How to get a FREE sleeping bag or bagz?

XAlbertaWarriorWomenX · Sep 16, 2015

I'm extremely tight on fundz right now, most of da money i make goes towards personal shit and grub. Need me a FREE good decent sleeping bag or bagz for fall camping. I pitched a tent in da backyard of my mothers house, have some fuzzy warm blankets, but still find myself cold. Any suggestions/advice on getting a free sleeping bag or bags. thanx for much <3

creature · Sep 16, 2015

if there are any charity thrift stores, you might be able to voulenteer for a day..& prolly get more than just a bag..

Desperado Deluxe · Sep 16, 2015

I volunteered once and they had all kinds of stuff they were trying to throw at me. I got a sleeping bag out of the deal among other things.

landpirate · Sep 16, 2015

I've been given sleeping bags in the past at church run soup kitchens. They didn't openly advertise that they had anything to give away but I asked them if they knew where I could get a blanket and they gave me a sleeping bag. I've also been helped out by the salvation army.

landpirate · Sep 16, 2015

oh you could ask at shops that sell camping gear and see if they have any ex display sleeping bags or damaged ones or perhaps see if they have a dumpster to rummage in, It's a long shot, but you never know.

OstrichJockey · Sep 16, 2015

I stopped by a day center for the homeless in Fredericksburg, VA for a shower and they offered free sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, boots; you request whatever you need and they get donors to get whatever specific item you need.

Anyway, try asking at a day center or a shelter. Maybe even soup kitchens or churches that offer services for the homeless.

Matt Derrick · Sep 16, 2015

@Art101 might have something? he was talking about building a stockpile of such gear for StP'ers.

Art101 · Sep 16, 2015

We are working on .Got hit with an unexpected bill but we are trying.

spectacular · Sep 16, 2015

At the start of winter, usually around thanksgiving or maybe up to a month before, soup kitchens and random organizations give them away like candy. Prime free sleeping bag giveaway time is typically between thanksgiving and Christmas.

Desperado Deluxe · Sep 16, 2015

Yea around black Friday is the shit. Might be able to get some good quality stuff for cheap. Especially electronics and such.. jeez why am I so off topic recently..

Art101 · Sep 16, 2015

Creature did have a good point(as usual lol) I know the mormons used to do it in SLC back in the day.You worked for them for a day and they basically gave you a sleeping bag a jacket some food and a tent.So they could get you out of town.

tobepxt · Sep 17, 2015

go busk or spange outside of an outdoors store or something. i lost my sleepingbag once when it fell off of my backpack. i made a sign that explained and in while i had a brand new bag and a 20$ gift card to rei... results may vary but its worth a shot

XAlbertaWarriorWomenX · Sep 17, 2015

tobepxt said:
go busk or spange outside of an outdoors store or something. i lost my sleepingbag once when it fell off of my backpack. i made a sign that explained and in while i had a brand new bag and a 20$ gift card to rei... results may vary but its worth a shot

curious, what did your sign say?

i dont really like spanging/holding up a sign because i think should do odd jobs for my money, but sometimes you gotta do what u gotta do.

Was thinking of making & holding a sign in front of wallmart explaining that i need is a sleep bag or in front of Vaule Village, its a big ass thrift shop in Thunder Bay,

Thanks so much to all u guys for your suggestions 2, your helping me out in this stressful time. Love to all <3

tobepxt · Sep 18, 2015

the sign i made said something like "sleeping bag stolen, it gets cold sleeping outside" also i wasn't walking up to anybody and asking directly. i just plop down with my gear and exist.

MirandaLeigh · Sep 29, 2015

I work at VV and get half off on most stuff. If I kind a sleeping bag i'll pick it up for you!

Freerange Butters · Sep 29, 2015

MirandaLeigh said:
I work at VV and get half off on most stuff. If I kind a sleeping bag i'll pick it up for you!

Whats VV?

creature · Sep 30, 2015

Sweet, sis!!!

MirandaLeigh · Sep 30, 2015

Freerange Butters said:
Whats VV?

it's Value Village

Deleted member 14481 · Nov 9, 2015

I've yet to be lucky enough to come across a free sleeping bag, but I'll be on the lookout in this time of year. I need camping stuff in general.

I've heard that thrift stores and churches have sleeping bags, but it's all luck of the draw.

Anagor · Nov 24, 2015

Childgoddess said:
i dont really like spanging/holding up a sign because i think should do odd jobs for my money, but sometimes you gotta do what u gotta do.

I like funny signs like "Allergic to Water, Need Beer" ... with a friend I made about 40 pounds with that in two and a half hours ...

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