Ok. This is my new favorite store…read more I was looking for travel related gear for an extended trip that would accommodate my minimalist travel style. Hooray for The Base Camp and their phenomenally trained staff. Expectations exceeded! The people were knowledgeable, looked up information when I couldn't find the exact thing I wanted, offered to order something not in stock, but could get from their store in Denver, and then let me explore other inventory. They also made it clear I was under no obligation to buy what they ordered if I changed my mind. No deposit, no restocking fee. Nothing. Available for answering questions, the employees didn't follow me around the store like I was going to steal something (well, maybe one person did on my second visit), give unsolicited commentary on every item I picked up, or attempt to drag me to every other similar, and more expensive, item. As my trip gets closer, I'll be back here to pick up those last minute miscellany. And, because The Base Camp has things for every type of outdoor adventure, it'll be an easy stop without the big-box hassles for future trips.

Awesome store ! The customer service is top notch. I was greeted when I walked in and asked if I…read moreneeded help with finding anything. They helped me locate what I needed and it was a wonderful experience. Much prefer to shop smaller stores like this one. Thanks to the fella that showed me the disposable pour over coffee !

Great selection of sporting goods, hunting and fishing gear. Much larger than Bass Pro Shop which…read moreis huge in itself! This place wins!!

Scheels is the best store ever, from fishing gear to coffee to sneakers, they have it all. Great…read morevibe, love the fish, and always excellent service! Plano and Billings stores are great!

REI is what it is: a co-op of all things for exploring, living, and experiencing the outdoors…read more Cold weather, warm weather, hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, there's something here to fill your backpack and your sense of adventure. While this location is smaller than some, they've managed to cram a lot of things inside. Between that bit of everything and the employees there to answer questions and offer help, you should get an idea of what you need. Prices are reasonably consistent with other like-stores, but this location doesn't have the crowds levels of their competitors and that's a plus. However, because some businesses are still limiting the number of customers inside the store, I expect the "free to roam" won't last for long. As much as I like REI, I find it a confusing store in how they delineate sections of the store. There might be camping supplies in one main spot, but things you associate with camping might be over by the hiking things. While you don't have to be a co-op member to shop, there are some periodic "rewards" offered to members and on some goods, a reduced price. The Recreational Equipment Inc. store will likely not be a go-to place for me, only because there are local stores, I prefer; but even so, REI does carry some things I can't find at the other places, and it's always good to have options. For that, I like REI.

Let me say, I love REI. They will always be a great resource for my outdoor gear, online and in…read morestore. This store is a decent size, but in comparison to other REIs it is on the smaller side. The selection was not tremendous. They did have some discounted winter gear, which is what I was after. I would say the prices are as usual, with the exception of the sales they had going on. Now why only 3 stars? I, like many others, have spent $1000's at REIs across the country. My girlfriend and I both have our separate membership, so our household has spent twice that much. I say all of this to say I was thoroughly disappointed by not being left alone at this store. We were greeted probably 10 times each, sometimes multiple times by the same employee. After being greeted, they'd stick by oddly close, adjusting things that were already perfectly organized. This made me move somewhere else in the store just to be alone and think about the purchase I'd like to make. I did end up spending over $100 this day for some warm gear I needed. My girlfriend had several clothing items in her hand and instead of asking if she'd like a dressing room, she was asked if they could take them to the front for her. She said she'd like a dressing room first. Maybe this was a nice gesture to take a load off her hands, but with everything else, I am doubting the intent. If anyone was ready to spend money this day, it was definitely her. She bought a couple things, but we both agreed we were absolutely ready to leave and never return to this store. I've never stolen anything in my life and I felt really weird the entire time I was in this store. Because of this, I will just be going to Scheel's down the road.

We love the Ski Station. A few years ago, they fully outfitted us as first time skiers. Mariah was…read moreincredibly helpful in getting us what we needed for our skill level. This year, we returned to update some things and when we walked in the door, Mariah, remembered us and our order from years earlier. She offered great customer service and expertise in both experiences. Support a local shop and buy your gear at Ski Station!!

Went in as a novice who's only rented gear with only the most basic knowledge. Adam spent the…read morebetter half of an hour explaining basically everything there is to know about snowboarding, from the boots and straps, to the boards themselves, as well as answering any questions I had. He is very passionate about his hobbies and I really enjoyed talking to him. The store itself was also really well kept! Very excellent all round!

Nothing like crawling through a great army nav y store. Yeah…read moreyou might not need a helmet or mescito net but you find the greatest things you didn't know you wanted. I found at a great price a diesel camp stove with large burners, ok to each their own. Did get some coveralls for the trunk of the car if I need to keep clean working or side of the car

Do not buy from. they sell disgaurded junk. Paid way too much for helmet pads and they were poorly…read moretaken care of, and they took parts from it. Incomplete. Then when i called him out he preceded to act as if a veterans sole purpose is to bow to his privilege.

The owner spent about an hour with my boyfriend, helping him find a good pair of ski boots that…read morewere comfortable. He knows so much about fitting the perfect boot, and will custom fit them if necessary. His partner also talked to us for a few minutes about how to store your boots and showed us how to take the liners out to let them dry. They were both super helpful and knowledgable. I would definitely recommend getting fitted for ski boots here. There is a limited selection of boots, but there are a few pairs of each of the top brands out there. He gave us a very good price for a very good pair of boots that will last a long time. The owner even offered to help me with my own boots from Big Bear to make them more comfortable. I will definitely go back to see him when I get a new pair of boots, probably next year. My boyfriend and I walked out of the store very very pleased with the service!

We were recommended here by a friend that just got new set of skii's. It was such a great…read moreexperience shopping here, I ended up buying a new set of boots and skiis and could not be happier. They took the time to go through several different pairs of boots with me while explaining what the perfect fit should feel like. I loved my new setup so much, what a difference it has made for me on the mountain. Many thanks to these guys and the wealth of knowledge to get me the correct setup at a great price.

5 stars all day!!! Shawna and Mister Bill were fantastic. I highly recommend checking out their…read morewell stocked shop!! They were friendly and efficient, the selection of products for purchase was pretty incredible, and for the money we paid to rent the inflatable kayaks, it was soooo worth it just for the memories alone! They were gracious when we realized, 20 mins before closing, that we would need to return the kayaks the same day. We didnt have them rinsed off or packed into the tarps yet they helped us unload all of the rental things, life jackets and pumps too, from our car. I cant say enough good things about Sunshine Sports!! Go check them out if you are in the Billings area!!!

My family and I all rented kayaks from this place and we were very impressed with the quality of…read morethe kayaks and the staff were so accommodating and kind. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND renting from this store. Mr.Bill and Shawna even helped us unload when we brought them back. Such a great experience!

The store has a good selection of surplus and work related items. It's a large store. The…read morelocation isn't the best. There's not much parking and there's considerable traffic in the area. My work takes me all over the country. Wherever I work, I seek out surplus stores, so I have seen my share. This one is high priced, too high priced.

Fast, friendly, responsive service!…read more I found the pair of work boots I wanted on their website for 35% off MSRP on clearance, and received them two days later via USPS Priority Mail. After confirming fit and comfort, Ed replied the next morning, to my email inquiring about reordering another pair at that price, to let me know I bought the last pair in my size, but said he would let me know if he found another one.