Military Surplus stores near Bellingham???

[David]

As the subject says...

I'm looking for one of the US Marine Corp, Arcteryx made, ILBE packs. I'd rather fondle one before I buy it than purchase online.

Alternatively, if anyone knows if there is a Lower Mainland store that carries them (or the Canadian equivalent if it is the same manufacturer) that would be great.

David

[adriaticum]

Dave's surplus in New West is the best store in town.

[Goose]

You could try Poco military supply?

[NitwiT]

Rogue Provisions out of the states...

http://www.rogueprovisions.com/

[BernDawg]

I don't know about Bellingham but if you're willing to head a little further south the closer you get to Fort Lewis the more surplus stores you'll find. Right near the base there seems to be one on every block...

[quaint bucket]

Dave's surplus in New West is the best store in town.

x2. I need to stop by there again.

[mt187]

http://www.rogueprovisions.com/
I was looking for one last year I live in Prince George and I also wanted to handle one prior to buying it. I found a add on craigslist vanc the guy ( cant remember his name) has a online store we talked a bit he said that he often meets canadians near the border to sell items. we met in Blaine and I liked the pack immediately. For around 100.00 there is nothing comparable out there . I am very happy with my pack ( only drawback is that it is alil heavy tipping in around 7.5 pnds. Its extremely well built and is very modifyable.
My hunting partner liked it so much he asked me to find him a new one. ( mine was used)
I got him a brand new one off of ebay and had it shipped to point roberts ( free) for around 130.00
If I had it to do over I would definitely buy the new one. If your interested I can send you pics of how I modified mine.