Bug Out Gear Deals (Post 'em when you find 'em) I

[sporkticus]

Golite just started a 50% sale and 80% off clearance.

[NkySpike]

"FREE"

Well, the plans to build your own PVC flashlight is free, That's a deal...

RadioShack DIY Flashlight April project of the month.

Here’s a simple project that’s fun for the whole family to build. With these DIY instructions, you can make a flashlight that can be used for many different purposes around the house, in the car or on a trip. Lights black out during a storm? Have a backup flashlight to power through it. Going camping for the weekend? Be sure to have it on hand for some great ghost stories around the campfire. Download instructions here: http://bit.ly/HsjAMG


http://radioshackdiy.com/project-gallery/diy-flashlight


( PDF file ) http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/r ... y_POTM.pdf

[TSull]

Been searching for the cheapest/highest magnification credit card sized fresnel lens for a bob and edc.

There is a pack of 10 3x cards on amazon real cheap for $7.74 with shipping. http://www.amazon.com/Wholesale-Credit-Wallet-Magnifiers-Lenses/dp/B004Z76DEG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1335050953&sr=8-4

I wanted to go with a 5x one. Cheapest I found was from: http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet/Categories?category=Fire%3AFresnel+Lens I bought the two pack for $4.98. With shipping it was $7.21. That was about $5 cheaper roughly than the others I found, plus it was a 2 pack. One for edc and one for bob!

[majorhavoc]

"FREE"

Well, the plans to build your own PVC flashlight is free, That's a deal...

RadioShack DIY Flashlight April project of the month.

Here’s a simple project that’s fun for the whole family to build. With these DIY instructions, you can make a flashlight that can be used for many different purposes around the house, in the car or on a trip. Lights black out during a storm? Have a backup flashlight to power through it. Going camping for the weekend? Be sure to have it on hand for some great ghost stories around the campfire. Download instructions here: http://bit.ly/HsjAMG


http://radioshackdiy.com/project-gallery/diy-flashlight


( PDF file ) http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/r ... y_POTM.pdf

This would make an amazing scouting project.

[Remmy]

golite.com

Shangri-La 5 Tent
5 lbs 9 oz. | 2.52 kg


Suggested Retail: $525.00

Sale Price: $262.49

Anyone know how I can get a woodburner for it cheap?

[moab]

Sportsman's Guide's latest sale email. Lots of clothes and shoes. Cargo shorts for $8.97:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/sect ... @gmail.com

[Pilsung]

http://www.batteryjunction.com/?utm_sou ... rthday2012

Battery Junction offering 10% off through today (Sunday, April 22nd) with the coupon code EARTHDAY2012. I've been very satisfied with their prices, range of products and customer service. Especially like their Olight flashlights.

[thebigstick]

LAPG is having a 10% off sale on 5.11 taclite propants. Buy one pair and get 10% off your order. buy more and they have various freebie Items for you. sale ends 4/24/12 at midnight

I just scored some more, and have been rocking the last 3 pairs for about 2 years. great quality gear

[TSull]

golite.com

Shangri-La 5 Tent
5 lbs 9 oz. | 2.52 kg


Suggested Retail: $525.00

Sale Price: $262.49

Anyone know how I can get a woodburner for it cheap?

Do you mean for a stove or a big one for warmth?

I have been searching a lot for wood/combo stoves for back packing/bob and the cheapest/best functional stove I found is called the firebox stove. It is ~$60 with shipping. The cheapest sites for it are from the manufacturer directly (http://foldingfirebox.com/) and through a company called wilderness innovations. (http://wildernessinnovation.com/survival-supplies/survival-items/firebox-folding-stove/) The two companies work with each other and offer combo kits with each other's products in it.

I haven't actually used it yet, as I am waiting a few weeks for the wilderness innovations guys to release a combo version with a variety of camo/MOLLE compatible cordura case. Everything I have researched and looked through on the web, this seems like the best/most functional and versatile portable stove. I am going to use it in conjunction with my tangia stove. There are also upgrades I am going to purchase as well.



As far as a real cheap on.... There are tons of youtube videos on making your own wood-burning stoves out of common household food cans. They work pretty well, just not ultra portable/convenient. They will do on a tight budget.

