Outstanding store. The manager is a long distance runner also. Very knowledgeable. Decent selection…read moreof items. Seems to be priced the same as other outfitters in Knoxville area (making the drive would cancel out any possible savings). Definitely will stop in when passing through area.

We visited Outdoor Experience to help build my son's Boy Scout camping kit and to fit him for a…read morepair of hiking boots. Randy was extremely helpful and we had such a positive experience in this shop.

From the owner: Between the internet and big box stores, we know you have options: lots of them!  So why shop local…read moreat the Outdoor Experience you might ask?  With a team of outdoor enthusiasts and guides, the OE strives to deliver a personalized shopping experience for all.  Since 1998 we've held steadfast to our goal of providing quality gear, education and customer service to the Upper Cumberland. Whether climbing, kayaking, fly fishing, traveling, backpacking, hiking, biking or just believing in quality and comfort, the Outdoor Experience welcomes and truly appreciates your business.  Now, offering guided adventures and a seasonal Outpost with onsite mountain bike and kayak rentals, why wouldn't ya?  After all… life is too short to stay indoors!

Out of business for remodeling. Drove from Gatlinburg to buy some items, it was closed. Had been in…read moretown in November 2023, same thing. Try to save you a trip. 03/22/2024.

Cutest shop with a full service coffee bar (on par with any big city barista service). The couple…read morethat owns the place are so kind and welcoming. Must stop by if you're in the area. COVID protocols are awesome and exactly how we should be operating during a pandemic. Thank you!

My husband and I were very impressed with Kristen Hill. She was very helpful in making our…read moredecision with our Hoka shoes purchases. She was very knowledgeable. And to top it off she was very nice!!! :) Thank you again Kristen!!! Ron and Suzie Holmes

I actually went here to attend a photography workshop/lecture, which was simply incredible! The 2…read morespeakers were talented and well-established in their field. I couldn't believe this was a free event. The shop looked great, too, though I didn't buy anything. There were lots of familiar brands and a larger inventory than I expected. The bike shop in the back also had a bar if you wanted to grab a beer. The staff was all really welcoming. If you need any outdoor clothing or gear, I suggest stopping by.

First time coming here when exploring the shops of Gatlinburg. This place is great, plenty of great…read morehiking wear and related accessories. Great foot traffic with plenty of fair priced deals. Found some great commemorative stickers to put on my car. Shirts are a bit pricey but it's a great place to get gifts from!

One night of our Tennessee vacation we did a downtown Gatlinburg shopping trip. Located in the…read moreVillage Shops, the day Hiker seemed to be the only hiking store in the tourist part of town. It is a small veteran owned business that has been serving the 11 million annual visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains for the past twenty years. My friend's hiking boots literally fell apart on the mountain so we stopped in to check out what kind of hiking boots they had. Prices seemed reasonable and they had a good selection. A salesperson spent some time talking to my friend and showing her the differences between the boots. In addition to hiking boots they carry anything a day hiker could need or want. They had a large selection of T-shirts, hiking gear including hats, ponchos which I really wish we had brought earlier when we got hit by a sudden rain storm, bug spray, sunblock, water bottles, backpacks, walking sticks, and anything else you could possibly want. If you forgot it, they got it! The Day Hiker is conveniently located a half mile from the entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park where some of the best hiking trails in the country await you.

What a great little place. Wanted to do a short hike in the Smoky's but didn't have my trekking…read morepoles along. (Can't take them in carry-on, TSA rules) Had hoped to rent some here. Nice man working there just let me borrow one for the day. Wouldn't accept money or even a security deposit. Enjoyable hike he recommended up to the Grotto Trail. We returned the pole before closing, even tho it would've been ok to bring it back the next morning. Enjoyed talking with owner and his wife. Worth dropping in! Really appreciated the southern hospitality.

Just visited again and it's still AWESOME! Hikey Mikeys makes hiking in the Smokies a fantastic…read moreexperience. Visit this shop and make the most out of your trip to the Smokies.

Didn't really think about purchasing anything from this shop, but after spending a large amount of…read moremoney on the spouse for Valentine day a Somas I thought what the heck let me look and see if they have the boots I've been looking for Oboz. The young beautiful lady working has a way about her and sold me the boots I had been looking for. Kaley I believe is her name right off the bat she noticed that I looked Military and let me know that there is a military discount after she said that of course I had to purchase them, but then my wife walked up and noticed a pair of shoes she thought were so CUTE so she got them also. Kaley didn't want to spend as much as I did but your were awesome. Thank you.

From the owner: Active, outdoor, lifestyle retailer offering apparel, footwear, gear, and accessories for your…read moreeveryday adventure. A go-to for men, women, and kids to gear up for a trip, gift giving, or heading to school, gym, or the office. Top brands include ON, HOKA, Vuori, Patagonia, FP Movement, Aviator Nation, Birkenstock, Local Boy, and Yeti.

This was an impromptu stop while window shopping, that sadly left us wanting more…read more CMOS has apparently been in operation for quite awhile and their customer service is super friendly and super helpful, will help you find exactly what you're looking for, but sadly that's as good as it gets. It seems like this store was put here as an afterthought in case some local Boy Scout troop forgot something for a campout or hike, remembered at the last minute that they just had to have it, and also wouldn't mind paying out the nose for. Although they had several different types of outdoor activities covered (backpacking, trail running, camping, hiking, etc.), their very limited selection of products were all seriously overpriced for what you get. We purchased a Christmas ornament to help support a small business, but this was a quick stop.

They have two stores and a great staff. The second location on the West Side of Cookeville has…read morebeen open about 6 months and every time I go in they have new products. They have a great selection of what I was looking for and I would recommend this store to anyone that loves camping and hiking.

Little River Outfitters is a bit of a hidden gem. We decided to visit while we were staying in…read moreGatlinburg, since I've gotten the itch to get back into fly fishing after a 20+ year hiatus. Dennis welcomed my wife and I as soon as we walked in the door and after I explained my situation and target types of waters he took me straight to the perfect affordable setup. He expertly answered my questions and refrained from trying to upsell me to the readily available much more expensive options. Once we'd made our choices he left us to wander the store browsing. In the end I walked out with a nice rod and reel combo, a few extra leads and tippets and a big smile on my face. If you a tired of the big stores where they treat you more like money bags than fellow anglers, check out Little River Outfitters. It's well worth the drive and the personal and very knowledgeable service.

First of all, this shop is AMAZING!!!!!!! I am 10 years old just starting fly fishing and fly tying…read morethey are very very nice, respectful, and knowledgeable! They gave me a bunch of stickers and even fly tying materials! And even a trout stuffed animal and they put Velcro on it so I could practice casting!!!! They were very kind to me and my dad VERYY GOOD SELECTION from reels and rods to fly tying materials they have benches and fly vises and bobbins and tools very good selection honestly they have whole floor of fly tying materials and a trout hatchery very good prices too!!!!!! Over all just a great shop with amazing employees!! I love em and can't wait to go back

This is a fun Depot, not only did they have a great variety and selection of stuff they were very…read morehelpful. So much so that after a few months of regretting not buying a particular item while driving thru on vacation, I called the store to see if I can pay for the item and have it shipped to me. Jim was very accommodating and took care of me and my request over the phone. I'm looking forward to the next time I drive through and will definitely be stopping in to see what new stuff they have.

Great selection. Lots of variety. Knives to surplus military stuff. No guns though. Had fun…read morebrowsing.