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.

called in a used gun they showed online.took 2 hours of calling to get the gun library to answer…read moreand when he did he rushed me and stated they had 3 of those guns and didn't even give me time to give the item number of the gun.so i gave up i'll go elsewhere

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.

I've been planning on getting back into Fly Fishing this year - an activity that is near and dear…read moreto my heart! I've not been fly fishing in over 10 years - a circumstance that was dictated by work conditions/schedules and finances. I stopped off at The Red Shed to purchase my Virginia fishing licenses: I bought the general freshwater license, trout license, and National Forest stamp. The Red Shed is an interesting little business - part of the Clark Brothers Gun shop emporium. The Red Shed sells licenses, fishing equipment, bait, some hunting gear, and lots of touristy knick-knacks.

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!

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.

If you need outdoor gear OR if you don't and just want to browse check this place out!…read moreYou can go in for something specific and they'll help you get in and out. You can legit go to browse and they'll be just as friendly and helpful! Favorite experience was going in to browse, found a pair of clearance shoes for my son and for some reason there was only one shoe! They looked in the back, called the other location and could not find the other shoe. Ended up buying a different pair, a week later I got a phone call (mind you I didn't specifically leave a number they just have me in the system for rewards) saying they had located the other shoe and would I like them to hold for us? I was blown away! They took the time to note who we were and actually follow up! Of course we went in for the shoes they even gave us the extra discount that would have applied the day we were originally there! They also have a good selection of used items at awesome discount and you can put your items on consignment too! Visit both their locations downtown and Central Park

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.

My husband likes the Orvis inventory but going into the store makes him uncomfortable. He says he…read morefeels like he's being attacked. The sales people must be on commission. He tried to keep his head down and keep a low profile when he went there today. But a bell on the door rang and several sales people ran over to assist him. He wanted to look without having someone hover over him. All this to redeem a $25 coupon. Makes him wonder if it's worth it. :)

I've been to this location several times and the staff is always amazingly helpful, knowledgeable…read moreand very professional and willing to assist! I've taken a class here on fly tying, which was awesome... Scott has amazing patience and is a master at his craft! I came back recently to buy fly fishing gear of my own (as I used to use a guide's or friend's equipment) and got the best service and support in selecting all the items I needed to be fully outfitted! They also have some amazing and trendy, hi-quality clothing! This is my preferred Orvis location!! I highly suggest Orvis over Cabelas too!

This place has incredible deals on hiking, climbing, and all kinds of outdoor gear! Friendly…read moreworkers. We will definitely be back!

I have never been camping before and had a trip coming up so I googled this store and I'm glad I…read morestopped bye. Margaret greeted me as soon as I walked in, she was so kind and knowledgeable. Helped me find great deals and she definitely made me look forward to my camping trip coming up!

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.

Great little pet store! The owner was super helpful in helping me pick out the right anti-anxiety…read moretreatment for my dog and I left with some freebies too!!

Marshall Pet Co-Op is our new go-to pet store for just about everything for our dogs. In…read moreparticular, Stephen (owner) always goes above and beyond with customer service and great prices. I wandered in there to see if he could get the organic pet food I was currently ordering from Chewy at the same price, and he made it happen! I much prefer to shop local than support big online companies, and not having tons of boxes to dispose of from Chewy auto ship is lovely!! I hope everyone in the area stops in to see what they have to offer and, if they don't have something, don't be afraid to ask!