[NkySpike]

LAPG is having a 10% off sale on 5.11 taclite propants. Buy one pair and get 10% off your order. buy more and they have various freebie Items for you. sale ends 4/24/12 at midnight

Just a heads-up on the 5.11 pants and shorts.. They run a little small in the seat area. You don't realize it until you sit down.

I just read the same thing in a gun type magazine at the book store (that out now), taking about the different types of tactical pants that are out.. They made the point, you better adjust your "man-parts" before you sit down, after that it's to late...

I found that out after I bought about 3 pair of pants (42x32) and 7 pair of shorts (42), 3 months ago...

(Anybody looking for new 5.11 pants or shorts size 42, that have been washed one time. Smoke free house.. PM me)

[NkySpike]

So you're saying they are like a cheap hotel? No ballroom.

So true.....


(If you wear a size 40, then you need to order size 42....)

I also noticed their boots also run a size small too.
Went down to Lexington KY, to Gails ( http://www.galls.com/home ) to buy some 5.11 ATAC 8 inch Zipper Boots. I tried on a size 12, but they didn't fit so I had to go to a size 13.
They fit fine, but made me look like I was wearing Frankenstein shoes... I then tried on some Bates and Magnum brands boots in size 12, they fit fine and looked normal.

[cypher2001]

Found a descent deal on Tilley wool hats. Received mine and it looks fantastic. Can't wait till some cooler weather to give it a stroll. They have flaps that full down over the ears and are retractable.

Some sizes were around 22.00. Free shipping with prime or over 25.00

tech wool
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CSYJVQ/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=eclecticparad-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B005CSYJVQ&adid=1Z5DHQDZJJP22PBJQH4A

Winter wool
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CSYIF8/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=eclecticparad-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B005CSYIF8&adid=044JJPFS576QB8MY8FEK

[TXshooter]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mountain-House- ... 224wt_1139

I just found this. I've always wanted the Just in Case pack to have on hand as it's a solid full week of meals all boxed up nice and pretty. The seller has great feedback, and claims this is new stock (so should last ~7 years). There were 10, and after me, there are 9 left. $100 bucks shipped is a great deal for these, which you're lucky to find for $125 shipped. Thought I'd share with those who share

[prepper7]

<snip> I have been searching a lot for wood/combo stoves for back packing/bob and the cheapest/best functional stove I found is called the firebox stove. It is ~$60 with shipping. The cheapest sites for it are from the manufacturer directly (http://foldingfirebox.com/) and through a company called wilderness innovations. (http://wildernessinnovation.com/survival-supplies/survival-items/firebox-folding-stove/) The two companies work with each other and offer combo kits with each other's products in it. <snip>

Thanks for this. Not only is the stove too cool, the promotional video is extremely well done. I signed up for the supplier's blog/newsletter and their first post was excellent. Thx again.

[TSull]

<snip> I have been searching a lot for wood/combo stoves for back packing/bob and the cheapest/best functional stove I found is called the firebox stove. It is ~$60 with shipping. The cheapest sites for it are from the manufacturer directly (http://foldingfirebox.com/) and through a company called wilderness innovations. (http://wildernessinnovation.com/survival-supplies/survival-items/firebox-folding-stove/) The two companies work with each other and offer combo kits with each other's products in it. <snip>

Thanks for this. Not only is the stove too cool, the promotional video is extremely well done. I signed up for the supplier's blog/newsletter and their first post was excellent. Thx again.

No problem. Glad to share the fruits of my internet searching. lol. It took me a while to finally decide on this one. I think I actually stumbled onto it doing some youtube browsing looking at different stove reviews. Of everything I saw this one made the most sense. It is just so versatile and seems to pack up real nice and small. I really wanted a wood stove for cooking without bringing fuel, but I also have a mini tangia alcohol stove as backup. I wanted to find something that could be multifunctional and use in conjunction with the tangia as a windscreen or pot stand. This does it plus ANY other fuel. That's a huge plus if I ever wanted to whip out some sterno or an esbit fuel tab. Plus the two attachments you can buy seem pretty great especially the grill. You can burn some wood to coals and grill up whatever. I think I am going to get the cup plate attachment too because, from what it seems, if you use any other fuel type, you need to use the top pegs lower, and might need that plate as a more stable pot stand. Plus, I read it makes a pretty good heat shield for a stainless steel gsi cup. All and all really impressed. Seems leaps and bounds better than competitors.

