This is one of my most favorite stores in Lubbock and one of the few keeping me sane around here…read more We might be far from the mountains but coming here makes me feel like they're close by. While I'm not huge on fly fishing and there's not much of it to be had close by, about a quarter of the store is dedicated to it. You can get rods, reels, line, flies, and a whole getup for the sport right here. Not to mention, if you bump into the owner he's happy to chat and provide some pointers. Another quarter of the store is dedicated to hiking and camping. There is a very limited selection of tents, sleeping bags and pads, general camping supplies, and quite a few backpacks. They supplied me with a couple items for my 2023 AT hike, but what they have is generally aimed at car campers. The remaining half of the store is all clothing and shoes from the most popular outdoor brands. Outdoor Research, North Face, Patagonia, Buff, Goodr, and so many others. I imagine they're making most of their money from people who mostly just want to look outdoorsy. Which is fine from my perspective. They are always well staffed with college students. Almost seems like there are always more employees than really necessary in here. Nevertheless, I usually end up popping in just to have a look around whenever I drive by. I honestly rarely buy anything mostly because I don't need anything. But the ambiance always makes me feel at home.

Nice little west Texas secret. Very accommodating and friendly shop- very engaged in the local fly…read morefishing community.

A much needed and fantastic addition to the limited selection of outdoor stores in Lubbock. Baker…read morehas a decidedly more leisure in the outdoors approach featuring more boats, daily clothing, and fishing gear. If an easy going day on the lake angling in the sun is more your speed, this is the place for you. That said, there is a decent selection of camping and hiking gear. Sea-to-Summit is the most noteworthy brand in this category. There is quite a lot of selection from general camping needs to specific high quality sleeping systems (sleeping bags and inflatable pads). Black Diamond headlamps and trekking poles. There are tents, but I can't remember the brands specifically offhand. Ultralight dry sacks and heavier duty dry sacks to pair with the boats. There are even Mountain House and Peak Refuel dried meals. Clothing galore, to include lots of casual short sleeve button downs, camo patterns, lightweight full cover fabrics for fishing under the hot sun, and a great array of winter jackets and pants. Some major brands are Fjällräven, Sitka, Outdoor Research, Mystery Ranch. A huge assortment of hats. Shoes and sandals are of course a given. This includes my personal favorite shoe brand Topo Athletic. My review is non-exhaustive, and this place is unexpectedly huge inside. A relatively recent addition is spirits and beer available to drink while you browse the selection (free of charge, I might add). Nothing like a little alcohol to lower the purchasing inhibitions! The store owner, Garrett, is a great guy and easy to talk to about anything regarding gear and the great outdoors. In particular, I used this store to help outfit me for my Appalachian Trail hike and his camping experience came in handy for bouncing ideas off of. Absolutely worth a visit!

From the owner: Baker Outdoors is your destination for premium outdoor gear and apparel, serving West Texas and…read moreEastern New Mexico. We specialize in hunting, fishing, paddle sports, travel essentials, and offer a curated selection of apparel and accessories for every outdoor lifestyle.

Nice staff that checked us out. Nice item was on sale. Good selection of items, especially for…read morethe ladies. Parking is easy. Store is clean.

The absolute worst customer service. Everyone stands around talking, too busy socializing to help…read morecustomers. No manager to be found. Maybe the manager was one of teenagers socializing. Lots of other places to buy UA, On Cloud, Lulu and Oakley's that are willing to help. Not going back!

We visit Cabela's for Christmas presents and whenever we need camping hear. They have lots of…read morechoices. Will visit again.

I recently went to see what 9mm handguns they had and had some questions. One employee asked if I…read moreneeded help but never actually approached me stood like 10 feet away from me. I asked about ordering a gun. they were vague with the response. then waited on a person not of color right away I felt so disrespected I feel if I were not the right color I should not get their service. I would think they would be happy to make a sale.

