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    4.1 (89 reviews)
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    Sleeping pad and biking areas
    Michael B.

    Five stars is never enough for REI. They are the best option for top quality gear when you get into backpacking, camping, and even biking or running. You really can't go wrong here. The store having a strong selection of top quality brands means that this is an expensive place to shop. You'll easily spend $50 on a shirt low end, but that shirt will last forever. Ironically, having too many top items means you won't find many budget friendly midrange options. As far as REIs go, this isn't a very big store. You're actually better off shopping on the REI website for their more obscure brands and to really explore their selection. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and kind so don't be afraid to ask questions. They're genuinely helpful. As they're all outdoor enthusiastic, it's fun to share stories and know you can trust their recommendations from experience and not a corporate sales goal. I can't recommend this store enough.

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    Heather S.

    Anything you can think of that you need for the outdoors is here ! I definitely recommend this place to beginners and to experienced people. Clothes,shoes, tents, workout wear ...you name it ! They got it ! Everyone was very ecstatic about the business and about helping the customers! The manager on the floor was great at informing us about the company and what they do! There is a membership to get deals on certain areas of the store...although I did not get one that moment ...I definitely plan on going back! They do a lot and the story behind the business &how it has come along the way is amazing.

    Priscilla T.

    The environment is friendly but the prices are high! Like all the reviews the prices are crazy but I will say they have some pretty cool stuff. The man who helped me with some running shoes was super friendly but aside from that I would much rather order my stuff online for a fraction of the price! If you're local to San Antonio and need true hiking gear this is the place to go! Just be ready to spend a pretty penny!

    Hiking boots - Salomon Quest 4d 2 GTX on sale for $171.99.
    Brent L.

    I have been hiking for a few months and finally decided to break down and get a pair of REAL hiking boots. I had no idea this store even existed until I attended an #OptOutside hike on Black Friday. So, I went in today totally uneducated about hiking boots and what I wanted, but the sales associate was very friendly and knowledgeable about the products. He didn't push the most expensive ones, instead he listened to the areas I hiked in and what I felt I needed and Bada Bing! I walked out with what I needed. The ones I liked were waterproof, but I don't hike a lot of areas with water, so I was concerned the boots wouldn't breathe well. He told me to walk around the store in them for about 15 minutes and see how my feet felt. He also told me I had a year to exchange them if I decided I didn't want them. WHAT WHAT??? That is incredible! I ended up settling on the Salomon Quest 4d 2 GTX which were on sale for $171.99. They might be cheaper online, but I really needed to try them on and get educated on what I needed, and REI did exactly that. Another cool thing about REI is that they are a CO-OP. If you pay a one-time fee of $20, you get annual dividends, based on what you have purchased. This is a ONE-TIME fee. As a member, you get access to the dividends, as well as access to what they call "Garage Sale" events where you can purchase returned items at discounted prices. You also get access to free training workshops on hiking, kayaking, camping, etc. Yes, they might be more expensive than Academy, but their selection, quality, and knowledge is far superior.

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    4.0(8 reviews)
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    Three years ago after the flood in 2015, I knew this was my chance to finally hit the Whitewater on…read morethe Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake Dam towards New Braunfels. Although I grew up in the area, I had never had the chance to experience true Whitewater Rafting, here or anywhere, so this was an exciting challenge for me... Back in May 2012, I fell and hit my head... and my life changed forever. I struggle with the effects of a Complex Traumatic Brain Injury. C-TBI is a little bit different as it wasn't just one big hit that caused damage... it's been a bunch of accumulative hits over a lifetime. If it wasn't for the NFL talking about concussion and CTE, no one would believe me. Now one of the my life's purposes is to make others aware of the seriousness of head injuries, no matter how minuet that might seem at the moment... *NOTE* every single little hit adds up! With all this said, I stopped in to Austin Canoe & Kayak to pick up a helmet to wear on my future rafting trips... as well as any other extreme sports that might appeal to me in the future. Ha! Who am I kidding, I probably need to wear it daily around house as another hit to my head just might leave me in a veg state or kill me... that's just the reality of my life. Hey, Life is Short so gotta live it the best as I can! Austin Canoe & Kayak is located off IH 10 off De Zavala a few blocks in a strip shopping area in NW SA. I've stopped into ACK several times for different reasons. Everyone is really cool there, they will treat you right!

    Walked in and asked about a certain kayak. The guy literally didn't even look up from the computer…read more We would have ordered it.... We just walked out. BTW the store has almost zero inventory. DO NOT BELIEVE their website. This deserves a zero stars.

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    DICK'S Sporting Goods

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    Came in to buy back to school backpacks for my kiddos. The store was clean, organized and stocked…read more The one star is all about our checkout experience / customer service. I checked out with two backpacks in which "Mia," "My passion is CHEER," is a bunch of bullshit. Let me tell you....Mia was just not having it tonight. She had her iPhone next to the scanner where you scan the clothes and she kept checking her TIK TOC, INSTA, FACEBOOK, OF...whatever it was she was waaaaaay into that than doing her dammm J O B. I asked if there was a military discount and she legit looked at me with deer in the headlight look..she asked in the most condescending way...."MMMMM UHHHHHHH DO Y O U HAVE A MILITARY ID?" Yes, I answered. She gave me the stupidest look and rolled her eyes.... No, I don't expect a praise or a Thank you for your service, it's a simple yes or no answer. Anyways, this girl was rude, condescending, and only interested in her phone / social media maybe dreaming of being on the beach with her BFF since that was the picture of her iPhone wallpaper. I'll never come here again. Shitty service, on overly priced backpacks. No thank you. And yes, I am a veteran.

    DISAPPOINTED AND FRUSTRATED. I went to Dick's to BUY hiking shoes. There were plenty of employees…read moreand I was acknowledged quickly. Told sales rep #1 I want hiking shoes, he got my size, and did an online search for what they had. I selected a shoe to try on. Sales rep #1 was wandering all over the department and helping other people so after several minutes I asked if he was getting the shoes. He indicated somebody was bringing them from the back. Another 10 minutes go by and sales rep #2 asks if I've been helped. Advised him on the status. He called sales rep #1 to check status. Sales rep #2 said they don't have the shoe. Sales rep #1 never once followed up with me after the initial contact. By this time I was so disappointed and frustrated with the terrible service that I left the store without new hiking shoes!! Ugh!

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