Who has a good source for Flares?

[drbabe]

Hi folks, I went to mail order some flares and a whistle from West Marine. Total: about thirty bucks. Shipping: Another Thirty Bucks. Is this because the goods are explosive, or because WM wanted to?

[chumbucket]

No, it's not just WM. You are paying a HAZMAT fee for the shipping. You're better off to buy them in person rather than mail order.

[Shawsee]

You can purchase flares at Cabela's in East Hartford. Make sure you check the expiration date on the packages. When I was there last week I noticed some packs were almost ready to expire and some had an expiration date good until 2012.

[drbabe]

The place is new enough that I don't think about it. But I'll get there soon; I hear it's an experience, and to only bring what you plan to spend. Thanks for the tip!
Dave