I mean it's the only REI in like 200 miles in any direction, so obviously it's 5 stars…read more In addition to that, this is a pretty decent sized REI store with a pretty good selection. The staff is all friendly and helpful and will be able to direct you where you're going. The layout is a little wonky, I don't know if it's because of the overall size of the store, or just that it's laid out poorly. But once you get your bearings you'll be able to figure it out. The parking lot is also awkward to get in and out of, and also awkwardly located in relation to the main entrance. But any REI is a good REI and I'm glad this place is here.

Do your research and snipe in here for that something special. The vast majority of this stuff is…read moreunnecessary, over-engineered, outdoor recreation thirst traps for weekend warriors but of course for the dedicated adventurer there are some vital items I'm sure. Prices are off the rails. Park passes are sold here including National Forest day parking passes. Just get em' at checkout. Speaking of checkout, brace yourself for a long wait during busy times including over lunch hour. Employees can be knowledgeable or downright confused but are at least mostly friendly. I'd suggest RambleRaven first, or go online, but come here for well-researched certain somethings that you may have to return.

I shop here for my husband and always have a good experience. Great selection of products,…read moreknowledgeable and friendly staff and an excellent return policy. What more could you want? Great quality products and the one time I had a quality issue the staff was quick to respond with great customer service and offer a refund.

Like the outdoor selection these guys have. Staff were always friendly, appreciate that !…read more Thanks ! G/D

The product was marked $14.99 on the shelf. I went to the register and it was $25.00. No big deal…read morebut the cashier seriously just shrugged her shoulders and said "I don't know" and continued with the transaction. No regard for customer service whatsoever. A simple apology goes a long way and why would you not make a change to the tag? The store was completely dead and the cashier was distracted on her personal electronic device. It's no wonder people shop online now days. I went to the shelf again after the transaction was complete and the cashier yells across the store, "hey can you bring me that tag? " what a joke, I took the photo and walked out. I have had way too many poor experiences with this store from waiting on repairs for 1 year to employees breaking my new shotgun as I was picking it up. Good luck Sportsman's!

Does not look like a thriving business at this point. I visited to have line wound on a couple…read morereels. I waited about 10 minutes for the employee trained for that task. There were very few employees to . People waiting in the gun department were not helped. The store seems to have a little merchandise spread out to appear adequately stocked. After my wait they had no 8 or 10 pound monofilament to fill my reel spools. If you have no product people will shop elsewhere.

I had a bad experience with an online order. I bought a "new" pedal car from this store and had it…read moreshipped to my house, but the shipping cost ended up being almost double what they originally quoted me--even though they used the same company. When the car arrived, it had missing parts, dents, scratches, a bent suspension, and what looked like an old seat. I tried contacting the store and left a voicemail with my information, but no one called me back. A week later, I finally reached the same salesman who took my online order. I explained all the damages and missing parts, and the next day he called me back offering to send the missing parts and give me a $20 credit for the dents and damages--which isn't even close to what it would cost to get a proper paint job. It feels like they just expect me to spray-paint it myself. Then, they sent me an invoice for the refund, but it doesn't show the full amount I originally paid. At this point, the whole process with them feels really fishy.

This last year or so they've had the WORST scalper prices for their Pokemon cards! For example,…read moretoday, a $120 Charizard set being sold at $200, on release day. What??? Everywhere else is selling at or slightly above the $120. What are they selling it so high?? Another example is a $15 Gengar deck being sold at $40. Again..what?? Who is paying this?? They've lost my business forever. Not even going to buy non-Pokemon stuff from them anymore. Won't support this price gouging company.

Cheap crappy gear. Customer service rep named sandy is a horrible person. Bad phone and very…read moresnotty. Gear falls apart and they won't fix it.

From the owner: It all started a very long time ago with some crazy, French Canadian trappers and a considerable…read moreamount of homemade alcohol. To make a long story short, in the morning, there were only a few glowing embers leftover from the campfire, a muddy, coffee soaked patch of ground, a couple tattered bedrolls and a very, very uncomfortable moose who smelled strongly of bourbon. Soon after, more and more people were leaving their otherwise comfortable homes in the old world and along the eastern seaboard and setting out to experience the wilderness. Over the next two hundred years, the legacy of those crazy trappers has been festooned all over the maps of the west, but it is the enduring legacy of the simple joys of an outdoor lifestyle which affects us most profoundly today. Fast forward to 1985 and in the pioneering spirit which first drew those early trappers west, a small cadre of siblings from British Columbia made their way down the west coast to San Diego where they founded GSI Outdoors

Prior to buying our last 3 firearms we shopped and compared all the local sellers in the…read moresurrounding areas and the folks at Wholesale Sports are not only the most knowledgeable but the niceset and funest to buy from. The fact that they also had the best price was a definate bonus. Next time I think we will skip all the shopping and just buy from Wholesale sports again.

We were in a mess. We were in Creston, British Columbia with a bad Alps Mountaineering air mattress…read morewe'd bought in Grand Prairie, Alberta. It was way to far to go back, but we couldn't camp without replacing the air mattress. We called Alps, who agreed to stand behind an exchange with another merchant, if only we could find one who would do it. Wholesale Sports in Couer D'Alene agreed to do the exchange for us and the two companies together saved our vacation! We'll be forever grateful to Wholesale sports and Alps Mountaineering.

Food & service were both amazing! We stopped in for lunch while checking out some homes for sale in…read morethe area. Very small town feel & family vibes for sure but we loved that! Food was excellent! Quaint little spot!

Super glad Bob's family stepped in and took over the place. And they've done what you and I would…read moredo... Improve the joint (infrastructure-wise), and continue to offer some real good country food. They represent this growing area very well. And they can keep that broaster fired up all week, Cochise...

Long time shop with great local knowledge on fly fishing. You might find them tying some flies,…read moretalking about fishing for cutties on the CDA or St Joe rivers, steelhead on the Clearwater, or pike in our local lakes. They can fill the bill if you are a newbie or experienced fly fisher. Very easy to get along with too. Best around!

My husband and I did a guided walk and wade trip. We had a fantastic time with our two guides Ryan…read moreand Jake! It was obvious how passionate they are and how much they love their job. They were very outgoing and friendly, full of information. We went in a rough time of the year, and received a call ahead of time saying catching the fish would be more of a challenge based on the current conditions. I truly appreciated how honest they were. We were very glad we still went. It was our first time ever fly fishing and learned a ton. Again, highly recommend!!

This store is awesome! The owners are very knowledgeable and helpful. Whether you are looking to…read morestock up on long-term food storage, heirloom seeds, or informative literature, they have all that and more! If you can't make it to their store front, at least check out their website!

I was only in town 3 days, but they made it so easy and affordable to rent a bike and use it on the…read morecity trails and long bridge.

I absolutely love this store. I have never left without finding something I can't live without. The…read morestaff is friendly & very helpful. I also appreciate that when you come in you are always greeted with a friendly smile and hello. Some of the brands they carry are Patagonia, Kavu, Prana, Sherpa, Rab ( among many more). They also have a great selection of shoes & boots including Altra, Hoka, La Sportiva , Keens, Brooks, Xtratuf- and many more. It is like having a Mini REI in Sandpoint!!