Long Ago Uncle Dan's Meant Surplus

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Uncle Dan's seems to have been at 2440 N. Lincoln forever but the store was founded just yesterday in 1972!  It began as an army/navy surplus store and indeed an outdated sign to this effect remains above this emporium for the sake of nostalgia, I'd guess.    

Today the store carries such "in" brands as Patagonia, Eagle Creek and Keene, (those marvelously comfortable sandals that come in many colors) as well as more and lesser known quality brands.  You can find a wide variety of outdoor gear including small and large tents, sports apparel for men, women and children and footwear for same.

Small stuff too such as the best insect repellants, camp stoves, compasses.   I found such oddities as a dry pack for a roll of toilet paper, a small waterproof plastic case that you can keep valuables in while you swim, a faux sleeping bag to retain body heat in a pinch, water purifying tablets and lots varieties of electrical plug converters for exotic travel.

Despite a central Lincoln Park location, life remains real at Uncle Dan's. The salespeople are all trained and experienced in activities that include kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, bicycling, camping and general travel.  That must be why they're pleasant and straightforward.  There is no "attitude" or faux concern here for how you might feel personally on the day you choose to shop.

Check out www.udans.com, click on outdoors info and you'll also discover links to a variety of outdoor clubs and organizations such as Leave No Trace.

You can see now that if you don't know Uncle Dan's, you're missing something good and must head right over.  Long may it wave!

Uncle Dan's, The Great Outdoor Store, 2440 N. Lincoln, Chicago.  Also Evanston and Highland Park.  Central phone # 888.246.4453.  All stores open weekdays and Saturdays at 10 and Sundays at 11.

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