Whole Earth Provision Co. on North Lamar hosted a fun "Bring the Outdoors In" event. The event had…read morea little something for everyone, including a petting zoo from Tiny Tails to You, plant potting activities, complimentary margaritas, juice samples, and prize giveaways. The atmosphere was welcoming and family-friendly, with plenty of opportunities to explore the store while enjoying the activities. The plant pop-up was a nice touch and fit perfectly with Whole Earth's outdoor lifestyle theme. I also enjoyed seeing the updates to the Lamar location, including the refreshed store layout. Whole Earth Provision Co. has always been a great place to find outdoor gear, unique gifts, and adventure-inspired products, and events like this make the shopping experience even more enjoyable. It was a creative way to bring the community together and celebrate the outdoors.

This place has a lot to offer product wise, however it's unfortunate how unfriendly the staff is…read more You would think the vibes would be better but both times i've been here I walk in without being greeted by the staff members standing at the register area that stare at you when you walk in, don't smile, and talk amongst themselves while looking right at you. The first time I went I felt like I was borderline being followed around by staff without even being spoken to. They have a lot of potential to be great if they just had friendlier rapport with customers.

First time visit to REI as I had been eyeing a pair of Blundstone boots for a long time and was…read moreunsure about sizing. The store has a nice layout, and you can easily find what you're looking for. I met Leslie, who was super helpful and patient. She recommended I spend a few minutes walking around the fitting area to get a good feel of the boot to determine the best fit. I'm in between sizes depending on shoes, brand and design (6-6.5 US Women) and typically wear lightweight socks with all year-round boots. To my surprise the Blundstone Original Chelsea # 510 in size 3 (AU/UK) = 36 EU fit just right. I wore my new boots to Vancouver, and they were comfortable right out of the box, no need to break them in. I signed up for their membership and can't wait go to back to pick up a few more things--overall solid experience.

Your Urban Basecamp for Outdoor Everything…read more The REI in downtown Austin is the kind of place that somehow makes you want to go camping immediately, even if you walked in just to browse. It's well-stocked, well-organized, and staffed by folks who clearly live and breathe the outdoor life. What makes it great: Excellent layout -- spacious, easy to navigate, and doesn't feel overcrowded, even when it's busy. Gear is thoughtfully displayed, and the store flows well from one department to the next. Helpful staff -- genuinely friendly and super knowledgeable. Whether you're getting fitted for boots, comparing bike racks, or just looking for the best water bottle, they take the time to walk you through your options without upselling. Well-stocked -- From high-end hiking gear to commuter-friendly bike accessories, it's got a little of everything. Great selection of clothing, trail snacks, and even travel gear if you're about to hit the airport. Bike shop in the back is a hidden gem. Solid service, quick turnaround, and honest recommendations. Bonus: Located in a convenient area with easy parking (which is a huge win downtown). Feels like a hub for the local outdoor community -- check the events board or just chat with someone about where to hike, paddle, or ride next. Bottom line: Whether you're prepping for a thru-hike, a weekend at Barton Creek, or just commuting across town, REI Austin is a reliable and inspiring place to stock up. Great gear, even better people.

I loved this Orvis store, and am so sad to see it close! My dad loves Orvis products and it was my…read morego-to for gifts for him. I guess we will now have to shop for Orvis on-line.

Fantastic Service! Walked in this morning looking for advice on locations and flies to fish around…read moreAustin, received excellent help. Then went fishing and our dog broke my brand new Helios 3 5wt rod. Came back expecting to have to send it off for repair as per Orvis' warranty, but instead they replaced it in store! Overall amazing experience at this location, will definitely return. Chris really helped us out today. Looking forward to coming back!

The lady at the front (greeting) went above and beyond during our visit. Everything we came in…read morelooking for was also in stock. I have been looking for specific BCG shorts and they had so many options. So happy with our experience and our purchases.

Took a field trip to Academy Sports to remedy my excitement about pistols and shotguns that I've…read morebeen researching. I met Mark, who walked me through all my questions about buying my first gun. My interests are looking for home defense and target shooting, as well as getting comfortable with gun ownership and my second amendment rights. Other than owning a BB gun when I was a child, this will be considered my first real adult gun. I am taking great pride to study and understand what I am about to purchase. Mark led me through methodically and discussed gun safety. I told him my interests and we looked at them comparing with the other types of pistols. After an hour of discussion, I asked his thoughts about what he would recommend. I agreed that his suggestion after handling the Smith and Wesson .40 caliber which felt like a good weight in my hand as well as the grip. Everyone is different and this one seems to agree with me. The discussion was educational with someone who understands the excitement about purchasing a first gun. I wasn't ready to buy, but now I know what I am focusing on when heading to the range to try these out. It is my understanding that once you purchase there are no returns. So, I want to be sure. I felt the pricing was fair and near what I am seeing at other sport stores. There was a large enough of a selection to compare the values between a variety of pistols and rifles. I recommend visiting during the week when it's not so busy and the counter has plenty of time to assist with your many questions. Thanks again Mark for your time and assistance last week. Gave me valuable insights into my purchase AND looking forward to gun ownership.

