Bought a few things here, great staff and very helpful, worth the drive from NoVA. i will be back.read more

Wonderful experience! We had a great time here! The service was super friendly and we will…read moredefinitely be back!

This is mostly intended for my Virginia friends but when a business excels in so many ways, it…read moredeserves to be noted. Robynn and i have deleberately avoided participating in any black friday shopping for all the reasons we're all so familiar with. But my wife has recently become a "backpacker" and I wanted to get her fitted for a legitimate backpack so we made an exception to our black friday rule and went to the only place I would go to locally backpacking and other outdoor gear, River Rock Outfitter Even though the shop was filled with customers, Keith and April, the owners, immediately greeted us. When April finished with her customer she began the process for fitting my with a backpack. This process which included measuring her torso, what type of backpacking it was for day hikes or multiple day/night trips, types of weather, trying on multiple packs (with weigjts in the pack) took approximately 40 minutes, maybe more, but it was such a pleasant experience, it only seemed like minutes. My wife and April found the perfect pack but since it was not in the color my wife wanted, April placed in on order. We'll return in a day or two, try it on again and walk out with an early Christmas present for my wife we will now be able to share and enjoy many more years of backpacking together with a comfortable backpack. If you want professional backpacking and other outdoor expertise and a wide selection of high quality gear from a polite, courteous, friendly local business, go to River Rock Outfitters; you will not be disappointed.

This is a small outfitter, with a decent selection of gear, but an abundance of willingness to help…read moreyou find what you need. Prices are on par with what you can find elsewhere, though they have a nice and rotating consignment area consisting of used gear of varying prices. They can also order gear if a specific size, color, or model is desired.

Having moved from Maryland to NoVA I sure do miss the Arundel Mills Bass Pro Shops. And there isn't…read morea Bass Pro remotely close to me in NoVA (closest is the MD location) so I have to settle for Cabela's. Let's start with the good: I love that I can sell guns here and I've sold one before and felt I got a fair price. The guys behind the firearms counter are good an knowledgeable but depending on what time you go you could be waiting for what feels like an eternity to get served. This location is also rather small? Or maybe it's just because the inventory is a bit underwhelming for me, especially in the archery department. Idk every time I've been to Cabela's it feels like they don't have what I need unless I get it shipped. Yet when I've gone to Bass Pro in MD they always had what they need. Also there's been two instances where I ordered something online and despite this location having plenty in stock I've had to wait over 6 days for them to tell me my order was ready for pickup. At the Arundel Mills Bass Pro Shop if something was already in the store inventory and I ordered it in the morning itneluld be ready within 3-5 hours.

Prior to the new Virginia state law, made an on-line order for a new firearm, 5 days in advance,…read moredid not received at the store till the 1st of July ...TOO LATE ... was told sorry, nothing we can do about it but we can give you a discount on something that meets the new laws ... If I had known they were not able to meet the dead line, I would have gone else where that could have ... they charged my card, have yet to get credited back.. Didn't receive what I ordered and paid for, after July 1st item no longer available, and now I have to fight with Cabela's/ Bass Pro to get my money back .... totally f'd up Will not be going back anytime soon.

This review is from the perspective of an AT Thru-Hiker…read more This is one of the best outfitters on the trail. It is a small place but it has all the stuff I want. They have Ankers (the four charge one and 7 charge one) All the best AT books Permethrin and Bug spray Sawyer, Katadyn, and CNOC Bronners represented Darn Tough is represented and they do the exchange if you have holes in your socks No clothes but who needs that? Hikers get snickers and there is a hiker box The employees where just awesome. Great for a small gear purchased

We went in to look around and bought two Native Slayer kayak's good Prices. Cheaper than on line…read more Had to order the second one and they got it in quick. They helped me load them and went over everything with me. If your buying a kayak check them out. Thanks for all your help.

