I am writing this review on behalf of my boyfriend who does not have an account--…read moreHe purchased a pair of Irish Setters work boots & they fell apart within 3 weeks of having them. Therefore, we went back to the store (with a receipt) to return them & get his money back. They apparently only offer store credit on a gift card for most returns. Spends $120+ on boots & you can't get your money back when they're defective-- a load of crap if you ask me.

Definitely the place to go for work boots or hiking boots. Great selection. Would have given 5…read morestars except that they have a very sparse selection for women. I don't mind wearing a men's work boot, but I wear a women's size 9. For women with smaller feet, I don't know that they would find something to fit them. On a side note, they have an adorable baby/children's section of camo clothing!

Nice clean store with a wide selection of products. Employees are helpful. Prices are not horrible.read more

We decided to check the store out since it's pretty much the only local store left for archery…read moreequipment. However, we were less than impressed. They have a large selection, in general. There's an entire corner of just knives, rows of fishing gear, a full back wall for firearms, and pretty much any camping/outdoor gear you'd need. The archery equipment? One small rack. Barely anything more for accessories. There's literally a larger selection of BBQ sauce. No, for real. This doesn't matter if that's not your thing, sure, but for those that want this type of gear...you'll have to look elsewhere. Service is also non-existent, unless you're at the gun or knife counters. We stood at the archery counter for a while - which hides a bulk of the accessories someone would want/need, with no way to access without an employee - and no one came over or even acknowledged us. There's no way to call for assistance either. Which, having no associates wandering the floor, or even easily accessible, makes my next issue worse. There's no signage anywhere. Sure, you can see the giant wall of guns, the fishing gear, but all the shelving is just thrown together without any way of identifying where anything is. You literally have to search through everything just to find a section where *maybe* that thing you want could be. Heck, even the check-out is hard to find, with its small, cramped lanes that are hidden by racks of merchandise. Returns has a large sign and roped off area, which was quite busy. Can't imagine why.

Excellent service: Hayden in the archery shop is top notch took care of all of our needs!…read moreAlso a big thank you to Rita and Ralph for excellent customer service!! Highly recommended for all of your outdoor needs and services! Thank You!

Aden and Jake are amazing at archery center are great! They are so good with kids and making us…read morefeel comfortable. It has always been a good time with them and the family enjoys making a day out of it. They were friendly, kind and knowledgeable. It's almost like being around family. We will always work with them and buy from Great Lakes.

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!

This is for the overall company. I joined their mailing list for line for the 15% discount and put…read morein an order for a high quality sleeping bag with a few other items. Order was cancelled the next day with no explanation. I called and a lady said that my billing address was wrong, so I made corrections and got the order going again. Order was cancelled again. I called my bank and they told me that Public Lands were cancelling it on their end, so I call the company again. A guy answer giving me the same reasons and I countered it with what the bank told me. He told me that if didn't matter because the addresses didn't match and I told him that I gave him the right one last time. I told him that I have a different card and was ready to give it, then he told me that I was breaking up and hung up on me. I called back one last time and told them that I'll do my business elsewhere and to take me off their mailing list. They shouldn't offer people a discount that they do not want me and honor!

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!

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.

We did a one-hour tandem kayak on the river through Venture Outdoors, and it was one of the best…read morehours we spent on our trip. The staff was friendly and helpful - and let us wait out a passing shower before heading out on the water. The views from the water were amazing, and being able to paddle over to see PNC Park, to get great views of all of the bridges, and to cross the river repeatedly without too much worry about oncoming boat traffic was great. Well worth the cost to get a unique view of the city while also having a unique experience along the way!

We booked a fishing adventure for my son's 12th birthday. They handled all the arrangements and…read moreSara was so patient answering my millions of questions. On the day-of, Mel and Dan were friendly, helpful and communicative. They brought everything we needed for my son and his 7 friends to enjoy fishing for a few hours. The location in North Park was beautiful and perfect. It was even wheelchair accessible for our friend who had a broken leg. Thank you Venture Outdoors for a memory my son won't soon forget!

This store is located in Union Township yet they sell Shenango Wildcats and New Castle Hurricanes…read moregear. Not one Union Scotties item! Poor community support!

From the owner: Helping Customers "Get in the Game" with VALUE since 1937.read more