I recently had such a positive experience at Dick's Sporting Goods in Gresham. I went in to pick up…read morea new pair of shoes for my son and was immediately welcomed by friendly staff at the entrance. That first impression really set the tone for the rest of our visit. When we made our way to the shoe department, the associates there were attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely eager to help. They answered our questions, helped us find the right size, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. It's refreshing to shop somewhere that values customer service and actually takes the time to acknowledge you. Of course, I couldn't leave without finding something for myself! I ended up grabbing a pair of Nike slides, and they've turned out to be one of my favorite purchases lately. They're unbelievably comfortable -- basically like wearing slippers -- and I find myself reaching for them every single day. Overall, it was an easy, enjoyable shopping trip, and I'll definitely be heading back to Dick's the next time we're in the market for shoes.

This Dick's will be included in the cutbacks soon. We stopped by for a simple Oregon Ducks "O"…read morebaseball cap. We entered the empty store and asked a staff member where the Ducks gear is. He motioned over to a part of the store with his hand, and that was it. They only had a yellow baseball cap with an Oregon ice cream cone on the front. What the heck is that? When exiting, we expressed our surprise that they did not have more gear for a popular university from their state. The employee did not care. Good luck for this location staying in business.

S side of 4th Plain W of NE 117th (Same center as Big 5)…read more This place is by far the largest and most complete Outdoor Sporting Goods Store I've ever seen. It's really clean inside and out. The staff is extremely nice and informative. They feature so much...stuff for hunting, working, fishing, paintball, etc. etc. You know all that predominantly outdoorsy stuff. Their prices are very reasonable for the quality of products they have. They offer classes and various types of events here. They offer Clearance Items both in store or on their website! If you're an Outdoorsman then this is definitely worth a visit. There is plenty of parking in this strip mall location. Their website is very user friendly if you need to use it. Heck they even offer a Wish List on it.

Fantastic shop right in Downtown Salem. We love their selection of clothes and equipment, the staff…read moreare very helpful and good company. They also have amazing sales!!

Knowledgeable and friendly staff with a good amount of selection. We found everything we needed for…read morebackpacking season. Support your local business and get your gear here!

Love how helpful the people from the gun section are and help me get the right ammo and tools for…read moremy gun

Very clean store. Organized and well stocked. The gun counter is usually staffed with at least two…read morepeople. They no longer take appointments, pull a number and wait. The best time to g is during workinghours. After 5pm tends to get a lttle crowded at the counter. Shoop the deals online and save.

Have been driving by this place since they opened, but this my first visit. Just looked at the…read moreclothes, which they have tons of, mostly used, but a wide range, some fine brand names, and most reasonable prices. Got a purple silk long sleeve for just 10 bucks. Folks working there super friendly and knowledgeable. Getting some great businesses on foster, just visited kitchen culture (!!) & several fine drinking and eating spots, around holgate and below. Portland can still prosper!

If you are looking for any type of outdoor gear this is the place to go. They have a great…read moreselection of men and women apparel of well known brands with pretty good prices. They also have camping with sleeping bands hanging so you can see what they look like and feel and also outdoor gear. Fosters has an upstairs with used product that is discounted but in great shape.

Absolutely agree with what he said. Charming place with great food, views & beer. What more could…read moreyou ask for!

Well was all excited to finally check the tap house out after hitting all the other taprooms in the…read morearea that are dog friendly only to see a sign right up front that says "no pets." So that's a no for me. There are plenty of other tap houses and breweries in the area that a pet friendly.

If you love the outdoors -- or just want to look like you do -- the Columbia Factory Store is a…read moremust-stop. The selection here is fantastic, with everything from jackets and hiking shoes to thermal gear and hats, all at factory outlet prices. I've found deals that beat most online discounts, especially during seasonal sales. The staff deserves a shoutout. They're genuinely helpful, not pushy, and always willing to check stock or help you find the right size. You can tell they actually use the products and know what they're talking about. The store is clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate -- no digging through messy racks like some outlets. The checkout process is quick, and the team keeps the line moving even when it gets busy. Pro tip: Sign up for the Columbia Rewards program. I've scored some extra savings and early access to sales that make it worth it. Overall, this is one of the best outlet shopping experiences in the Portland area. Whether you're gearing up for a hike or just looking for a solid rain jacket (we are in the PNW), Columbia has you covered -- literally! LMAO

This Columbia Outlet store had so many great deals, it was overwhelming…read more I stopped by here yesterday afternoon because I'm in the market for some new winter outerwear. I was specifically hoping to find boots and/or a jacket. On top of having an entire floor full of clearance jackets, they also had about a dozen racks under tents outside of the store. It seemed like they probably had every Columbia jacket that had been made within the past few years. There was also a ton of Mountain Hardware and Sorel. The Mountain Hardware jackets were about 25-50% off, which was still significantly cheaper than REI or anywhere else that I know of. I ended up feeling so overwhelmed by the jacket selection that I decided I needed to do some research, and come back. I ended up leaving with two pairs of snow boots: 1 Columbia, and 1 Sorel. I got both pairs for $55, including tax and a very small roundup for the National Park fund. I've been looking for boots for a couple of weeks, and the cheapest I've found comparable boots anywhere else was anywhere from $69-129. So, I was beyond stoked to find two pairs I liked in the clearance section. They were also having a store wide BOGO half-off sale, which is how the total ended up so low. I didn't have, and have actually never had any of the issues with outlet stores that other people brought up in their reviews. I used to work at the outlets in Folsom. Most of the merchandise isn't damaged or defective-- it's just overstock or barely out of season. The boots that I purchased are honestly of similar quality to brand new boots from DSW. I just got really lucky (and have a seventh sense for when things will be on sale due to all my years of working in retail). Staff was super friendly and helpful. Overall a great experience and I would definitely shop here again.

Didn't buy anything, but was not greeted or asked if we needed any help either. That wasn't bad,…read more we were just browsing anyways. They had lots to choose from fishing gear, amo, outdoor clothing, hunting gear for dogs even candles. The ambiance was stunning. The taxidermy animals placed all around was fun to see. Prices weren't bad a bit spendy but I'm sure the quality it good.

This place has become a complete mess. I drove all the way from Vancouver to Tualatin just to sell…read moresome firearms, only to be told it would take up to six hours. That's unacceptable. No one bothered to mention over the phone that you need an appointment. Then at check-in, I'm told it's 45 minutes to an hour per gun. For four guns, that's basically my entire day gone. That's not service, that's incompetence. Ever since the switch from Cabela's to Bass Pro Shops, this place has clearly gone downhill. Poor communication, terrible process, and a complete lack of respect for people's time. If this is the new standard, it's no surprise this place is losing its reputation. It needs a serious overhaul, because right now it's inefficient, disorganized, and honestly just frustrating to deal with.

From the moment we walked in, the staff at Hillcrest Ski & Sports made us feel so welcome. One of…read morethe girls helped me find the perfect snow boots -- she was patient, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions without hesitation. Then a sweet lady came over and offered to help me find a snow jacket. She held things for me, suggested similar styles, and helped me land the cutest one. They even threw in discounts, which was such a nice surprise. The whole experience felt genuinely warm and personalized. We'll definitely be back for future purchases!

Excellent customer service recently by employee Sal, who spent a solid 90 minutes working with me…read more I was looking for a simple "starter" set of equipment for cross country skiing, which he enthusiasticly helped me find on their used / preowned rack. My knowledge was very limited, so I appreciated his patience and kindness towards getting me solid gear for a fair price. Highly recommend Hillcrest for both their selection of new & used gear, as well as their employees for their knowledge and skills to get your the correct products!