I find it hard to believe what happened in the previous review. The employees and owner are…read moreextremely friendly and helpful. The other day my 9 year old son was in there and the guy explained to him about different types of rods etc. My husband buys all of his fishing goodies from here (except clothes). They don't carry some of the brands that he wears. Whatever. They have a good selection of rods, reels, artificial bait etc. they also have a nice selection of Costas. Some stuff I've never even heard of! Support local business and go here.

Mark and his staff are knowledgeable and friendly. I always enjoy looking at the latest rods and…read morereels, restocking my baits and talking with Mark about his suggestions. This is a great, family run business that I am happy to support any time I need something. I highly recommend Superior bait and tackle.

I had a chicka-plow shipped here for an FFL transfer, and lemme tell ya. I'm a black woman walking…read moreinto a sporting goods store, and everybody there... isn't, if you understand where I'm coming from. However, they were all business and friendly. I told them what I was there for, and they pointed the way to the second floor. All concerns were out the door at that point, except for my fear of heights, but I made it. Anyways, it took maybe all of 10 minutes, $60, and I was out the door with my goods. I'll likely go back there for all the other accessories, holsters, etc. They have an excellent selection for pretty much anything you're into, and the prices seemed to be on par with expectations. I would highly recommend.

High praise for the staff handling my recent FFL transfer. Zack and Tim in the firearms room were…read morefriendly, helpful and well informed. Zack processed me through the paperwork very efficiently and gave me a brief instructional session on my new Colt 1911, as I had not used one since Army days in the 1960s. Altogether my best gun store experience.

Took my bow to be tuned came back shooting worse than when I brought it also notices a splinter in…read moremy limb. Which was prolly caused by bow pressing being used incorrectly,Costumer service is horrible don't wait for a call back lol Don't carry any replaces parts for the brand of bows they carry in peak season. Then there's a 4-6 week wait period for parts lol. Save your money spend elsewhere

Fantastic, simply fantastic. I must be honest, I haven't shopped this place as much as I should've…read more After today, I'm not shopping anywhere else for all kinds of gear and stuff but especially guns, ammo and accessories. Mr. Dan is one of the most knowledgeable, thorough and patient individual that I've interacted with in any type of shopping, much less in the fire arms department. Simply, wow. What a pleasant experience. Not going anywhere else but Bowie Outfitters!! Thank you Dan!

Amazing place to come and get outdoor gears, we drove an hour from Baton Rouge to come to get some…read morethings for our vehicle for kayaking. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable, they are very patient and explaining different products and looking up inventory and orders. They spent so much time with us to make sure we are comfortable with what we are purchasing, they have all kinds of things including clothing, tents, shoes, kayaks, tackle boxes...you name it! Best place in the area for sure!! Another huge thing for us is that we bought a losing system to help get a heavy fishing kayak up on my SUV, they have a guy help us to try it out to make sure my husband is comfortable doing it and if he isn't they would let us return it..we love that they really care and not just here to make another dollar!

Pack and Paddle not only feels like a great escape, but there is no better place to prepare you for…read morea great escape! ((If you're able to pry yourself out of the store that is.)) From the minute you walk in, you'll feel the vibes of a cozy cabin in the woods. Climb in a tent, or swing in a hammock. - This place has it goin on! The owners and staff are all so welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable! They really make you feel like family. From the community events and guided outdoor adventures they are always something fun going on. I'd venture to say this just might be my husband and I's favorite little spot/shop in Lafayette. There is nothing else quite like it!!!! It's truly a special little treasure to have in our community.

The Backpacker reached out about the shipment that was sent incomplete, damaged, and either used or…read morea former floor model. We are getting a full refund and a discount. We appreciate a personal reach-out after my husband emailed customer service. We will order again from this company.

I'm in Baton Rouge from the Houston area on business for a couple of days. It's raining and I'm…read morebetween meetings with time on my hands. I've been looking for a roof rack loader for my Pescador Perception so, since Thule and Yakima accessories are pretty much interchangeable, I Google search Thule and Yakima dealers in the area. Two popped up and The Backpacker was one of them. It's a dreary rainy day and lunch time. I managed to find the shop in spite of the lunch traffic on Jefferson Hwy. I parked and walked inside. I was immediately received with a friendly greeting by several of the staff with offers to help me. I told them I was "just looking around" and they left me to myself with me knowing if I needed any help they'd be there. I like that. I wandered around for about 30 minutes and I managed to find a few things. Some I needed and some I didn't know I needed. So, I carried my bounty to the register and was checking out. I asked the young man if they had a THule or Yakima kayak loader. He replied, " We don't have any T-hule loaders or Yakima loaders in stock." I always find it amusing when the folks in the outfitting shops do that. I'm not "Sveedish" so I'll continue to say "THule" LOL. In all seriousness, the shop is very comfortable and friendly. The staff are extremely helpful and not overbearing/pushy. I travel to BR often on business and I'll continue to stop by "The Backpacker" to find things I didn't know I needed. I'm convinced that if they don't have it, you don't really need it. Kudos to The Backpacker and the wonderful staff. - Rain Man "And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul." - John Muir

5 stars isn't enough…read more I placed an order online that got screwed up. It wasn't really anyone's fault but since I had a trip coming up they went above and beyond to make things right. Definitely didn't have to go that far but in doing so they made a customer for life. Matt in particular is who helped out, he was great and deserves a raise! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

I'm from Baton Rouge, but I've lived in NYC for 4 years. I've purchased all of my winter gear from…read moreMassey. The associates are fantastic. The prices are great! The selection is awesome. Kit helped me out with my last purchase so much. He's the best.

The other day I was looking for a puffer coat for my father for Xmas and there wasn't a single…read moremedium to be found. I wanted one by Columbia and was about to start combing the malls but then I remembered that I once was at one of their outlets in NY. Did a search and found a Columbia at this Tangier outlet. Bonus: the price was 40 dollars less and it had a hood. Despite it being the weekend before Christmas, parking was a breeze, which was nice because the other mall had some insanely planned parking lot that took a half hour to exit. Staff here is extremely helpful and we barely had to wait at the register.

From the owner: Our Columbia factory store is located in Gonzales, Louisiana at the Tanger Outlets. We carry…read moreinnovative outerwear, sportswear, footwear, and accessories for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. Stop by our outlet store before you take on your next adventure this fall and winter. We have men's and women's insulated winter jackets, hiking boots, and beanies to keep you warm this season. Whether fishing for bass near Bogue Chitto State Park, exploring the local marshes for the exotic wildlife, or, we have the equipment to fuel your outdoor thrills. Shop our large inventory of performance products that will keep you warm, dry, cool, and protected year-round.

I love academy you can vote for the sports lover be at basketball, baseball, football, pool,…read morehockey, air, hockey hunting fishing. & just about any other sports you can think of. They have shoes for every member of the family also and boots and they carry western wear sportswear. They carry Nike brand Adidas under armor and their own brand. They have kayaks bicycles, tricycles, lots of Christmas ride on toys for everyone

Academy has all the stuff I need for a good time outdoors or at the gym. Better prices than dick's…read morewhile maintaining a thorough selection of goods to suit your needs. I usually go once a month. Don't miss out on their sales!