Once upon a bargain dream, you shined so bright and kind, But your basement full of goodwill finds feels lost in dusty time. Those shelves once held the magic where the cheap and quirky gleamed, Now the prices sit there towering far higher than I dreamed. I wandered through the upper floor, all pristine, neat, and new, But the true delight was down below, where hidden treasures grew. Now the swell of cost has smothered that old familiar spark, And taking all the kiddos' toys? That's what really hit the mark. Sure, I found a gem or two that made my heartbeat skip, But joy can turn to sorrow with a single tightened grip. So hear my plea and soften don't make thrifters pay in gold; Bring back the charm, the deals, the warmth, the stories once foretold. Let kindness guide your pricing, let nostalgia ring its chime For something dear has vanished here, A bargain lost in time . read more

Next Adventure - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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They're open again! Yelp has been unable to restore their site, which is stupid so... Get it together, Yelp! But this location on grand is open currently. None of the others are yet, though they might open Sandy later. They do still have the bargain basement. They have no boats or standup paddle boards, but they do have some accessories like what suits, kids PFD's, clothing, etc.. read more

This is a pretty cool spot to buy local gear in a very central location. The staff is always very friendly and accommodating. There is no dedicated parking, so finding a spot to park can be challenging at times. There are also a lot of unhoused people in the adjacent neighborhood. There is a lot of stuff here! It's actually a little overwhelming to try to navigate the store because there are literally racks and shelves of stuff everywhere. So Probably not the best place if you get claustrophobic easily. My favorite part about this place is definitely the bargain basement. You can sell your stuff, find good deals, and even rent ski and snowboard equipment! This place is basically a local REI with the chance to sell used equipment and score a good deal in in their bargain area. Check it out if you have a chance. read more

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I thought the sale would be huge, with discounts up to 75% on everything. However, it turned out that most of all the items were only 20% off, with a few at 30%. I didn't see any items 75% discounts. Some people were confused about the pricing; they mentioned a red dot on the Snow Peak items, but we were told not to look for a red spot and to instead check for a green marker on the price tags. It felt like a big letdown because I expected a significant sale, but there really wasn't anything that impressive. I'm super disappointed and feel like everyone else is thinking, "Oh, you thought it was a big sale? Pfft!" Just to clarify: - Green means 20% off. - Red means 75% off. read more

Next Adventure - Big sale - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Portland, Oregon

RIP - gonna miss these legends. Great place that was always like a second home. Will always have the memories.

Really helpful staff There is currently a retirement sale It's a great opportunity to pick up some supplies for sports etc. I suggest getting here early Stock up for sports and Adventure activities Highly recommended read more

I've always liked the basement for its great prices on used gear, but I had a frustrating experience recently. I brought in my snowboard to the repair shop to have a small rock removed, and despite specifically asking not to have the board ground, they ended up grinding it so much that it looked like I'd ridden it on asphalt when I went back after a week to pick it up. It was a new board, and the damage was significant. While they did try to make it right by buffing and waxing, it still stings that they ruined the board in the first place. While I'm disappointed by this experience, I'll still continue to shop there for used gear. read more

If, like me, you need snow gear but aren't going to the slopes every weekend of winter, this is your place to shop. You have to have patience for a bit more chaos than your Nordstrom Rack or Ross Dress for Less, however. There are no neat rows, only a rabbit warren of windy paths. If you manage to thrash your way through the puffers and baclavas, you'll find incredible deals though. My son was coming to town to ski and I bought us each ski bibs for a mere 30 bucks each. In the chaos, however, I grabbed a women's XL rather than a men's for myself, which would not fit when I got home. No matter though, the Gen Z staff was super helpful and chill with the return. read more

They sold us a SUP new in box, got home it was not the right SUP, instead it was a much cheaper mode. In addition, the fin screw, the patch kit and instructions were missing and when we called they refused to do ANYTHING. No credit for the SUP cost difference, no offer to replace the parts. I had to go there and complain for 30 minutes just to get the fin screw and patch kit. But NO credit for being sold the wrong product. HMM. BEWARE, they don't care. If you buy anything, make sure to open it and check it. If it inflates, make them inflate it and check it. Do this for EVERYTHING. If you get home and it leaks they will NOT do the right thing. DO NOT TRUST them, the employees are all checked out and the will not do anything to make it right even if the mistake is obvious and they admit it. Sad and good riddance since you are being dishonest as you go out of business. read more

