I clearly do not update my reviews enough. My last 5 star review for Outdoor Provisions was 8 long…read moreyears ago, shame on me. I recently checked them out for hiking gear. This was a first for this sole purpose. Mainly boots, but also packs. They compete with REI no doubt. But they have an edge in my opinion on service. My service with Chase was phenomenal from entering the store to showing me every aspect of technical gear I would need on a two week European hike, or even local in the Appalachian. I walked out knowing much more and still researching. They did not have the specific hard to locate Lowa boots I wanted to try on. They are rarely retail, closest is NC. No purchases yet, but soon.

Closes at 6p! WTH?! Nice products but the hours suck…read more Consider staying open later, at least to 7p.

Okay, but not really my cup of tea: I went to a local store to look for old school military-grade…read morehiking gear the ilk of like my CO father used to have and bring home. There were no old school Army fatigue pants, no jungle boots, no strong leather duty belts. Instead they had knock off cargo pants that lacked the double stitching or buttons and cost double what they should, regular hiking shoes at double the cost, no canteens and the staff didn't seem interested in helping or even knowledgeable about what certain things were. I prefer Army Navy stores where there are real vets who know what you are talking about when you ask for something, are happy to help, have lots of inventory, and have actual real MREs, real steel canteens for long hikes, real camo tens and rucksacks. They're ok for some superficial stuff but not what I was hoping for.

I went to 5.11 today for some gear for my first responder kit. The staff was friendly and…read morehelpful. I believe the "boss/manager" was out on the floor assisting her coworkers set up merchandise. That's a sign of a true leader and they all had great personalities and worked well together. The selection was quite good and value wasn't bad considering the high quality of 5.11 products. I highly recommend 5.11 for first responders or avid hikers.

This was a nice REI. They had lots of items to choose from. Great service by the staff in the floor…read morewhen I was looking for a certain size jacket. They've also got one of the best value-priced sections I've seen with all types of discounted return and lightly used items for sale.

I'm gonna hold on a full 5 stars after many recent experiences over Christmas…read more Products = 5 stars Service = 5 stars Inventory = 5 stars Return policy = 5 stars REI Membership = 5 stars I always recommend REI.

LL Bean makes high quality products that last a lifetime!…read more I am a life long bean boots lover lol. They are the go to place for quality outdoor gear, Adirondack chairs, winter gear, & home goods.

This LL Bean store is nice and well stocked and super clean…read more Staff were welcoming and friendly on the Friday night we roamed in after dinner nearby to browse. We saw a solid amount of outdoor adventure gear and then looked at hiking and summer clothes for a while. We did ask for assistance and the staff were friendly and took us right to the area we were looking for. The back of the store does have a mall entrance and it's located right by Maggie McFly's restaurant.

Fishing license FRESH / SALT. Poles , bait, tackle, string,…read morelures, I could write all day. The gentleman who work here are knowledgeable in all and if don't know the answer will try to find for you. I have been coming here with my Dad, Uncle, Grandfather and husband for over 30 years. I recommend to everyone with a boat or without. Just fishing....Come on. They have everything you will need. Plenty of parking. Easy location and right out to so many fishing spots in area. Thank you for outstanding service over all the years. I hope you are always here!!!!

This is a veritable fairyland for fishermen, boaters and such assorted interests. It also has…read moreclothing in the north section of the large store that was a Be-Lo Supermarket when I first moved to Virginia Beach decades ago. The spacious counter is conveniently located in the center of the store. It's staffed with a plentiful number of knowledgeable employees who are both friendly & helpful. Our quest for the day was for a Norfolk City Permit for my sister's new kayak. Although the Lake Smith/Lake Lawson Natural Area is in & maintained by Virginia Beach, the waterway winding through it is owned by Norfolk & requires a permit. It's far more convenient than applying for one on line & having to wait for the stickers to come. The second purchase was to buy a new CG approved life jacket since my friend in CG reserves told me they were monitoring kayakers after recent accidents. Her previous use of my life jackets from the boat I sold was to use them as back rests. No can do anymore!! They had a supply but none that fit my sister. So we left with only the City of Norfolk boat (kayak) license & sticker. It's a convenient & a valuable resource for us to be able to obtain the permit quickly and close. The same can also be said for fishermen & those who frequent the nearby waterways, inlets & the Chesapeake Bay.

