Great place to shop, the guy in the store is very informative and welcoming. Great products and very convenient. Try the coffee next door too . read more

The service was awesome. The selection was pretty good. I would say the prices were average. I bought some shirts there. The gentleman was extremely kind and helpful. We had been looking all over Mt. Shasta for solar chargers or a battery pack charger for our phones (long story) they were the only place in the area that had anything!! Note they were open on a Monday! I will revisit this place. read more

What a find!! I was helping with some work on the McCloud River not realizing how cold the water is. I needed gear- waders and sunglasses that I had lost on the trail and was told I would need to go into Dunsmuir to Ted Fay's shop- which I love but hoping there might be a place in town- like an Ace or fly shop. After a search on the Web I found Mccloud Outdoors - what a find!!! It is small but large on items needed for fishing and camping. I was able to get WOMENS sized waders, polarized sunglasses contemplated even more. They were not overpriced, very helpful, helped with fly selection. And to top it all off, the BEST pastries and coffee shop attached next door. I have been letting everyone know about this gem- everything and more I needed! read more

Wow, this shop has not only restored my faith in retailers but even humanity itself We stopped in after forgetting snow boots for the kiddos at home. As soon as we walked in Chad, the owner greeted us with a sincerely friendly hello. He can out from behind the counter and helped us find EVERYTHING we needed. I was so pleasantly surprised at the incredible selection for all ages. We found everything we needed at competitive prices, amazing! Added bonus was the cafe attached next store. They had the most delicious house made scones and coffee that even finicky coffee drinkers like my better half enjoyed recommend and will definitely be back in the future (i.e. tomorrow morning for biscuits and gravy breakfast ) read more

If I could this business 10 stars, I would! After reading Yelp reviews we came here yesterday to rent a paddle board and kayak. The owner was super helpful and helped us load the kayak in our already over-filled truck. The paddle board was inflatable and came in a back pack. It was great quality! Both water toys held up and helped make a lifetime of memories. Upon our return, the owner was in the back grilling chicken for the coffee/lunch shop attached (which is to die for). When asking where to buy good fishing lures, without hesitation he opened his already closed shop and helped my son pick out some good lures (and let me use the restroom). I would definitely rent hear again. Prices were also super reasonable. Hint: Treat yourself to coffee, pastries or meal next door attached to the shop. The rental store has an amazing selection of outdoor supplies, water shoes, binding boots and super cute/comfy apparel. read more

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This place was soooo cute ! We got some river shoes for McCloud Waterfall and so glad we did ! There was rocks everywhere. They advised us to wear wool socks with them, which my husband says they are his favorite socks. They had tons of outdoor stuff and was really sweet. read more

This past Tuesday McCloud Outdoors honored my gift certificate for a free kayak rental. My wife and her friend both got kayaks for a day on beautiful lake Mcoud. Just an amazing experience that was made even better by the owners and staff of this great business. The store has a variety of supplies for kayaking, but also has gear for backpacking, camping, fishing, and wonderful lines of quality outdoor sports clothing. Don't miss this gem if you are in NorCal. read more

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Awesome customer service. Very happy guy, the owner I believe, stayed focused on finding the right item. Cute store and well stocked. Discount for cash purchase read more

Nice folks, great place to rent kayaks and stock up for camping trips. We had a roof rack so we just needed a second kayak, paddles and vest for a long weekend up at Medicine Lake. Highly recommend the fine folks here. The prices and service were excellent. Cafe looked good, too. They've got a good selection of practical outdoors gear in addition to rentals. read more

I got an amazing Sasquatch hat. And the kayak and paddle board were amazing so much fun!!!! read more

McCloud Outdoors & Gear Exchange - Outdoor Gear Near Me - McCloud, California

Amazing collection of much-needed outdoors equipment mixed in with stylish and fun items...and of course the adjacent Sojourn Cafe, best place in the region for coffee and pastries. McCloud has several memorable small businesses, this one is at the top of my list! read more

