Optimus Primes for $100 shipped (rrp in Aus $230).
I got great prices and great service from Mountain Tools
in California. Its a family business so they work on repeat sales (good service) and gear takes very little time to arrive, they also have a massive range:
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