Last December, I got a fabulous, last minute invite to meet friends in Vermont/New…read moreHamphHampshireire. I was excited to go, but didn't have any cold weather gear! Ninety minutes before I had to check for my flight, I visited the Park Road store with my empty roller bag. The store had good selections and Caroline, my favorite staffer, stepped up to work her magic . After an intensive hour of sorting options, I had a stellar collection of nicely fitting gear from head to toe. Our selections worked great for my winter trip and I'm still enjoying my gear. Heartfelt kudos to Caroline and the entire team at Great Outdoor Provisions. I can't imagine any other place in Charlotte where pro staff would gear me up with humor and brisk purpose. Thanks for making my crazy shopping surge, fast, fun, friendly and laser focused. With warm appreciation, Lee

Outside is a rugged looking storefront, walk inside it's a cabin lodge, squeaking wood plank floor…read moreand everything except a huge fire place. They have lots of things including fly fishing, backpacks, rock climbing, kayaking and more. Lots of outdoor clothes and footwear.

Super kind staff and an amazing selection of gear! I think some of their clothing prices are a…read morelittle high considering a lot of them had stains or just looked heavily worn, but things like shoes, bikes, biking gear, camping equipment etc. was all very fairly priced. I'll definitely be back!

I love this store and just bought a pair of Hincapie cycling shorts for $8! Great find and love…read morethat they are reselling stuff that is still useful to others to put to good use for the outdoors enthusiasts! Also, next door to Upcycle Arts which is similar but for crafts which my daughter is very into so it's a win win whenever we are at that strip mall!

Great store, variety of clothes, brands and outdoor gear. There is something for everyone in the…read morefamily from the guys, women, youth, and dogs. All the workers are very attentive, eager to help out. My in-laws enjoy coming to the store every time they are on town from Eastern NC. Our family enjoys their Patagonia selection. And their free wrapping it's always a plus. Thank you Jesse Brown.

I took a fly fishing basics class with a few friends at Jesse Browns and was so impressed by…read moreGriffins knowledge and passion for the sport. He explained all the ins and out of fly fishing at a basic level, but it was clear he was happy to explain more. He met us at our level! He was also a wonderful demonstrator and teacher. After the class he also gave us recommendations for the best rivers and lakes to fly fish in and some stay and guide recommendations! The class exceeded expectations!

This is one of our favorite stores. Top quality products only to be outdone by fantastic service…read more Extremely knowledgeable staff . Always a pleasure to visit Outdoor Supply.

Truly a treasure and privilege to visit. Not only is it…read moreprivately owned and operated, it also is filled with the products that are exclusive to real outdoorsman and bespoke with actual quality goods that meet the highest standards. The staff is knowledgeable, courteous, and professional. Most importantly; they're enthusiasts. They know their products, and are passionate. You will not find big-box commercial items here. Only well-crafted goods that are heirloom quality to last a lifetime. The axes, hatchets and knives are lifetime investments, and the footwear selection is unbeatable. I drive an hour to come shop here, passing every other commercial "outdoor" store and smile as I do it. It's a treat to be a customer, and you'll know when you first step foot in the place.

Bottom Line: Friendly employees, quality products for an active lifestyle and a really neat…read morehistorical building. My husband and I wandered in Catawba River Outfitters on a Friday afternoon because their window displays looked so nice. Upon entering I was immediately wowed by the aesthetics of the store. The historic charm of the former occupant, Stowe Mercantile Co., was in tact and the store's merchandise was nicely organized. I really enjoyed seeing some original fixtures too and couldn't help but gaze up the grand staircase. But, I suspect most people don't come to Catawba River Outfitters for architecture so lets talk about products. Catawba River Outfitters features clothing and gear for the whole family for an active lifestyle and outdoor adventures. I'm not a super outdoorsy person but I appreciate quality clothing and gear and I really enjoyed looking at mens' swim trunks, ladies' loungewear, kids' flip flops, collapsible chairs, Yeti cups, festive backpacks, sturdy coolers and such. Something else I really liked about this store was the staff. Everyone was very friendly! We were greeted upon entry which seems so rare these days and later asked by another employee if we needed any help. Overall this was a very charming and satisfying stop during our strong along historic Belmont's Main Street!

