I recommend Campmor - they usually have great deals on outfitter stuff. I got some very good deals on backpacker gear through them.
Patagonia gear is usually very well made but my God the cost. Patagucci they call it - with good reason. Also, buying direct from them is often the most expensive route - your best bet is through a distributor like Campmor that offers sales.
I like quality stuff and use altrec.com and travelcountry.com. I would consider using snowleopard.com and mountainsports.com (a company by my house) as well.