Post by: Night goat on December 29, 2018, 05:02:42 PM
Got 2 packs (85 and 70 liter), 19 deg down ultralight sleeping bag, pair of trek poles.... Just under 400$ spent, close to 1200$ worth of swag....
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 29, 2018, 05:13:13 PM
Post by: Bob33 on December 29, 2018, 05:16:02 PM
Post by: Pinetar on December 29, 2018, 05:28:06 PM
Good for you NG for getting some good deals, but, many here don’t support REI any longer. They have carried good products over the years with a solid return policy, but...as of MAR 18 I believe, they stopped carrying outdoor product brands that are affiliated with/support the NRA. I’m out and let my “points” fade away....
:yeah:
Post by: Night goat on December 29, 2018, 06:42:44 PM
That being said, I am definatley in the minority of REI customers, and there were sure a ton of stinky hippies and yuppy liberals in all forms including the worst kind.... But to me, what matters is having the gear to get out and back home, and in this case, all is left for me to get is a new tent, boots, and outter layer, of which will be from companies that do support "our" cause.
For a guy on a budget wanting to maximise his time "out", well I aont gonna argue with discounts on gear I cant otherwise afford, and to me, that is what matters....
Besides, have any of yalls stopped to consider that wearing greenie liberal gear is the ultimate camoflauge for hunting areas frequented by "them"??
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 29, 2018, 06:46:37 PM
Post by: ipkus on December 29, 2018, 06:55:33 PM
To each their own. At least own it for what it is and stop trying to covince yourself and everyone else otherwise.
:twocents:
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 29, 2018, 07:07:01 PM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on December 29, 2018, 07:30:55 PM
Good for you NG for getting some good deals, but, many here don’t support REI any longer. They have carried good products over the years with a solid return policy, but...as of MAR 18 I believe, they stopped carrying outdoor product brands that are affiliated with/support the NRA. I’m out and let my “points” fade away....I hadn't heard anything about this. Do you have any more info?
I don't officially support the NRA either, but generally support gun ownership and a number of hunting rights groups. I just don't equate the NRA to Hunting Rights
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 29, 2018, 07:38:48 PM
Post by: Bob33 on December 29, 2018, 07:40:06 PM
Good for you NG for getting some good deals, but, many here don’t support REI any longer. They have carried good products over the years with a solid return policy, but...as of MAR 18 I believe, they stopped carrying outdoor product brands that are affiliated with/support the NRA. I’m out and let my “points” fade away....I hadn't heard anything about this. Do you have any more info?
I don't officially support the NRA either, but generally support gun ownership and a number of hunting rights groups. I just don't equate the NRA to Hunting Rights
https://newsroom.rei.com/company-information/statements/rei-statement-on-relationship-with-vista-outdoor.htm (https://newsroom.rei.com/company-information/statements/rei-statement-on-relationship-with-vista-outdoor.htm)
It wasn't just NRA related. Vista owns Savage Arms:
"Vista also owns Savage Arms, which manufactures guns including “modern sporting rifles.” "
Post by: Night goat on December 29, 2018, 08:14:49 PM
Good for you NG for getting some good deals, but, many here don’t support REI any longer. They have carried good products over the years with a solid return policy, but...as of MAR 18 I believe, they stopped carrying outdoor product brands that are affiliated with/support the NRA. I’m out and let my “points” fade away....I hadn't heard anything about this. Do you have any more info?
I don't officially support the NRA either, but generally support gun ownership and a number of hunting rights groups. I just don't equate the NRA to Hunting Rights
https://newsroom.rei.com/company-information/statements/rei-statement-on-relationship-with-vista-outdoor.htm (https://newsroom.rei.com/company-information/statements/rei-statement-on-relationship-with-vista-outdoor.htm)
It wasn't just NRA related. Vista owns Savage Arms:
"Vista also owns Savage Arms, which manufactures guns including “modern sporting rifles.” "
Huh.....im lost for words....
So much for a guy just trying to get into the sport, for the pure enjoyment of the activity of getting out into the woods and enjoying harvesting his own meat, I mean, forget tradition and fauck it, lets make it all about politics.
Post by: Night goat on December 29, 2018, 08:16:22 PM
Far less reliable imho, ya know, unless you can afford the guide or outfitter series gear, that being said, i love my alaknak, but not everybody can afford kifaru or sitka gear.
