Whether you're stocking your cache of freeze-dried foods, looking for a high-power seven-day LED flashlight, or searching for one last favorite bush hat, Summit Hut is your best apocalypse-prep bet. The stores stock everything you need to survive any trek in comfort: hardy hiking boots; topo maps; comfortable yet rugged men's and women's clothing; down sleeping bags; tents; kitchen gear; and more. This being the desert, there are lots of products focused on water, both carrying it and purifying it. There's even super-lightweight luggage to maximize carrying capacity. When you're scampering up a rock face 50 feet above the ground, you absolutely want the very best climbing equipment that you can find. You can find it all at Summit Hut.
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2. REI
160 W. Wetmore Road
887-1938
3945 W. Costco Drive
877-4500
