Whole Earth Provision Co. on North Lamar hosted a fun "Bring the Outdoors In" event. The event had…read morea little something for everyone, including a petting zoo from Tiny Tails to You, plant potting activities, complimentary margaritas, juice samples, and prize giveaways. The atmosphere was welcoming and family-friendly, with plenty of opportunities to explore the store while enjoying the activities. The plant pop-up was a nice touch and fit perfectly with Whole Earth's outdoor lifestyle theme. I also enjoyed seeing the updates to the Lamar location, including the refreshed store layout. Whole Earth Provision Co. has always been a great place to find outdoor gear, unique gifts, and adventure-inspired products, and events like this make the shopping experience even more enjoyable. It was a creative way to bring the community together and celebrate the outdoors.

This place has a lot to offer product wise, however it's unfortunate how unfriendly the staff is…read more You would think the vibes would be better but both times i've been here I walk in without being greeted by the staff members standing at the register area that stare at you when you walk in, don't smile, and talk amongst themselves while looking right at you. The first time I went I felt like I was borderline being followed around by staff without even being spoken to. They have a lot of potential to be great if they just had friendlier rapport with customers.

If you need durable maps that can be used for hiking, camping, or prepping you have found my…read morerecommended resource. I have dozens of maps and this is the one I break out every time I need a terrain map or to route plan. After my first order I was so excited I ordered more maps at different resolutions and locations. If you use anything else but are frustrated that it doesn't fit your needs for durable, high-resolution maps, you owe it to yourself to add a Never Astray map to your adventures.

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This store feels like a hidden gem that isn't really hidden. It just always surprises me at how…read morehuge the variety of items they carry is. Kids toys Clothing for everyone Camping Gear Home decor Shoes Jewelry I mean seriously- they seem to carry way more than you'd think they could fit in there. I happened to walk by last week during a shoe sale where it was an extra 40% off of their sale shoes. It was end of day on the last day of this but I was still able to score Birkenstocks and two new balance sneakers for around $130. INSANE. The employee helping us was super helpful and kept going to the stock room to see if they had additional sizes. I appreciated the effort and the fact that he didn't seem annoyed. Will for sure be back

I had a bad experience in Aug. But it's the holiday season so I tried again…read more Still no interaction from the staff. No hello, no goodbye. Nothing. Guy in shoes was there by himself and never said anything to me. I was ready to make a purchase, but obviously that was not what he was there for. A second employee came by and they had a nice chat. I am done. I am happy to spend my money elsewhere where it will be appreciated.

Zero customer support. Got an awning. Realized I needed their side mounts. Ordered them…read more Cannot get them to line up. The holes are slightly off for the bolts. I have tried for over a week to reach kammok. Email, phone calls with voicemails left, text, instant messages. Zero response. Everytime I call it says they're not available. They charge an absolute premium for their products and then can't bother to be available for customers at all.

Bad customer service, bought a hammock bundle and they shipped incomplete. ruined my weekend trip…read more talked to CS and and was told my desired color was not available and nobody even bothered to communicate.

I had a great experience this morning with Ed at Quonset Hut. I called on my way there but no one…read moreanswered. Then I got a call back immediately saying he missed it. He checked his caller ID and called someone back. Who does that anymore? Someone who cares about customer service. I told him what I was looking for and he knew he had some. He asked me the size I was looking for and immediately began pulling it for me. I arrived and he was ready to help me find the size I needed. I looked around and found something else I didn't realize I needed. He has so much gear, uniforms, etc. If you are looking for something particular I highly recommend calling him. He's now looking for an old unit patch for me. Ed was so nice, helpful, easy going, and funny. Mr. Romeo the shop dog was a cutie also. I'll definitely be back again.

Waaaaay over priced! Guy sells $50 slings used for $60. Sells ESS goggles new for $60, you can buy…read morethem for new $7 online, they are surplus, not art. Guy sells used hydration camelbak and source brand pouches for $60 used, you can buy them new for similar or less. I walk in with my conceal carry in a sling bag in my chest, he wants me to leave my bag on the floor by the front door. I tell him it has a gun in it, he tells me I can leave it by the front counter. I put it in my car. I go back in and ask him if he gets a lot of 42 year old disabled veterans stealing from his store. He's admits he doesn't. This place suuuuucks.

Really big store with a huge selection of sporting goods. I needed to pick up a pair of shoes, as…read moreI forgot mine at home and needed them for my vacation. I was able to quickly locate and try on a pair of shoes and I was in and out within 15 minutes. The staff was friendly, and the price was right as the shoes were on sale for $10 off. It seemed like they were a little bit shortstaffed, but that could be because it was a Tuesday night. Overall success!

Seemed a little old and run down inside and out. Very limited selection of knives which was the…read morepurpose of my trip . Staff seemed bored and not very happy to be at work . I think I will stick to my Kyle Academy going forward.

I was first introduced to Climb Tech's removable bolts (RB's) in 2001 and I immediately recognized…read moretheir utility in establishing rock climbs. RB's are an absolute necessity when doing first ascents. I've taken many lead falls on them and never once has an RB pull out of the rock. I have 100% confidence in their RB's. Over the years, Climb Tech has honed the RB's design, making them more user friendly and even more bombproof. Also, Climb Tech is the only company that has responded directly to the needs of route equippers worldwide. Climb Tech is one stop shop if you're looking to bolt a new line. For establishing big walls to overhanging sport routes, Climb Tech's products have proved indispensable. Other Climb Tech products I've tried include permadraws, chain draws, chain anchors, adjustable aiders, etriers, bolt hangers, and quickdraws. All of Climb Tech's products are top notch and of the highest quality. The customer service at Climb Tech is as good as it gets. The employees are rock climbers, so they understand the specific needs of climbers. Finally, Climb Tech is locally owned and operated in Austin, Texas! Buy local!

Climbtech is a great company that makes bomber gear that is well priced and they have good customer…read moreservice to boot! I have used their permadraws in the south austin gym as well as out at reimers and I can tell that they are made with amazing quality and will last many years to come. I do kind of wish that they would have a store front for their gear so I can feel and see the difference between everything they have to offer. In this modern day of a digital world and internet ordering, it's still nice to be able to walk into a store, see/ feel what you're about to purchase, and walk out with the product in hand.

Definitely a cool find during my trip in Austin. I love that you can custom make your item in store…read moreand it makes it easy ti bring back from your trip. Its not crazy expensive but it is a good bit of money. The staff is very attentive amd offers ideas and suggestions.

Visited while on a day trip to Austin! It was a nice store, but was hoping for something unique to…read morethe location as it's the "flagship" store such as a hat or T-shirt that was only available there. Everything there was something I could buy online or at a store back home. Parking was annoying, as it was paid street parking or you could get your parking comp'd at the hotel next door if you made a purchase at the yet store. There was a bar at the front/outside portion of the entrance where some patrons were purchasing beverages and hanging out on the deck. To me it was a little random, since the parking situation sucked and the view wasn't anything special besides the busy street. They had cool displays and a wide selection to shop from. They also had a customization area for yeti water bottles/tumblers. We left empty handed, but they do have large bathrooms for patron use which is a plus. I do love my Yeti products, but this experience was a little disappointing.