We were 'camped out' at the Mccloud Dance Country RV Park. While taking a walking tour of town we stumbled on this business. Holy cow, THIS is the place to go if you want ANYTHING outdoors! They sell and/or rent just about everything. And the owners are extremely knowledgeable about every piece of gear in the store, as are all who work there. We decided to rent two kayaks - because it's SO affordable you almost HAVE to... We got the kayaks, paddles, and life vests for one low price. Amazing! And get this - if we hadn't had our pickup, they would have delivered the kayaks to the launch point on Mccloud Reservoir (which happens to be a wonderful place for fishing and kayaking - glass smooth). We just missed a moonlight paddle that they organized. The folks that attended paddled out in the moonlit evening on ripple free water in ear piercing silence to share in Champagne, wine, cheese, and disgusting chocolate goodies... OMG! We WILL arrange a vacation that coincides with one of these events. So if you're spending any time in Mccloud, you must stop in and check them out. You won't be disappointed. They organize all sorts of activities. I'm sure there's something going on that would make your day. read more

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I've fallen in love with this place! We were camping at Siskiyou and was looking for a rental for the day. This place has tons of options and great customer service. In no time at all I was happily kayaking all over Lake Siskiyou. They also have a great selection of quality gear, and a coffee shop to top it off! We live about an hour and a half away, but will be returning anytime we're in the area. Thanks so much for everything Chad, much appreciated! read more

Get the avocado toast. It's INSANE GOOD. I love the turnovers too, the beer is good and the chai tea is delicious. Check out the exchange and look at the custom knives, they are beautiful. read more

This is my favorite small business. Every year we take a family vacation at Lake Siskiyou and we rent several kayaks for the whole family to enjoy the small lakes in the area (our favorite is castle lake at sunset). We have an old mini-van without a roof rack, so along with the kayaks we also rent the trailer. Chad at McCloud Outdoors is just fantastic to work with. Always brimming with positivity and flexible in making it work for our large group. Just a wonderful person and we couldn't be more thrilled to rent from McCloud Outdoors every year. Also - the cafe is fantastic. I always grab breakfast and a coffee for my wife when I come from picking up or dropping off the kayaks. read more

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I can always find what I need here! High quality brands. Everything from fishing and water sports, to winter and hiking gear. The owners, Chad and Julie, are passionate about the outdoors, know the area well, and are ready and willing to outfit you for any adventure. read more

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McCloud Outdoors and Gear Exchange has some of the most friendly staff and quality products. When renting a paddle board and kayak, the owner, Chad, was extremely kind and helped us choose the best lake to go. All of the gear was in great condition! Make sure to stop by if you're looking to do any outdoorsy adventures... it's worth it! read more

This place is amazing! Fantastic customer service, so super helpful loading and unloading high quality equipment, all safety requirements were met. 10/10 read more

Great deal on quality gear (really, you won't find better pricing). We rented a kayak and SUP. Had a very nice chat with the owner and staff - very friendly - who offered us some very interesting history of McCloud + solid recommendations on which lakes to take the kids (we were not disappointed - in particular, McCloud river reserve which wasn't even on our radar until they recommended - a must go spot without a lot of people). They also sell good quality hiking/water gear in the shop, and there is a cute coffee place co-located on the property. read more

This place is small but mighty - in the quality of supplies and the graciousness, helpfulness and amazing level of customer service that Charlie, Cindy and their crew give everyone who walks through their doors. We discovered McCloud a couple of years ago, made a few trips up there to explore, and ended up buying our retirement home there. We discovered this store and, as outdoor types, have become regular customers. We love to support the local economy and Cindy and Charlie make that an easy thing to do. In fact, my husband bought me a kayak for Christmas from them - woohoo! I can't say enough great things about this place and the people who work there. Their reputation is stellar from locals to visitors. Not only can you buy high quality clothing and gear from them, they sell fishing licenses and, as a service will deliver and pick up rented kayaks to Lake McCloud for free. I don't know the full line of items they rent (other than kayaks bicyckes, and caving helmets) but during the winter I saw a woman bring back two kid's helmets and some other gear. They also organize kayak trips (some by the light of the full moon) as well as cave tours. McCloud Outdoors is the first place to go in the Mt. Shasta/McCloud area when planning an outdoor adventure - or for suggestions on what to do and where to go! Highly, highly recommend! read more