My husband and I like coming here; it's become a holiday tradition. Puts us in a festive mood for…read moresure. I do find it expensive, but it's fun walking around looking for unique items. I did find some candles with unique scents, some on sale, and a vest for my daughter, also on sale. So good day all around. Family-friendly where you can bring your kids to meet Santa. Also, our cashier was so nice and thoughtful. She really tried to pack our candles the safest way. She mentioned she wished you all had something to wrap things in considering the type of items you sell. I have to say, I agree. Overall, I say, In the area? Check Them Out!

Not the largest bass pro according to my beau but great for all your shooting, hunting, fishing…read moreetc. needs and whims. There's even a fish tank for freshwater fish and target practice ala carnival style. Clean , organized. Checkout staff was nice reminding you to hold the bag handles since plastic bags are thin and flimsy. We got several Items: a duck toy for our baby golden doodle Lulu, and bullets for target shooting.

Nice, found what I needed, helpful staff. Overall exactly what I wanted to happen. Everything was…read moreeasy to get to

A really awesome store. They could quite possible have any cool thing you've been looking for…read more The bald guy could use a lesson in customer service and sales. Kind of turned me off of putting my hard earned money to a place that isn't willing to put value in doing well for a customer. Be interested, be helpful, be excited about selling your product. I'm sure someone else would.

Came here to pick up some Pom poms for a work event. The pom poms were not out on the floor, but…read moreScott and the team at Fick's were able to locate the items in the back room. So excited for the event. Dick's you have a great team that gives excellent customer service.

I have been a Dicks Sporting Goods customer for decades. A matter fact, the first one that I can…read moreremember shopping at was over 20 years ago in Miami. I bought a pair of sunglasses that I still have to this day. I miss the location in VB Town Center. It was one of the best, especially when it had the Rockwall. An employee named Darren ran the Rockwall almost 20 years ago and he works at the Lynnhaven Dicks store in the shoe department. My daughter needed new shoes for a camping trip and Darren, as usual was awesome! Lots of great knowledge and advice and patience. She found some New Balance that was perfect and the right price. Darren's customer service skills are unmatched and I'm so glad that he was there to help us. The chain carries a lot of name brands like Adidas, Nike and Hoka's. The overall store in my opinion has not been as strong, but the selection has been every bit as good. They like others have cut back on staff and it can be challenging to get help when shopping. Customer service is not nearly what it used to be. When checking out the cashier was downright not friendly. So this four-star is much more about a single experience with Darren than the overall store experience through the years. If you need some shoes, ask for Darren.

I was in and out at this location 3 days after Christmas so that might explain why they were low on…read moreinventory. I was lucky to find my size in the deck shoes I needed. The store is large and nice and open. The parking is ample. The cashier was nice and fast. Hopefully inventory increases.

We had a product fail and we were so pleased with the customer service we received at this…read morelocation. Kudos to all who helped resolve the situation. We'll be back.

10/1/20 Upon visiting this store weeks ago, I felt compelled…read moreto write a few things about this store.   Upon reflection, this store gave me the feeling I stepped back into the 70's. I see Sweet Jane walking in brown corduroy bell  bottoms with lace bell sleeve top shirt. To top it off she is wearing black gogo boots. As an afterthought,  Jane is wearing black lipstick and has a black flower in her hair. Okay, I am getting way off topic.   Half Moon Beads and Rocks is a seventies store, but they have some nice merchandise.  The incense figures are very colorful and cute.  (a word I hear a lot of. I challenge women to go one week without using the word cute) If I were big on using incense, I would be tempted to buy one of these creations.   The dragons are the ones I like the most. Aside from that, there wasn't much that got my attention as far as merchandise is concerned. The owner or manager of the store had a striking resemblance to my cousin Carla. Her mannerism  were spot on too.   Small world at times. My time at this store was fun, but I am not sure when I will be back, but the next time we stop by, there might be some more cool stuff in this store.  Oh, and when talking to the owner or manager of the store, she was very down to earth just like my cousin, but it can be hard to tell at times.  Another thing this woman and my cousin have in common.