I was shopping around for a life jacket and found some online, but since I was in the area, I…read morethought I'd stop into this Dick's Sporting Goods in Gilbert. They have soooo much merch!! You'll probably end up buying more than what you plan on, so be ready. This location boasts 2 floors, with everything from kayaks to baseball bats and shoes for every sport to clothing for the kiddos. They carry major brand names such as Yeti, Hydroflask, Nike, Puma, etc. I was pleasantly surprised to also find ratchet tie downs for pick up trucks in the kayak/SUP section. They had a great sale going on before the 4th. I was able to snag my life vest for just $20! I won't be using it too much, but you gotta be safe no matter what! I was browsing around and trying on different brands when an employee asked if I needed any help. I politely declined. I did drop a star due to the fact that when I checked out, there was only one register open. There were about 3 of us behind the person who was paying. Eventually, another register opened up so I was out and about in a few minutes. I would have also liked to see scanners throughout the store to check prices. There is an abundance of parking in the lot outside. Employees are friendly and they offer a military discount when you show your valid I.D. I would recommend coming in for all of your sporting good needs!

I'm not one to usually write a review about sporting stores, I usually just review places I eat at…read more I would, however, like to write a very nice experience I had today around 12:30 - 1 PM ish when I had to find a new mug/tumbler to bring to my Krav Maga classes. There was quite a selection, and I was looking for a specific design so I looked for an employee who went through a lengthy process on the hunt for the tumbler I picked out. I unfortunately do not remember his name, but he had blonde hair I believe and was fairly tall compared to me lol. I have OCD, so I analyze every detail when I buy something. Or just everything in general. After he had recommended the Yeti Rambler and a few others, I ultimately decided on that one. This was when the probably most odd adventure at Dick's began of finding the tumbler color I liked that had the least amount of markings, dings, imperfections, etc. There were quite a few of that specific tumbler color, & it took a decent amount of time to finally decide on one. After pulling out every color of that size of mug I decided on, I narrowed it down to a few, but was still struggling due to some very minor markings I saw. I had asked for his help more than a few times to see if he could spot any markings on them and he crouched onto the floor with me, looking at them and pointing out what appeared to be the best option while I rotated the tumbler to look at it with the lighting at certain angles. Not only did this employee take the time and patience to help me, but went as far as getting me a wet and dry paper towel to see if a tiny dot of a smudge would wipe off -spoiler: it did indeed come off- but I really sincerely appreciate how understanding he was about the situation and how far he went to help me. I'd imagine a majority of people on this planet would go mad trying to help someone pick a tumbler for over an hour, but there was no judgment on his part and was very kind. I also left with an awesome tumbler thanks to him, and slightly embarrassed/guilty for the probably agonizing experience he had to go through lol, but still was very kind throughout all of it. Here is the "the chosen one" I have happily brought home!

What a great experience! The show space was small but I thought I overheard that they were doing…read morework on the space. It was explained that 90+ % of their business is online. Still there was plenty cool stuff to look at. The person who helped us was AMAZING! No pressure, was exceedingly pleasant and was attentive. Man .. he can teach classes for most of the gun shops in the Phoenix area. I might not have bought here were it not for how awesome the staff member was. Had a great selection of sharp and shiny things and there were a couple of Rings that called out to me and I may have to go revisit them. Had the coolest pens and almost made me wish I wasn't retired so I could make use of them. Just a fun shop with cool stuff and in my experience .. great staff. Thank you for a great transaction and for my nifty new toy!

Wow, just doesn't cover it. From ordering, shipping, communication, and response time. Monkey Edge…read moreis phenomenal. I don't think it will be our last time purchasing from them. Thank you for such a pleasant experience.

just want to thank Mason at the gun dept, i appreciate your professionalism and awesome customer…read moreservice. I came back to purchase a rifle because of it.

I would ALWAYS prefer to buy locally, but most of the time it makes no sense. Consider this:…read more ~~~~~ I went to Sportsmen's Warehouse in Mesa several years ago to buy an assortment of primers for testing reloads for my new 44 SPL revolver. I had to stand in line for FORTY FREAKING MINUTES while those guys at the counter jabberred and jabberred like best buddies having a beer about the merits of this weapon or that one. I have SERIOUS back issues and it was shear freaking misery for me to do this. I told the guy who finally waited on me, "Hey, man. I know you don't run this place, but my wait to buy these primers was just NOT ACCEPTABLE. Perhaps you ought to have two lines? One for lookie lous and one for people who actually want to BUY SOMETHING?" I made a point of being calm and nice, even though my back was afire. I told him politely that they would NEVER see my face again at that counter. I'd rather pay the UPS hazard fee than stand in line for 45 minutes. That's a NO BRAINER. The guys who run that place HAVE NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS' EXPERIENCES. Not. Ever. That's why they s**k.

This place is located on the NE corner of 32nd St and Thomas Rd…read more My son was looking for hiking gear for snow in Colorado. We went to REI and they did not have the gear so they sent us here. They do have equipment for rentals but a limited supply so call ahead to ask. They also recommended he try in Colorado where he was going for rentals which worked out. People were very helpful.

