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Chief Joseph
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PostMon Jul 21, 2014 10:22 pm 
A friend of mine owns the Green Gables store in Verlot, he has a pretty good idea what to stock for campers but is not a hiker so he is open to suggestions. I realize that most of us prepare pretty well for hiking or backpacking and usually would not stop there since the prices are higher than in town. Although we all forget things sometimes and/or need to resupply. Even though their prices are high, so is the price of gas, so sometimes it's worth it for the convenient location. I have suggested that he needs to carry the larger size (32oz) Gatoraide and a selection of micro-brews, especially canned varieties. Thoughts-suggestions?

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PostMon Jul 21, 2014 11:05 pm 
Propane and Butane cylinders and Coleman fuel. Batteries and cheap but usable headlamps, lighters,fire starters, and Presto logs.

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PostMon Jul 21, 2014 11:33 pm 
DEET inventory is a liability, but he might consider: 2-cycle oil (not for the hikers, obviously) Lip Balm Sun Screen isobutane cylinders (? probably have a 24-unit minimum order.) really outstanding dark chocolate

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 6:32 am 
You'd want stuff for unprepared hikers and tourists, and forgetful or supply up on the road hikers. local maps and hiking guide books trail snacks 10 essentials type stuff, flashlights, matches/lighters, knives, compass... A few low end trekking poles Sun/rain hats Sunglasses Rain ponchos Camera batteries and SD cards NW Forest pass Deodorant smile.gif Bear spray Bug spray & bug head nets maybe minimal fishing gear?

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 7:09 am 
Chief Joseph wrote:
micro-brews, especially canned
and at least one decent Euro lager in cans
Ski wrote:
isobutane cylinders
good suggestion

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 11:07 am 
hershy bars (with almonds) , PBR, goldfish.

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 2:04 pm 
Decks of cards, UNO, etc. Warm hats (my personal crusade) http://www.rei.com/product/876490/fun-pack-foods-smores-kit lol.gif

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 2:17 pm 
Old cooked pork chops for Quark.

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 2:56 pm 
Chief Joseph wrote:
I realize that most of us prepare pretty well for hiking or backpacking and usually would not stop there since the prices are much higher than in town.
Actually, we ALWAYS stopped there (back when we lived on that side of the crest). It was the destination stop for a cup of coffee to go, and peanuts for snack. Their coffee was good! And we stocked up on snacks, etc. It's a really nice store with nice people running it.

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 2:58 pm 
110 gram fuel canisters, for sure raingear- even cheap vinyl crud is better than nothing all local maps- GT and USGS Backpacking food/dayhiking snacks used gear selection good coffee and pastries, wifi and outlets showers carcamping I could basically live there, at that point...

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 5:02 pm 
contour5 wrote:
showers
One of the FS campgrounds - Gold Basin - has hot showers. You don't have to stay there to use them. ... I'd suggest more firewood than he might usually buy. The CG host runs out at times.

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 6:57 pm 
Rain gear Jiffy campfire popcorn Bottle opener Milk Ice Beer (inc micro brews) soap chips hot salsa

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 10:03 pm 
Maybe t-shirts? Get somebody to create a few artistic works of the Mountain Loop to put on a shirt--Big Four, historic Green Gables, Monte Cristo? Then the sweaty returning hiker can put on a fresh shirt before they go out for dinner. hmmm.gif You might also carry a few historic books of the area.

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 11:37 pm 
Dogpatch wrote:
Chief Joseph wrote:
I realize that most of us prepare pretty well for hiking or backpacking and usually would not stop there since the prices are much higher than in town.
Actually, we ALWAYS stopped there (back when we lived on that side of the crest). It was the destination stop for a cup of coffee to go, and peanuts for snack. Their coffee was good! And we stocked up on snacks, etc. It's a really nice store with nice people running it.
I agree, and it has improved a lot with the new owner imho. He makes espressos, homemade bread, cookies, ice cream, cinnamon rolls, and egg mcmuffins. The bacon burgers aren't bad and I think their pizza is better than ever. (just wish I could call ahead since they take 45 minutes) He has limited space so suggestions are much appreciated. Note: my reason for starting this thread is not so much to promote the store or increase business, it's because my hiking partner who stops there frequently complained to me about their stock...I seek to improve things, for everyone. I will show the store owner this thread next time I go out there.

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PostTue Jul 22, 2014 11:43 pm 
touron wrote:
You might also carry a few historic books of the area.
That made me think of daffish's amazing book of sketches Rambling and Scrambling around the Mountain Loop Hwy. Hard to believe that wouldn't sell a decent number of copies each summer.

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