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Rent adult road, mountain, and hybrid bikes—helmet and lock are $5 extra. Located in a small strip mall away from the cute shops but across from an entrance to Wissahickon Valley Park and convenient to the running/biking trail along Kelly Drive to the Philadelphia Art Museum.
One of the best sporting-goods stores in the state, with locations in Bar Harbor and Ellsworth, Cadillac Mountain Sports has developed a following of locals and visitors alike. Here you'll find top-quality gear, equipment, and attire for hiking, rock climbing, cycling (no bikes), paddling (kayaks only sold in Ellsworth), camping, cross-country skiing, and other activities. The knowledgeable staff is happy to answer questions and offer suggestions about where to go to exert yourself. In winter, the Bar Harbor store rents cross-country skis, ice skates, and snowshoes. For premier outdoor apparel brands, head to Cadillac's the North Face and Life Sports stores in neighboring spaces on the same street (other side) as its Bar Harbor store.
This shop in West Sedona is good for gearing up with maps, clothing, and camping equipment before your outdoor adventures.
This big and well-stocked downtown retailer geared toward skiing, snowboarding, and other winter-sports gear and apparel—both for sale and for rent—also stocks plenty of warm-weather items, including paddleboards, mountain bikes, tents, and more. You can also buy lift tickets.
Come here for top-of-the-line surfboards and the latest in California beachwear, sandals, and accessories.
A local legend and global force in recreational outdoor wear, Columbia Sportswear is especially strong in all-weather jackets, pants, and durable shoes. The national brand's Downtown flagship store, just two blocks from Pioneer Courthouse Square, stocks the latest styles. You'll find another outpost at the airport.
As Nashville's oldest outdoor outfitter and bike shop, Cumberland Transit has everything you need for an adventure. The store specializes in gear for camping, biking, and climbing, as well as a selection of men's and women's clothing by popular brands like Teva, Patagonia, HOKA ONE ONE, and more.
If you’re going fishing while in Wind River country, swing by this locally owned fly shop to stock up on gear from brands like Simms, Sage, and Trout Hunter. You can also ask the friendly staff for the latest fishing report and even book guided trips here.
In addition to selling outdoor clothing, boots, and bicycles, Dan Bailey's rents cross-country skis, backcountry skis, and mountain bikes. The friendly staff is happy to help mountain bikers, hikers, and skiers with trail maps, directions, and repairs.
Along with selling bikes and accessories, this community-oriented shop rents bikes and offers reasonably priced repairs. Bikes come with locks and safety reflectors, and part of rental proceeds go toward a nonprofit for affordable housing. Bikes are first come, first served and there are no reservations.
Claiming to be the oldest surf shop in Hawaii, the store carries old-style Birdwell surf trunks here, along with popular labels, such as Quiksilver, Roxy, Dakine, and Billabong, which supplement Downing's own line of surf wear and surfboards.
For outdoor gear with an edgy vibe, locals head to evo, which specializes in snow-sports and also carries a solid selection of seasonal street clothes for men and women. You'll find everything you need to shred Washington's big mountains in style, from fat powder skis and snowboards with wild graphics to flashy ski jackets and thick woolen beanies. evo shares its industrial-modern "campus" with the restaurant Joule and Seattle's only indoor skatepark, All Together Skatepark, is right next door.
Serious runners (or anyone looking for a supportive pair of athletic shoes) sprint over here for complimentary fittings, which entail 3-D foot mapping and a thorough gait analysis. Insoles, athletic wear, and sports gear round out the offerings at its four Chicago stores.
One of San Diego's oldest surfboard manufacturers is owned by Don Hansen, surfboard shaper extraordinaire, who started his business in Hawaii in 1962. The store stocks a full line of surf, snowboard, and ski gear and apparel. They also have entire departments dedicated to wetsuits and footwear. Local "groms" love their Goods for Grades program that earns store credit for every "A" and 'B" on their school report card (max up to $24).
A unique shopping experience, The Hike House can not only outfit you from head to toe, but they can also match you with a suitable and satisfying hiking itinerary through their interactive Trail Finder service. If you’d rather go on a guided hike, staff can arrange that as well. Grab some cookies, a smoothie, or a strong coffee at the coffee bar before hitting the trail.
The largest surf-gear source in town is Huntington Surf and Sport, right across from Huntington Pier. Surfboard rentals are $15 an hour or $50 a day for hard boards, while soft-top boards are $10 per hour or $30 a day.
Fashionable beach clothing and bags, bathing suits, hats, and rash guards supplement a huge selection of paddling accessories. Check out the wooden decorative paddles: they become works of art when mounted on the wall at home.
Stocked with the best in outdoor equipment 365 days a year, the shop carries everything from backpacks to skis and hunting rifles, as well as clothing and other supplies. Fishing gear can be rented.
For beach clothing and accessories, as well as biking, surfing, and skating gear and rentals, check out Khanh's Sports. Mini golf is offered at their other location at 500 Montauk Highway, and is open late on weekends all summer long.
Akin to Freeport’s L.L.Bean for camping, this destination stocks fishing, boating, camping, and other types of outdoor accoutrements. In business since 1938, the company continues to grow and offers various outdoor seminars and instruction.
If you plan to dive or snorkel a lot, you can save by buying your own top-quality gear at this friendly shop. It also carries cute clothing, sun-protection wear for adults and kids, souvenirs, lotions, sunscreens, toys, and beach gear. Snorkel rentals (mask, snorkel, fins, and defogger) are $10 per day or $35 weekly. This is the premier dive shop in this area, where you can also book your dive tour at the counter. (If you are not certified, they do that too.)
A Boulder institution, McGuckin Hardware stocks home appliances and gadgets, hardware, and a mind-boggling array of outdoor merchandise. The seemingly omniscient salespeople know where everything is.
If you're looking for brand names like Pendleton, Simms, and Filson, this locally owned store is your place. It is pretty much fly-fishing central in Anchorage, and you can find expert advice and guidance for your prospective fishing and hunting adventures. Amid the rifles and reels, there's also an excellent array of cozy high-end sweaters and a sizable women's section for all sorts of outdoor activities in Alaska.
If your plans include outdoor adventure in the Smokies, consider this your base camp, where you'll find expertise, apparel, gear, and guides—all under 18,000 square feet of retail space. There's so much here—for hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, and camping—the store actually schedules guided orientation tours. And to keep it fun for the whole family, you'll also find a kids' play area, a rock-climbing wall, and a swinging rope bridge.
Gear up with kayaks and SUPs in summer or snowshoes in winter at this year-round shop.
It's all about the gear here. Next Adventure Sports carries new and used sporting goods, including camping gear, snowboards, kayaks, and mountaineering supplies. Kayak classes and Outdoor School provide plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy Oregon like a local. They also operate Portland Paddle Sports Center, just a few blocks southeast at 624 S.E. 7th Avenue.
This multilevel Nike theme park features attractive displays, inspirational slogans, and giant swoosh symbols amid the latest cool technology in athletic shoes. Flashy and crowded, it's full of "Nike athletes" yelling into two-way radios. There are three other stores in the suburbs and two local outlet stores.
Local surfers get their wetties (wet suits) and other gear at this O'Neill store or the one in Capitola ( 1115 41st Ave.). There's also a satellite shop on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
In addition to selling everything from hiking boots to MREs (meals ready to eat), this sporting goods store rents tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, and ski equipment.
