Tired of poor customer service at "Chain Stores?" Overwhelmed by poor choices at "Sporting Goods"…read morestores? Have a need for "Real Outdoor Gear?" Gear For Adventure is the place - Quality clothing, footwear, and gear focused on hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, etc. AND locally owned and operated. Great selection, great prices - sales folks are knowledgeable and have thankfully provided recommendations for items that I've greatly enjoyed for years! Take your chances at the chain stores or get the "right item" for your outdoor activity at GFA.

I came here when I was looking for spikes for my hiking shoes. It had been an icy day, and my hike…read morehas been challenging without them. I was able to find what I was looking for a very quickly, I don't know if the pricing is high or not, but they did have exactly what I needed, at a price, I was willing to pay. There is easy parking here.

I ordered a roof rack from their Amazon store and it turned out to be dangerous and should not be…read moresold. I returned and was charged $150 for the return. Customer service was rude and ineffective. Response to my Google review is further proof of how the treat customers. Avoid this business at all costs!!!

Although I found the prices to be high (which is only my opinion and could just be my lack of…read moreknowledge) their selection and service is excellent and I would definitely suggest that you have a look for yourself!

I'd say that they are a mid-line cold weather clothing and gear store. They sell a ton of stuff…read morethat is made for cold weather, but I'd like to note that they don't look like they'd hold up for years on end, maybe just a season or two if you are in a place that is very cold or requires a lot of outdoor activities. They have decent prices, 20% - 70% off when we were there. They sell mostly their own branded merch. I've seen them up north at other places, but infrequently. I think there are other brands that take a bit more of the market share for attention / buying. Overall: B- Solid location for cold weather gear if you just want occasional use.

I'm not sure, but this may be a brand sold only in Canada. At least Ive never seen them stateside…read more They carry outdoor gear and its quality is fine. This is not top of the line, but its affordable for the casual outdoorsperson. They carry their own brand. It feels like a chain, so three stars for that. 2539

Stopped in on Fathers Days to get nightcrawlers to go fishing with my son. No worms empty case?…read moreDisappointed that Cabela's was not prepared for the timeless adventure between father and son on Fathers Day? - fortunately Wallmart down the street had worms- Cabela's get your game on - I had higher expectations for the "premier outdoor store" in Cheektowaga

Called store regarding handgun purchase, spoke with customer service and asked to be transferred to…read morethe firearms department. After approx. 1-2 minutes of ringing with no one picking up, phone line automatically transferred back to service desk, customer service answered and asked for my name and phone number and advised someone would call back regarding availability and pricing, after waiting 24 hrs i called 1-800 # and explained to customer service my issue, store assoc. attempted to call w/ same response, no one home. This is not the first time this dept. has shown their incompetence. Try buying a firearm from their gun locker, you best bring a chair and lunch because your going to be there awhile. Poor customer service.

I am an online customer, and though I never met these folks face to face, I probably had my best…read morecustomer service experience in years. An axe I ordered was delayed, to no fault of these guys; but instead of just sending a form email with new expected delivery dates they contacted me and offered several options on how I may have liked to move forward. I missed the first email (junk mail bin), but they also left a voicemail looking to get in touch over my order. I emailed them back and they sent along some sharpening oil, etc with my order when it did arrive. I've gotta say, this is not what I expected as an online, faceless customer. But besides being delighted over my new axe, I'm happy that they valued my business enough to personally reach out and make sure that the resolution over the shipping delays was tailored to me. Nice work Canadian Outdoor Equipment, I'll be sending you all my future business and recommending you to my friends and family. Thanks!

I ordered Bahco saw blades. The price was good. Shipping was reasonably fast but when the…read morepackage arrived, it was like a 10 x 10 package and they had taken 24 inch rolled and jam them in there. Three of the blades were damaged. What would've been a positive experience was ruined by crappy shipping and product.

Before heading out of the Niagara Falls area I had to stop by the Columbia store to pick up my…read moreshirt that corresponds to the area. It's one of the things I have started to do on my travels. I looked up ahead of time to see if there was a location nearby and I was in luck. This is one of the shops inside the fashion outlets that do not have the same hours as the mall itself. They are one store that opens before the mall does and, from what I was told, one of the few that stays open after the closing times. I came in, and appeared to be the first customer of the day. They had a sale on the graphic tees. I grabbed two to get the deal and continued onto the clearance rack. I grabbed another shirt and headed to the registers. When I got to the register and she was a delight. She was very knowledgeable of the items they have in the store and about the general area. We chatted a bit about everything and anything. I even asked if there were any Columbia stores in the area I was heading to next. It was a refreshing take on shopping.

Today I needed some retail therapy and happen to stop in this store and not only did I find what…read moreI liked, I met one of the nicest most polite gals that worked there. Her name is Torya and you can tell she liked her job by the way she treats her customer- yes, me. What an absolute delight. I also walked out with a great jacket that was on sale - really great selection of goods and really terrific deals ... it was a good day for me.

I read that review about those "Darn Tough" socks and since I've slowly been collecting warm socks…read morefrom outdoor stores this winter as a 'hobby', I decided to visit Aurora Outfitters at last!! I've been itching to check out this store, and I'm really not sure why I never ventured in here sooner. Maybe it just wasn't the right time. This past year my urge to hike has kicked into overdrive and lately I've been all about outdoor activities - so going in here not only cured some boredom, but got me excited for the warmer months and getting back out on the trails. The shop shares a building with another business. Once you go up the steps and into the building, the shop is straight back (and pretty hard to miss with the signs!) This shop is pretty large, with everything and anything to fill your outdoor needs. Tons of apparel with popular outdoor brands like Carhartt, hiking boots, and other useful gear for camping and hiking. You can get snow shoes and chains here for your winter hikes, and there's even some gear for your dog! I only came in here for the socks but I also left with these cool fake "skipping stone" dog toys, and a double sided spoon/fork. Total score! Looking forward to returning in the summer to fulfill more of my hiking needs. P.S. I love my socks. They're stylish and keep my feet warm!

I read a Review of the Day from Hannah K. about "Darn Tough" socks, and it reminded me about those…read moresocks I bought from Aurora Outfitters so long ago. I must have written that review way before I gave myself enough time to decide if I liked the socks or not, but here I am 4 years later and I now EXCLUSIVELY WEAR DARN TOUGH SOCKS. Thank you, Aurora Outfitters, for turning me onto these wonderful socks. Also thank you, past tense me for clairvoyantly deciding to purchase said socks and change my life forever. But most of all, thank you, present me for having the courage to admit I was wrong and seek amends. (And an honorable mention also to Hannah K. for reminding me just how much of an oaf I really am)