Is there an brand known more then others for having virutally indestructible gear. I am in need of boots, socks, pants, shirt, hiking pack, tent, sleeping bag.
I know brands like North Face and others are heavily marketed but are those what the pros use.

For example what kind or gear do the real deal hikers and extended campers use?

Thanks
this site seems to have everything one would need…but clothes..and the selection is not overwhelming like other sites. so if anyone wants to take a look around and make some recommendations that would be swell

http://www.survivalequipment.net/

Traditionally Colman comes to mind for gear, ie lanterns, stoves, tents a lot of their stuff made well over 50 years ago is still working fine specially their stoves and lanterns. Can’t say the same for their tents, bags and such as stuff is made to ware out any more so you will come back and buy the newest thing.

High technology gear (not the brand name) has a lot of competition and I look at the ratings gear gets by those that have used it, and the price. I am willing to spend a bit extra for quality but paying extra does not mean you always get quality.

Tents are a good example of that tents can vary from $30 to $800 for a two man tent they are all pretty much made from the same type of fabrics and all are made in china, india or pakistan. Sure there are added value features but all wear out the same, leak the same rip the same. So I look at what suits my needs and gives me the best warranty and again Colman leads in all area’s, price, quality, and guaranty,

Usually top end stores like REI will sell the most popular products out there but again popular does not mean best. Aluminum plates for camping is an example. They sell a plate for $6 and an old pie tin is free. So in other words shop around for what suits your needs and always look for something cheaper that works the same as the expensive shelf product.

Willowbrook has open play on Friday nights. They have just recently finished their sand court. You can check them out at willowbrooksports.com They will be starting some tournaments on the weekends soon.
I am not sure if Third Coast has any open play. They are on http://www.thirdcoastvolleyball.com/
You can use the free sand courts on I-10 at Barker Cypress on the south side of the freeway. They are open all day, 7 days. Nice fenced in area with some shade trees. For FREE.

can any help im looking for a hiking company called wild roses i loved their stuff especally the pit stop stuff it was designed for women hiker please help have they gone out of business or rebranded anyhelp will do thanks

Wild roses gear is available. Although it does not appear to have its own website, products can be found via other suppliers eg:

trailspace.com
ourdoorsmagic.com
sweatybetty.co
sheactive.co.uk

Sheactive has shops in London and Brighton. I got a Wild Rose zippered fleece in TK Maxx in Leicester not so long ago.

Hope this helps!

i usually play indoor volleyball. what are the main different rules in outdoor volleyball then indoor volleyball. i will be playing in a doubles tournament at regionals. its my first sand volleyball tourney. PLEASE HELP ME! i need to no the rules!!! any tips? thanks!!! will chose best answer!

Well, off the bat, you should know that you will be playing on a smaller court and that block touches will count as a contact. So if you go up to block a ball and touch it, you and your partner only have two contacts to get it over the net. One of the other tough adjustments players need to make on the beach is that sets are called much tighter on the beach. The ball needs to come out of your hands much more cleanly (far less spin) than indoors. Because it takes time to learn how to set on the beach, it is important for beginners to work on bump setting, as their hand setting probably will get called for doubles (even if it was fine indoors). You also can’t set or double a serve. That’s basically it in terms of the major rules. Obviously the scoring is different, games to 21, switch sides every 7 points, but certain tournaments adjust what they play to in order to meet time contraints. Good luck at your tourney and understand that the game plays differently and you won’t be a pro overnight.