just want to thank Mason at the gun dept, i appreciate your professionalism and awesome customer…read moreservice. I came back to purchase a rifle because of it.

I would ALWAYS prefer to buy locally, but most of the time it makes no sense. Consider this:…read more ~~~~~ I went to Sportsmen's Warehouse in Mesa several years ago to buy an assortment of primers for testing reloads for my new 44 SPL revolver. I had to stand in line for FORTY FREAKING MINUTES while those guys at the counter jabberred and jabberred like best buddies having a beer about the merits of this weapon or that one. I have SERIOUS back issues and it was shear freaking misery for me to do this. I told the guy who finally waited on me, "Hey, man. I know you don't run this place, but my wait to buy these primers was just NOT ACCEPTABLE. Perhaps you ought to have two lines? One for lookie lous and one for people who actually want to BUY SOMETHING?" I made a point of being calm and nice, even though my back was afire. I told him politely that they would NEVER see my face again at that counter. I'd rather pay the UPS hazard fee than stand in line for 45 minutes. That's a NO BRAINER. The guys who run that place HAVE NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS' EXPERIENCES. Not. Ever. That's why they s**k.

Love this place, they have everything you'll need and the worker are super kind and very…read moreaccommodating. Highly recommend.

I love this place! I used to be an REI loyalists but lately my activities are getting much more…read moretechnical and REI doesn't seem to be able to supply all the gear I need. I came here a few days ago looking for vertical ascend gear out of caves. I was greeted by Jason and he was really helpful and knowledgeable. I needed very specific gear, and Jason was very patient with me and showed me where I could find sit harnesses, chest harness, chest ascender, hand ascende, foot loops, etc. I didn't find exactly what I needed but got a good idea on the things I need to build a personalized vertical gear set for myself. And of course, while I was looking for cave gear, I wandered around looking at all the fabulous gear they have, I was like a kid in a candy store. I could spend hours in here. I started looking at hydration packs as I need to replace mine and found a very nice military edition and will come back to purchase this soon. I also saw plenty of Petzl bags, and very tempted to purchase another. They also carry so much Petzl gear, you will be in heaven here. Also, some great hiking shoes and some sleek, but we'll performing water shoes. I then wandered into kayaks and Jason even showed me the Padillac they have! I've gotten into paddleboarding and kayaking for the summer and now want one of each! This place rents them and sells them. I then went to check out some wetsuit gear, and they have a really nice selection of wetsuits, gloves, booties, etc. I really love this place and it is definitely gonna bankrupt me, but so worth it. High quality gear, more extensive selection than REI and the staff here know what they are talking about. If you need something specialized, this is the place for you. I'll be back here soon!

I'm not one to usually write a review about sporting stores, I usually just review places I eat at…read more I would, however, like to write a very nice experience I had today around 12:30 - 1 PM ish when I had to find a new mug/tumbler to bring to my Krav Maga classes. There was quite a selection, and I was looking for a specific design so I looked for an employee who went through a lengthy process on the hunt for the tumbler I picked out. I unfortunately do not remember his name, but he had blonde hair I believe and was fairly tall compared to me lol. I have OCD, so I analyze every detail when I buy something. Or just everything in general. After he had recommended the Yeti Rambler and a few others, I ultimately decided on that one. This was when the probably most odd adventure at Dick's began of finding the tumbler color I liked that had the least amount of markings, dings, imperfections, etc. There were quite a few of that specific tumbler color, & it took a decent amount of time to finally decide on one. After pulling out every color of that size of mug I decided on, I narrowed it down to a few, but was still struggling due to some very minor markings I saw. I had asked for his help more than a few times to see if he could spot any markings on them and he crouched onto the floor with me, looking at them and pointing out what appeared to be the best option while I rotated the tumbler to look at it with the lighting at certain angles. Not only did this employee take the time and patience to help me, but went as far as getting me a wet and dry paper towel to see if a tiny dot of a smudge would wipe off -spoiler: it did indeed come off- but I really sincerely appreciate how understanding he was about the situation and how far he went to help me. I'd imagine a majority of people on this planet would go mad trying to help someone pick a tumbler for over an hour, but there was no judgment on his part and was very kind. I also left with an awesome tumbler thanks to him, and slightly embarrassed/guilty for the probably agonizing experience he had to go through lol, but still was very kind throughout all of it. Here is the "the chosen one" I have happily brought home!

