Tired of poor customer service at "Chain Stores?" Overwhelmed by poor choices at "Sporting Goods"…read morestores? Have a need for "Real Outdoor Gear?" Gear For Adventure is the place - Quality clothing, footwear, and gear focused on hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, etc. AND locally owned and operated. Great selection, great prices - sales folks are knowledgeable and have thankfully provided recommendations for items that I've greatly enjoyed for years! Take your chances at the chain stores or get the "right item" for your outdoor activity at GFA.

I came here when I was looking for spikes for my hiking shoes. It had been an icy day, and my hike…read morehas been challenging without them. I was able to find what I was looking for a very quickly, I don't know if the pricing is high or not, but they did have exactly what I needed, at a price, I was willing to pay. There is easy parking here.

This place is for the outdoors nature loving peeps! They have everything you need from clothing,…read moregear, snacks and equipment. Store is laid out with different sections, fishing, hunting, boating... Lots of stuffed/mounted animals throughout the place. A lot of them are above you. There is a large display of a mountain with all sorts of animals. Also a fish take with some impressive ones. We had a good time checking out the store, especially the boats and four wheelers.. where you can climb all over the boats.

Stopped in on Fathers Days to get nightcrawlers to go fishing with my son. No worms empty case?…read moreDisappointed that Cabela's was not prepared for the timeless adventure between father and son on Fathers Day? - fortunately Wallmart down the street had worms- Cabela's get your game on - I had higher expectations for the "premier outdoor store" in Cheektowaga

Jeff and staff are extremely knowledgeable and polite. They offer a wide variety of fishing and…read morearchery equipment. If you're having issues with your equipment, need new gear, or just have some questions you will be taken care of.

Jeff was able to take a part and tighten a few loose screws on my crossbow and give it a quick…read morelook-over while I waited. it took him about 12 minutes including a practice shot he asked me to take at his target. He was friendly and knowledgeable but didn't hesitate to charge me $85 for his service! I find this charge exorbitant and since he didn't post or tell me his cost in advance, it is also deviant! I felt taken care of but also taken advantage of. Informing customers of the fee in advance of service is simply respectful and good practice. I like to support small businesses but not if they act this way!

The amazing staff walked us through the process of transferring and shipping my father's firearms…read moreto our out of state homes after he passed. The staff kind and had patience and compassion with us in a difficult time. I cannot easily state how much the process was easy, and while not painless also not tied up in bureaucracy as I had expected it to be. The young woman who was helping us was incredible (I unfortunately cannot remember her name, and I hate that. I'd really like to call her out by name). The little I looked at the firearms pricing I think they are very competitive, but as a non-New Yorker for the past 38 years, I can't purchase there so I didn't dig in deep. We also picked up a little Camo outfit for our 18Month old grandson while there. Pricing for the work they did was very reasonable, and she made sure we were getting enough insurance in case the unthinkable happened. I cannot say how they improved a horrible moment for us. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

Johnsons was the first store I went into, although they have a small gun selection, they make up…read morefor it with the camaraderie! They have been more than accommodating and extremely helpful. I'm all for supporting the small "mom & pop" stores over the big chains and they make it so much easier to do by always making you feel like you've been a customer for years, even on your first visit. They will always have my business and I will always suggest them as store to shop at even if you don't purchase anything.

I read that review about those "Darn Tough" socks and since I've slowly been collecting warm socks…read morefrom outdoor stores this winter as a 'hobby', I decided to visit Aurora Outfitters at last!! I've been itching to check out this store, and I'm really not sure why I never ventured in here sooner. Maybe it just wasn't the right time. This past year my urge to hike has kicked into overdrive and lately I've been all about outdoor activities - so going in here not only cured some boredom, but got me excited for the warmer months and getting back out on the trails. The shop shares a building with another business. Once you go up the steps and into the building, the shop is straight back (and pretty hard to miss with the signs!) This shop is pretty large, with everything and anything to fill your outdoor needs. Tons of apparel with popular outdoor brands like Carhartt, hiking boots, and other useful gear for camping and hiking. You can get snow shoes and chains here for your winter hikes, and there's even some gear for your dog! I only came in here for the socks but I also left with these cool fake "skipping stone" dog toys, and a double sided spoon/fork. Total score! Looking forward to returning in the summer to fulfill more of my hiking needs. P.S. I love my socks. They're stylish and keep my feet warm!

