Resources
There's a lot to be said for shopping locally. You may save a few bucks with mail order, but you can't try shoes on over the phone. If your local shops can't help you out, don't despair, what you want somebody's got!
Don't even think of getting on the plane without a good book! The Adventurous Traveler Bookstore specializes in the books every traveler must have. Check out their selection Over 20,000 hard-to-find and must-have guidebooks, maps, narratives and videos![]()
Not only does somebody have what you need, somebody else will help you decide what you need and get it for you! Personal shopping hits adventure travel! Eat your heart out Neiman Marcus!GEARHEAD 888-4-GEARHD
Clothing and Equipment
Get a 10% discount when you travel with us fromTravelSmith They have a great selection of travel clothes and things you shouldn't leave home without!
Eastern Mountain Sports More of anything you might need to travel, hike, paddle, sleep, eat...you get the picture. On club days, travelers with Explorations in Travel receive a 20% discount.
Macabi Check out this versatile travel skirt. It is about time someone thought of this! Mention Explorations in Travel and enjoy a discount along with the skirt.
Campmor-Saddle River, NJ 800-226-7667They sell everything and anything you can think of for hiking and walking.
REI-Sumner, WA 800-426-4840 (TDD:800-443-1988 for hearing impaired)Packs, boots, clothes, underwear, watches, socks, hats, rainjackets, info, product reports & comparisons...........
Lands' End-Dodgeville, WI 800-356-4444 (TTY:800-541-3459 for hearing impaired)Clothes mostly, it's worth ordering from them just to talk to the salespeople on the phone.
L.L. Bean-Freeport, ME 800-221-4221The granddaddy of outdoor suppliers. They even sell pancake mix now.
B&H Photo-New York, NY 800-221-5743Just camera supplies, but check out the prices, some of the best we've found.
Magellan's-Santa Barbara, CA 800-962-4943You'll find stuff in here you never knew you needed and won't be able to travel without once you get it!
Red Head-Springfield, MO 888-733-4323Lots of hunting supplies, but once you get past the rifles you'll find binoculars, boots, nightvision glasses and other great items.
Hilton's Tent City-Boston, MA 800-362-TENTDon't let the name fool you, they sell all sorts of stuff besides tents.
Vermont Vagabond-Milton, VT 802-893-6586Custom made packs and bags. I'd put one of these on my holiday wish list.
Duluth Pack-Duluth, MN 800-849-4489Packs, clothes, books and more.
Cabela's-Sidney, NE 800-237-4444General supplies
Gander Mountain- Wilmot, WI 800-558-9410General supplies
Northwest River Supplies-Moscow, ID 800-635-5202Catering to paddlers so if you need neoprene anything give them a call.
BooksNeed a good book for the flight?
Adventurous Traveler Bookstore-Burlington VT 800-282-3963 Over 20,000 hard-to-find and must-have guidebooks, maps, narratives and videos![]()
Intercultural Press-Yarmouth, ME 207-846-5168
South American Explorers Club-Ithaca, NY 800-274-0568
The Mountaineers Books-Seattle, WA 800-553-4453
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