If you love the outdoors and need some quality gear, you have to check out Feral in Grand Rapids!…read moreThey have an awesome selection of clothing and gear, but my favorite part is their recently used and discount sections--because let's be real, hiking gear can add up fast. I love finding a good deal, and Feral makes it easy! The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations and making sure I didn't miss out on the clearance section (which I really appreciated!). Definitely worth stopping by if you're an outdoor enthusiast!

Stood at the gun counter for 2 hours on a Saturday without anyone even acknowledging I existed…read more Zero 9mm ammo on the shelf. I had been on the website and found two separate plinking rifles I wanted to buy, but after two hours I was over it. Went on the website again where I ordered and paid for them. Full seven days to get them from a store an hour away. NICS got "delayed" which is pretty common here, so I called to try and check the status after a week and after being hung up on before even answering by customer service, the guy who finally answered spoke like he hated having to work at all, and basically said it could take 30 days so there's no point in calling for a status update. Gun counter wouldn't even answer. 30 days to just hope I get a call about taking possession of my $1000 purchase. Incredible waste of time for overpriced products and rude customer service. This is one store our area could do without.

Big fan of Cabela's. Love the Decor, the cleanliness is always on point and the staff super…read morefriendly. Love the price for the product. This is the perfect place to stop in to pick up your hunting license, to pick up your ammo, buy a new gun. If clothing is what your after they have boty men's and women's Casual or is you specifically need hunting, or fishing they can hook you up. Need a boating, kayak, or a 4X4 they can sell you one of those as well? They have it all under One roof. Spend some time going and visiting a Cabela's you won't regret it. I think it's a great family atmosphere. Especially around Christmas. They have the best north pole and santa comes to visit to sit with all the children for pictures. This is not just a store it's a family.

Public Thread is a super cool, woman-owned business that creates items from leftover industrial…read moretextiles and other material that would otherwise be thrown into a landfill. I attended an event over the summer that had a small market set up, and Public Thread was there with some products. I bought a "cube" made of woven fabric that's lined with upcycled billboard material that is water resistant and easy to clean - just wipe it off with a damp cloth. I use this as a travel dopp kit to hold my toiletries and makeup. The fabrics they use are all different prints, which makes it fun to browse their inventory as it's always changing. Public Thread doesn't currently have a public storefront, but you can find some of their items at the marketplace at Pack Elephant downtown by the Studio Park plaza, or you can order online from their website. I love the large duffel bags and small cross body bags. Public Thread items would make a great gift for the holidays, or any time!

The intersection of design, innovation, and recycling at Public Thread is pretty cool. Their…read morefacility houses production, materials, and stock, with their end products created right on site in Grand Rapids. A wide array of remnant and surplus textiles offer inspiration to their designers and Public Thread creates sustainable, stylish goods as a result. If you want to support US-made products and fair wages, buying through Public Thread is a good place to start.

The staff at this REI are so incredibly attentive, knowledgable, and helpful! I have come in for a…read morevariety of different needs over the years and I have always received incredible advice and information from the staff. As a company, I have enjoyed REI's sustainability and environmental advocacy and dedication. I would recommend doing the lifetime membership. It's only $30 and iirc you get a $30 voucher after joining. This gets you future discounts but most importantly, access to the physical and online re-selling platform through REI. This is a great way to sustainably buy and sell items through a reputable source. I often use this resource and have been really grateful that it exists.

Some REI's have some really bad attitude. This one does not! I've been here twice and I really…read moreenjoy the people.

Steve at Sportsman's Warehouse, 5215 Century Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, is a terrible person who is…read moretarnishing the reputation of Sportsman's Warehouse by promoting discrimination and abusing power. November 25, 2025, was one of the most humiliating, degrading, and disrespectful experiences I've ever had! Upon arrival at Sportsman's Warehouse to pick up my order for a Rose, a limited-edition firearm, we walked past a man we later found out was Steve. Several other people were in the department at this time while Steve began helping other customers. When it was my turn to talk with Steve, I let him know I was there to pick up my firearm arm. He asked for my name, then went to the back. He then returned and said, "We have it, but I'm not selling it to you because you two smell like weed." My significant other and I assumed it was a joke, so we laughed it off. Steve kept a straight face, and at that moment, I realized he was being serious. I asked him to repeat himself, and he did, saying he had walked past us twice and that we smelled like weed. I immediately told him he had to be joking and that I did not smell anything like weed. He insisted we smelled like weed and wasn't giving me my order. Thankfully, a customer in the department overheard Steve's accusations and intervened, stating that it was him and that he works at a dispensary, and that he just swung by to purchase ammunition, which is why the department smelled like weed. Steve did not do his due diligence to determine where the smell was coming from, but instead assumed it was coming from my significant other and me. We thanked the man for speaking up. Had this man not spoken up, we would have remained the victims of Steve's power trip, lack of professionalism, and ridiculous accusations. Out of everyone in the department, why were we singled out? Why were we discriminated against? Of everyone in the department, he blamed us, and I was upset, so I expressed my frustration respectfully. I had every right to be upset. However, according to Steve, if I were upset, he had the authority not to give me my firearm unless I agreed to let it go. No law requires you to have a good attitude or tolerate disrespect to receive your firearm, but it may be in Sportsman's Warehouse's policy and procedures. This is the primary place to purchase ammunition for our firearms due to its affordable prices and inventory. Unfortunately, I can no longer say this after spending over $1,000 on a firearm and being disrespected, threatened, and humiliated by Steve. Steve's word against mine, I think not! You don't have to take my word for it; listen to it for yourself. The audio recording can be found at https://youtu.be/fQE0u0UrqJg Sportsman's Warehouse needs more people like Andrew and none like Steve! Andrew overheard Steve's nonsense and immediately came to apologize for Steve, attempting to de-escalate and diffuse the situation. He provided excellent customer service and apologized for our experience. We are aware of the laws regarding substances and firearm purchases. What's even more important to me personally is that I pride myself on being one of the few individuals who have never done any substances other than an occasional glass of wine, so hearing that I smelled like weed was a slap in my face and an attack on my character. I have wanted this firearm since it was released, and unfortunately, my excitement and joy have been taken from me, never to return, thanks to Steve. Every time I go to the range or show off my new firearm, I will be reminded of the horrors of Steve. You can record a conversation in Michigan because it is a "one-party consent" state, meaning you can record a conversation if you are a participant and have consented to the recording, and I have consented.

