I drove out here because it's supposed to be open, but it's not open. Not happy about this. Why do we have hours here but no one pays them any attention. That's really inconsiderate for your customers. Maybe there was an emergency?? If so, let me know that this was a one off and not your vibe. read more

PJ absolutely knows her stuff and helped me find top-rated Turtleskin Snake Gaiters for protection from snake bites...and she gave me a discount off the full retail price. I'm a native San Diegan, and this is the first time I've heard of or been to Iron Mountain Outfitters, but it certainly won't be the last. Thank you! read more

Whilst visiting from the UK we went to IMO as they were the only suppliers of Filson near to SD. We were not disappointed - I have never seen so much Carhartt together in one place - the store is piled to the rafters with great clobber, maybe 3/5 Carhartt, 1/5 Filson and 1/5 other. A great range of work jeans, shirts, shackets, jackets, coats, bags belts and hats. Could've spent a fortune, well, we did, but could've spent even more !! PJ provided excellent service and was very friendly and knowledgable. It's a good job we don't live in La Mesa - I'd be bankrupt. read more

I have been buying carhardt overalls from IMO FOR YEARS ALWAYS A PLEASURE SHOPPING HERE!!! SHE TREATS YOU FAIR AND HAS A GREAT SELECTION I will say prices are fair and she got the goods I shop for when no one else cares if you are even needing gear I'm a big man no wimpy clothing here!!! She always got my size always nice to have good service ! read more

The store owner was more than helpful and i mentioned to her i would return to her store!

The store has limited hours so plan accordingly, but keep in mind that while the store opens at 12 noon, the people/person who works there may take their sweet old time opening the store. i sat in my car for over 25 minutes and the store remained closed! Very frustrating especially when you want to support Small businesses. Maybe this is why small businesses can't survive! Ugh read more

This place is a hidden gem in San Diego and one of the only places with a fantastic selection of Filson products! From the moment you enter the store, it's like you're being transported to Big Bear or Julian! This place has a warm welcoming cabin feeling going on but we know a fantastic store and great selections are only half of a great store. The other half of a great retail experience is its customer service. Let me tell you the customer service here is second to none. They are not only friendly but very knowledgeable and make you feel right at home. I don't like going into stores where they follow you around and keep hovering over you to see if you need help. Here you are let to roam around and discover all the wonderful products they sell. It seems that at every turn you see something new and cool! Trust me you can go broke very easily in this store lol. I can't wait to return and see what other Filson products I add to the collection. read more

I really enjoy this store. They have a great selection of Filson and Carhartt products. Pj is very helpful and a joy to speak with. I can't emphasize this enough, a local store stocking Filson products. Just awesome. I will be going back to buy 1-2 other jackets. Love this place. read more

Always go here for my Carhartts for the simple reason of wanting to try my clothes on before I buy them - especially pants. The owner PJ is kind in service and helpful with her knowledge of apparel. Best of all is her pricing for the quality of clothing that's being sold. Small businesses are struggling everywhere and we all need to make an effort to support the good ones like PJs read more

Good selection of outdoor work clothing/uniform options. The BEST customer service you will find. They cary Filson for hunters, Carhartt for work and nice non-work shirts. Good selection of flashlights and knives. My work group uses them for some sturdy uniforms. They can do names tags and apply patches. Nothing but quality products under their roof. They have limited operational hours, but if that helps keep prices in check and the service good...that works! This shop has quality products and EXCELLENT service. read more

I love this place!! It has all the clothes ( Carhartt) that I wear year round. Great selection! The owner is awesome and have very fair prices!! read more

IMO is the best place in San Diego if not SoCal for Carhartt and Filson. PJ is always there to help and provide what ever answers you need. Special orders are no problem. It brings you back to a time where business owners knew each customer's name (she does) and cared about providing the best possible products and service. Check IMO, you won't be disappointed. Call ahead first. read more

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This store took me back in time and place (rural Montana). It's the antithesis to Big Box stores. Great selection of clothing for hard-working Americans and excellent help (and Roxanne is a sweet and friendly dog). I found the place by accident yesterday driving by and decided to stop in. I'm glad I did. Bought a pair of double-knee Carhartts. I'll be a regular now. Thanks, PJ! read more

Favorite part was going here in 2020/2021 for work clothes and not mandating any face masks. The lady working was awesome and we chatted for a while. Glad some businesses in this country had/have a back bone. Headed there today again for some solid work clothes for a fair price because I just remembered the great experience I had. Fair prices and great selection over other "western/work wear" stores. read more

PJ and her dog are the best, a warm welcome as soon as you enter. She is super knowledgeable about what size is work for you how the clothing is going to weather Etc. Also they have the best prices in town for Carhartt including online. Love the customer service and will now always come back to this location. read more

Never again. There were no warning sign displayed anywhere and the owner did not wear a mask. The first thing she said to me was that I did not have to wear a mask on her account because she had already had "THAT" Covid...It's clear where she gets her information...IF she really already had Covid...there are morons out there lieing and claiming to have had it and recovered just to show how insignificant this virus is. As for Carharrt, I don't know what kind of freak body shape they size their pants for but it is not human. read more

My husband was looking to purchase some Carhartt shirts, so we went to the Carhartt website to look for local retailers so as to be able to check them out in person. I am so glad Iron Mountain Outfitters was the first place to pop-up in the search results and that we went there - as it was the only place we needed to go! PJ was so kind, welcoming, and helpful. She was helpful but not pushy. She gave great information in regards to sizing and even provided great information into other products available. I can't recommend this shop enough! The prices are similar to online - but you get to see and feel the product first, avoid shipping costs, and get the human interaction we miss out on when shopping online. We will absolutely be back! read more