I guess younhave to spend thousands on prime labels and gear gear you see in hunting shows to be a sucessful huntsman
Post by: Night goat on December 29, 2018, 08:20:19 PM
Sounds pretty elitist to me
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2018, 08:27:19 PM
I mean, screw me for trying to hunt on a budget right?Don’t let these anti REI guys get to you. I don’t agree with REI on their stance against hunting, but that doesn’t stop me from buying quality gear and stretching out my hard earned dollar.
Sounds pretty elitist to me
Post by: Naches Sportsman on December 29, 2018, 09:07:03 PM
I mean, screw me for trying to hunt on a budget right?Don’t let these anti REI guys get to you. I don’t agree with REI on their stance against hunting, but that doesn’t stop me from buying quality gear and stretching out my hard earned dollar.
Sounds pretty elitist to me
:yeah:
Haven't seen any of these negative Nancy's offering to buy you gear so keep on keeping on. Your money therefore spend it how you like.
Most of my stuff is from rei/co op garage sales and dividends.
Post by: bear on December 29, 2018, 09:14:06 PM
Good for you NG for getting some good deals, but, many here don’t support REI any longer. They have carried good products over the years with a solid return policy, but...as of MAR 18 I believe, they stopped carrying outdoor product brands that are affiliated with/support the NRA. I’m out and let my “points” fade away....I hadn't heard anything about this. Do you have any more info?
I don't officially support the NRA either, but generally support gun ownership and a number of hunting rights groups. I just don't equate the NRA to Hunting Rights
https://newsroom.rei.com/company-information/statements/rei-statement-on-relationship-with-vista-outdoor.htm (https://newsroom.rei.com/company-information/statements/rei-statement-on-relationship-with-vista-outdoor.htm)
It wasn't just NRA related. Vista owns Savage Arms:
"Vista also owns Savage Arms, which manufactures guns including “modern sporting rifles.” "
Huh.....im lost for words....
So much for a guy just trying to get into the sport, for the pure enjoyment of the activity of getting out into the woods and enjoying harvesting his own meat, I mean, forget tradition and fauck it, lets make it all about politics.
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Just about ethics to some of us. Don’t feel bad about shopping there. That’s your choice
Post by: cougforester on December 29, 2018, 09:15:32 PM
You have as much a right to spend your hard earned money there as I do to not.
Post by: h20hunter on December 29, 2018, 09:15:50 PM
If this thread gets either trashed or derailed further posts will be removed.
Post by: h20hunter on December 29, 2018, 09:16:28 PM
I've got REI gear. I don't buy anthing new from them after that whole debacle with Vista. I'll enjoy it until it needs to be replaced then buy from another vendor. Not gonna support them but not one of those to burn or throw away good products from a business that I may not agree with their ideals anymore.L :yeah:
You have as much a right to spend your hard earned money there as I do to not.
Post by: Snakeriver on December 30, 2018, 06:46:35 AM
Post by: cem3434 on December 30, 2018, 08:31:22 AM
A very wise man once told me that if you vacillate your principles for dollars then you don't have any principles at all. Personally I won't shop there, but to each their own.
Post by: Bob33 on December 30, 2018, 09:11:39 AM
The right to keep and bear arms is under attack from many sides, and is of utmost importance to me.
I cannot in good conscience support any company that actively works against firearms related rights.
Post by: dreamunelk on December 30, 2018, 09:18:44 AM
REI made a very clear statement about firearms.
The right to keep and bear arms is under attack from many sides, and is of utmost importance to me.
I cannot in good conscience support any company that actively works against firearms related rights.
:yeah:
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 30, 2018, 09:35:54 AM
Post by: Night goat on December 30, 2018, 04:32:36 PM
Buy where you want.
If this thread gets either trashed or derailed further posts will be removed.
might as well...… I had no idea how much of a powder keg REI gear was to these guys
Post by: Dan-o on December 30, 2018, 04:36:55 PM
Buy where you want.
If this thread gets either trashed or derailed further posts will be removed.
might as well...… I had no idea how much of a powder keg REI gear was to these guys
Don't let it get you.
People have strong opinions, which is fine.
I'm very big on 2A rights, but if I boycotted everyone who is attacking them I couldn't use this computer.........
Enjoy your haul of gear.
Post by: Alchase on December 30, 2018, 09:38:16 PM
I returned a pair Vasques because they leaked, six months after I bought them. A few months later my Vasques were for sale at the Members Yearly sale for half what I paid for them. What they did not tell you, was they leaked.
I asked the REI rep, and she confirmed they were all returns or items that did not sell throughout the year.
REI has great boots, and knowledgeable boot sales people. You just need to realize what you are buying.