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Big Game Hunting => Backcountry Hunting => Topic started by: hogslayer on April 22, 2013, 08:38:09 AM

Title: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: hogslayer on April 22, 2013, 08:38:09 AM: Made the weekly Costco trip lastnight and found out that they had some gear that could be used for hunting. I picked up the Seripen UV water purifier with the Nalgene bottle and pre filter for 50$. I also found a solar panel charging kit with battery backup packs for 100$. Checked them both out online and it is a good deal with great reviews. Just a heads up if anyone is in the market.
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: Special T on April 22, 2013, 11:24:31 AM: Was the solar panel gear the Goal Zero stuff? if so which Costco?
Title: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: jackelope on April 22, 2013, 11:42:17 AM: I saw the charger a couple weeks ago in woodinville and if I recall correctly it was not goal zero stuff. I can't say for sure though.
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: hogslayer on April 22, 2013, 12:11:38 PM: Quote from: Special T on April 22, 2013, 11:24:31 AM
Was the solar panel gear the Goal Zero stuff? if so which Costco?

Yes it was the goal zero. It was in shoreline.
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: Bean Counter on April 22, 2013, 12:38:58 PM: Good luck with that steri pen. I suggest bringing a backup purification source such as tablets. Mine stopped working in the middle of a vs blacking trip. :(
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: Bmcox86 on April 22, 2013, 03:22:44 PM: Do you know which model Steripen it was?
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: Bean Counter on April 22, 2013, 03:24:31 PM: Its been a few years. I think I bought it in 2007. I think I bought it at REI. Took it back, and never considered one again. I personally like the idea of a filter anyway.
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: MadMooner on May 26, 2013, 10:59:30 AM: They have a pretty swinging deal on Mountain House as well. 10 pack boxes. Pretty spotty when they stock them.

They also have THE BEST deal on Merino wool boot socks.
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: bow4elk on May 27, 2013, 09:01:01 AM: Quote from: MadMooner on May 26, 2013, 10:59:30 AM
They have a pretty swinging deal on Mountain House as well. 10 pack boxes. Pretty spotty when they stock them.

They also have THE BEST deal on Merino wool boot socks.
:yeah:
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 27, 2013, 09:21:59 AM: The one in issaquah usually has the mountain house deal all year.
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: WAcoueshunter on May 27, 2013, 09:37:01 AM: Quote from: Bmcox86 on May 27, 2013, 09:21:59 AM
The one in issaquah usually has the mountain house deal all year.

I was at the South Everett Costco yesterday, and they had the Steripen, the Goal Zero charger, AND crab pots - two collapsible pots with buoy and rope for $80.
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: whuppinstick on May 27, 2013, 11:59:26 AM: Quote from: Special T on April 22, 2013, 11:24:31 AM
Was the solar panel gear the Goal Zero stuff? if so which Costco?

Many of the hikers on the Continental Divide Trail this summer are moving away from Goal Zero and buying this Suntactics charger: http://www.suntactics.com/shop/usb-scharger-5/ (http://www.suntactics.com/shop/usb-scharger-5/)
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: erk444 on May 27, 2013, 09:23:12 PM: Quote from: whuppinstick on May 27, 2013, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: Special T on April 22, 2013, 11:24:31 AM
Was the solar panel gear the Goal Zero stuff? if so which Costco?

Many of the hikers on the Continental Divide Trail this summer are moving away from Goal Zero and buying this Suntactics charger: http://www.suntactics.com/shop/usb-scharger-5/ (http://www.suntactics.com/shop/usb-scharger-5/)
you look like the dude on the cover of the new hunting regs.
Title: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: Ridgerunner on May 28, 2013, 06:12:50 AM: Hope they carry the game cameras again this year.
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: MadMooner on May 28, 2013, 09:58:10 AM: Quote from: Bmcox86 on May 27, 2013, 09:21:59 AM
The one in issaquah usually has the mountain house deal all year.

Good to know. Thanks!

I don't know if steak counts as outdoor gear :chuckle:, but they have the best damn beef. A couple rib steaks are always a nice addition to car camping.
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: Special T on June 02, 2013, 09:03:05 PM: Whuppinstick. I like what i see, however one of the things i do like about he goal zero is the ability to charge AA and using them as your battery. To me its more diverse. Do you know of any similar add on to add that feature to that charging system?
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: whuppinstick on June 13, 2013, 04:46:09 PM: Quote from: Special T on June 02, 2013, 09:03:05 PM
Whuppinstick. I like what i see, however one of the things i do like about he goal zero is the ability to charge AA and using them as your battery. To me its more diverse. Do you know of any similar add on to add that feature to that charging system?

I don't, no. All of the hikers have adopted accessories that they can plug directly into the charger. I think they make headlamps now that have a USB connection. As for anything that requires AA everybody just uses lithium-ion batteries. They're expensive, but light and they last forever.
Title: Re: Costco outdoor deals
Post by: whuppinstick on June 13, 2013, 04:46:52 PM: Quote from: erk444 on May 27, 2013, 09:23:12 PM

you look like the dude on the cover of the new hunting regs.

That guy is way more attractive than me. ;)