Went in looking for socks.. Never knew there were so many…read moretypes and fabrics for socks. I got quite the education! Socks I ended up selecting were awesome! $$ well spent

I confess, I completely misread this place…read more I thought it was a place to ripoff tourists with "Alaska" clothing. Turns out, it's legit cold gear at decent prices. If you need gear for the cold and are only a casual hiker: this is the place to go. You pay the big bucks for cold weather gear that is light and breathable (if you need this, go to AMH), but if you just need cold gear for short hikes, or walking around town, or working outside: this is the place. I was impressed by how cheap their gloves are. I might start buying my ice climbing gloves here, instead of REI/AMH. If you're an Extratufsexual, you'll have a lot to chose from here.

We rented fishing gear from 6th Ave. Outfitters. We were out of state and they even recommended…read moreplaces we could fish during the off season, so we were thrilled and they had a great selection of all types of gear needed in Alaska.

I like this store. They sell a good mix of gear for fishing, hunting and just mucking around rivers…read moreand beaches, as well as shirts, pants and jackets that just look good for general all-weather use. It isn't your typical outdoor store which caters to runners, backpackers, mountaineers and hikers but sells mostly gear for real people to really use on a daily basis. The lady behind the front desk was friendly and helpful. Also, no sales tax here!

I was surprised that I could post a review on this although these are private residences conducting…read morebusiness on personal belongings that they don't need or have an excess amount to unload. Once again, summertime is here and that means garage sales citywide for anyone looking for bargains at a fraction of the cost by regular retailers or treasure-hunting for a rare, hard-to-find item just sitting in someone's attic or storage room. I look forward to these events every weekend just to take advantage of the warm, sunny weather and of course, the thrill of the hunt for that rare vinyl record hidden in a stack of milk crates or cardboard boxes. I find that the shopping experience is a lot more laid-back when meeting the people holding the garage sales despite the fact that you may not find what you need or want from time to time. Some are decent families who go out of their way to welcome visitors by having their kids make fresh lemonade or homemade cookies for only 25 cents making it that much more enjoyable personally. As far as items go, anything can be found that could be worth more than what the asking price is. Clothing, furniture, antiques, household goods, electronics, books, tools, sporting goods, and DVDs among others are some good finds that are still like new or never been used. When shopping for vinyl records, I save as much as $10 or $20 on a stack that can also be negotiable for a lower price as the weekend draws to a close. Certain garage sales will do this on every single item for as much as 50 to 75% off after 2PM on Sundays. In certain cases, you may be lucky to get that item for free rather than the sellers wanting to put it back in storage. Some good resources to find a garage sale close to you or one that carries a particular item you're looking for are the classifieds on the Anchorage Daily News's website, Craiglist, or Marketplace on Facebook. This is one of the more enjoyable weekend activities you can take advantage of outside instead of going to the mall or watching a movie in the theater during the middle of the day.

Skinny Raven is an absolute must visit for runners and anyone looking for quality athletic gear!…read more The store is quite big and their location is super convenient in downtown Anchorage, right on the corner of H Street and W 8 Ave. On my last visit, I picked up my race package and the process was so easy and quick! the staff is incredible friendly and knowledgeable. They take the time to give you great options and advice, which makes the shopping experience so much better. The store itself is always clean and well organized, with a great mix of running shoes, apparel and accessories. It's a great spot to find everything you need for running! Definitely will be back. ***** translated to German, for all the world travelers ***** Skinny Raven ist ein absolutes muss für Läufer und alle, die auf der Suche nach hochwertiger Sport gear sind! Das Geschäft ist gross und die Lage in der Innenstadt von Anchorage ist super praktisch, direkt an der Ecke H Street und W 8th Avenue. Bei meinem letzten Besuch habe ich mein Rennpaket abgeholt und der Vorgang war so einfach und schnell! Das Personal ist unglaublich freundlich und kompetent. Sie nehmen sich die Zeit, Dir tolle Optionen und Ratschläge zu geben, was das Einkaufserlebnis viel besser macht. Das Geschäft selbst ist immer sauber und gut organisiert und bietet eine fantastische Auswahl an Laufschuhen, Kleidung und Accessoires. Es ist ein grossartiger Ort, um alles zu finden, was Du brauchst. Werde bestimmt wieder vorbeigehen!

The thing I like most about skinny raven is I always find something I love . It's good for me that…read morethey are a little out of my way and I only go when I need something ( shoes ) that I know they will have . They did have the shoes I wanted but I also found a very cool windbreaker ! I was greeted with a smile and a warm welcome when I walked in . The person who helped me was friendly and knowledgeable. I looked at a lot of different things ( so many great items , yet the store is not at all overcrowd with stuff .) A lot of their clothes and shoes are technical in a good way . I was having so much fun I had to go and put more money in my parking meter . Skinny Raven supports the Anchorage community with fun runs and in lots of other nice ways .