One of the best outdoor outfitters I have been to in NC. I love visiting outdoor outfitters and…read moreprovision shops all across NC and CRO is one of the best. When you walk in you feel as if you've stepped into and old provisions company. Their selection of outdoor apparel was impressive with many popular outdoor brands in stock. The workers were kind and very helpful but also let you shop without feeling like you were being watched.

The owners is quite knowledgeable about fly fishing plus he has a great selection of fly tying…read morematerials. Its a hreat place to stop on the way to the mountains.

From the owner: Fly Fishing and Fly Tying supplies; Backpacking and Hiking gear; outdoor clothing; paddling…read moreaccessories

Marshall at REI was great, very patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all my…read morequestions without rushing. He explained everything clearly and made the experience easy and enjoyable. Excellent customer service.

This was my first REI shopping experience. Shawna was fantastic helping us find the right e-bikes…read morefor our family. We are getting the Burley, Piccolo attachment to hitch on to the back of my new e-bike and my son is going to love it! Thanks for the help Shawna!

The Mast Store Annex is located in Valle Crucis, NC, about 2 tenths of a mile from the Original…read moreMast General Store. But it has a completely different layout, is smaller, and sells a different inventory. The building was built in 1909 by R.L. Lowe, a competing merchant. John and Faye Cooper preserved this location, officially opening it in 1982 because they needed more space for their growing business. The building has a much more open layout than the Original store and even sells ice cream outside! The Annex features a massive candy barrel room with hundreds of varieties of candies, from saltwater taffy to chocolates to old-fashioned hard candies. This location also carries more of the rugged outdoor wear, camping supplies, backpacking gear, and sleeping bags Because the two buildings feature completely separate inventory layouts, I didn't end up buying anything here. My arms were completely full with items at the original store, so I didn't go back for the rest of the stuff I wanted and just planned to get it at the other store instead. Once I got to the Annex and realized they didn't carry the same items, I almost drove back to the original store to get them, but ultimately didn't. Make sure to buy everything you want at whichever building you are at before leaving their parking lot!

I've visited a number of Mast Store locations so this store's inventory looked familiar, I stopped…read moreat this location before finding out the main store is located only a few hundred yards up the road maybe that a visit for another time. The products here have always been of good quality and there's always a great selection. This store brand has always been a sort of a novelty in my opinion although the description is "general store" all but one location I have visited is very upscale and resembles more of a general merchandise retailer offering lots of clothing and outdoor supplies verses what the original intent was at its inception. It's a great place to browse and find something unique - the staff here was very friendly and engaging it's worth stopping in...

Outdoors at its Best. Fishing ,Hunting and everything in between. Go by and and let Travis and…read morehis Team show you what Outdoors is all about. DO NOT FORGET YOUR YETI CUPS,Coolers ,and Everything YETI.

From the owner: Retail Sales of high performance quality products that you buy once and can depend on!read more

I always receive the best care and guidance when I shop here. John is exceptional! He is…read moreknowledgeable, has integrity, listens well, and makes great suggestions. He is gracious, kind, and made my entire experience absolutely phenomenal. Thank you John and the team at Run for your life Midtown!

I stopped by Run For Your Life - Midtown location with a coworker who came to pick up her shoe…read moreorder. At the same time, I wanted to try on a pair of shoes and Jennifer measured my feet and came back with 2 pairs of shoes. I immediately fell in love with the comfort of the first pair she brought out and made an impromptu decision to make the purchase. Less than 10 minutes later, I was out the door with my new pair of HOKA Bondi 9 shoes. Easy peasy! And, although these shoes don't appeal to me visually, in hindsight, this was a great value considering how comfortable and happy my feet were after a week-long conference! I am happy with my purchase. Thanks, Jennifer!