Best prices/finds for outdoor gear
Thursday, March 09, 2006
I have been a faithful customer of Second Ascent on Ballard Ave. for 10 years, back then they were called Second Bounce and were right in Fremont on Leary Way.
Over the years, I've found some great deals.
Recently I found a pair of lightly used telemark ski boots that retail for around $500. I paid $180.
My most memorable other find was a used McHale backpack, custom made by one gruff craftsman in Seattle. Who uses McHale packs? Imagine you are a thrill seeking millionaire who threw down almost $100,000 to climb Mt. Everest with some superstar mountain guides. Chances are at least one of guides pulling your sorry ass up the world's highest mountain will be carrying a McHale. But I digress.
Basically these packs cost like $800, I got mine for $200.