Where to buy a tent in Springfield? (Ozark: buying, camping)

[mrsgenealogy]

I've looked at WalMart and Bass Pro's website but I don't know who else sells tents. I'm trying to save money. Any ideas?

[firebll31]

Academy just opened up a large store, I think on the west side of town.
You could try Dynamic Earth and Ozark Adventures. These will be more expensive, unless you find something on clearance.
Bass Pro has an outlet store next door that sometimes has really good prices, but with limited selection.
Surplus City is another possibility. They have more than just military surplus.

Have you used or bought tents before?
Are you looking for something in particular and how soon do you need it? Lots of online catalogs if you know what you want.

[Curmudgeon]

Look or Omar's!

[pams73]

Target would also sell tents, probably about the same price and selection as Walmart.

I highly recommend trying the Bass Pro outlet store.....it's hit or miss on what will be there, but you can get some good deals. And really, if you go with the Bass Pro brand Redhead, it shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg to get a tent. I have a Redhead, and it has lasted me 10 years so far with no problems.

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by pams73

Target would also sell tents, probably about the same price and selection as Walmart.

I highly recommend trying the Bass Pro outlet store.....it's hit or miss on what will be there, but you can get some good deals. And really, if you go with the Bass Pro brand Redhead, it shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg to get a tent. I have a Redhead, and it has lasted me 10 years so far with no problems.

I always had a "thing" for redheads. Wonder why that's their label.

[christina0001]

try craigslist, although buying a used tent is always a little risky.

[pams73]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

I always had a "thing" for redheads. Wonder why that's their label.

I think it's something to do with a duck....LOL

Since I have red hair, my friends joke about my tent being an advertisement

[firebll31]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

I always had a "thing" for redheads. Wonder why that's their label.

Refers to the Redhead duck on their label. The website says the brand started by selling supplies to pioneers heading west. That species of duck lives in the western US, according to Wikipedia.

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by firebll31

Refers to the Redhead duck on their label. The website says the brand started by selling supplies to pioneers heading west. That species of duck lives in the western US, according to Wikipedia.

LOL! Thanks. Dang! Not into ducks.

[ozarksboy]

In 1999, I bought a tent for camping, which I still use.
At the time, I did not own a computer and, consequently, did not have internet access to confer with anyone about my purchase.
Now I wonder if I made the right choice.