We visit Cabela's for Christmas presents and whenever we need camping hear. They have lots of…read morechoices. Will visit again.

This Cabela's seems much larger from the outside, but I swear it started shrinking as soon as we…read morewalked inside. Lol. The staff members on Christmas Eve 2022 were all fairly busy, so no help was offered. The person who checked me out on my first ever visit to thus store was not too friendly. Most items were organized & in stock. It's not anywhere near as big as the Bass Pro Shop I used to go to, but I suppose Lubbock is lucky to have one. Costco (including a gas station) & several other shopping opportunities are nearby. So is easy access to Loop 289.

Wow. Totally ignored at the firearms counter. 3 employees, 1 customer besides myself. Ya lost me…read moreand my purchase.

Your basic general active life and outdoors store. Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, most popular…read moresports. The guns section is well stocked with accessories. The camping and hiking is mainstream brands without much regard to weight. If you want cheaper but smaller selection head over to Walmart. Prices are high as usual for a specialty store. It's usually pretty quiet and dead inside. They staff decently enough that you can always find help. Most of my outdoor gear I buy online but academy works in a pinch.

This is one of my most favorite stores in Lubbock and one of the few keeping me sane around here…read more We might be far from the mountains but coming here makes me feel like they're close by. While I'm not huge on fly fishing and there's not much of it to be had close by, about a quarter of the store is dedicated to it. You can get rods, reels, line, flies, and a whole getup for the sport right here. Not to mention, if you bump into the owner he's happy to chat and provide some pointers. Another quarter of the store is dedicated to hiking and camping. There is a very limited selection of tents, sleeping bags and pads, general camping supplies, and quite a few backpacks. They supplied me with a couple items for my 2023 AT hike, but what they have is generally aimed at car campers. The remaining half of the store is all clothing and shoes from the most popular outdoor brands. Outdoor Research, North Face, Patagonia, Buff, Goodr, and so many others. I imagine they're making most of their money from people who mostly just want to look outdoorsy. Which is fine from my perspective. They are always well staffed with college students. Almost seems like there are always more employees than really necessary in here. Nevertheless, I usually end up popping in just to have a look around whenever I drive by. I honestly rarely buy anything mostly because I don't need anything. But the ambiance always makes me feel at home.

Nice little west Texas secret. Very accommodating and friendly shop- very engaged in the local fly…read morefishing community.

A much needed and fantastic addition to the limited selection of outdoor stores in Lubbock. Baker…read morehas a decidedly more leisure in the outdoors approach featuring more boats, daily clothing, and fishing gear. If an easy going day on the lake angling in the sun is more your speed, this is the place for you. That said, there is a decent selection of camping and hiking gear. Sea-to-Summit is the most noteworthy brand in this category. There is quite a lot of selection from general camping needs to specific high quality sleeping systems (sleeping bags and inflatable pads). Black Diamond headlamps and trekking poles. There are tents, but I can't remember the brands specifically offhand. Ultralight dry sacks and heavier duty dry sacks to pair with the boats. There are even Mountain House and Peak Refuel dried meals. Clothing galore, to include lots of casual short sleeve button downs, camo patterns, lightweight full cover fabrics for fishing under the hot sun, and a great array of winter jackets and pants. Some major brands are Fjällräven, Sitka, Outdoor Research, Mystery Ranch. A huge assortment of hats. Shoes and sandals are of course a given. This includes my personal favorite shoe brand Topo Athletic. My review is non-exhaustive, and this place is unexpectedly huge inside. A relatively recent addition is spirits and beer available to drink while you browse the selection (free of charge, I might add). Nothing like a little alcohol to lower the purchasing inhibitions! The store owner, Garrett, is a great guy and easy to talk to about anything regarding gear and the great outdoors. In particular, I used this store to help outfit me for my Appalachian Trail hike and his camping experience came in handy for bouncing ideas off of. Absolutely worth a visit!

From the owner: Baker Outdoors is your destination for premium outdoor gear and apparel, serving West Texas and…read moreEastern New Mexico. We specialize in hunting, fishing, paddle sports, travel essentials, and offer a curated selection of apparel and accessories for every outdoor lifestyle.

The staff here was so nice. I was looking for a specific sweatshirt and they didn't have the size…read morethat I needed. They mentioned they could get another size from another store down the road for us. I told them I could get it myself and they insisted in getting it themselves. Staff was extremely nice and thoughtful. The atiana was the one who went to get the other size and helped us with the whole process.

New location inside the old Varsity bookstore looks amazing, but STILL no fitting room. Why not????…read moreI don't want to try things on in a restroom without someplace sanitary to place my clothing. I don't want to purchase something, have it not fit, and turn around to return it, and then THAT not fit. Sadly, I won't be coming back.

Went here (September 2025) for new shoes for my 11-year-old…read more Service on the floor was really nice when we approached them. However, they never welcomed us or asked if we needed help. The young lady at the counter was nice, but didn't give me any information about the coupon on the app when she asked if I would be using it. Lol. Hey, Nike Factory Store - Lubbock, y'all need to work on more than just bare minimum communication. Clean store. Fairly large for a factory store too. I like shopping in this area of Lubbock, Texas because it's low-key and parking is usually easy.

Great store. Have been to numerous Nike outlet stores in my travels. This one by far is one of…read morethe best I have visited. Great inventory, friendly staff and very clean and organized location.

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Lubbock, TX, helped me score big for my big kiddo…read more Back on December 27, 2025, I came here with my parents and their friend to take a looksee. I had never before been to an Academy, but my mom suggested them as a place to search for a new karate bag for my daughter. I found one right away. Under Armour. $50. It seemed/seems sturdier than her last bag and certainly larger to fit all her new gear. Meanwhile, I liked their Texas Tech gear. They sold a variety colors of Crocs - mainly just plain styles. Some cool Hey Dudes. Women's workout gear. Kid's and adult ear protection - not only for shooting ranges, but those body rumbling car/truck race events too. And that day they had 20% off these super cool looking Mom bags by bogg. Perfect for the basketball, football or softball moms that tote around everything else everyone appreciates. Quick-moving checkout lines. Nice service at the register. Place could be cleaner, but overall I was satisfied.

Never heard of Academy until recently, and it is pretty good. Very similar vibes with Big 5…read moreSporting Goods, with a moderate selection of every outdoor thing you can think of. Came in for some boots, and left with boots, a bunch of socks that were on clearance for $2/pack and a camping chair. Service was pretty good as well and the store is well organized.