First off I have always found what I was looking for in this store.. but I knew what they carried…read moreand why I was going in there. To all those reviews that cry about not being told hello.. get over it.. that is actually what I like most about this boutique! I hate shopper stalkers and this store is small.. if you need help and you ASK.. they will answer anything you need.. if not then you are free to look around without feeling pressured to buy because someone is staring

No face mask policy, rude staff, and limited inventory. Never made a purchase. Amazon works for me.read more

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Lubbock, TX, helped me score big for my big kiddo…read more Back on December 27, 2025, I came here with my parents and their friend to take a looksee. I had never before been to an Academy, but my mom suggested them as a place to search for a new karate bag for my daughter. I found one right away. Under Armour. $50. It seemed/seems sturdier than her last bag and certainly larger to fit all her new gear. Meanwhile, I liked their Texas Tech gear. They sold a variety colors of Crocs - mainly just plain styles. Some cool Hey Dudes. Women's workout gear. Kid's and adult ear protection - not only for shooting ranges, but those body rumbling car/truck race events too. And that day they had 20% off these super cool looking Mom bags by bogg. Perfect for the basketball, football or softball moms that tote around everything else everyone appreciates. Quick-moving checkout lines. Nice service at the register. Place could be cleaner, but overall I was satisfied.

Love the selections at this store. Lots to look at and decent prices on some things. Will…read moredefinitely be back there when we are in Lubbock.

This review is for the nice man that works there, i can't remember his name unfortunately. I went…read morein a few times to look a knives & ask questions before purchasing a wedding day gift for my husband. He gave me very helpful recommendations and was really great about balancing helping me & another man that was in the shop. I picked out a Kershaw and got the blade engraved. He told me it would take a day or two & he called a hour or few later to tell me the knife was done. The store is clean & they have a wide selection. I'm thankful for his help in picking my husbands wedding gift. He loved it!

I just bought a CRKT Deviation. The employees were super helpful. I looked through their whole…read morestore and they were happy to show me whatever I wanted to see. Some of their prices were great, like Benchmadeand and zero tolerance. Other brands like CRKT, TOPS, and Ka-Bar had a mark up. I guess that is fair, they have to pay rent in the mall. The knife I bought did not come in the original box, they said it came from the factory that way. I assume that someone took that knife as a return and they didn't include the original box so it was placed in a jewelry gift box. That would have bugged a lot of people that save the boxes and the knives together, but I threw the box out after I have the knife.

I absolutely love Troy's. The employees are all very friendly and knowledgeable, and won't try to…read moreupsell you on products. They carry everything you need to hit the slopes, across all price ranges too. Their ski/snowboard rental prices are much better than what you would pay at the resort, and the same goes for their board maintenance and repair costs. Please support businesses like Troy's over large corporations. These people truly care about what they do. The last time we visited, we told them where we were headed to ski and they even pulled up the resort's live webcam to see the current conditions! Keep up the great work!

I believe it was the owner who helped me, was extremely helpful with boot fitting!! They have a…read morepretty wide selection given it's the end of the season. Pricing was also very reasonable!!

ThIs place had just opened up when I was in college. I remember thinking how ridiculously expensive…read moreit was. Flash forward almost 15 years later and I realize the place wasn't expensive, I was just a cheap college student. Lol I came in here while in town for a game. The store is HUGE now. They have expanded so much. I love that they have a mix of items. It's not just a clothing store. They have shoes, hats, home decor items, perfumes, makeup, Christmas decor, children's toys, etc. It's really a fun store to walk around. You honestly could get yourself into trouble. I wanted almost everything in the store! The girls that work there were incredibly kind and super helpful. I never felt like they were being obnoxious by following me around like in some stores. They asked if I needed help and left me be when I said I didn't. I eventually went to find one of them when I did need help. I appreciate sales employees that don't make you feel rushed or unwelcome. I would definitely recommend stopping in if in the area!

Chrome gets 2 stars instead of 1 only because they offer some genuinely cool stuff for the Lubbock…read morearea. Honestly, some of what they sell feels more LA-level than West Texas. But that's where the positives end. I've visited the store three times and made purchases on two of those visits. Every single time, I was treated like a second-class citizen. The staff is rude, follows customers around as if they're going to steal something, and responds curtly when you ask questions. If you're reading this review and wondering whether the negative reviews without photos are accurate -- they absolutely are. As an Elite Yelper, I usually know how to filter out unreliable reviews, especially from accounts with no photos or very little activity. But in this case, reviewers like Alex R., Rudy M., Crystal J., Michelle S., Preslie S., Lauren G., and Candice B. are telling the truth. I won't shop here again. I can find the same cute items online or in Dallas, Austin, or LA without having to deal with the attitude. There's no reason to "bow down" behind the red velvet rope after walking through an embarrassingly tacky single-door entrance with terrible signage.