Tent and Trails actually has good brands for almost any gear you'll need from climbing 'beaners and webbing to jackets for every adventure to backpacks, tents and sleeping bags. The overly cluttered store makes it very difficult to find anything, and the staff is hir or miss in helpfulness. The high turnover does nothing to guarentee knowledgable help or a staff that cares. If you know what exactly you are looking for, they can probably help you find it, but i don't recommed "blind" shopping. Their prices are decent for New York City, though don't wait for sales, they are few and far between.
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