There are various sources for scouting equipment locally within the San Francisco Bay Area Council. Some suggested places to look are:
REI - A good source for information about equipment.
1338 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley,CA 527-4140
WILDERNESS EXCHANGE
1407 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 525-1255
Great prices on used equipment
WILDERNESS SUPPLY
3325 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley 886-4550
Discounts are given to Scout Troops on the purchase of Troop Equipment and on the group rental of equipment.
This store sponsors Explorer Post 726 - Cooking & Backpacking
TRI-CITY
40900 Grimmer, Fremont 651-9600
DOM'S
370 First Steet, Livermore 447-9636
Discounts are given to scouts.