<p>Are there any stores within walking distance to the Rice campus? I mean ones like a Walmart type where I could purchase a sleeping bag. I am going to be visiting next month and I need a sleeping bag but I dont have one. I figured since I was going to be traveling anyway, it makes more sense to get one while I'm there and not have to worry about carrying all the extra stuff. Besides, Airtran is charging extra for luggage.</p>
<p>So, are there any places where I could buy a sleeping bag?</p>
<p>There are sleeping bags that roll up very small into a tight and compact cover. When DD visited she had one in her carry on bag. It might be easier to find one at home than to try to get out and get one once you are there. .</p>
<p>And if you're getting one of those tiny sleeping bags, you'd probably have to go somewhere besides Walmart - maybe Academy or REI, since they specialize in camping gear.</p>
<p>But to answer the original question, there are weekend buses to Target and Fiesta, but no stores I know of within walking distance that would have what you seem to be looking for.</p>
<p>Whole Earth Provision Co. on Shepherd and Alabama</p>
<p>Whole Earth is too far away to walk.</p>
<p>I think there's an Eddie Bauer in the village?</p>