Friendly staff and helpful with helping me find what I wanted. No push on getting any thing just…read morewhat I came in for.

The staff here is very friendly and has been immensely helpful. They spent extra time with me to…read moreacquire some hard to get items that I was unable to get elsewhere.

I've ordered a few times already, via BSO's website link, after finding them here on Yelp, since…read morelast year and there's always something new...and always something I have to have in my Bugout bags.

From the owner: Survival Gear: Bushcraft & Survival Outfitters not only offers professional-grade camping supplies,…read morebushcraft gear, and survival equipment, but we also offer professional advice from actual trained & certified wilderness survival instructors who have training experience in a multitude of different environments. We’re here to outfit each and every customer with the most reliable bushcraft tools, survival gear and preparedness training that the industry has to offer so that each and every one of you feels 100% prepared to conquer your own personal challenges and the challenges that the wilderness brings to your feet.

The only locally owned (&woman owned) outdoor gear shop in Pittsburgh! They have gear for…read moreeverything from climbing, backpacking, camping to kayaking. They carry something for the whole family, even the dogs! Highly recommend stopping in before your next adventure or just to browse around. They have many weekly and monthly events for the community. A fire pit out front that makes a great hangout spot to eat and grab a bottle from next door. They host film fests and special annual events like a chili cook off, 5 points adventure film fest, a gear swap and so much more!

If you're resolving to get outdoors more, you should definitely plan on making a trip to 3 Rivers…read moreOutdoor Company. They sell both new and used outdoor equipment, as well as maintain a calendar of various community events that people can and should take advantage of. On their website the group talks about being particularly focused on helping Pittsburgh climbers, hikers, bikers, runners, campers, paddlers, and "outdoor adventure lovers." Obviously that last bit is pretty general, but I find the statement helpful overall since it does a great job of summarizing what kinds of gear you'll find at their shop. No matter your experience level, you're welcome here, as the staff want to help people of all experience levels explore and access different outdoor activities. In other words: this is the perfect place to browse and ask questions that can help you best prepare for your next/new adventure. In addition to operating a storefront, the 3 Rivers staff also regularly coordinate outdoor events and activities that people can sign up for. Naturally some activities are more seasonal than others (looking at you, kayaking!). Others happen year-round, including monthly night hikes in Frick Park. It's a shame this shop is currently so far out of my way, because if I was closer I'd probably stop in more often, even if only to take advantage of their community fireside hours. Still, it's great that they're here in the city at all - and it just makes my rare visits that much more delightful and special!

This Dick's Sporting Goods is a chain retail store that recently opened and sells merchandise such…read moreas sports equipment, exercise equipment, clothing and shoes for adults and children, etcetera. When I shopped here, the store had a very visually appealing interior design. However, the store sold only some women's merchandise and significantly more men's merchandise. I felt most interested in shopping for myself, so I did not feel thrilled with the small selection of women's clothing and shoes. Furthermore, some of the prices were higher than what I wanted to spend, and employees did not interact with me much. On the plus side, this store had multiple dressing rooms so customers did not have to wait to use them. And the departments for golfing and baseball looked like a decent size.

New Fox Chapel store.. huge. Lots and lots of clothing as compared to sporting equipment. Lot of…read moreworkers as a delivery truck came in that morning. Everyone was friendly and asked if I needed anything.

First off, I didn't purchase anything here during my visit however the impression they left me with…read moreafter my visit will make me come here before any other store in the future. WAY different vibe than different similar branded stores, in a good way! Everyone was super helpful and knowledgeable, and even though they didn't have what I was looking for this trip I will totally be back next time I have something in mind. They had popular brands like Yeti, Vuori, North Face, etc. and when I visited they had clothing items 25% off so I would call before going to ask if a specific item you are looking for may be on sale!

With all the snow recently, I thought it would be cool to check out Public Lands in Cranberry…read moreTownship for some new gear. The layout definitely reminded me of a Dick's Sporting Goods store. Everything was pretty pricey, as expected from name-brand outdoor gear, such as The North Face, Columbia, and Patagonia. I learned that you can actually rent all sorts of gear, including tents, sleeping bags, snowboards, bikes and kayaks. They also offer classes/events, mostly focused on rock climbing for now. I do feel that their climbing rates were a bit high for the limited space that they have. Their climbing wall has only 5 vertical routes with a very small bouldering area, and they charge ~$20 for one hour. As an avid indoor rock climber, I would recommend visiting one of Pittsburgh's climbing gyms instead. Their day passes cost ~$20 as well, and you can climb for as long as you like. I see the benefit of having the wall for trying on climbing shoes if you're looking to buy, but not so much for recreational purposes.

It's too bad this place doesn't get more recognition. Very friendly and stocked with whatever you…read moreneed for fishing, from rods to bait to whatever. Also the owner was super nice and took the time to give me fishing advice and even was nice enough to gift me some frozen minnows to try out in my fishing journey. Highly recommend this shop and highly recommend to support local business.

Decent prices but the proprietor was not wearing a covid mask and was not enforcing mask use with…read morecustomers.

From the owner: Bait, Fishing Gear, Rods and Reelsread more

Friendly staff, great selection and fair pricing. I'd definately go back and buy from here again.read more

This is a long time family run business and boy do they do it right! They have an incredible…read moreselection and great prices. I wouldn't listen to the 1 star reviews, this place deserves a 5 star. They are honest and true and know what they are talking about. They were patient and gave me 1 on 1 time helping me find exactly what I was looking for! Highly recommend.