How to get camping supplies/equitment for free:

[XAlbertaWarriorWomenX]

I'm tight on fundz and thinking of urban spring camping in northern Ontario, so wondering, what is the best way to get everything I need for cheap or free? need mainly a cell foam pad, sleeping bags, wool blanket, etc. Already posted online ads for something and asked aquitances if they got anything. Thanks so much everybody!

 

[Traveler]

Freecycle is worth a shot. Sometimes people give stuff away on craigslist. Those are usually my first tries for freebies.

 

[urchin]

If you run into them, hit up shelters. Some have vouchers (like in Eugene, Oregon send me a message if you want to know more) which can get you some free good gear.

 

[XAlbertaWarriorWomenX]

If you run into them, hit up shelters. Some have vouchers (like in Eugene, Oregon send me a message if you want to know more) which can get you some free good gear.

Sorry this sounds naïve, but you just took them? I live in northern Ontario.

 

[urchin]

Well they gave me a voucher so yeah I took them.

I don't know if there is a St. Vincent DePaul there but if so they are great help.

 

[XAlbertaWarriorWomenX]

Well they gave me a voucher so yeah I took them.

I don't know if there is a St. Vincent DePaul there but if so they are great help.

Ya there is

 

[Kim Chee]

Some of those Churches hand out gear and clothes.

Ask somebody on the street this question, they probably are more knowledgeable of what is available in your neighborhood.

 

[landpirate]

I've been given blankets at churches, also the salvation army are good for that and if you have the gumtree website in canada check that out as people give away stuff on there. a lot of the stuff I started out with was just things I found rummaging through bins and wandering about town. in my experience things do just tend to find there way to you when you're on the streets.

like others have said, if you talk to people on the streets where you are they'll be able to point you in the direction of local places that can help.

 

[benjysirois]

You're gonna want something to keep away the Black flies. Those things get crazy around this time of year. I remember passing through North Ontario last time and no matter how much bug spray I used, they would still come for you. Crawl up your clothes and all that. Peppermint keeps 'em away though. I ended up using toothpaste in a pinch. I was covered in grime but at least I smelled nice ahah

Some peppermint oil would be well worth the investment in my opinion though. Or maybe you can forage for some.

 

[urchin]

Tea tree oil/scent works too I think. It was either that or eucalyptus oil soap I was using last year. I never got bothered by bugs and my rides liked my smell. Got to love Dr. Bronner's.