Outdoors

All outdoor recreational sports have their seasons. Though sometimes flexible, these seasons are fairly well defined. Skiing starts in November and runs through March, rafting runs from late April to early October, and biking runs similar to rafting. Oftentimes, we plan months in advance for these “on-seasons.” However, we often overlook planning for a very important part of our sport or sports-the “re-supply season.”

Unlike the off-season or season, the re-supply season can be very short or very long and is basically anytime the best specials for upgrading or replacing gear occur. As an economic sportsman, I find myself preparing just as much for a purchase as I do for a trip. The best times are, in general, at the end of whatever season it may be, but if it is a special sale (example: ‘Sniagrab’ in early September for the ski season), the stereotypical best time can be changed to any time.

This said, what websites, events, sale specials, and times of the year do you find most buyer-friendly for getting what you need? Give an example of you purchase and provide a brief explanation of why it was a great purchase.