MEC, it's the sister company of REI in the states.

Amazon, Walmart, Dick's, Home Depot, Tractor Supply. I generally avoid the REIs and EMS's and I don't have a Cabella's or Bass Pro near me

Been looking for a decent budget tent as I almost froze to death last time. Have no idea what I'm doing tbqh, and I'd appreciate some advice.
UK

>>773209
the tent itself isn't gonna solve the problem of cold and freezery. you should probably invest in a good sleebin pad and sleebin bag honestly

>>773196
Flea markets, thrift stores, amazon, walmart, hardware stores, and very specific items like ice helmet, climbing rope, harness, etc. at "proper" stores like rei etc.

>>773212
Even so I'd like to know just what I should get.
Recommend any sleeping bags etc?

>>773196
REI exclusively
1 year no questions return

I get new equipment every year. Alway top of the line for freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

>>773196
I've bought my northface 55pack from Dicks (for the same price as at REI), my socks are Darn tough wool hikers which are goddamn sex on feet, got a 2L camelback from dicks, an Esee6 from Esee's site, hiking boots from REI, some paracord from Lowes, some bankline from selfrelianceoutfitters, and a tent given to me by a friend. My shit comes from all over, generally whoever is holding a sale.

>>773196
Yes

Online. Sometimes brand name stores or off brand stores.

It all depends on if they have what I want and if it's the cheapest price.

Just bought a set of black diamond wired stoppers for 25% off at REI. Might not be the cheapest by a couple of percentage but REI always has fast shipping and their return policy is top notch so I can deal with not saving the absolute most if it warrants me the aforementioned

>>773317
UK fag?

British Army 90 pattern Arctic sleeping bag. £30-40 online, rated to about -15C tho I haven't tested mine that low. Weighs a pig (2.7kg for mine) but comfy as f and good balance between function and price IMO.

Couple of cheap £10 close cell foam (CCF) pads for ground insulation.

Basically any tent will do if you're happy to carry the weight and are not going to be doing any alpine camping (tents designs prioritizing wind resistance, snow shedding etc)

Good online shops for UK fags:

goarmy
ddhammocks
cotswoldoutdoors
tamaracksoutdoors
heinnie haynes
ledfiretorch
gooutdoors
decathlon

Kathmandu
Aussie Disposals

where is good in Australia?

>>774171
Thanks!
This post helped a lot.

Moosejaw, it's pricy but my gf works there and gets a sweet discount