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    10/01/2025:  I purchased a Gregory weight=7-ounces, 3-liter Hydro Bladder--BPA/PVC Free!
    Shirley M. F.

    10/01/2025: I purchased a Gregory weight=7-ounces, 3-liter Hydro Bladder--BPA/PVC Free! BTW: I've been wanting purchasing a super lightweight Hydro Bladder for years; however, the majority of previous Hydro Bladders manufactured possessed BPA AND PVC. . . Equating, I had no choice but, play the waiting game until, finally--Gregory manufactured a three-liter Hydro Bladder which only weighs seven-ounces plus, the Manufacturer's Hydro Bladder modernization is now BPA/PVC Free! Win, win for lightweight traversing, i.e., I plan using the Gregory three-liter Hydro Bladder hiking due to only weighing seven-ounces; less weight schlepping stuff inside my Pacsafe 35-liter backpack.

    Merrell slip on shoe, good fit but tread wears out fast.
    Robbie R.

    This is the closest REI to me, but since I'm down in the Sac area often, no biggie to drop on in. I've been a REI member for like forever as long as I can remember. NO dues or anything, like Costco! I like the return policy here, no time limit returns! This comes in handy with shoes. You gotta try them if you're buying hiking boots and just walking around the store isn't gonna let you know about the long term, like do I get blisters? I purchased Merrell walking moc shoes, cause they were slip on and I don't have to worry about tying laces all the time. They fit the best out of all the different ones I tried on here at the store. The sales people are super friendly and helpful and yes, patient! Well, these shoes work out at first but I noticed the tread on the bottom wearing down fast, way faster than 2 months of casual wear should be, not like I was doing 12 mile walks everyday! These shoes were $100.00! I brought the shoes back to the store and showed them and they looked up when I purchased them and said they can give me a refund or I could choose another pair of shoes. I love the return policy here, customer satisfaction! OK, I just got my money back and I'll think about another model of shoe. There's cheaper shoes that might work better. I'll keep coming to REI for the service and return policy!

    55L Double Handle duffel bag
    Yvonne F.

    Ariana is the Best Sales Person. My husband was looking for a backpack and also debating on a traveling duffel bag! The Nemo Double Handle duffel bag - 55L. She sold us on the duffel bag. We think the duffel bag will be better usage than the backpack such a better value. She explained she had the same one and has used it numerous times while flying. Quincey checked us out at the register and he was super helpful, friendly and liked he enjoyed his job! We being Senior Citizens, he showed us how to use Apple Pay at the register! Thank you Ariana and Quincey! Both of you are Definitely a Plus to REI! Kudos "please" to Ariana and Quincey!

    Wanda G.

    First time to this REI location. It's huge and the store is gorgeous! Lots of parking, easy to find, right off the freeway by Cal Expo. I was able to find and buy exactly what I was looking for by myself. The store is very nicely merchandised and they have a huge selection at every department. I am not an outdoorsy person, and I go to REI from time to time to buy presents for family and friends. I am obviously judged from the moment I walk in and I can't tell if it's their corporate cool culture that teaches every single employee to never smile or offer assistance or maybe it's just me because I am not the REI type?? Anyway, it makes me uncomfortable every time. And not welcome. They are like efficient robots and I wish they would be helpful and warm. Tip: They sell National Parks Passes here!

    David L.

    I haven't been here in years. It's a big store. My wife was looking for a new travel backpack. I looked for reviews online and noticed they had 2 of them here. It is always better to see stuff in person so you know what you are getting. The two brands they had were not what she wanted. I'm so glad we tried them out so we knew right away these packs wouldn't work for her. The place is clean and has a lot of gear.

    Charlene G.

    Recreational Equipment Inc aka REI has everything you need outdoors! Snowboarding, Ski, biking, running, camping, you name it... REI has what you're looking for. The hubs and I came in so that he can purchase bindings for his snowboard. For the most part they are out of a lot of things. The store is clean, but they are sold out of a lot of winter sports items, just FYI. The customer service was great. As soon as we walked up, someone helped us and sold him the only bindings left in the store. We were even able to get them installed within 20 minutes. I would highly recommend REI if you're looking for quality products at a price that matches the quality.

    Eva W.

    We wanted to stop in to check out on some travel backpacks. I've have been in search of one and have been doing my research on Youtube and on-line. They had a couple of the brands that I wanted to look at in REI. We found what we were looking for after looking around. No one came to offer us any help. But it was ok. The store was quiet, nice and clean.

    EMilio M.

    I love when I can find everything I'm looking for at one place! LOCATION: In the middle of a large shopping center off Exposition Blvd with plenty of parking. DECOR: It's an outdoorsy place with high ceilings and gear everywhere. A warehouse with nice lighting. PRICE: I bought a bike for half the price I saw it for at another location bike shop and seem to do well with the membership discount. STAFF: I swear they find the most chill down-to-earth, outdoorsy hipsters they can find. These people are all cool and are really there to help. I never feel like I'm being sold to. EXPERIENCE: I bought my first bike. Not the first bike I've ever owned, but the first bike I bought myself and the first I've owned as an adult. It was one of the easiest experiences ever. I saw a bike that was the smaller version of the bike I wanted so they ordered it. The price was much lower than I had expected to pay according to my own research and I was able to test ride it on the day I was called to pick it up. It was put together and ready when I rolled up. I rode around the parking lot then packed it in my car and left.

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    Helpful people but not a bike rental place. Always like to shop rei to find new outdoor gear

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    Lots of selection of outdoor clothing, camping, hiking, shoes, skis, bikes, repairs. Always good service. No issues ever. 30 year customer.

