This place is great!…read more Just recently found it, but this Broad Ripple outdoorsy shop has been around for quite some time. There's a front and back entrance, the back has 1-2 reserved parking spots. It's a fairly small place but packed with stuff: sleeping bags to keep you warm in the mountains, apparel from brands like Patagonia, water bottles, candles that smell amazing, camping chairs, knives, and more! The customer service is out of this world. Multiple folks working, all really friendly. When you ask to see something from the case, they answer questions about the product t but don't try to sell it - thank god, that is annoying and it's nice to not have that pressure. They sell quality items so their sales folk don't really have to hustle like that. Anyways, very pleasant experience!

Every Christmas I shop at Rusted Moon for a few gifts for my husband. We both love the outdoors -…read morehiking, camping, kayaking etc and this store has everything we need to fuel those passions. I've bought mostly clothes and small pieces of gear over the years. Everyone at the store is very helpful and knowledgeable. My last visit I bought Lowa hiking boots. Knew nothing about the brand before walking in. Felt confident I made the right purchase as I walked out. Stop by the store and warm your hands by the fire outside or go inside to visit with the friendly shop dog. No one is going to rush you.

Very kind and knowledgeable staff. I came in to buy a safe. My kids were WILD but everyone was…read moreextremely understanding and nice. I was able to get what I needed quickly and am very happy with my purchase.

Year after year Bass and Bucks continues to provide top level service and stock the largest…read moreinventory of bows and and archery related equipment, parts, and accessories in the Midwest. As a professional who manages a business, I am pretty picky on where I spend my time and accuracy of other service providers. I cannot say anything bad about Bass and Bucks. This place is TOP NOTCH !!

Got a great deal on Merrell shoes. They have a wide selection of outdoor shoes, clothing, workout…read moreequipment, and camping gear. It's part of the TJ Max family of stores, so it takes some time to go through their shelves of offerings, but you'll walk away with some well-priced items. Parking lot is big as they're located in a shopping center. It's not too busy, so waiting in line to checkout is never a long wait.

Missing the variety of actual markdowns like the Normal Illinois location but still packed full of…read moreso much variety, hiking, outdoor, camping, travel, shows, and high quality brands and unique styles for all sorts, this makes TJ Maxx and Ross look like a Goodwill! We found a fantastic selection of clothing, super food mushroom powder, and fun staff taking care of restocking fitting room items and making sure check out is much faster than all others. Can easily recommend.

Have used the Lantern Headlamp for 4 deer hunting seasons…read more Let's be generous and call it 2 hours a day, and let' be ridiculous and say I hunted every day for 6 weeks. 84 hours a year. 4 years. 336 hours. This year the lights started flickering and was not adjustable. Oped it up and found the yellow wire had broken off at the battery pack adjustment. I figured I'd contact them to see if they did repairs. Not warranty. Just a paid repair. I called. I emailed. I tried both again. Nothing. I looked for a manual or their wrbsite. The website is mostly non functional. Url is ".us" instead of ".com." Useless website. Useless phone and email system. Don't expect any factory representation if there's a problem. Regret ever buying the thing.

I've been using predator tactics lights for 5 years now and have never had a problem. Best lights…read moreon the market for the money.

You still have time to sign up for your FREE photo with the Easter Bunny at Cabela's…read more You do need to register online for a time slot, but it is SO worth it--there's basically no wait and you don't feel rushed at all during your photo. They were amazing with Charlie and let her take her time getting comfortable. No pressure, no stress...which every parent can appreciate At the end, kids get a free fish-shaped Easter egg, and of course you can walk around and check out all the fish and "animals" in the store I added the hours at the end of the video so you can plan your visit!

I grew up near a Bass Pro Shop so while this was technically my first time at Cabela's, it's in the…read moresame family of stores. While it's smaller than the massive outdoor stores, it was organized, well-stocked, and has a great selection of clothing, gear, and gifts. They have a beautiful fireplace and sitting area by the entrance that sets a "cozy cabin in the mountains" vibe. One of the first things you see is the beloved aquarium - always the highlight for the kids and what I remember from similar stores growing up. Next, what we really came for. We visited to see Santa with our toddler and had a wonderful time. You can pre-register to ensure your spot for a FREE photo, and those that walk in can wait in line once those that registered in advance are through. I saw everything from families in matching PJs to couples with their dogs and I was all about it. Once they snap the photo, you get a free printout and can opt to purchase additional if desired. They even gave a festive little wooden frame, which is currently hanging on our fridge and bringing me joy. This setup to see Santa was memorable, efficient, and perfect for a wiggly toddler. We'll be back in the future!

