TAKES A LOT OF EFFORT TO FIND BARGAINS HERE…read more We were told that Wilderness Exchange Unlimited is the place to come when you find REI too expensive. Wilderness Exchange is across the street from the flagship REI megastore. Park in the large lot (first hour free) next to Wilderness Exchange. We always enjoy hunting for bargains but it was not fun going through the mostly meh merchandise here. Hiking wear was still expensive even with tags showing markdowns of 25-50% off. We found the choices for women's clothing limited and less appealing (ugly colors and zero style) than the men's clothing. Plus secondhand clothing was mixed in with unworn merchandise. As for camping and hiking gear, it's hit or miss. Gear is expensive here even if it is marked down. If you are a hiking or camping newbie, bring a friend who can advise you about brands, quality and prices plus do some comparison shopping at REI. Confirm Wilderness Exchange's limited return and warranty policy.

Andy is awesome and was super helpful all around! Super knowledgeable and was passionate about it!read more

Writing this review for 2 different reasons: poorer service when busy but fantastic service if you…read moretalk to the right person. I visited during a very busy day looking for hiking boots for Colorado living and also Mt Kilimanjaro. Since it was so busy I was helped by someone in the shoe department who didn't quite have the knowledge to guide me to what I need. I ended up leaving with 2 pairs that I ultimately returned. Not the best but they were busy. HOWEVER, I went back on a less busy day, and Tom in the shoe department was an absolute angel. I told him what I'm looking for and he pulled 3 pairs out for me- size, weight, function that I needed. The second pair I tried fit like an absolute glove and I was in and out much faster and happier. Tom was super helpful and had the knowledge to vouch for this pair of shoes. Very happy, give that man a raise!

Visiting Denver I knew we had to visit the REI Flagship store located in downtown. This huge store…read morestands next to the South Platte River where the Cherry Creek and South Platte rivers unite in beautiful Confluence Park. Such a great location. The store itself is huge and located within the restored 1901 Denver Tramway Building. This building is all brick and just stunning to walk up to and into. They offer every type of equipment one would need for their selected sport whether it's hiking, climbing, cycling, camping, paddling, skiing, snowboarding or overall fitness. They also offer the option to rent outdoor equipment, provide a full range bike shop and ski and snowboard services. The store features a 47 foot tall climbing wall right in the middle of the floor and other unique decorations. I have never been in such a huge REI store but it was a fun experience. My husband managed to spend all his saved up gift cards (Ha! Ha!) Service was friendly and helpful from the staff. REI can always be a little on the spendy side but I always try to catch their sales. I love being a member and receiving my annual rewards. Parking is the only downer as it's only free for the first hour. After that you must pay and believe me, an hour is not enough time here. So glad we had the opportunity to stop in, shop and check out this historic location.

The concept at Feral is pretty cool. As a smaller outdoor shop, Feral sells both new and gently…read moreused clothing as well as hiking and camping gear. Though modest in quantity, I did appreciate finding a few items for doggies including trail booties (how cute!). Honestly, I felt that the gear selection seemed limited, mostly on part for biking equipment and accessories. Feral carries a few multi-use items like sunglasses, hydration packs, and headlamps, but other than that, nothing else. The store also lacks in service. There were three young ladies working at the front of the store, chatting amongst themselves. Not one customer was greeted when (we) walked in and checking out felt like an inconvenience to the staff. Prices here on new gear is a bit on the higher side in comparison so it's worth it to shop around (online).

Great array of used snow apparel. Lots of name brand, good quality, and fair prices. Fitting rooms…read moreto try on apparel. Have a lot of brand new gear as well. Staff is super friendly and there to assist. Very nice store and great location.

Great store! Love their commitment to conservation and great customer service. Stopped in to check…read moreout the winter sale, there's some good deals.

