[anchorbanger]

I tend to frequent Thrift Stores a couple of times a week.

You never know what you'll find, and at a pretty good price. I did a search of this topic and found one hadn't been done. (If so I apologize).

I for one like to explore and "hunt" for stuff that others think is junk and I don't want to compete with the daily prep/today thread. I think Thrift Stores are a great way for folks both experienced as well as new to prepping get some great stuff at a great price and I think alot of people tend to overlook these potential goldmines of survival/prep stuff. Who knows, if this takes maybe this'll get "sticky" status.

Post your prep/gear finds below. The only request is that your post has to have been found at either a not for profit (Salvation Army, etc.) or private (for profit) Thrift Store.

Here are a few of my finds in the past few weeks:

1950's Era Coleman Gasoline Burner/Stove
$3.90

Alice Pack Frame with Woodland shoulder straps and kidney belt, and Medium Flying Top Bags black canvas bag/backpack that is ALICE convertable in like new condition.
$7.00 (I already had the tan butt pack, molle aircrew knife holder, molle grenade pouches, aircrew SDU-5 light and pouch, USGI flashlight and ALICE holder and an East German Rain Patterned Holster for my PPK/S).

I've also found an electric Makita Sawz-All in the old style metal case with new blades and in good condition for $10.00

Lets post those finds Preppers!

All my best,

AB

 

[wilhelm]

Great score, you really made out like a bandit. I am jealous!!


By the way, those bozo's who try to be the forum police, I just ignore them. They need to get a life. + infinity get a life!!!

 

[charliemeyer007]

Good score. I have that exact stove but mine was free. In case yours doesn't work well, feed it a little gas carb/injector cleaner in the fuel and let run full open for the full tank. Parts are hard to come by for these great little units. Does it the wrench?

 

[223shootersc]

nice pickups and great pricing

 

[coolhandluke]

Last visit to a thrift store scored me a new RCBS 7mag die for $12 2 sherlock holmes novels from 1880's for $1 and a coleman fuel heater for $5

 

[anchorbanger]

I'll tell ya, I didnt know what I was missing by not having an ALICE pack. I was using a 3 Day MARPAT Condor bag, just didnt feel right on my lower back, even after "thinning" out some gear. This ALICE...feels oh_so_nice.

 

[kyle1337]

I picked up a dining room table with 3 leafs that can seat from 4 to 8 for 100, also got a full size oak bed frame with head and foot boards for 45.00. Found a brand new still with tag fishing vest for 5.00. assorted cutlery and pots, pans, cheapo coffee maker for camping all for 15.00. Though I still take my french press for the coffee.

 

[anchorbanger]

Snagged a pair of Propper OD Green BDU trousers (with tags still on them) for $3.00 and a pair of USMC Desert Marpat trousers in great shape for $3.99.

(The Thrift Store I bought them at this morning has a 25% discount off all items on Monday).

 

[anchorbanger]

Last visit to a thrift store scored me a new RCBS 7mag die for $12 2 sherlock holmes novels from 1880's for $1 and a coleman fuel heater for $5

Schaaaweet!

 

[anchorbanger]

Snagged an Air Force pattern tiger/grey waistpack (in like new cond. and with straps to attach to the bottom of a BoB) for $4.99 this morning.

 

[anchorbanger]

Todays finds:

2 Chicom USGI Style canteens; .25 Cents each. (Perfect for my GHB project)

US Army ACU Digital XL Shirt; $3.00 (Clean and in great shape).

 

[pammygene]

Aquarain 4 filter gravity fed water filter for $10.00. new still in the box.

 

[wilhelm]

Big Berkey new in box with 8 ceramic elements: $180 regular price over $300
Katadyn Pocket water filter:$36 regular price $350

Both of these were bought at shopgoodwill.com

 

[IL_Shooter]

Haha, the local Salvation Army doesn't have anything remotely close to stuff like that! The best I've come up with are some wool pants for my GHB that cost $2.

Nice finds though.

 

[MikeK]

I hit thrift stores somewhat regularly. But I rarely find any real prep items. Occasionally I'll find an old Swingaway can opener or something. It's fun going and sometimes I find a deal on something I want, but good prep finds seem few and far between here. Same with garage sales. Though I still check them out occasionally too.\

I always love to see other folks finds though. It keeps me hoping! And I'm happy for them.

 

[klickitat]

Yesterday on the way home I saw 2 pressure cookers in the front of an antique store. I flipped around and checked them out. Both had $5 stickers on them. Both had the adjustable weights and gauges, but both were missing seals. I whipped out my Android and punched in the make and model to find out that seals were still available.

WooHoo! Two 8 quart pressure cookers for $10. Oh and they both had the baskets still.

 

[Trotline]

I freqent the thrift shops too, love finding cool stuff for cheap.

My most recent finds

I got a $ 50 Kelty rain jacket for $10
A pair of Capp3l Snowboarding pants sell for over $100 for $6.
HD Truck tire chains with extra tensioners, 31x10.5 for $ 7.99

 

[m47dragon]

I got a vintage (yet nearly mint) Boy Scout Red Wool shirt/jac for my oldest son for $8. They are at least $60 new. The vintage patches on the jacket are worth more than $8

 

[MikeK]

Yesterday on the way home I saw 2 pressure cookers in the front of an antique store. I flipped around and checked them out. Both had $5 stickers on them. Both had the adjustable weights and gauges, but both were missing seals. I whipped out my Android and punched in the make and model to find out that seals were still available.

WooHoo! Two 8 quart pressure cookers for $10. Oh and they both had the baskets still.

I see pressure cookers occasionally. Which brings up a point. I paid full price for mine because, like many, I thought the world was going to end tomorrow. It didn't. If people will be patient and keep their eyes open, they can get prepped for a lot less money than if they run out and buy everything they think they need, right away. I overspent in a big way, on many things that I could have bought just a short while later for much less.

 

[anchorbanger]

Todays minor scores:

2 packages (20 pcs brand new, sealed each bag) of Plylox "Hurricane Clips"; used for temporarily mounting plywood over your windows during a hurricane or whatever reason you want to board your windows; $1.49 per bag

http://ww2.cyberbay.com/plylox/cata...oducts_id=1&osCsid=ukjkp8jdsl4ranh1vqbt3grj86

2 pairs of brand new USGI wool socks, $0.49 a pair.