Fantastic service. They do not want to just make a sale, they want to take care of you. They will…read morehelp you get the best for your needs. Thank you Jake.

Jake is the man. Patient, knowledgeable and helpful. Got me all setup and I couldn't be happier.read more

It's nice having an REI in Maple Grove, this spot is a little smaller than the Bloomington location…read morebut still a decent variety. I'm in love with Smartwool socks, I try to find them on clearance through the outlet section of the app and pick them up at the store. Sometimes they have them on clearance here but not usually. The brands are great...nice, quality things do cost more but they also last longer. The REI brand is really good too, a little more affordable than Marmot, The North Face, Arc'teryx, etc without giving up too much on quality. It's worth it to become a member, one time $20 fee for a 10% dividend on purchases to use in store. Something about coming in makes me want to be more of an outdoors person and buy stuff I don't really need.

My husband and I go here often to scour the clearance racks. We love the outdoor clothing lines…read morelike Kuhl, Patagonia, Marmot, Prana... We both bought hiking boots from this REI location. The shoe people are really knowledgeable! We love the dividend checks we get from being members. More gear!!!

We went to get equipment for our child's first soccer season. There were multiple retail personnel,…read moreavailable to help with questions. There was a good supply of balls, cleats, shin pads. It looks like the store was well stocked in general. It was not too busy, was kept clean. There is ample parking outside.

I had to pick up a few things for my kids sports season. The store is large and has a lot of…read moreselection but some items were in the wrong spot and other items had limited sizes. In hindsight, I could have easily looked online to see what they had inventory before going. I had to exchange a pair of pants for a larger size and the cashier Jay was very helpful and friendly. The process was super fast and took less than a minute to complete.

I was looking for gloves that would keep my hands warm while being outdoor in cold weather for an…read moreextended time, but still have dexterity. I heard about Sitka as a high-quality hunting brand and thought I would check it out. Very nice store, and the product is all very high quality. The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful, too. They have all kinds of camo outerwear that is either warm, wind, waterproof, or all of the above. They also have coolers, some sleeping bags, etc. Highly recommend.

I like big b's and I cannot lie, those other bait shops can't deny, when you go to big b's with a…read morefishy little pole and not a thing in your tackle box - you get DEALS!

Great experience. The young man who helped me with lures and especially choice of fishing line was…read moregreat. He also gave great fishing tips.

If you have fond memories of Midwest Mountaineering, that longtime Cedar-Riverside staple, this new…read moreoutdoor activity gear shop is definitely good news for you! That shop's manager has now opened Lake State Mountaineering with similar wares and similar values. So we're talking high quality canoeing, climbing, camping, and hiking gear from a combination of large, small, and local vendors. They have a website you can order from, but if you want to browse in person and get knowledgeable advice from this passionate crew, you can pop into the shop. They have some pretty high-end merchandise, but I'm seeing some tempting sale offers and they have a rental program that might help you get kitted out for an adventure. This storefront location might be tricky to find at first. Enter through the building's Washington Avenue door, next to the barber shop, then follow the signs through the door there and up the stairs, where you'll spot them. I promise there's a nice store up there! You're on your own for parking but it's easy enough to find metered street parking. If you want to properly gear up for this kind of activity and want the best equipment, sold to you be a locally-owned store who will give you honest recommendations that come from deep experience, this is where to go.

Despite not finding what I was looking for what I did find in this store was even better! At the…read moretime I visited they're going through their end of season sale and practically the entire store is on sale. They also carry high quality gear like marmot and Patagonia and those are not excluded from sale which is a rarity. Definitely a hidden gem of a shop and where I will be coming back to get gear for a good value. It's nice to have a local option that caters to the outdoor market besides REI.

Ryan, Jodi, and GRIZ are a pleasure to deal with. Great service and prices at shows and also…read moreonline. Notably, they are one of the best Strider dealers out there and their prices are fantastic as well. Thanks for everything! :)

Bought a Strider from them 4 days ago ....shipping was fast, packaging was great, knife was…read moreawesome...5 stars