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Where can I get equipment?
O-specific equipment
These companies offer a wide range of orienteering supplies, including compasses, O' suits, gaiters, awards, books, teaching materials, videotapes, and computer simulations.
- Scarborough Orienteering (http://www.orienteer.com/)
Local, offers discounts to BAOC members. Often has a booth at BAOC meets. - A & E Orienteering (http://www.aeorienteering.com/)
Based in Missouri. Phone 214-872-3165. A favorite of BAOC members. - Berman's Orienteering Supply
Based in Massachusetts; call 617-868-7416 for a catalog. - Go Orienteering (http://866gaiters.com/)
Based in Illinois. Toll free: 866-424-8377.
Other stuff
- Tecnu (http://www.life-assist.com/tecnu.html)
If you go off-trail and are sensitive to poison oak, Tecnu Outdoor Skin Cleanser can reduce your poison oak exposure by 95 percent. BAOC orienteers swear by it. Available at local drugstores and through O' suppliers. - The Compass Store (http://www.thecompassstore.com/)
All kinds of compasses, plus useful info on using them, figuring declination, etc. - Active Ankle (http://www.activeankle.com/)
Very good ankle brace, popular among BAOC orienteers. - REI (http://www.rei.com/)
Excellent outdoors store; becoming a member of this co-op gets you annual rebates on your purchases.
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