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loadsaaaTOP 15 Jun 2011 17:34

tent, stove etc...buy here or abroad
 
Hi,

Ill be buying a new tent and equipment for my trip across South America in October.

My question basically is should i buy tent, stove, etc here in the UK or should I wait till im in Buenos Aires?? Could also buy in Santiago if its advisable?

Dave

Ken and Carol 15 Jun 2011 18:45

Camping Equipment
 
We have just finished three years in South America and feel you are better to buy in UK/Europe than South America. Most items are heavily taxed and quality kit although available could be quite expensive. Now in the USA and this is camping heaven with the range of items extensive and cheap. It would be good if you flew to Sth America via the USA for a shopping spree... Maybe do an internet buy and get it sent to the UK. Happy hunting... Ken & Carol

mattcbf600 16 Jun 2011 09:13

buy here
 
If South America is anything like Australia with cost of imports and taxes you're better off buying here - for no other reason than choice of quality kit. I really struggled to get reasonably priced stuff in Australia.

You can't go far wrong using someone like Traveldri Plus (who I think most of us on here have bought from at one time or another - I now refer to Les who runs it as 'my dealer').

Matthew

Mick O'Malley 17 Jun 2011 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken & Carol
Most items are heavily taxed and quality kit although available could be quite expensive.

Seconded. I took everything I 'needed' on my first trip to S. America, and about half as much for the second! PM me or have a chat at Ripley if you're there (I'm on registration) if you need any tips.

Regards, Mick


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