It's that predictable selection and obvious option along with Academy Sports for immediate pickup…read moreand not waiting for shipping. But employee treatment and benefits is garbage, at these prices there's should be fully competitive and impressive employee perks. eBay continues to offer more ideals like promoting actual small owners and individuals, massive selection, and incredible savings on the exact same brands and items.

I purchased wrestling shoes for my foster son on a debit card that later had fraudulent activity on…read moreit. When I returned the shoes, I wanted to have the credit placed on my replacement card. Dick's claimed the credit was posted while Regions Bank said it wasn't. Meanwhile, I'm out $75. Corporate and financial greed win again. I should have donated the shoes to a local high school wrestling team.l

HBC has been the stalwart bike shop of Tippecanoe County for the last thirty+ years. Great service…read moredepartment, the top bike lines, and a full commitment to support cycling activities in the area. Road, Mountain, Trail and Triathlon are all here, and prices are competitive for a full-service retail store. Probably have 200 bikes on stock at any given time. Basic clothing and a good spread of accessories for the sport rider and commuter too. A smattering of camping and climbing gear exists but for these guys the bike comes first last and always. The thing that sets HBC apart is that it is a serious bike store, not just a bike shop. Yes, it has a great guy running the place, just like the other shops. Yes, they have their quirks and a history that runs deeper than the Marianas Trench. But the great thing about HBC is that you can be a person of just about any ability or aspiration in cycling, and walk out after one visit with pretty much exactly what you needed or wanted at a fair price. That is no mean feat in today's online-dominated, razor-thin margin environment. Lafayette and Tippco are amazingly well-served by HBC. It's a bit like finding a Chevy dealer in a tiny town surrounded by cornfields, that also sells Ferarri and Jaguar. Virtuous Cycles downtown is a great bike shop too, with a better clothing selection, great people and some great bikes. I visit them too. But I always start at HBC.

Used to be the best bike shop in Lafayette but Dave Meadows has relocated to Crawfordsville and…read moreoperates under the name of "Broken Heart Cycling." I'ts worth driving there for the service.

Large selection. Great deals. Friendly staff. The store is clean and inviting. I love the quality…read moreof the 5.11 brand and the store is great to try fits and see what works. The people who work there are always friendly and knowledgable.

Best local option for people looking for solid apparel and accessories for more functional and…read moretactical uses. Solid staff who are serving not peddling and you get what you pay for and it lasts.

This is pretty much it for me as far as outfitters go. I take this stuff seriously and I have no…read moreproblem dropping my opinions on things. There are sports stores and then there are gems like this. If you need it, this place has it or it can be had. Like with my taste in food, I will travel great distances to find that one great place. My entire life has centered around outdoor activities that do not require a ball of some sort. This has also turned me into a gear fanatic, so yes, I can go broke quick here. On that note, the gear you will find here is reasonably priced. I used to travel to Indy for my gear habit, but REI is just to big and Rusted Moon, although cool, is just too proud. This is the place. This is the gear you want.

This is the kind of place you go to if you want to climb Mount Everest…read more The company's logo, the employees that work here generally do it for the love of the job. Giving them something to do. The owner is retired,( at a very young age). The oldest is around seventy). He is about like a fifty year old in his physical abilities. Also with a few select others. The main advantage here is that the employees (not salesman). Have actually used the equipment that you are looking at. The younger ones do not try to push it out the door (make a sale). Have you ever noticed that if you watch a T.V. show? That some piece of equipment you saw will suddenly show up in all the stores? It is always made in China? When you take I camping isn't that always the time it seams to well not perform as well as it looked like it should? This is the main advantage of this store. Knowing what to use, and not carry twice as much as needed. This was the part that bankrupted one of there competitors. Roots sporting goods, they tried to carry everything, the staff was overrun and id not know what they are doing. Even I could tell. Earth Adventures only does a few things; one of their newest classes that is offered is an emergency preparedness class. This is better than what the Red Cross-offers. Can you pick up one bag, and walk out the front door, for three days? Then have a second bag for seven days? I could just get in my van and drive off.

Helpful folks! I was…read morein buying jeans for my son. His strength training coach is in town are recommended AE jeans for his "athletic" thighs. I tried a couple pair which (again) didn't work, so I came back to return them. Kelsey was there again and recommend the "athletic" cut jeans, which were in the back. She went looking for his size, even went back a second time for an alternate size. She never complained, never rolled her eyes and seemed genuinely concerned that I get helped. It's hard to find good service these days, but I appreciated her help and patience. She exceeded my expectations and the jeans we eventually found fit as well as can be reasonably expected. The only alternative would be spending $150 on a pair of specialty jeans. He's got a belt.