If you were thinking about getting this, wait a couple weeks. If you noticed at the bottom of of that news blog, they said they were going to release their own combo kit. I messaged them about a week ago(when I found this) about some purchasing options. They told me this would come out in a kit with the attachments for a little cheaper, PLUS in various camo styles in a cordura case with MOLLE attachments I'm going to wait for this.. anticipation is killing me though.. lol. I want to see/try it in person.

[prepper7]

Thanks much for the additional info. You know after you get yours you'll have to do a review for us, right?

[TSull]

lol. Indeed. I would be glad to. Pics and all.

[usafengineer]

i tried looking to see if anyone posted this already but didnt ...sry im a little new to this so i dont know how to post pics yet

anyways i found this pack and i think its a heck of a deal considering the price ... its a "fox tactical advanced mountaineering pack"

59$ from sportsmansguide http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/f ... x?a=954488

and a review of it for those who are skeptical http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJXd6IDQKpU

after watching this vid i was rather impressed and am contemplating on purchasing one

[JT_of_JFF]

Since we can't all be trolling every storefront all of the time, please point out amazing deals and/or sales that you come across. This doesn't have to be something you have or would buy, but rather something that you think zombie hunters in general may be after. This post is taking on a life (over 300K views, which I believe is a good thing), but it looks like we need to be a little more specific about the thread rules.

Thread Rules;
The idea is not to provide gear reviews, start comparisons or debate about vendors/websites. Most people already have their opinions and you can always start a seperate thread asking for a review or compare.

Let's avoid links to members-only and deal-of-the-day websites. These sites have a proven value but have already been mentioned repeatedly in this thread. Regardlesss of their overall value, its a been-there, done-that for this discussion.

When you do find one please give us;
a link to the site
image (if possible)
msrp/regular price
sale price
add why this is such a value.

The key is value.

I thought we talked before about not linking these buyers club sites..... If we haven't, then I'm talking about it now.

If people are looking for deals, we've already linked these buyers clubs repeatedly. Let's stop listing their deal of the day every day. This thread has been dominated by these posts (DVOR and THECLYMB) and that's not the intention. Please save this for unusual deals, coupons and discounts and be sure to offer a link to where it's available.

[Woods Walker]

I have removed some off-topic posts. People are welcome to start another thread in the proper forum. Thank you.

[ITZombie]

That is a good price for those particular bags although they only have them in black at the moment. I like the being able to lay it down and unzip the back to make the whole bag available without having to dig. Would make it easier to pack up too.

i tried looking to see if anyone posted this already but didnt ...sry im a little new to this so i dont know how to post pics yet

anyways i found this pack and i think its a heck of a deal considering the price ... its a "fox tactical advanced mountaineering pack"

59$ from sportsmansguide http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/f ... x?a=954488

and a review of it for those who are skeptical http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJXd6IDQKpU

after watching this vid i was rather impressed and am contemplating on purchasing one

[majorhavoc]

The North Face Alueian BX 20 Degree HOT Sleeping Bag. $39.99, Reg $89.99

http://www.alssports.com/The-North-Face-Aleutian-BX-20-Degree-HOT-Sleeping-Bag/PAAAAAJOJFFKLLHB/Product

Select League-Blue in Reg. Right Zip and the price drops to $39.99.

Checked out a bunch of consumer reviews on other sites, scores a consistent 4+ out of 5 stars. Seems like a competent basic 3 season bag. Heatshield Optimal Technology (HOT) synthetic insulation, whatever the hell that means. Decent synthetic fill I imagine: insulates even when wet, dries out quickly but doesn't compress as well or is as light as natural goose down.

[BigDaddyTX]

Sierra Trading Post 35% off : EB042412A ends today.

Of course, they have a coupon for 30% off just posted on their page, but if anyone orders today you can save an extra 5%.

[Charlie_Kilo]

I've been interested in checking out these forward osmosis water filtration systems. They can generate a clean sports drink like solution from dirty, or even brackish water.

Found this one on amazon for $12.05: linky

Seems to typically cost $25-$35

This single unit is capable of producing over 3 liters a day for 3 consecutive days using the power of SCIENCE! no pumping required.