They have great gear!! The staff is super friendly and helpful! There's usually a great selection…read moreto choose from, with the newest technical gear you need. Shoe selection is great

Why I shop online…read more I've used a wheelchair for over 40 years. I like shopping locally. I'm used to people talking down to me, treating me like a non-existent black hole. I'm used to people being mean, rude, and condescending. I get that. I live with that. Yesterday I went into the Mountain Trails store on the Loudoun Street Mall. I've shopped there many times before. The help has always been kind. I use a service dog. He's well trained. He's been in many local stores including the Mountain Trails store. Just this week I spent over $100 in the Mountain Store. Yesterday was one of the most embarrassing episodes of my life. As soon as we rolled through the door a demonic old man began screaming at my dog to get out of his store. "This is my store, and that dog needs to get out", he yelled over and over. He never spoke to me and never used a civil tongue. It was as though he was possessed, screaming, "This is my store, Get out of my store." He was a cretin-like creature spewing a litany of embarrassing, abusive, demeaning shouts that drew the attention of everyone in the Mountain Trails store. Now, he could have come to me expressing his concerns, but he was unable to look me in the eye and speak to me like I was a normal human being. He just kept screaming at my dog. I did what I always do in the face of ignorance, I ignored him, hoping he would just stop. I went to the counter and bought the one object I came for. I paid, and I left. I will never shop at the Mountain Trails again, and I encourage everyone with a disability of any kind to avoid shopping at Mountain Trails on the Loudon Street Mall. Save yourself the embarrassment of the screaming, humiliation, and sadness of this old man. The old man was unable to treat me like the good customer I was. I pity those, like this old man, who harbor, tolerate, and practice such discrimination against all who are different. It is his store as he made perfectly clear and I was unwelcomed. How unfortunate that such bigotry against all who are different gets celebrated. Amazon never sees my wheelchair, my dog, or my disability. And, that is why I will be shopping online. Oh, and it's cheaper, delivered the next day, in any size, color, make or model that my heart desires with a 5% discount every day.

Beautiful tack shop with such a nice selection of English and Western saddles! I love that I can…read moreconsign my old tack and riding gear while finding some amazing preowned saddles. The owners are so helpful and friendly. I went because of their deals on ThinLine saddle pads, and was so impressed with the selection! What a hidden gem! i had tried to sell some tack on marketplace and kept dealing with no shows. I put a few things on consignment there last month and have already received two payouts. Their wine selection and prices were also top notch. The owner really took the time to listen to what we liked, gave us some wine recommendations and offered a free tasting. We tasted three wines we'd never tried before and bought all three! Such a cool place and a neat concept combining wine and saddlery, I will definitely be back!

Great shop! Provides a valuable service to the local horsemanship culture…read more The Galloping Grape is centrally located providing both consignment customers and retail consumers a place to sell or purchase new and used equestrian products and gear. What a GREAT concept! I have consistently been treated fairly and have found exceptional good deals. There are nice wine racks as well, including local Virginia selections.

I love this place. It's small and doesn't have a huge selection, but there are some neat things…read morehere. I bought some weatherproof notepads, a weatherproof pen that writes upside down, a pocket knife for my son, and some camping can openers.

Very good shop. Has a lot to offer. Jeff is a fantastic person he will help in any he can.read more

Friendly staff and willing to help people out. Not pushy and very courteous…read more Was looking for camping and backpacking store in Charlottesville that was geared more toward backpacking than Dicks Sporting Goods and Public Lands. Would recommend this store to others.

Decent selection of the top brands like Patagonia and Kuhl. Only downside is the prices for many…read moreitems are a bit higher here than larger retailers like REI or Public Lands.

Great people with a great store. Good selection of supplies and shoes. The whole store is a gem…read more Check it out

I have not been in the new store yet, but just reviewed their selections via the store's website,…read moreand can honestly say, they've picked winners for their product line. As a New Englander with VT roots, I can say you can't go wrong with Vermont Flannel and Darn Tough socks! I know the owners of this store and they are honest, hard working folk, supporting the small town they call home, by putting their own capital down to reopen the Happy Camper clothing store. That's real...that's genuine.

I received excellent customer service from Chuck today. He went above and beyond to assist me in my…read moreshoes needs. I'm very happy to support locally-owned businesses such as On The Run Sports.