How to get a FREE sleeping bag or bagz?

[XAlbertaWarriorWomenX]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Art101]

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

 

[spectacular]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Sweet, sis!!!

 

[MirandaLeigh]

Whats VV?

it's Value Village

 

[Deleted member 14481]

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]

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 ...