Being way more than fair here, so give a read. Bought all new equipment to get back into skiing. Skis, poles, bindings, boots, gloves, goggles etc. First day on the mountain, had a very minor fall. The pants blew out in the crotch. Tried to return them, the guy at the front was trying to tell me I'd have to go to the manufacturer. Waiting 20 minutes for a manager, no on came. Granted the manager did call me and make it right. But it did mean an emergency trip into Portland at 4pm; I was leaving to bend the next day. Get to bend. First run, I realize my boot needed adjustment. Tried to pull my goggles up so I could fix my boot. The mount for the elastic snapped off the goggles. Their second ever day on the mountain. So listen. I love my skis. I loved the boot fitting experience. But I'm literally batting 1,000 on accessory gear. So now I've got the wrong pants and will need to repurchase next year. I've also got a generic pair of smith goggles from a ski shop. Overall I don't think I'll continue forward with Next Adventure. Everyone was nice. But it's been such a headache. Two stars because the staff is mostly friendly and nice. 1 star for the initial recovery. Just can't feel confident with the accessories I picked up. read more

Looking for outdoor gear? Here's my recommendation: go to the basement at Next Adventure. While a certain outdoor gear mega corporation has their "garage sale" every so often, Next Adventure has their basement sale constantly. Also unlike that mega corporation, the staff here is actually knowledgeable and helpful. On my last visit, a staff member came over and helped me look through all the used sleeping bags to help determine which one is best for me (material, temperature, size, etc). The one we settled on was marked $49 which was an okay deal but not exciting... then she goes "oh that should be $15, let me give you a new price tag for it." Mind blown! My friend who recommended the basement to me got a fancy down jacket that costs $400 new for $30 here. And while some things in the basement are a little worse for wear, most of them don't have major imperfections either - no tears, rips, holes, stains, smells, or other defects that might lead to the low costs. They're just great deals. read more

Next Adventure - Tag says, "Used Gear: perfect for those of you that are new to a sport, only get out a few times a year, are thrifty..." - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fully stocked store for all your paddle water sports needs. Plus Rack Attack is in the back! Lots of rentals including wer suits read more

Great people and excellent inventory .I Purchased a used dry suit from them. Good local business. read more

RUDE, ARROGRANT, AND RACIST, are just some of the words that come to mind with the lead (apparently named Lee) that worked today on 06/23/25 spoke to me after I came to pick up a boat. I worked with Paul yesterday 06/22/2025 and he was incredible. We worked on a deal for a new boat. And told me to come by today to pick it up after it came from the warehouse. So I arrived after an hour and a half long drive and was greeted by this lead named Lee who laughed at me, told me that the deal Paul got me would never fly and that he didn't care that I drove an hour and half and said I'm not going to help you. I came to make a purchase for myself and was going to surprise Paul with buying 3 more for my family. But this Lee guy or whatever his name is ruined that. I'm not sure how a company could let someone like him be their face of their company. But he looked super stressed, overwhelmed and should go back to being the general help. This kid needs an adult supervising because it's apparent he doesn't know what he's doing. read more

First time in the store the day before thanksgiving and the place was packed! However this did not keep the staff from providing EXCELLENT service. They have an amazing selection and their prices are great. Got ready to check out and the line was long but they immediately responded and opened up every front register. A great big thank you to management and everyone that was working today. read more

Next Adventure does it again! Came back to restock on some items back in April and finally got to use my new pair of hiking boots this past month. I really enjoy this place and all the uniqueness it has to offer. You can definitely get some deals and I love seeing all the variety of recreation supplies. Glad to see after all these years this place is still packing a punch. Looks like they opened an additional store dedicated to water sports, which adds to variety of recreational gear offerings. read more

Bargain basement is where it's at! The folks working down there are friendly and helpful. Will sometimes mark things down if you point out certain things in the used gear you're getting. Lots of cool stuff to peruse and bargain hunt for. Negative stars for the main floor and upstairs though. Been too many times where I spent too much time finding someone to help me or where I experience unequal help and attitudes at the register. If I'm spending $500 on new gear, can I at least get better customer service? read more

I love their bargain basement. I don't love it when men mansplain gear to me. I went in to exchange an entry level sleeping pad I purchased the other day. I explained to the associate at the front that I wanted something that would fit nicely inside my 60L backpack instead of having to strap it to the outside of my pack. The associate at the front stated to me, in a tone that implied he thought I was dumb and inexperienced, that most people just tie their sleeping pads to their packs. For the kind of trips I'm preparing for (multi day, potentially in alpine fall climates, 10-12 miles/day, 2000-4000 feet/day), upgrading my gear is a no brainer. He could have asked a single question instead of assuming that a femme presenting person didn't know what they were doing. Anyway, got myself a sweet deal on ultralight sleeping pad with an R value of 4.4 (!!!!!!) in the basement that will certainly suit my needs better than the pad I returned, no thanks to the casual misogyny of their staff. read more

Once the again, they did an awesome of job with adjusting my ski boots. Super knowledgeable and took time to really figure out my issue with fit. I'm from Hawaii but every time I'm in Portland, I will go here for sure. I am sending my daughter here for her boots because I know they will take care of her. read more

Alex and Caroline are the best. The staff is very kind and helpful. I love this place! Don't forget to check out the bargain basement.