Locally owned business with a selection of outdoor great including bear spray and fishing items.

In the shadow of the extraordinary 14,180ft ex-volcano, Mount Shasta, lies a small town called McCloud which is a largely undiscovered paradise for those with an adventurous nature and a taste for tourism with a personal touch. If you're anything like me, you'll have a habit of arriving at a place like this utterly unprepared to take advantage of any of it and with a perilous lack of local knowledge. Enter McCloud Outdoors & Gear Exchange. The owner, Charlie, equipped us with top notch gear, clear directions, sound advice and critical information to ensure that we enjoyed the natural marvels of McCloud and the surrounding area and survived to tell the tail over a beer at the Lodge. McCloud Outdoors has an impressive range of high end rental equipment for many different outdoor activities and can also provide guided trips, all at surprisingly reasonable prices!! Within a surprisingly small and accessible area you can go climbing, skiing, mountain biking, ice caving, fly fishing, kayaking, hiking, camping,..... the list goes on and on. At the very heart of this natural playground is McCloud, a beautiful and historic town developed largely to serve the impressive but now decommissioned Cedar Mill. The Mill has closed and the local community now sustains itself be exploiting it's natural resources in a different and more sustainable way. Tourism. The area is pure gold for outdoor pursuits but the real hidden treasure to be found in McCloud is the extraordinary hospitality and genuine enthusiasm of the locals. read more

Awesome place and great service! Great for last minute supply shopping before heading out to the campground. Cafe next door has cookies and pastries that you must try! Molasses cookie is to die for!! read more

We were on our way to Medicine Lake to paddle on our inflated canoe. Unfortunately with a strong wind that day it flew off the car and it got damaged and lost air. We stop by this great little store and was helped by Dominic the shop manager. Great guy, Super friendly and fantastic service. He offered us to fix our damaged canoe and gave us a great deal on renting a kayak to save our trip to the lake and fulfill our strong desire to experience paddling the lake in full moon. We had a great time and we want to say thank you for saving our day. If there is a 10 star we will definitely give it a 10 . We highly recommend this place. Don't miss it when you come through McCloud. You can get a couple of coffee and good food as well next-door. read more

We were camping on the McCloud river this last September. We took our dog swimming, as soon as we got to the swimming hole we realized we didn't have a ball! Our lab lives to swim out and retrieve the ball. No problem, we'd pick one up in town later that afternoon. Stopped at the store, no balls. The clerk suggested McCloud Outdoor around the corner. We went over and they were closed, my wife was looking through the window and the owner came out and asked what he could help us with. When my wife said we needed a tennis ball for the dog, he said " I don't have any in the store, but I might have one in my car". He looked inside the car, then the trunk, then back in the car and came up with a tennis ball! He wouldn't take any money for it. He made our and our dogs weekend! Thanks so much for your help and generosity, we'll be back! Maybe rent a couple kayaks for the day and paddle around lake McCloud. read more

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This shop is a hidden gem. There are some great finds in this shop with even better deals. You can rent kayaks during the spring and summer and rent snow shoes and sleds during the winters. Cindy and Charlie are super nice and you will find their son helping out at the cash register from time to time. read more

Always good to come in here! Nice staff, helpful, friendly. Nice to be able to rent locally

Great prices, great selection, and some of the nicest people you could hope to meet. Take one of their kayak trips.

