Tent City/Logistics/Urgent
HELP US PRICE THESE ITEMS! WHERE CAN WE GET THE CHEAPEST
Discretionary Funds: $1500 (approved GA 10/27).
We will report all expenditures after purchasing at second-hand stores or wholesale retailers. Your donations are much appreciated.
To ask questions or donate, contact OccupyBoston Logistics (@OBLogistics)
Blankets
I've been buying disaster blankets (these are NOT those "emergency blankets") in 5 packs for $30 each. Warm, heavy, cheap. They're ugly, and hard to color coordinate with your tent though. Matt 11:24, 28 October 2011 (EDT)
These are very good if used with sleeping bags. Keep moisture and wind out, prevent hypothermia, and also add a lot of extra warmth but only if used in conjunction with normal sleeping bags or blankets. Not great alone, IMHO. http://www.mcrmedical.com/category/emergency-sleeping-bags.html $25/10 $113/50
tarps
drop cloth
foam padding
shovels
brooms
galoshes (or rubber boots)
If you're ordering supplies online ConstructionGear.com has plain rubber boots for as cheap as $13.49. http://www.constructiongear.com/rubber-workboots.html
socks
Second-hand stores
gloves
Second-hand stores
hats
Second-hand stores
scarves
Second-hand stores