Andrew walked me through buying my first pair of climbing shoes and helped me get the best pair for me. Was gonna buy a harness online but after the service and experience with Andrew. I'm heading back tomorrow. read more

Next Adventure - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I just got a new paddle board and decided to get a life vest, so I can hit the water tomorrow. They have all kinds of stuffs for water adventures, kayaking, rafting, paddling, etc. I am a newbie and overwhelmed with all things they offered. Staffs were helpful to decide what I needed, tried on a couple of vests would fit my size and budget (lol), got my vest with satisfaction (and it was closed-out sale, yay!) I would recommend checking out your new gears with them before you make a decision. read more

Next Adventure - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is so cool, they have everything you need for outdoor adventures. Plus the basement is full of used gear for really great prices. Perfect for finding used outdoor gear for your kids read more

It was (finally? already?) time to upgrade my daughter from being a ski kit renter to buying her a pair of boots, skis, bindings, and poles. Being legally deaf, the idea of getting this done during Covid times was not something I was looking forward to. At all. So many questions to ask, opinions to consider, and comparisons to make with a purchase like this... not being able to hear or see what people are saying? Yeah, I did not think this would go well. We headed in to Next Adventure this morning, and after a brief wait in line, met up with Carl in the ski department. He got us set up in a quiet spot so that we could communicate via my closed captioning app. Started with boots, moved on to skis, and then bindings and poles. We asked a lot of questions. In return, we got a lot of detailed answers and visual comparisons to think through. I am exceptionally thankful for the patience and care we received today. So excited to get out on the slopes with my girl! read more

Next Adventure - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We went there to browse used gear. Even late in the season, we found a whole snowboarding set up perfect for our 7-year-old. We are pretty new to snowboarding and buying all of our gear for the first time. Even though it was a busy weekend day, Alejandro answered so many questions, fitted our boots and helped us pick out full set-up based on our sizes, preferences and styles. We took a lot of his time and he was patient. When we came home and took the time to price compare, etc. we found that he gave us a good value and didn't just push the most expensive stuff, but rather, what he thought would work for us. We are stoked about our gear. We would trust Alejandro 100% to help us pick our gear again. He definitely earned our loyalty to Next Adventure. read more

We love this local store! The staff is AMAZING and really knowledgable, and can help with selecting gear and getting the best fit. The selection of products is so good and they carry tried and true brands. I brought my brother and nephew here for some Bedrock Sandals and we were helped by Caroline who IS AMAZING! she was helping us (we left with four pairs of shoes) and another two customers all at the same time and all of us received THE BEST help and service! Thank you Next Advenature team for always delivering such consistent, smart and well informed great service and goods! read more

Andrew, Andrew, Andrew... you are amazing!! This was our first visit to Next Adventure and your knowledge on hiking and running shoes exceeded our expectations! Your engagement with your customers was so genuine and not pushing a sell. Thank you for being FABULOUS!! Carrie and Ann read more

During a visit, I had the privilege of receiving assistance from a single staff member, and their level of service was exceptional. However, there was one aspect of my interaction that proved quite challenging for me, and it had a noticeable impact on my physical well-being. The helpful staff member who assisted me had a persistent and strong body odor that, unfortunately, made me feel quite nauseated. This feeling persisted throughout my entire interaction with them. I am aware that there may be unseen medical conditions or personal circumstances that could be contributing to this situation. My intention is not to single out or criticize this staff member in any way. Their helpfulness was genuinely appreciated. Understanding that there might be underlying factors, I do believe it's crucial for everyone to feel comfortable when shopping at Next Adventure. Perhaps management could consider offering guidance or resources on maintaining personal hygiene in the workplace while being sensitive to individual needs and circumstances. read more

we've been to next adventure several times over the yrs for gloves, rain gear, etc and have always been happy...yesterday we needed a snow jacket and some gloves.........i found a roxy -chloe kim line-olympic snowboarder- called a lofty cloud parka -women's -that was dark forest green and it fitted fine, and was comfortable....''e'' helped us with the color and seeing if it was in black, which it wasn't .....they were great and helpful and helped us narrow down what i needed.....next, my partner needed some heavy gloves for cycling, and she found a great pair.....all the staff was friendly...i saved one hundred bucks on my coat, as it was a close-out item....thx so much, we love coming here...... read more