3.5 Fleeces.... With…read morethe advent of internet shopping any physical store appears understocked. I love one piece that Patagoina makes.....R1 full zip hoodie....they had only one color! Their website has probably 8-10. And to be honest my daughter went in to measure a carry on bag.....and than bought it from Al's Sports for $100 less. Sorry Long live physical retail....physical retail is dead...sorta

Rented a bicycle from them today. Great experience and service start to finish! Thanks.read more

Met with Shane I believe who fit me for ski boots. Shane was very knowledgable, listened to my…read moreski style/ability, etc. and came up with some great options. Ultimately, the boot he he most recommended wasn't in stock relative to my foot size, but nonetheless, I would go back to Evo in Denver for any ski related matter due to the expertise of the staff, professionalism and service. Great experience.

Lines are ALWAYS long, so if you can avoid peak times....definitely do!…read more I have been in a line of 6 people, haven't moved for about 8 minutes. Manager came up and looked at line. She help one of the 2 cashiers but didn't open or call to reduce line. It is Wednesday afternoon. Not a busy time and yet. Sigh. The merchandise is great.

I found what I needed for an African safari and the prices were very reasonable…read more Good quality and a large selection make Sierra a good choice for clothing and all kinds of gear.

In an empty store, the staff are selective on who they greet…read more Radio silence when I walked in and while I'm checking out the backpacks and walk past the person towards the back of the small store. The minute others walk in he fully acknowledges them and welcomes them into the store.

The store is great a small selection and great location. As far as being a fan of the store it…read morewould be nice to have it grow bigger to have more items on the floor. But the quality is nice. The service was excellent and the temp was cozy. The location is also lively as they had people out on the blocked off section having food and coffee. The only one thing I noticed is when taking an item back they can't easily give a refund but do give a gift certificate. Good thing I exchanged for a different size but if they can't give a refund than one will be in dire straights.

I had some lowlander friends coming in to town and not enough camping gear, so I rented them some…read moresleeping bags and camp chairs. Outdoor Geek was great. They fixed the order I submitted wrong and worked with me on a pick-up and drop-off date. Everything was clean and in really good shape. Plus - for making an account or signing up on their email list (check their website) you get a $10 coupon which means I got to snag some camping food for free. The store is nice and has a lot of really useful gear, especially for how small it is.

The staff are very friendly and helpful to find the exact items you are looking for that will work…read morefor you on your trip. They will give you advice if you are new and offer ideas for regulars. Will be coming back soon thanks Chelsea your best.

I have shopped at MW Reynolds for over 15 years…read more Going to Alaska, Africa or up to the mountains they have quality products and knowledgeable people.

high end gear. Will the English setter is the best greeter…read more Surprised to see this beautiful store in this area of town. ( a great escape from the outside) Jeff knows his stuff and Shelley is open, friendly and can talk you into a wonderful purchase We need more stores like this.

A couple of the group I was traveling with are a fan of this brand. I am in no capacity an…read moreoutdoorsy or hiking individual whatsoever. Not really my style. Shop is small, but workers are welcoming. Not much of a sale selection. In and out pretty quickly. Items are pretty pricy, but I'm not the best judge of that. As an indoor person, nothing caught my eye.

I spent ~$225 on the worst raincoat ever made…read more While the liner inside does a good job of keeping me dry, the outside of the jacket absorbs every drop of water that lands on it. Wearing a 5lb raincoat saturated with water is insane. Fast forward to today. I'm waterproofing some other clothing items and think to myself that it may be a solution for the jacket. If I could make my soft shells more water durable, maybe I could do the same for the outside of the jacket? No shot. After a delicate cold machine tech wash, I pull the jacket out and the inner liner is destroyed and coming apart (image attached). This was the first and only wash I've done on this jacket. Followed the care instructions and took even more care of it than labeled. So disappointed in the jacket and the brand. I've submitted a warranty claim on their site so we'll see what happens. Will update the review. *it's a little hard to tell the condition of the inner liner with a photo, but this jacket is unusable now. The neck area is the worst but the inner liner as a whole is compromised.