TAKES A LOT OF EFFORT TO FIND BARGAINS HERE…read more We were told that Wilderness Exchange Unlimited is the place to come when you find REI too expensive. Wilderness Exchange is across the street from the flagship REI megastore. Park in the large lot (first hour free) next to Wilderness Exchange. We always enjoy hunting for bargains but it was not fun going through the mostly meh merchandise here. Hiking wear was still expensive even with tags showing markdowns of 25-50% off. We found the choices for women's clothing limited and less appealing (ugly colors and zero style) than the men's clothing. Plus secondhand clothing was mixed in with unworn merchandise. As for camping and hiking gear, it's hit or miss. Gear is expensive here even if it is marked down. If you are a hiking or camping newbie, bring a friend who can advise you about brands, quality and prices plus do some comparison shopping at REI. Confirm Wilderness Exchange's limited return and warranty policy.

Andy is awesome and was super helpful all around! Super knowledgeable and was passionate about it!read more

Very nice and large REI - prob the largest REI I have ever been to and it's pretty busy! There is…read moreparking and I don't know if you can get it for free unless you buy something to get it validated - the cashier did ask if we were there for over an hr so maybe it's free if it's a shorter amount of time. There are multiple floors here!

Love this place. Fond memories of coming here when I was younger. Took a class on camping last…read moreWednesday. It was very well done. We got to try out some of the REI equipment, like tents, sleeping bags and camping chairs and got informed on many other things you should bring when camping and proper protocol and guidelines. Yelp Elite put this on, and what a great job Matt and the team did. Astro Coffee was there caffeinating us, phenomenal coffee/drinks. All-in-all not only is REI one of my favorite places to go and just walk around and look at all of the gear, clothing etc but the classes they do are really well done. I want to get more involved with these and any guided adventures they setup.

A good selection of name brand used gear at amazing prices. The clothes were in great condition and…read morewe really just had fun going on a little treasure hunt for whatever we could find. Hugh selection overall and definitely worth the look at

The concept at Feral is pretty cool. As a smaller outdoor shop, Feral sells both new and gently…read moreused clothing as well as hiking and camping gear. Though modest in quantity, I did appreciate finding a few items for doggies including trail booties (how cute!). Honestly, I felt that the gear selection seemed limited, mostly on part for biking equipment and accessories. Feral carries a few multi-use items like sunglasses, hydration packs, and headlamps, but other than that, nothing else. The store also lacks in service. There were three young ladies working at the front of the store, chatting amongst themselves. Not one customer was greeted when (we) walked in and checking out felt like an inconvenience to the staff. Prices here on new gear is a bit on the higher side in comparison so it's worth it to shop around (online).

I had some lowlander friends coming in to town and not enough camping gear, so I rented them some…read moresleeping bags and camp chairs. Outdoor Geek was great. They fixed the order I submitted wrong and worked with me on a pick-up and drop-off date. Everything was clean and in really good shape. Plus - for making an account or signing up on their email list (check their website) you get a $10 coupon which means I got to snag some camping food for free. The store is nice and has a lot of really useful gear, especially for how small it is.

The staff are very friendly and helpful to find the exact items you are looking for that will work…read morefor you on your trip. They will give you advice if you are new and offer ideas for regulars. Will be coming back soon thanks Chelsea your best.

Shout Out to Bella who helped set up my 7yo 1st fishing pole!…read moreShe was very friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable with the products they are selling. My son surely enjoyed his first lesson in setting up his bait and tying special knots. He was able to do some fishing on our our trip to Sylvan Lake. She made our summer trip to the mid west a memorable one.

Nicely laid out floor plan with room to move through the aisles. A wide selection of quality…read moreoutdoor recreation products . Helpful friendly staff were knowledgeable about their products and willing to share tips. An older gentleman helped my grandson select fishing tackle. He seemed genuinely interested in interacting with my 12 year old boy. My grandson came away looking forward to using his new purchases and happy.

This is a high-end outdoor sports apparel and equipment retailer with a focus on skiing,…read moresnowboarding, biking, wakeboarding, skateboarding, and surfing. They cater to men, women, and children. The store is gorgeous, nicely laid out, and well-merchandised. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were looking for a moderately-priced eBike for city use. Their focus is high-end mountain bikes, but they made some helpful suggestions about other stores that were more targeted to our needs. Our visit was pleasant and evo should certainly be on your list if you fall within their demographics.

Eco is a great place to come if you're looking for new gear! They have tons more online, but a…read moregreat selection in store as well. Service is friendly but not pushy. They do have some of their own brands that provide more values and also carry major brands such as Burton and Libbtech.

A couple of the group I was traveling with are a fan of this brand. I am in no capacity an…read moreoutdoorsy or hiking individual whatsoever. Not really my style. Shop is small, but workers are welcoming. Not much of a sale selection. In and out pretty quickly. Items are pretty pricy, but I'm not the best judge of that. As an indoor person, nothing caught my eye.

I spent ~$225 on the worst raincoat ever made…read more While the liner inside does a good job of keeping me dry, the outside of the jacket absorbs every drop of water that lands on it. Wearing a 5lb raincoat saturated with water is insane. Fast forward to today. I'm waterproofing some other clothing items and think to myself that it may be a solution for the jacket. If I could make my soft shells more water durable, maybe I could do the same for the outside of the jacket? No shot. After a delicate cold machine tech wash, I pull the jacket out and the inner liner is destroyed and coming apart (image attached). This was the first and only wash I've done on this jacket. Followed the care instructions and took even more care of it than labeled. So disappointed in the jacket and the brand. I've submitted a warranty claim on their site so we'll see what happens. Will update the review. *it's a little hard to tell the condition of the inner liner with a photo, but this jacket is unusable now. The neck area is the worst but the inner liner as a whole is compromised.

lov the quality and cutesy designs -- seems v durable and there's a variety of bags !!read more

We stopped in, for our first time, and picked up two classic backpacks…read more The staff member present was very knowledgeable in all of the backpacks that are offered by topo designs. She helps us to the "classic" backpack, which is rated at 20 liters. They had a wide selection of this particular backpack, with several on sale. We purchased the two of the classic backpacks, each with a different color scheme. In addition to that backpack, they have many others, shorts, shirts, etc. An amazing outdoor store, and provided us with great value. We're looking forward to coming back !