Love to wander around this place and think of wonderful things to do with the cools stuff for sale…read morehere. I got a new sleeping bag online cyber Monday and picked up at the store. Good deal and staff had it to me in minute or two once i verified my is and order. Store is big and well stocked and staff is very helpful in finding stuff if needed.

Amazing shop! We stopped in for a tire repair (for a friend) and as we waited I was casually…read moreshopping for my first bike. We spoke with Ryan and Paul - we were immediately impressed with their service and kindness. Ryan showed me a few different bikes and let me test-drive them. I left with my dream used bike at an insanely awesome price. All-around perfect experience! Thanks to the Switchback team!!

Absolutely fantastic experience!…read more I hadn't even heard of Switchback before until a coworker recommended it to me, and they've already made a return customer out of me. My usual bike shop was quoting 6 weeks out for a tuneup, but Switchback was able to get to me in 3 weeks, and boasted a 24-hour turnaround once they had the bike. Sure enough, I dropped my bike off on Wednesday afternoon and got a text on Thursday afternoon saying that my bike was ready. Everyone in the shop was friendly and professional, and I felt like the price was very fair for the service provided. I felt listened to when I was describing the issues with my bike, and I'm happy to report that every single concern I had been resolved by the time I picked it back up. To top it all off, I took a test ride when I got home, and I don't think I've had a ride that smooth since I first bought the bike. The gear shifts were buttery smooth, there was no squeaking or rattling from the chain, and my brakes were firm and responsive. Needless to say, I've found a new usual bike shop. Thanks, Switchback!

D and R is the most friendly and professional boat dealer I've done business with…read more The entire staff was very genuine and our boat consultant, Sawyer was amazing. Great prices , service and supplies Thanks again for your commitment to your customers Cory PS. Super dog friendly and allowed our 2 retrieves to test out our new pontoon boat!

Sold me a boat with the promise of delivery. Ten minutes after I paid over the phone they called me…read moreback saying they no longer can deliver because they're too busy with putting pontoons on the water for other customers. Spent almost $70k on a new boat and they immediately back out of promises as soon as they get my money.

East Lansing Moosejaw is a great place to go whether you are planning your next adventure or just…read morebrowsing. They have an awesome staff that is very helpful and knowledgeable. This is my first stop whenever I am planning my next big hike.

This is located right on Grand River so it's nice and easy to find. There is parking in nearby…read morestructures and on the street as well as behind the store in lots. It's right near the campus too so easy for people to get to if they are on campus or are coming onto campus by bus. I have 2 Nalgene bottles from here and I still have them after 3-4 years in good condition. This place has sales and a very popular place on MSU's campus even without sales. The staff doesn't burden you and let's you shop but can answer questions you have. My friends have bought sweatshirts and tshirts from here and they still have them in good quality. The sweatshirts are on the more expensive side but come in so many colors that they are preeeeety. :) If you're into North Face, they have a ton of NF apparel.

I really like this place, been going here off and on throughout the years to get gifts for the…read morefamily. My wife loves the hiking shoes I got for her here a few years ago and the staff was so helpful. They let me know everything about the lifetime guarantee for the socks I got her, too. High quality outdoor stuff and friendly staff!

Let me start by saying I have gone out of my way to do business locally. It is about an hour round…read moretrip - so it would be easier to order frankly to just order from Amazon. I did a tough calculation and spent about $1,500 in the last year and probably similar the last few years . So we stopped un last Friday - I didn't need anything but figured we would buy something - to support a local merchant. I had a question and a gentleman, who I believe was the owner, walk up to me - within 2 feet and was not wearing a mask. I said "Hey, you don't have a mask on." He replied "It is my choice ". So - it is his choice, very selfish I think. (The other employees also was not wearing a mask also. ) I don't understand why he would not be more considerate of others. . I will not spend any more money there.

I've been shopping at Nomad Anglers since they opened. They got me started in fly fishing and have…read morebeen there every step of the way as my skills progressed. I've never been pressured to buy anything here and have had no issues ordering items that they didn't have in store. Great shop and I will continue to shop there for any of my fly fishing needs.

Terrible customer service…read more Ordered an item online, expecting to use item for an upcoming trip. No shipping notification for 6 days. No response to multiple emails. Finally issued refund with no information whatsoever. I asked what this was about and got a 2 worded response.