Serving the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years!

We carry a wide variety of high quality  
gear to meet all your outdoor needs.  

 

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Bill Jackson, Inc.
9501 U.S. 19 North
Pinellas Park, Florida
(727) 576-4169

Backpacking 
 and
Camping

 
 

We have the finest selections of backpacking and camping equipment anywhere! 

The Backpack Shop began back in 1962 when Bill and sons Darry and Doug went on their first Appalachian Trail trip.  After that experience, one of the South's oldest and best backpack shops evolved.
 
Bill Jackson's Shop for Adventure sells only the finest equipment and has a knowledgeable staff of backpackers on hand to outfit you for your next trip.  Come in and check out our selection.

 
We sell leading Backpacks like:
  • Osprey
  • Gregory
  • Kelty
  • Marmot
  • Eagle Creek
  • Tough Traveler Child Carriers
  • Deuter
  
If it's Footwear you're looking for, our trained staff 
can help you get just the right fit.  We carry models by:
  • Lowa
  • Montrail
  • Vasque
  • Garmont
  • Chaco Sandals
  • Teva Sandals
  • Keen
      
 
...and Socks by:
  • SmartWool
  • Wigwam
  • Thorlo
        

     

We also have a great selection of Tents...

  • Mountain Hardwear
  • Eureka
  • MSR
  • Hennessy Hammocks
      
     

Sleeping Bags..

  • Mountain Hardwear
  • Marmot
  • Slumberjack
        

Cookware, Stoves, Accessories..

  • MSR
  • Lodge Cast Iron
  • Century-Stove Lanterns & Accessories
  • Primus
  • Cascade Designs
  • Therma - Rest
  • Snow Peak
  • Crazy Creek
  • Nalgene
  • Open Country
  • GSI
  • LEKI
  • Tracks
      
     

Water Filters..  

  • MSR
  • Sweetwater
  • Katadyn
  • Sawyer
        
     

Sun Protective Hats.. 

  • Tilley
  • Ultimate Hats
  • Sunday Afternoons
  • Pith Helmets
        
     

Adventure Travel...

  • Travel Clothing

           -- Royal Robbins
           -- Exofficio
           -- Mountain Hardwear

           -- Rail Riders
     

Luggage and Accessories...

  • Eagle Creek
  • Osprey
     
 		  
                          ...and Much More!!
    

 

We even have a wide selection of Outdoor Books and Maps including Appalachian Trail Guides, Trails Illustrated and Hubbard Relief Maps.

Interested in Adventure Racing?

Try this link:

www.wecefar.com

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