Two stories of any sport you can think of basketball soccer football water sports fishing ect!…read morePrices are mid to high I'd say.. if you're looking for new gear, shoes, clothes ect.. you can prob find it here for sports. Staff at checkout was pleasant sweet .. most staff seemed on the younger side for the most part which none of them talked to us.. but w.e.. elevator access for handicap or stroller. Place kept organized and clean looking.

Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. They definitely know their stuff here. I learned that…read morethey will build a pack for you based on your adventures. They even rent equipment. Super cool and local!!!!

From the owner: Near Zero helps outdoor enthusiasts of all levels take the guesswork out of backpacking by…read moreproviding easy-to-pack gear that is lightweight and ready to go when they are. We take the hassle out of shopping by providing all the essentials in one place, from ultralight tents to titanium cookware to The Dean™, our patented backpack with a labeled storage system so adventurers can quickly access their gear.

I ride both road and mountain bikes and have been to this shop several times. As far as bikes go,…read morethis shop focuses on mountain, gravel, and bmx bikes. They also have a section for skiing and offer ski and boot rental. Every time I have been in, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Most recently I brought my road wheel in to have the tubeless tire replaced. One of the guys jumped on it right away and quickly replaced the old tire with a new one. It was fast, good service, and priced right.

Came in with my new E-bike the frame was built wrong by the factory causing brakes to hit a bolt…read morewhen the tire spun. Mechanics were able to adjust the size of the spacers and align the rotor perfect. Much appreciated

I absolutely LOVE LowerGear!! We were backpacking in Havasupai Falls and got the 2 person…read morebackpacking package for a 7 day rental and it was everything we needed and the price was very reasonable! The backpacking package we got came with 2 backpacks, 2 sleeping bags, 2 sleeping pads, 2 water bladders, a water filter, stove, 2 pairs of hiking poles, 2 head lamps, and a pot and it was perfect. The only additional things we got separately were backpacking chairs and a pillow but you can get those from them as well. The staff were super nice and made this whole rental process super easy with picking up and dropping off. The 2 person backpacking package is such a great deal and we truly couldn't have done it without them for our first backpacking trip. Thank you LowerGear!!

We were very pleased with our experience using LowerGear. We were staying in Scottsdale and wanted…read morea baby carrier pack to do a few local hikes in the area with our 20mon old. We rented an Osprey Poco w. sun shade for 3 days during our trip. Both pick up and drop off were super quick and efficient. The pack was in great shape and allowed us to take our son hiking in the National Park. Great options for outdoor rentals. Highly recommend!

Awesome range bag that is truly unique! Had an exchange of…read morea bag and the owner Sandi was so quick to respond to my email and had no problem exchange my bag. Companies rarely reply same day, let alone 30 minutes after an email was sent, on a Saturday...I'm impressed! Customer service seems to be disappearing lately and awesome customer, I thought, was nonexistent. Thank you for proving me wrong.

From the owner: Gun accessories designed by a woman shooter for women shooters. Our products are all USA Made and…read moredesigned with the needs of women. Check out our NORB (No Ordinary Range Bag), a innovative range bag that is tuff as nails without looking like a range bag. Perfect for office or even as your every day carry. www.OffHandGear.com

Swimmers... if you are "serious" about your craft, then East Valley Sports may have what you need…read more I'm not gonna lie, prices are higher than most major retailers, but they offer some of those specific/unique swim-related items that big brand stores typically don't carry. They do have Grab Bag bins around the store with gear that is 40-50% off the MSRP (which means you know it's high already), so that can help. As a swim coach for a high school team, they did a great job with our order, and communication about our orders was clear. It is located in the "far" east valley, but easily accessible.

Dennis is amazing! Great quality and great people! I would recommend EVS to everyone!read more

Amazing customer service, staff is friendly and they stand by their product. Was amazed on how…read morefriendly and easy it was to exchange a product. I recommend this place to anyone looking for affordable and good quality gear. Veteran owned, so you know the gear has to live up to a standard.

You pay for what you get with this product. I had one of my bags tear and I sent it in for…read morewarranty. Until this day I haven't received a response from them.