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CampingHoigaard’s has been supplying camping gear for over 90 years. Catalogs from the 1920’s showed the tents we made strapped to the running boards of Model T Fords. While we no longer make our own tents, we continue to offer a wide array of equipment for any outdoor adventure. We were there at the dawn of nylon tents. We were there when the first modern backpacks began to replace the old canvas sacks. We were there when sleeping bags supplanted the bulky roll of wool blankets. And we are still here. From rugged equipment for the base camping family outing, from Eureka and Alps Mountaineering, to high tech ultra-light gear, from GoLite and Jetboil, we cover all the needs for our camping enthusiasts. Whether you camp from your car, canoe, kayak, motorcycle, bike or get out there in hiking boots, Hoigaard’s should be at the top of your list when planning your next outdoor adventure. We feature the best in performance and value from the most respected manufacturers of outdoor equipment in the world, such as North Face, Marmot, Osprey, MSR, Western Mountaineering, Therma-rest and more. From the essential basics to esoteric accessories, Hoigaard’s is truly a “big kids” toy store for avid campers. Our online catalog currently offers most of our in-store inventory. If you don't see what you're looking for, please stop into our retail store or give us a call at 952-929-1351.
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These tents did a good job of keeping their occupants comfortable and dry and they were state-of-the-art in their time, but as you would expect, designs have evolved dramatically beyond canvas walls and wooden poles. Most of the tents now are a fraction of the weight and bulk with improved waterproofing and increased stability in stormy weather. And compared to the old days, modern tents are a pleasure to pitch and are usually freestanding. (A note regarding freestanding frameworks: All tents, including freestanding tents, are far more stable in high winds with the addition of guy lines. Please use them!)