Came in and grabbed some Pint Beer Glasses for the New NHL Kraken Hockey Team from Seattle. Store…read moreis dedicated to the Seattle Kraken. It's convenient on the 2nd Level on The 5th Ave Mall not too far from the JC Penny garage entrance. If you follow the new team, Fans can check out the licensed sports gear and players jerseys for the team!

Why the heck would anyone in Alaska buy Kraken merchandize when the games are blacked out up here…read more I am a LA Kings fan in Kasilof, Alaska and when they play the Kraken the game is blacked out on DISH. What a pile of Kraken manure. Do they honestly expect me to drive 3000 miles one way to see them play?

I had some complicated needs for some specialty gear that I had left behind in my home state. B&J…read moreknew, understood and had every item I was looking for. Thankful for this store.

Me and my husband went today to get couple things for fishing and also to get my fishing license…read moreand the lady name Linda was so helpful and kind. She help get what I needed to get. This a great place to get stuff you need

Starting with the shop: simple, clean, upbeat! They do have a bathroom, make sure to use it before…read moreyou head out! Staff: the first girl who helped me (I don't know her name) was awful. She seemed like she was uncomfy with me asking questions about what type of bike to get and didn't have any good insights in to the coastal trail. The guy I worked with (Pablo's nephew) was great! He was knowledgeable about the trail, what to look out for, where to stop, and rescued me when my bike stopped working properly. He is the only reason I am not giving a lower rating! I rented a standard bike. I made it 0.3 miles from the shop when the chain completely broke. They brought me a new bike that was the same style. Both bikes looked beat up and clearly used hard. The second bike never quite shifted right, by the time I was half way back it wouldn't shift at all causing me to call and have a third bike brought to me. When that bike arrived I just wanted to be done, I was over it and thankfully Pablo's Nephew (I really wish I knew his name) took me back. He was very friendly and discounted me for the trouble. The e-bikes looked to be in better condition! So maybe try those!:)

Excellence is the word I would use to describe them! The service is easy going, helpful and…read morefriendly. Their equipment is kept in tip top shape and everything is so clean. I would HIGHLY recommend Pablo's!

so i'm a 40+-year REI member, but in recent years have drifted toward Backcountry (better web…read moreservices) and local outfitters. REI Anchorage is in its third location since I started shopping here in the '80s. This one is way large. special shout out to the ski rental shop, and honorable mention to Marcus for taking the time to chat with us about what we needed, where the trails were good - etc. Rented two days for nice cc skiing at Kincaid, equipment was in great condition. ended up buying a pair of boots after great assistance with trying them on (though one does have to make oneself visible - the staffing is a little lean imo). all a way of saying, i am glad REI continues to be a great resource in my hometown. recommend you shop here.

No longer in stands by its 100% satisfaction guaranteed return policy. I went to return boots…read moretoday, they didn't have my size in the store so an REI employee told me to order a size 11 and a size 10.5 online, which I did. Today, two weeks later I went to return the size 11 boots that don't fit., that have never been worn outside, and was told that I've been banned from returns. I didn't receive any emails about this, I searched my email and my spam and deleted folders, nor did I receive any snail mail. I've been a member since 2008 and have spent over $40,000 at REI over the years, I guess that doesn't count for anything. For outdoor gear, I recommend shopping local and going to AMH. (Alaska, mountaineering and hiking.) Update: now every time I buy something from REI a manager has to come up and tell me about what a bad consumer I am before I'm allowed to buy something from them.

Although most of the outerwear my family wears is The North Face brand, this was our first visit to…read moreour hometown store. It's really as beautiful as it seems from the outside. Bright, clean and modern. There's lots of random items. We didn't have problems finding sizes in items we liked, but there wasn't a wide enough selection of what we come for, outerwear. They have an upstairs. It has its own checkout desk so unsure if they'll let you bring merchandise downstairs. They had people standing around watching for shoplifters, I assume. We had no issues checking out. The employee loved my toddlers jacket that we purchased online and was dundundun...unavailable in their store. I would return if I ran out of time to place an online order, like why we came this visit.

This place doesn't have a bathroom. Selection could be better. It looks huge from the outside but…read moreit's really small on the inside. They did have a 30 percent off all clothing today. Wouldn't recommend.

Barney's Sport Chalet is a must shop for the avid hunter! They recently had an insanely good sale…read morethroughout the store and we went in specifically for it! The guys working there were all so kind and helpful as we looked through everything, asked a few questions and my son also tried on a few different boots. While we were there a gal came in looking for winter gear for someone else and while she didn't really know what she was looking for, he mentioned 'our gear is more for sitting still and staying warm' and I thought that was pretty spot on. As avid hunters know, there tends to be a lot of sitting there while looking for game. I interjected to help a girl out and sent her to check out Big Rays after chatting about what she needed. Anywho, this place is great for exactly that... High end quality gear to keep you both warm and dry when the weather is absolute crap or the fall season is turning.

Friendly, knowledgeable, all the best gear you'll need for the serious…read morecamper/mountaineer/hunter/backpacker. Very satisfied with their service.