Very nice store, well laid-out and taken care of. Good quality merchandise and reasonable prices. Run by the owner who is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. A very pleasant change from a big-box or department store. read more

Very helpful smallish outdoor-clothing store. I dropped by to check out some of the higher quality hats they carry and was pleasantly surprised they had what I was looking for. If you have a clothing brand in mind be sure to call ahead to see if they have your size and color. read more

I just passed by and was interested in becoming a customer but the woman working there (may be owner) was not wearing a mask. I pointed that out and she told me "Oh, I've already had Covid." Not surprised, since she obviously doesn't know: A. The public health order is to wear a mask if you are working with the public. No excuses. B. There is no research showing you can't get covid-19 again and it has been reported numerous times that people HAVE gotten it again. Thus she could get it and transmit it to people with her policy of not wearing a mask while waiting on the public. Very disappointing how careless people are. I did call her and she told me she "has a different opinion". The virus does not care what your opinions are and neither does the public health dept. This is why covid-19 is running rampant in our country. People refuse to follow public health orders. I see that someone else, in October 2020 also had similar discussion with the worker there - that means this person (or another) has been working in an unsafe manner (against public health orders) for at least two months. See another one-star review below. Terrible! There is a $1000 fine for violations of the public health orders (or having business shut down?) ... https://211sandiego.org/ for more info. We need to all work together to REDUCE covid-19 exposures. If you see any business owner or worker without a mask report that violation at the site above! read more

Love Iron Mountain Outfitters! PJ is the best! I went in over the weekend and bought a bunch of Carhartt LS shirts for work. PJ was super helpful. She also helped me order a particular zip-up hoody. PJ ended up finding the one I wanted on-hand and called me right away so I could go by and get it. Super friendly and helpful; great customer service. I'll definitely go back and recommend IMO to my friends. Thanks PJ! read more

They have a great selection of quality brands from Filson to Sog- and the owner PJ is super knowledgeable and helpful! Great experience from beginning to end. read more

What a great place! They are a fantastic selection of outdoor brands and are extremely helpful. I'm looking forward to going back and getting some quality stuff! read more

My hubby loves this place. PJ is always willing to place orders for him. She is very knowledgeable on all things cathartic.

After a lot of trial and error buying Carhartt clothing on Amazon, I found this establishment through the Carhartt website. Skeptical, i called the store asking for the particular pant and size, to my surprise, the nice lady said she had it in stock. Upon arriving, I was greeted by PJ. I was amazed by the vast selection of Carhartt. She had it all from pants, shirts, boots, outerwear, and accessories. I walked out buying more than i initially expected. The prices are not expensive at all. The prices were lower than AMAZON. I can truly recommend this local establishment to anyone. read more

PJ is extremely helpful and friendly. I came in to get some carhart overalls for work, She helped me find my correct size. She even gave me a discount for signing up for her mailing list. A great selection of carhartt gear and whatever she doesn't have in stock she can order for you. She is one of the only shops in San Diego that even carrys the work overalls I was looking for. I am happy to support small local businesses and buy once and buy right, rather then try and find them online myself and not know exactly what I'm getting. Her customer service was second to none. I will definitely be coming back and referring my fellow co workers. Thank you PJ. read more

Friendly and fun owner and the quality of the products as well as being helpful/knowledgeable are superior!

Small outdoor/rugged clothing store run by a friendly shopkeeper with a cute dog. I came here because they are the only (!) storefront in San Diego County that sells Filson brand products. They have a nice selection of Filson hats, bags, and jackets, as well as other well-made (i.e. pricey but will last forever) brands. Plus, if you sign up on their (mailing?) list you get 10% off every purchase. I will definitely be back. read more

Great store in the heart of La Mesa. I was looking for a gift for my dad who loves hunting and the outdoors and hates low quality products. I knew I'd find what I needed here. PJ helped me find the perfect gifts and she was very friendly! Thank you! read more

A friend of mine told me about Iron Mountain Outfitters and since I happened to be headed to SD the next day, thought I'd stop in for a visit. PJ greeted me right away, was super friendly, and patiently listened to me rattle on about my love of the Filson brand, and their clothing and accessories I own. I've been in a LOT of retail locations that claim to cater to the outdoor crowd and I've never seen a store that wasn't owned by Filson that has as much Filson gear as IMO. They've also a HUGE selection of Carhartt clothing, another great brand for those of us who like to buy once and buy right. If you're in search of Filson or Carhartt and you're in the greater SD region, road trip on over to La Mesa and pay these folks a visit, you won't be disappointed! (and I can verify the 10% discount if you add your name to their mailing list:) read more

P.J. was really helpful and friendly. I loved the huge assortment of Carhartt clothes. I would definitely go back!!!

Excellent selection of Filson, Carhartt and other outdoor/work clothing. I got a great price on a pair of snake gaiters here even compared to online prices. Staff are helpful and cool too. Recommend it. read more

Recently found this little gem through Yelp. The reviews are all correct. Their selection of carhartt and filson are unmatched. PJ is the very nice and pleasant. And as others have said, sign up for the mailing list and get 10% off every regular priced purchase. I'll definitely be back. My first visit I picked up two carhartt jackets for this El Niño inbound. read more

This shop is the best. Excellent selection of carhartt and filson... the customer service was top notch. I forget her name but the lady working in there is extremely nice and very helpful. read more

They carry clothing that are made in USA such as Filson. PJ was pleasant to speak with on the telephone.

I liked this place a lot. I went to check out some Filson gear and their selection is top notch. The owner was friendly and informative and I will definitely be returning. For harder to find, high quality and built to last outdoor clothing, Iron Mountain is the place to go! read more