What are some name brand camping equipment manufactures (10 pts)

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jack

Who are some of the top manufactures for camping equipment such as sleeping bags, tents, climbing gear, backpacks, stoves, etc...

I would like to browse their websites.
I need something a little more heavy duty for upper Canada/Alaska near the tundra and lower forests.

I also woudn't mind it being universal for the most extreme cold climates.

I get catalogs from Cabelas, Sierra Trading Post, and Gander Mountain.

Do you know any others?

Answer
Not really manufacturers but... As mentioned is REI and Adventure 16: http://www.adventure16.com/

The question for sleeping bags is whether you're going to be in wet areas. It's especially important at freezing temperatures to keep dry. I use synthetics in this type of weather. Another suggestion is a top of the line goretex bag with the best goose down available. Get the one with the best subzero rating that you can find, and when its warmer, leave it unzipped. Better a little cool on warmer nights than freezing your rear off during an unexpected storm. I've been snowed in for days during a freak blizzard and during that trip I took a light summer bag to save weight.... it was pretty miserable and a GREAT adventure, now I take the best and use it unzipped.

I believe that there are some good gortex covers that can be purchased.

EDIT: I just learned a little from this site: http://www.weasel.com/gear_bag.html

where can I find a backpack that is sturdy enough to carry enough groceries?

Bill

I walk a lot and use the bus to get groceries, where can I find a great backpack at a real reasonable price that will last.

Answer
Almost any large pack from a top class manufacturer like Vango Karrimor Berghaus Nomad Lowe Alpine and Osprey and several others will carry heavy groceries for you for many years and be none the worse for it.
My Vango and Karrimor rucksacks have been doing that for more than fifteen years as well as carrying my stuff on long backpacking holidays on five continents so far and they are many years away from needing replacing.
The Nomad is a little newer and very strong but is the wrong kind of pack for shopping with, It's a 50--lliter Nomad Safari pack, almost totally insect proof, and opens like a case.
Mission people use Nomad packs and tents a lot for long'-stay camps, eg for medical centers set up in an isolated village. It's expensive but top quality stuff and ideal for places like Africa. and India.

Whichever you get make sure it's the right fit for you. People vary and so do packs so get properly fitted in a decent outdoor shop and you'll have the benefit of it for life.
50lbs can be fairly easy to carry all day with a few breaks or very uncomfortable depending on how well your pack fits you and if it's properly adjusted.
Most of the weight is carried on the hips and some on the shoulders so the hip belt must be right for you when the rest of the pack is properly adjusted so it carries high enough and not drooping down your back..
When it's right you can run with it without it slipping sideways or rubbing your shoulders. It should be nicely balanced on you and stable.
Have fun looking for for one and Bon Appetit for when you get the groceries home.

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