Scout Troops have a limited buget, but also have a need for new gear occasionally.     If your troop is looking for Tents,  Sleeping bags, back packs,  etc...  you should sign up at HikerDirect.com.    Even if you are currently not in the market for new equipment sign up for their news letter.  They send out various deals through out the year.

From their site - "Hiker Direct is a program that provides discount camping and backpacking gear such as tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and other great camping products to members of various scouting organizations in the United States. If you are a member of such an organization, you can register for our program to browse the camping gear that we offer at discounted prices exclusive to scouting organizations."

After you register with Hiker direct, you can purchase from 4 different other sites:

• http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/,
• http://www.alpsoutdoorz.com/,
• http://www.browningcamping.com/ and 
• http://www.alpscedarridge.com/ 

all at deep discounts.

This sight helped our Troop save a lot of money on new equipment purchases,  leaving us with more for other fun adventures

Jonathan Ziehl,  Troop 167 Committee Chair