Jeremy helped my son pick out ski boots and the amount of learning that we experienced was awesome. He was very kind and patient as my son tried on at least five sets of boots in varying configurations. He gave up on skiing for a long time since he could not find boots that were comfortable. Seems Jeremy found the right boots with the right inserts do we are grateful. I guess the real test will be on the slopes. Thank you Jeremy. Great job. read more

Next Adventures has been a staple for outdoor gear in Portland, and is still a gem. They have a huge selection of products, both new and used, across a variety of activities. I just purchased new snowboard boots here yesterday. Edan helped us and he was great - super knowledgeable about gear. If you're looking for snowboard gear, I highly recommend seeking him out. He was patient and took the time to explain the difference between each brand, model, lacing system, etc. It's also a bonus to support a locally owned business! read more

Extremely helpful staff, great equipment and reasonable prices. They have just about anything you need for any kind of outdoor excursion. First time here snd I will definitively be back. read more

Received so much help yesterday when picking out backpacking gear! Staff was extremely helpful and went into depth about brands/gear/quality ect. I'll definitely be coming back for future outdoor needs. read more

Next Adventure - Staff was extremely helpful and so friendly! They even threw in a couple of free gifts for my pup! - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Next Adventure has a great selection of skis and boots. I was able to try on ski boots without an appointment and found a reasonably priced pair. The sales associate was not particularly knowledgeable but it seems like most NA employees are. It's super convenient to scope out great online instead of just walking in. read more

I really don't know what to make of this place. Every time I visit, I arrive with high hopes and a shopping list and typically leave empty handed. It is this weird combination of them having too much of things I don't want (disc golf?!?) and yet not enough of what I am looking for in an outdoor store. They call themselves 'Portland's Alternative Outdoor Store' and I guess I'm a traditional gal when it comes to buying gear. During one of my visits around the holidays, the store was running a promotion so if you bought a pair of socks, they would donate a pair to charity. I liked the community spirit and was amused that most of the staff dressed up. I just felt sorry for the guy that must have drawn the short straw and looked like a sad reindeer. On the main and upper floors they carry relatively high end outdoor gear (name brands at full retail prices) and then you descend into the bargain basement for some real deals if you are lucky and patient. Most of these items are used or out-of-stock, so it isn't as wonderful as I'd hoped. I really wish I liked this place more, but I've been about once a month for the last six months and usually don't walk out the door with much. I'm a huge fan of their water sports center, which is now located a few blocks away, but the main store has yet to impress. read more

Perfect place for new and used outdoor gear. I'm a student and don't have much $$$$ to ball out with but I got an awesome pair of used hiking pants for $12 and a used high vis jacket for $18... jacket was the steal of a century, I looked it up and brand new goes for $170 Staff is friendly here, definitely check them out! read more

AWESOME!!!! This place is AMAZING! Bargain basement has bargains that you won't believe. We got a pair of Han Wags hiking boots, North Face hiking shoes, OR shirts, 8 pairs of Stance socks and more clothes. The bill was under $200!!! And the people that work there are amazing and nice. Thanks for being here. read more

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I can't believe how knowledgeable and helpful everyone here is about snowboarding. It truly blows my mind! Craig and Orion (I think that's his name?), you're awesome! Thank you so much for helping me pick out the perfect board. I feel like I could listen to them talk all day about the different types of snowboards and what they do. I will always go back here! read more

Next Adventure is like the outdoors store version of Target or crack - you go looking to just pick up one thing and then you're like, cool, just spent $100 here because there's just so much stuff and it's all well priced. Competitive prices, a great variety of products, awesome customer service (in-person, over the phone, and online!). I have a love/hate relationship with the Deal of the Day emails because you can score on some great deals but then I feel like a sucker for giving in (but then I'm always super happy with my purchase that I didn't know I needed). read more

SKI SECTION: I went to this place after visiting Evo Portland. Evo was very overpriced and no help (3 hour wait for help). Walked right into Next Adventure and they answered all of my questions, I asked for help and Connor (in skiing), she was awesome. She helped my pick out an entire ski setup (boots, binding, skis), gave me her favorite choices and had multiple options. She helped me fit into boots INSTANTLY. Seriously, this Women is amazing. SHE NEEDS A BONUS!!!!!!! read more