Steals and Deals

In most cases, I'm a big advocate of spending money with local shops - either where you live or where you fish, ski, hunt, ride, etc. But, sometimes the local shops don't have the brand you're seeking, or you have something that's not worth full price to you but that if you found a deal...

So, here are some of my fave online deal sites.

http://www.pricepoint.com/
Price Point is a great resource for a whole range of cycling gear and clothing. I find a lot of deals on last year's models here. Way cheap and have some pretty obscure stuff, too.

http://www.reelflies.ca/
If you fly fish for steelhead or salmon - who love to run under cover to break you off - you lose flies. Lots of them. This is a great source for keeping stocked. And the quality seems excellent. Surprisingly, they tell me everything is made in Canada.

http://www.steepandcheap.com/
A grab bag of outdoor leftovers. I check it pretty regularly. When they have something you want, it's usually darn cheap.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/
Nice wide selection of regular catalog items, but the clearance sales can be astounding. Carry Simms and Oakley - two of my faves.

http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/
Bargain barn for outdoor gear of all flavors. Their membership program saves you an additional 10% on every purchase. It's a strange mix, but when I'm looking for something, I often start here.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/
Mixed feelings about these folks. Prices are great and huge selection of shooting and hunting supplies, including ammo. But beware, shipping can be ridiculously expensive. Combine orders or go in with a buddy.

-Sean-