Unbelievable gem in the middle of Siskiyou County! Cynthia and Charles are incredibly knowledgabled about all outdoor activities. From Kayaking to skiing, splunking to gear this is our favorite place to visit when in McCloud. Not to be missed. There is always something new there! Outstanding friendly customer service, great, gently used clothing and generally fantastic people. Great deals! (Full moon Kayak on the lake is NOT to be missed.) read more

We scheduled our Mt. Shasta climb on the 4th of July weekend, with the plan to fly out on the 3rd of July, and hike to Helen's lake the following morning. As most people are aware of, we were unable to bring up any of the gas canister for melting snow for food and water due to it being unsafe on an airplane. We wanted to get an early start to Helen's lake as my partner and I were both relatively slow hikers. We called around to various hardware stores and department stores to see if they would have any gas canister available to which they do not. I came across McCloud Outdoors & Gear Exchange and gave them a call. Charlie was the person I had spoke to and he assured me that i could arrive after business hours or before business hours to pick up the gas canisters for our trip. I was stunned by how generous and helpful Charlie was. Its almost unheard of for people to go out of their way to be helpful toward others in a difficult situation. I highly recommend Charlie's McCloud Outdoors & Gear Exchange for all rental or equipment purchases. There won' t be a better store that would be as helpful, kind, and understanding toward your needs. read more

Cindy and Charlie love what they do and it shows! Whether it is paddling under a full moon on Lake McCloud, or climbing to the summit of Mt. Shasta, they can get you outfitted with everything you need to fuel your adrenaline rush. I can't say enough about the pleasure we have had dealing with these local entrepreneurs and recommend them without reservation! read more

Excellent staff were super helpful in getting us everything we needed for our trip up Mt. Shasta.

This place has it all, kayaks, sups, bikes and gear! Great place to access one of many outdoor gems in the areas

We spent a nice few days in McCloud, and and while we there we happened onto this shop, and are very glad we did. We bought some outdoor gear from them but the best part was that the owners, Charlie and Cindy were friendly and helpful and put out some great options for things to do while we were in the area, and some of them were trips they could arrange (with no hard sell). They set us up one day with kayaks, a cooler and fishing gear and drove the whole set-up to Lake McCloud for us where we spent a great day fishing. The next day Charlie took us rock climbing - I've been out a few times before, but my wife had kids had not, and everyone loved it and felt totally safe (at least as safe as you can ever feel 40 feet up). It all cost much less than anything close to what you'd pay for similar trips anywhere in the SF area. If you are in the Mt. Shasta area and want to enjoy the outdoors, their store should be your first stop. read more

WOW! This store is great! It's a must stop if you are in the Mount Shasta area! They have great prices on outdoor rentals and a fabulously priced shop with so many items you will just HAVE to get! read more

I stopped by the store after the local Ranger told me there was a new store in McCloud. It was closed, but I called the number on the door and the owner sent someone over to open up and help me get ready for a hike up Mt. Shasta. They were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. It is a small store with a very well thought out mix of equipment. read more

We must repeat! This is a place to visit, a gem in this area! The owners are very accomodating and helpful and can answer any questions you may have about this area. They even gave me a cushioned chair to use while my husband fished and said I can return it anytime. read more

Best mountaineering rental. If you are looking to climb Mount Shasta, and need to rent equipment they are the best. Call and make a reservation, and they will get you in and out without the congestion of the more popular rental places. They are open earlier and have a great cafe built into the store. The staff will take time and give you advice on how to make the summit. read more

We did two guided trips with them: the Moonlight Kayak and the Ice Cave tour. Both were fantastic. Charles and Cindy are great hosts, very knowledgeable and very accommodating. A great experience, wether you are a first timer or seasoned veteran.. Great for families and a great value too. read more

The store is fantastic with very knowledgeable owners Cynthia and Charles. We took their moonlight kayak trip at the Reservoir and it was so much fun. We will do it again and again. read more