Recommended Equipment Stores

Sierra Trading post is always a favorite of mine.

Consider also the following;

For deep discounts:

http://www.rei.com/outlet/

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Hom ... 11=campmor

I've found these to be great quality for super value.

Buen "But he told me it would last 1,000 km" Camino

Arn

Hi

IN Canada I don't think Mountain Equipment Co-op http://www.mec.ca/ can be beat for selection, quality & price. It is a co-operative so you do need to buy a one time $5 membership though.

John

Great topic.

For those in and around the UK this is a good resource to bookmark:

http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/Equipme ... tm#Millets

I've also discovered this company: http://www.itchyfeet.com It is owned and staffed by experienced hikers. They really KNOW the gear they sell. Even on an intial telephone enquiry about the particular size of boot I was trying to find they were not only helpful but were familiar with Camino walking. They only have 2 shops, one in London and the other in Bath, but they are extremely helpful on the telephone and I've found their internet shopping service first class.

The Ramblers Association is a good srouce of information and I know there are fourm members active in it:

http://www.ramblers.org.uk/

And the Long Distance Walkers Association is definitely for us! http://www.ldwa.org.uk/

REI and Dick's Sporting Goods.