Base Camp

Mar 3, 2009 by Dan

Great store. You can get your gear on-line, but you would be missing the "service factor." At this store, the... (More) Great store. You can get your gear on-line, but you would be missing the "service factor." At this store, the "service factor" and personal experience was huge. Two employees that helped me on separate visits knew the gear inside and out. Both did a stint at NOLS, and one has visited every major mountain range in the world. I got great advice on water filters, sleeping bags, hiking boots, packs and clothing. I tried to play dumb to see how good their advice would be, and it jived with everything that I knew and with the on-line reviews I had read. In the end, I spent a little more by buying locally at this store, but not much more than the shipping would have cost and I knew exactly what I had in my hands as I was leaving. I also have this great feeling that if something they sold be gives me a problem, they'll be there to help solve it. Check out this store if you can. Dan M. p.s. -- they were very generous with their local knowledge of the Beartooth Wilderness trails ; )  (Hide)

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