I brought my dad here early on a Saturday morning. We were promptly greeted and helped. The young…read moregentleman helping us was pleasant and unwavering in his assistance. I look forward to coming back myself. There is a wide selection of men's and women's shoes, socks and athletic attire all at reasonable prices.

My chiropractor and podiatrist recommended Varsity Sports, and to see Jessica in particular, for a…read moreproper shoe fitting. I am not a runner, more of a walker and weight training kind of girl. there were people in there of all different ages and exercise abilities so it's not just a store for runners. Jessica analyzed my walk, asked about my exercise activities and what I wanted in a shoe. She brought out 5 different pairs and discussed the pros/cons of each pair based on my needs. Found the perfect pair - a brand (Hoka) I'd never even heard of before my chiropractor suggested it. You can even wear your shoes for 30 days and bring them back to exchange for a different pair if they don't work out. That's customer service! Don't waste money shopping around for shoes that may or may not fit properly, go see the experts and get the right fit for your needs. Your feet will thank you!

I love academy you can vote for the sports lover be at basketball, baseball, football, pool,…read morehockey, air, hockey hunting fishing. & just about any other sports you can think of. They have shoes for every member of the family also and boots and they carry western wear sportswear. They carry Nike brand Adidas under armor and their own brand. They have kayaks bicycles, tricycles, lots of Christmas ride on toys for everyone

Academy has all the stuff I need for a good time outdoors or at the gym. Better prices than dick's…read morewhile maintaining a thorough selection of goods to suit your needs. I usually go once a month. Don't miss out on their sales!

I discovered Orvis about a year ago - I decided to give it a try instead of going to the mall to…read moreshop for clothes. The quality of the clothing was excellent, but it was the personal service that I received that really sold me. I enjoy visiting and browsing and taking advantage of all the savings each time I go to Orvis. Alex and Ian and the rest of the staff are very knowledgeable about the clothing, and make great recommendations for me whenever I visit. I am very pleased with Ovis in Baton Rouge, and I recommend giving them a try. You will never step foot in the mall again for clothes.

Good products, and a brand that I've been loyal to since childhood, but I think I'll stick to…read moreshopping online before my in-store experiences at this bluebonnet location ruin Orvis for me for good.

Service: 5/5 Selection: 5/5…read moreValue: 5/5 I have been shopping at Purple & Gold for almost 20 years now. The customer service here is always the best. The team here is always friendly and is very helpful when looking for items and if they don't have it they work hard to find it or something very similar. They have a large variety of LSU items to choose from. T-shirts, polos, hats, visors, stickers, magnets...they have it all. They do have Saints gear for those that love Black & Gold too! They always have something on sale too. Whether it's on sale or at regular price it's always a great value and worth supporting locally owned businesses!

Helpful staff and an excellent selection. I was buying multiple gifts and the young ladies helped…read moreme with sizing and choices. I will be back.

The Backpacker reached out about the shipment that was sent incomplete, damaged, and either used or…read morea former floor model. We are getting a full refund and a discount. We appreciate a personal reach-out after my husband emailed customer service. We will order again from this company.

I'm in Baton Rouge from the Houston area on business for a couple of days. It's raining and I'm…read morebetween meetings with time on my hands. I've been looking for a roof rack loader for my Pescador Perception so, since Thule and Yakima accessories are pretty much interchangeable, I Google search Thule and Yakima dealers in the area. Two popped up and The Backpacker was one of them. It's a dreary rainy day and lunch time. I managed to find the shop in spite of the lunch traffic on Jefferson Hwy. I parked and walked inside. I was immediately received with a friendly greeting by several of the staff with offers to help me. I told them I was "just looking around" and they left me to myself with me knowing if I needed any help they'd be there. I like that. I wandered around for about 30 minutes and I managed to find a few things. Some I needed and some I didn't know I needed. So, I carried my bounty to the register and was checking out. I asked the young man if they had a THule or Yakima kayak loader. He replied, " We don't have any T-hule loaders or Yakima loaders in stock." I always find it amusing when the folks in the outfitting shops do that. I'm not "Sveedish" so I'll continue to say "THule" LOL. In all seriousness, the shop is very comfortable and friendly. The staff are extremely helpful and not overbearing/pushy. I travel to BR often on business and I'll continue to stop by "The Backpacker" to find things I didn't know I needed. I'm convinced that if they don't have it, you don't really need it. Kudos to The Backpacker and the wonderful staff. - Rain Man "And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul." - John Muir

Small Sporting goods store with a variety of Nike , under armor , ect. They have LSU apparel not…read moremuch else for other colleges. The staff was attentive and very helpful. I would recommend them. The prices seemed reasonable.

Standing in line wasting time. Academy has 20 people in line and 2 cashiers. Wonder why Amazon does…read moreso well?

This is always my go to plays for sports + outdoor equipment. It's affordable for great items, and…read morethe staff are incredibly friendly/ helpful

The clubhouse was outstanding, our team had the opportunity to take the tour and learn about the…read moreprocess of making wood bats. The store was great. While there, I had the opportunity to purchase the New Marucci Cat-x Vanta Connect, which will not be on the market until late November or December, the bat can only be bought there in person! Excellent experience for the kids who play travel Baseball. Strongly recommend!