Hidden Treasures at the Outdoors Store

By: Tony King


An outdoor or Army surplus store might be the last place you expect to find bargains or hidden treasures. But believe it or not, there are actually quite a few of both that you can find at most outdoors or even sporting goods stores. Have you ever looked through the hunting or rock climbing section of an outdoors store? If your answer is no, you may be missing out on some really great items that you can use in your everyday life.

In the deep recesses of your local outdoor store, you may find a rack or two full of what is called 5.11 Tactical gear. This is an entire line of outdoor wear that can be used not only for outdoor activities but for work as well. If you work in an outdoor environment such as in construction or some kind of civil engineering, you likely go through your work pants and boots quite quickly. This is a large expense when you consider that you have to constantly be replacing both.

You can make your work clothes last longer if you buy 5.11 Tactical gear. In particular, 5.11 Tactical pants are renowned for their durability. Most have reinforced areas like around the knees that allow for much more bending an kneeling like you might do outdoors without ripping the material to shreds.

If you are a hunter or work in a hunting lodge, you have likely seen people wearing 5.11 Tactical pants or even their boots. They have a great line of outdoor boots with lots of sole on the bottom to ensure years of use. Though both the 5.11 Tactical gear and shoes cost more than your usual work clothes, they will last much longer, making them cost effective and a great bargain for those who want to save some money on their work clothes.

Another treasure that can last long (in fact a lifetime) in your outdoor or Army surplus store is the Bianachi brand of holsters. No matter what type of hunting you do or type of gun you own, Binachi holsters have something for you. Most of the holsters are made to withstand almost any type of weather. That means rain or shine, snow or sun, your firearm or rifle is safe and dry if you house it in a Bianchi holster.

Dig a little further and you will find even more 5.11 Tactical gear as well. From flannel shirts to work shirts, hunting vests to rock climbing gear, there is a whole lot of gear to go around. A lot of the gear is great for camping as well. You don't have to be an adventurer to appreciate the high quality of the 5.11 Tactical name. These items are of such high quality that you will be able to keep them for a lifetime with proper maintenance and care, unlike the dollar store flashlights, rain slickers and vests that will rip or tear the first time you use them. These items also store well and are hand in case of power outages, inclement weather and other dangers that you should always be prepared for.


Tony King is a contributing author for the The Product Wizard which offers the finest equipment for military, fire, police, hunters, campers and enthusiast. Some of the primary lines carried by the Product Wizard include Surefire Flashlights, Galco holsters, Pelican Flashlights, Streamlight, Fobus, Harris Bipods, and Hatch Gloves.