It's a nice little store. Who doesn't love some Patagonia. Great gear but the prices can be a…read morelittle tough ya know. Funny - this was listed as an outlet. (I think we have different meanings of the word.) Plenty of selection and the vibes are good, but there's a lot of other places to score your pat gear and catch a deal.

Incredible kind and helpful employees. The store is super neat. A bit expensive for my taste, but I…read morewas just there to get Christmas gifts anyway.

If you need durable maps that can be used for hiking, camping, or prepping you have found my…read morerecommended resource. I have dozens of maps and this is the one I break out every time I need a terrain map or to route plan. After my first order I was so excited I ordered more maps at different resolutions and locations. If you use anything else but are frustrated that it doesn't fit your needs for durable, high-resolution maps, you owe it to yourself to add a Never Astray map to your adventures.

From the owner: Maps for Preppers. Call for in-store appointments.read more

Zero customer support. Got an awning. Realized I needed their side mounts. Ordered them…read more Cannot get them to line up. The holes are slightly off for the bolts. I have tried for over a week to reach kammok. Email, phone calls with voicemails left, text, instant messages. Zero response. Everytime I call it says they're not available. They charge an absolute premium for their products and then can't bother to be available for customers at all.

Bad customer service, bought a hammock bundle and they shipped incomplete. ruined my weekend trip…read more talked to CS and and was told my desired color was not available and nobody even bothered to communicate.

I went into Dick's Sporting Goods hoping to buy a SUP I had found online at a lower price and…read morewanted to see if they could price match it. Patrick, the manager, not only matched the price, but went out of his way to help me find the exact board I wanted in the color I was looking for. He was incredibly helpful, courteous, and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure I left with exactly what I wanted. Patrick wasn't the only one, either. Several employees helped me while I was there, and every single person was kind, knowledgeable, and willing to help. I was actually surprised to see that this location has some lower reviews because that has never been my experience. Every time I've shopped here, I've received great service. I'm not sure how old some of those reviews are, but my experience was excellent. I found exactly what I was looking for, got the price I was hoping for, and was treated with genuine care throughout the entire process. Huge thank you to Patrick and the rest of the team. This is exactly what great customer service should look like.

Dicks is HUGE! lol I'm from hawaii and we don't have Dick in hawaii, i mean Dicks! lol Anyway…read morethis island boy went to Texas and we was in the area and decided to give it a look! My wife, niece and nephew found some stuff to take home and we are glad we stopped by to check it out!

I had a great experience this morning with Ed at Quonset Hut. I called on my way there but no one…read moreanswered. Then I got a call back immediately saying he missed it. He checked his caller ID and called someone back. Who does that anymore? Someone who cares about customer service. I told him what I was looking for and he knew he had some. He asked me the size I was looking for and immediately began pulling it for me. I arrived and he was ready to help me find the size I needed. I looked around and found something else I didn't realize I needed. He has so much gear, uniforms, etc. If you are looking for something particular I highly recommend calling him. He's now looking for an old unit patch for me. Ed was so nice, helpful, easy going, and funny. Mr. Romeo the shop dog was a cutie also. I'll definitely be back again.

Waaaaay over priced! Guy sells $50 slings used for $60. Sells ESS goggles new for $60, you can buy…read morethem for new $7 online, they are surplus, not art. Guy sells used hydration camelbak and source brand pouches for $60 used, you can buy them new for similar or less. I walk in with my conceal carry in a sling bag in my chest, he wants me to leave my bag on the floor by the front door. I tell him it has a gun in it, he tells me I can leave it by the front counter. I put it in my car. I go back in and ask him if he gets a lot of 42 year old disabled veterans stealing from his store. He's admits he doesn't. This place suuuuucks.

An exciting addition to Austin! Bote boards can be used for stand up paddling, kayaking and even…read morefishing. I went exploring the new store today looking for a seat attachment for my current board. The sales team members were super helpful and explained the various choices and showed me how easy they are to inflate and attach. They also offered a trail period. The store is light and spacious with lots of inventory and plenty of parking.

I can't be more amazed to find the actual Bote store in Austin! We have two Deus's and lost the…read moreseats and paddles. We had formerly tried the customer service corporate line and no luck with replacement seat. By happenstance, we were rebooked on our vacation to stay to Austin and driving around spotted the Bote sign! It's a fantastic store with so many different models and accessories. The actual seat we need for our Deus's isn't available for some reason, but amazing Ben was able to find a different seat that absolutely works. He had our model in the store and took the time to show us the other seat, blow it up and latch it to make sure it would work. SOLD! I bought 2 seats and 2 paddles then, took his suggestion to get 2 cup holders to see about rigging them as possible pole holders. Really happy with the customer service and great showroom. PS - this is the only store outside of Florida at this time. Now I'm not so pissed about being rebooked in Austin when the AC gave out on my hotel in San Antonio. Everything happens for a reason. Problem solved. Happy customer.