I read a Review of the Day from Hannah K. about "Darn Tough" socks, and it reminded me about those…read moresocks I bought from Aurora Outfitters so long ago. I must have written that review way before I gave myself enough time to decide if I liked the socks or not, but here I am 4 years later and I now EXCLUSIVELY WEAR DARN TOUGH SOCKS. Thank you, Aurora Outfitters, for turning me onto these wonderful socks. Also thank you, past tense me for clairvoyantly deciding to purchase said socks and change my life forever. But most of all, thank you, present me for having the courage to admit I was wrong and seek amends. (And an honorable mention also to Hannah K. for reminding me just how much of an oaf I really am)

Great variety of selections and they also give a military discount too! We have picked up over the…read moreyears jackets and such, glove liners and more here. During the summer the items are different; you won't see much cold weather gear then, but of course, it'd be silly to see summer gear in Winter. There are many specials throughout the year, and the staff are very helpful and friendly.

We love coming into this location, especially for the savings on quality merchandise. The store is…read morewell appointed, and you have an outstanding manager ( Dustin). He always makes certain that we are well informed about the various promotions. They have an extensive selection of Coats, camping gear, and also the childrens section is looking good. The mall has so much to offer, however this is always our favorite spot. Check them out,you will definitely become a repeat customer.

NAPIER sports cove. Not designed for a Prius, doesn't fit like a glove, but it does the job. NAPIER…read moreplease design one for a Prius.

Totally disappointing tent and customer service experience! Stay well away!…read more The truck-tent arrived a day before our camping trip (that's our bad, we should have ordered in more time), and the packaging was already damaged on the outside. Boxes on the inside were covered in what appeared to be a child's crayon scribbles, giving clear indication that we had paid almost $400 for a previously returned product rather than something new as advertised. Once we drove 8 hours away to our camp site and opened up the contents of the boxes, several tent poles were rusty and one of the poles actually showed signs it was about to split. The damaged pole would not fit into the designated holes, probably the reason for the previous return. Assembly was very frustrating due to this, and the pole eventually snapped in half. We had to just make do with the tent half assembled! To make matters worse, that night it rained and the tent leaked, allowing water into the space behind our heads. So much for it being "waterproof"! The final insult was customer service. After receiving what was clearly a defective product, we were told that they would not accept a return as the box had been opened. How exactly is a customer supposed to discover rusty, broke, ill-fitting poles and a leaking tent without opening the box and attempting to use the tent? This policy is less like customer service and more like a way to avoid responsibility for defective merchandise. I even tried to take the matter up with the BBB, and the response from Napier Outdoors was just that it was policy. No apology, no attempt to make things right - even with photos for evidence! Between damaged packaging, poor-quality materials, leaking tent and unhelpful customer service, this has been one of the worst product purchases I've made. Save yourself the frustration, and terrible camping experience, and spend your money elsewhere!

I ordered a roof rack from their Amazon store and it turned out to be dangerous and should not be…read moresold. I returned and was charged $150 for the return. Customer service was rude and ineffective. Response to my Google review is further proof of how the treat customers. Avoid this business at all costs!!!

Although I found the prices to be high (which is only my opinion and could just be my lack of…read moreknowledge) their selection and service is excellent and I would definitely suggest that you have a look for yourself!

I was happy to see a store come to Amherst as I always had to drive to the Victor NY location, near…read moreRochester. This store is not the biggest but has a nice selection of merchandise and is very clean and organized. Prices are at a premium and there's not much on sale. Staff are very friendly.

Stopped in to browse rain jackets. The two ladies working at 9am Weds 3/18 were extremely helpful…read moreand friendly. We were able to purchase one jacket and have the other shipped for free. I've actually never shopped at an LL Bean before. It was a seamless experience!

My family and I recently stayed at Camp Chautauqua and used Evergreen Outfitters to rent a tandem…read moreKayak and SUP for the day. They helped us pick out a variety of PFDs for our kids ranging from 3-10 yr. Not only is the quality of rentals excellent (better than any kayak/board rental i've ever used) but the staff is extremely friendly and generous! They were able to deliver and pickup our rentals which made things very easy for us. We thoroughly enjoyed going out on the lake several times and were able to take 2 adults and 5 kids out at once with just the tandem and SUP. Would definitely use for future family camping trips!

Oh no! They have been great for years but now, no answer, no signage, no email responses. They have…read moreour kayaks in winter storage. We have no idea when or where we can find them. They had opened a new shop in Mayville last spent but now that space is empty and no signage of where they went! Such nice family and great store but now???