| BSA Scout Shop (Council): 2225 North Loop West, Houston TX 77008 (713)865-5190. In the Sam Houston Area Council Building on the North Loop at T.C. Jester. They carry almost everything in the Scout catalog. This is your best bet for getting a uniform that fits. | Explorer Pack & Paddle: 9714 Old Katy Rd., Suite 206, Houston, Texas 77055-6209 Phone: (713) 464-9488 Sandy Truxillo (former Troop 80 Scoutmaster & Post 80 Advisor) offers many outdoor products for Scouts. Quality is excellent, prices are reasonable, and he will rent equipment. |
| BSA Scout Shop (Stafford): 10435 Greenbough Dr., Stafford, TX 77477, (281) 261-1868. Smaller than the Council shop but carries most uniforms, supplies, and some outdoor gear. (See map in the appendix of this Manual) | Recreation Equipment, Inc. (REI): 7951 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, (713) 688-3500 This store carries high quality, light weight mountaineering equipment, backpacking equipment, and clothing, but most items are expensive. This store sells memberships and offers rebates to members. |
| Academy: 8236 South Gessner, Houston, TX 77036, (713) 271-1679. South Gessner at the Southwest Freeway and several other locations around town. Many camping items are available and prices are generally the lowest in town. Ask for a BSA Discount. | Whole Earth Provision Company: 2934 S Shepherd, Houston, TX 77098, (713) 526-5226 Next to old Alabama Theater. This store carries high quality, lightweight mountaineering equipment and clothing, but most items are expensive. |
| Sun & Ski Expo 6100 Westheimer, Houston TX 77057 (713) 783-8180. This store carries high quality equipment and clothing. Although most items are expensive, their sales and closeouts can be a bargain for the quality. | Oshman's: 12730 Fountains Lake Circle Stafford TX 77477, (281) 240-3388.In the Fountains Shopping Center. Good selection of clothing. Camping gear can be pricey, but their sales and closeouts can be a bargain. |
| Campmor 810 Route l7North P.O. Box 999 Paramus, N. J., 07653-0999 www.campmor.com |
Recreation Equipment, Inc. (REI) P.O. Box C-88 125 Seattle, WA 98 188-0125 www.rei.com |