Quality merchandise for all your outdoor and active needs. They have the brands like Patagonia,…read moreKuhl and Duck Head among others that I really appreciate for their durability. Good service by staff who assisted me. I was in the market for a vest and found a few options. The prices are steep for quality, but I tend to be ok with that. They are a large store that also has all your outdoor footwear and sock needs too! Nothing but praise for this chain store. Next time in town will return.

Did not have good service. One of the few times I would recommend a chain over a small business.read more

Everything about this place is great! Very affordable as well as for me getting into a hobby…read morestopping by RMA made it to where I could get quality gear without the brand new price tag.

I ran in for some hiking sneakers and they happened to have all the new, best brands. I was…read morepleasantly surprised. Took me a total of 10 minutes and I was on my way to some beautiful waterfalls nearby.

Really happy with my purchase. The staff was easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and never made me feel…read morepressured. Great selection of kayaks too.

Great local kayak shop. Good product offering at fair prices. The guy working there is very…read morehelpful and knowledgeable.

Orvis is an American, family-owned retail and mail-order business, founded in 1856 in Manchester,…read moreVermont, by Charles F. Orvis. It is the oldest mail-order retailer in the United States and a leader in fly fishing, hunting, and sporting goods. In the beginning Charles Orvis opened his shop to cater to wealthy tourists, quickly establishing a reputation for quality fly-fishing tackle, pioneering mail-order catalog sales. The company struggled and financially collapsed during the Great Depression. In 1939 businessman Dudley "Duckie" Corkran purchased the failing company for $4,500 and revitalized it. Under Corkran, Orvis expanded its product line to include clothing and opened its first retail store in 1941. In 1965, Leigh Perkins purchased Orvis and transformed it into a lifestyle brand. He diversified the product range to include hunting gear, apparel, and dog accessories, and pioneered customer acquisition techniques by exchanging mailing lists with other retailers. He also established the first U.S. fly-fishing school in 1966 and introduced sporting clays to America. Leigh Perkins passed leadership to his sons, Perk and Dave Perkins, and later to his grandson, Simon Perkins, in 2020, ensuring the company remained family-owned. The company has expanded into e-commerce and has launched innovative Rodeo technologies like the Helios, and continues its commitment to environmental stewardship through the Orvis-Endorsed programs and conservation initiatives. Today, Orvis is an international, multi-channel retailer with its corporate headquarters in Manchester, Vermont, and major operations in Roanoke, Virginia, and the United Kingdom. When I moved to Roanoke, the first gift that I received from a friend was an Orvis Weather Breaker Jacket. And though I still have it today, it is worn down and I thought it was about time I got a new one, because its one of my favorites and practical things to wear. So I headed to the Orvis store located in the heart of Downtown Roanoke, on Campbell Ave. Once there, a young gentleman greeted me and listened to what I was looking for. Then he showed me around and pointed out the jacket I was looking for, as well as several new items that would serve my need as well. He did a great job in following one of the company's core values that states: "Surprise & Delight Your Customer." He listened and built a relationship by being curious, personal, friendly & fun. He also earned credibility and trust by being open, honest & down to earth. And you could tell, he took pride in their products. When I asked him if they were having any Black Friday Sales this year, he told me he didn't know yet but that I could find some sales going on now in the company's website. When I asked him about a Bison Wallet they used to have, he showed what they had and was surprised they didn't have it on display but thought it might be coming in shortly and also suggested I look for it on their website. As we walked around the store, I was very impressed by its cleanliness, interior design, product display, and nice lighting treatment. All items were display to show their best. I also enjoyed viewing their fly-fishing equipment. After all, I have enjoyed fishing all my life and Saltwater Sport Fishing was my one of my favorite hobbies as I was growing up and being the youngest person to win the prestigious Yearly Cangrejos Yacht Club Fishing Tournament in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico by catching and landing a 403 lb Blue Martin after three and a half hours of struggling with him. In another occasion I also caught a 97 lb Bull Dolphin or Mahi-Mahi, also called Dorado, when I was even younger. I thanked the Orvis associate for his assistance and help, and promised to return on Black Friday to see what's going on there. I remember one year they had a roulette or something similar that gave you a discount of different amounts, depending what you picked. One at home I went to their website, found the sale the sales-associate was referring to and purchased the jacket I wanted to replace my worn down one. I highly recommend you visit this store if you're a local or a tourist. In it you will find nice, quality merchandise, and exceptional customer service, creating moments that exceed our expectations.

I was walking around downtown with my wife, dad, and son while we waited for it to be time to head…read moreout to the airport. Since it was Memorial Day most stores were closed. Not Orvis. My dad went in to look at some shirts. I had no intention of flouting anything but when I saw the style, which is similar to Colombia and other outdoors brands, I decided to try a few shirts on. I ended up buying two and my dad bought two as well. The employees at the store were very friendly and eager to help. As we left I noticed a sign outside where they offer free fly fishing 101 classes.

I cannot say enough about how fantastic it was dealing with Bob and Brian. They went above and…read morebeyond, bending over backward to accommodate us and get us in the right boats. We were able to visit both locations. Each is well stocked and reasonably priced. As with many small businesses, it pays to check ahead to be sure they're open, but the website is well updated with closings if you're just wise enough to check it. I wasn't and learned the error of my ways! Make the drive, talk to them, and let them set you up with whatever it is you may need. You cannot go wrong at Bob's!

From the owner: Sells Kayaks Paddle Boards Accessories Gear fishing tackleread more

The day I went, all I saw was clothing that was marked 30% off. Hardly worth the drive to look…read morearound. They had free cookies & cider for customers which was nice. Thought about buying a $99 belt that I thought was 75% off, only to find out that the 75% off sign applied to a shelf with only two stocking hats. The discounted price on the belt was still $70-$75. Prices too high for an outlet.

These guys are awesome and trustworthy!! We drive an extra 40 miles to have them service our bikes…read more:-)

We're in and out. They fixed him up faster than we could even blink…read more Super friendly staff and quick and r fair priced service. We will be back if we need to. Ample parking and spacious even for a walker or wheelchair.