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    Great customer service wonderful products. Appreciated the help from the shoe department.

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    Always come here for my hiking boots, gear, bike swag and other Essentials for anything outdoorsy

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    4.5(595 reviews)
    2.1 miMidtown
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    I can't believe I haven't written a review for FF before. I've been a loyal customer for 12 years…read more The store is always welcoming, has a positive vibe, and makes you want to start running even more. They're just inspiring and incredible at what they do. They conduct an impressive foot scan and gait evaluation if you're new or just want an assessment. They fit you to the best shoes for your needs and feet. Recently, I was in a hurry, and just went with my usual size (so I thought). A few days after wearing the shoes they were definitely too small (I forgot I'm a wide). I happened to read that they'd accept shoes within about a month. Mine was actually about 6 weeks, but I'd barely worn them. I called and the person on the phone was awesome. They welcomed me back, no questions asked. In person, the friendliness was the same. I put my name on the list (there's always a bit of a wait for a shoe expert) then left for a coffee. They texted me when I was up soon and was greeted by Marney who was a pro. She went through an abundance of shoes to find the right style, color, and fit. I'm so grateful for this store. I ended up getting a pair of trail shoes for the first time so I can expand my running to more rugged terrain. Besides shoes, they have some really nice, high-quality clothing and gear.

    This is a store that caters to runners and their athletic shoe needs... not the usual place I would…read morebe seen shopping, but my sibkid needed some good fitting, supportive, ergonomic shoes for their cosmetology program so this was a recommended store to check out. The store is located in a relatively small storefront on J St., but the interior is spacious and with soaring ceilings, so soaring in fact that I did have to put in some earplugs at one point because there were so many people talking at pretty high decibels. It was like being a restaurant. We went on the MLK weekend and the store was packed with shoppers, many of whom seemed to be repeat customers. The focus of the store is getting the proper fit for the activity, and then aligning that with a particular style and brand/model of shoe that would theoretically work best. They are focused on selective and particular brands, such as Brooks and Hoka. The shoes are pricey (average price $200 for the Hokas) and they weren't advertising any sales, nor clearly pricing the shoes. In fact, the shoe browsing that you experience in a typical store- looking at and picking up shoes doesn't see to be encouraged here. Instead you're greeted by an associate immediately upon entering who is your "guide." They can help you with testing for sizing and gait, and they bring shoes for you to try, while helping you try on the shoes. It's definitely a full service shoe store. The foot testing on a walking/gait testing pad and a low platform was done for my sibkid by Alyzza, whom proved to be a knowledgeable, helpful, and pleasant shoe saleswoman. The results led to several shoe models and the resultant try-ons. A few extra were added as Alyzza tried to determine the best fit for her customer. Two different arch supports were tried and one pair was the winner ($60). Ultimately one pair was selected as the winner (Hoka/Bondi model in wide). The color desired (black) was not available in this store. We found out that if the shoe was available from the Elk Grove location it could be ready for pick up on J St in a couple days, but the ownership/reciprocity of the other two regional stores (Folsom and Roseville) was different, such that we had to physically pick them up ourselves. She double checked that the shoes were available in Roseville with a phone call, and said they'd be held for my sibkid for three days. There was also an online ordering option which could take upwards of two weeks. We ended up making the drive to Roseville where the transaction was handled efficiently. It was irritating to have to drive ten miles out of the way because the stores don't share ownership nor do reciprocal regional deliveries. It would have been a much worse drive on a normal M-F, so we lucked out. Alyzza definitely made this whole process positive and is a huge asset to the store. Pros: Foot testing, hands on fitting, big selection. Helpful staff if you luck out and get a great associate. Great return policy (30 days, worn outside ok). Cons: Limited brands, no sales, little customer self- selection, potential perceived time pressure to test shoes (I would hate this but my sibkid was fine with it), sizing availability and possible need to travel to pick up shoes. Street parking in Midtown.

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    Rivercats On Deck Shop - Cards

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    3.8(14 reviews)
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    We were at Sutter Health Park for the Giants Fan Fest today and the On Deck Shop was open…read more Unfortunately there weren't any great sales going on. This would have been a good opportunity to get rid of last year's products and to make way for this years gear. People love deals and this would have really gotten then into the store. Instead there was no line to get into the store and it was nearly empty. Everyone was at the park for autographs and all the free stuff that was being offered by the Giants. I do love going to the On Deck Shop. There is always so much great stuff in the store, if only they were more reasonably priced. I love the sparkly tops. I do have a few jerseys that I wear proudly. I have a Willie Mays Jersey and a couple of other Jerseys. I'm most proud of the Willie Mays Jersey. It's a classic with the off white coloring. You can see it in my picture, other they you can't tell who's jersey it is as I'm facing forward. I would love to get another one of one of the current players, but they are way too expensive. I also realized that they are hot to wear in the summer. When it get into the 100's you don't want a jersey on as the material is too think. You'd be better of wearing one of the tank tops or t-shirts they well in the On Deck Shop. I wore a jersey today with a black long sleeve top under it as it was a chilly day. As it turns out it was a perfect spring day. A high of 61, perfect jersey weather, not to hot and not too cold. Maybe next year the weather will be just as good and I'll be able to wear my Jersey without the black long sleeve top under it.

    Very clean store with friendly and knowledgeable staff! It was my first time going, but they had…read moregreat discounts available. I was even able to get an all-cotton shirt for around $16. They have a lot of options for any price point, so just be sure to take your time and explore the racks. I had a few questions but the staff were all very friendly and able to help me out despite the store being busy!

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