Contributor II
I have no problem with used equipment if in good shape.
Tent - came from my sister and her husband when they upgraded. They knew I wanted a bigger tent as the family grew, and they got a new cabela's card and upgraded. I had to make 2 small repairs (leather needle and dental floss) and it has worked well.
Chairs - people move, upgrade, etc. I think only one of my camp chairs I bought, and that was on sale about 20 years ago.
I also build my own stuff if I can.
Chuck box was a sheet of plywood, 6 hinges, 2 clasps and a couple cans of paint/sealer. It's to be used, not be furniture. Built my own tool rack mounts and water/jerry can carriers for the bed of the truck as well. It ain't professionally welded and powdercoated all pretty, but I probably have 30 bucks and a handful of evenings invested.
Sales/Dollar stores
I keep my eyes open on amazon/ebay for really good deals if I am shopping for something, and am willing to wait a long time till i get the deal I want. Pots/pans outside of cast iron and cooking utensils came from dollar general (discount/dollar store). If they get dented/broken, I don't care and they are cheap to replace. Cast Iron was bought on sale (bed bath beyond 20% off coupons are great too)
I know people have great fortune at thrift stores, I've never been as fortunate. I think the internet has ruined a lot of garage/estate sales because too many people think their old stuff is ebay gold.... However good deals can still be found if you take your time. Patience is the key to saving money in my book....
Tent - came from my sister and her husband when they upgraded. They knew I wanted a bigger tent as the family grew, and they got a new cabela's card and upgraded. I had to make 2 small repairs (leather needle and dental floss) and it has worked well.
Chairs - people move, upgrade, etc. I think only one of my camp chairs I bought, and that was on sale about 20 years ago.
I also build my own stuff if I can.
Chuck box was a sheet of plywood, 6 hinges, 2 clasps and a couple cans of paint/sealer. It's to be used, not be furniture. Built my own tool rack mounts and water/jerry can carriers for the bed of the truck as well. It ain't professionally welded and powdercoated all pretty, but I probably have 30 bucks and a handful of evenings invested.
Sales/Dollar stores
I keep my eyes open on amazon/ebay for really good deals if I am shopping for something, and am willing to wait a long time till i get the deal I want. Pots/pans outside of cast iron and cooking utensils came from dollar general (discount/dollar store). If they get dented/broken, I don't care and they are cheap to replace. Cast Iron was bought on sale (bed bath beyond 20% off coupons are great too)
I know people have great fortune at thrift stores, I've never been as fortunate. I think the internet has ruined a lot of garage/estate sales because too many people think their old stuff is ebay gold.... However good deals can still be found if you take your time. Patience is the key to saving money in my book....
