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
Military wool blankets -- they've already done the research (with our tax dollars) so trust that they have the best of everything. I know because I was in the military and what we were issued was more than adequate for every contingency. Closest to your area, internet says is: Kenmore Army & Navy Stores of Boston, 477 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, (617) 292-2769. Stacie
tarps
Free listing from 10/23: http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/tls/2665433129.html "Free,FREE FREE for the taking used blue poly tarps. . there are 20x30,40x60,...there wre 2 100x50 that were cut into a couple of pieces. perfect for roofers for covering house, bushes etcthey are balled up, spread out...There is a huge parking lot next to the job to stretch them out and fold,inspect etc...All were used once or twice, not that dirty or old looking. FREE Please Call Steve @ 781-413-5687" (Needham)
Or a case of 30, 6x8 blue poly tarps from Wholesale Tarp is $55.50 http://www.wholesaletarp.net/bluetarps.aspx
Walmart usually has the cheapest prices locally. Listed on their site as in-store is Camo Tarp, 9' x 12' = $16.98 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Camo-Tarp-9-x-12/16889155 but, I'm pretty sure I've picked some up for $8-10 in the store.
Online price for single tarps is thru Amazon.com UTILITY TARP 48" X 72" = $3.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25 [Linky] Stacie
drop cloth
foam padding
There's a free listing on Craigslist posted today: http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/zip/2673315613.html "Piece of foam rubber - 4" thick by approx 15 wide by 72' long (its the left over piece from cutting a full size mattress down to twin). Orig full size mattress was purchased fall 2009" Contact:sale-ypywr-2673315613@craigslist.org (Brookline)
There is also a Foam Rubber store in Allston you could contact. Perhaps they would be willing to give you scraps. Foam Rubber Discount Center 169 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA 02134-2003 Phone: (617) 254-4819 FAX: (617) 254-5170 foamrubber@foamrubber.com http://www.foamrubber.com/
shovels
- $5.98 @ Lowe's [| Wood Long Handle Round-Point Shovel #1554300]
- $6.97 @ Home Depot [| True Temper 9 in. Kid's Snow Shovel 1527600] durable as adult shovel
- $10.99 @ Sears [| 18 in. Poly Snow Shovel w/Steel Core Handle]
Not finding good prices for online buying because shipping is not free (weight) Stacie
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
- Again, Army surplus stores have the best. the ugly green wool socks are the best ever made, for cheap prices. Must be - the military relies on them. Amazon has 6 pairs for $15 http://www.amazon.com/Military-Combat-Liner-Socks-Pairs/dp/B004ZZ4T4Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1319936538&sr=8-5
- Another option is Walmart best price of Starters men's socks 10/$9 http://www.walmart.com/cp/Underwear-Socks/163866?bti=1 - these are the longer ones that go up the calf
- Stacie
gloves
- Second-hand stores
- Again, Army Surplus has the best but they will be more expensive than
- Dollar stores, like Dollar Tree, which always have cheap gloves, either for cold weather, gardening or automotive work.
- Online Dollar Tree has them for
- $.50/pair: [| 48 unit case of Magic Knit Gloves, 2-Pair Packs (96 gloves)] for $48.00 - stretches to fit ALL hands & very warm, OR
- $1/pair [| case of fleece men's gloves, 36 for $36]
- Stacie
hats
- Second-hand stores
- Dollar stores, like Dollar Tree, always have a shitload of these for $1 right when you walk into the store.
- Online Dollar Tree has a [| Adult Poly-Cotton Heavy Cuff Knit Hats case of 36 for $36]
- Stacie
scarves
Second-hand stores
- Consider cutting the legs off of stretchy/yoga or thermal pants donated, like the ones I'm bringing the occupiers. That's what I do for riding on my scooter; basically, a neck gator.
- Dollar stores, like Dollar Tree, always have a buttload of these for $1 right when you walk into the store.
- Online Dollar Tree has a [[| case of 36 for $36]