camping equipment, outdoor equipment

Going camping over Labor Day weekend? If you’re trying out a new tent or fishing rod, you’re part of a retail trend. While people have cut back their spending in many areas during the recession, outdoor gear sales are going strong. … Even accounting for a few impulse purchases, Taylor’s friend Joe Kuechenmeister says loading up on equipment pays off in the long term. “Once you get that down, it’s not very expensive to come out here; obviously you just have a little food … …

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Consumers Still Gear Up, Camp Out In Recession | KOSU Radio