I rented backpacking gear here for a Havasupai trip after calling ahead because I hadn't backpacked…read morein years and wanted guidance on what equipment I needed. When I arrived to pick up my reservation, none of the gear had been prepared. I spent over an hour in the store while employees searched for equipment, including the cookset I had reserved. I was eventually given a Jetboil stove and separate cookset, but no one explained any compatibility limitations and the only instruction was provided after I specifically asked. On the trip, while boiling water for dinner, the stove caught fire and we extinguished it immediately. When I returned the gear and explained what happened, I was told I would be charged for the damaged equipment. The most disappointing part of the experience was the interaction with the owner. Rather than discussing what happened professionally, he told me he couldn't believe someone could be "so stupid" and that the employees were all laughing at me in back for not knowing that I could only use one of the two pots they rented me with the stove and said I should have Googled it before renting it (not that the brand or model was listed on their website). Mistakes happen. Had this been limited to a reservation mix-up or equipment issue, I probably would not be writing this review. What turned me away permanently was the way the situation was handled afterward. As a final note, the store called me three days after I returned the equipment because it had not been checked back into their inventory system and they wanted to confirm I had actually returned it, so their inventory management issues didn't seem like a one off.

Big store. Lots more dog stuff than most REIs! Appreciate that. Also love the Pride Outside merch…read more Clean bathrooms. Cute mural about if it's ok to poop outside lol. Friendly staff asked us if we needed assistance.

Took my mother in law here to get some good shoes for support and balance. The guy who helped us…read morewas so kind, definitely knew the pros of each shoe, and did not mind that she needed to try on about 5 pair. The in-store selection is great! We got Hokas for her, trail running Hokas for me, Patagonia shorts for my husband, and a nice Cotapaxi hat. Very well organized store, we joined the membership and got a coupon. Great experience,,excellent customer service, they are so friendly here they must like working here. Highly recommend!!

Huge BPS store! This one is in Mesa. We were staying pretty close by, could've technically walked…read moreover had it not been so hot. Spent a couple of hours one afternoon. We love visiting BPS's, it's like going into the wilderness without the prep and mosquito bites. We're only semi-outdoors people of the paved or at least graveled/dirt-road variety, and not too much rugged terrain please for my getting-old bones. Pros: - It's for pros, hence the name, lots of specialty brands. - I feel like I'm a pro when I come here, only need to trick me. - My kids get such a kick out of this place, it's got all the cool gadgets to make camping and other outdoors adventures high-tech and fun - So many taxidermy animals, my wife hates seeing them and get squeamish, but the kids and I find them fun to look at. I personally think they're cool. Too bad I can't bring one home. - Some things on sale are pretty reasonably priced. - Huge place to walk around in, get your exercise done indoors in perfectly temp-controlled environment. - Clean bathrooms and the whole place is kept up nicely. Cons: - Some items are definitely full-retail prices - mostly hiking shoes, water sandals, didn't see much if any discounts for those. - Other items seem even higher than retail at other stores - grills, camping equipment, some knives (although I don't know prices for those as much). All in all, a great place to visit, stick to sale stuff and you can find some decent to good deal for your next outdoors adventure. Service from staff is good if you need help, just ask, otherwise, it's more a hands-off, self-serve, wander-as-you-like type of place which I prefer anyway.

Awesome place! Like all Bass Pro Shops, this is a fun spot to shop with a cool vibe. Great…read moreinventory and wide selection. The customer service is amazing. Every employee asked me if I needed help and did it with warmth.

My Hobie drive unit was having some issues. I dropped it off with Dallas on a Sunday and mid week I…read morewas told that my bearings were worn out. I trusted Brices diagnosis and parts were in stock. They installed a Mod 1 Goss outdoors kit. They repaired it and I never missed a day of fishing. I would highly recommend this shop to the beginner level kayak enthusiasts to the pro kayak fishermen compared to the big box brand stores.

I absolutely LOVE LowerGear!! We were backpacking in Havasupai Falls and got the 2 person…read morebackpacking package for a 7 day rental and it was everything we needed and the price was very reasonable! The backpacking package we got came with 2 backpacks, 2 sleeping bags, 2 sleeping pads, 2 water bladders, a water filter, stove, 2 pairs of hiking poles, 2 head lamps, and a pot and it was perfect. The only additional things we got separately were backpacking chairs and a pillow but you can get those from them as well. The staff were super nice and made this whole rental process super easy with picking up and dropping off. The 2 person backpacking package is such a great deal and we truly couldn't have done it without them for our first backpacking trip. Thank you LowerGear!!

Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. They definitely know their stuff here. I learned that…read morethey will build a pack for you based on your adventures. They even rent equipment. Super cool and local!!!!

From the owner: Near Zero helps outdoor enthusiasts of all levels take the guesswork out of backpacking by…read moreproviding easy-to-pack gear that is lightweight and ready to go when they are. We take the hassle out of shopping by providing all the essentials in one place, from ultralight tents to titanium cookware to The Dean™, our patented backpack with a labeled storage system so adventurers can quickly access their gear.