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    MEC Vancouver

    3.6 (188 reviews)
    ModerateOutdoor Gear
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Mari E.

    Since it moved here, this is my first visit. Lots of natural light and very comfortable space for spending browsing (and trying) They have very pricey item like Patagucci but some sale item were easily 40% off. It's worth to visit and try new colour.

    David L.

    The newest location of MEC on E. 2nd Ave in False Creek is now known as Mountain Equipment Company since Mountain Equipment Co-op isn't a co-op since it was sold to an American company. They also brought back the Mountain Logo which made more sense than the green square logo. Many people said the service would go downhill because of the new ownership, so I had to find out. Inside, it has two floors of outdoor apparel and gear. I came here for a bike pump because my bike pump broke after 14 years of use. The staff were amazing because they were helping me right away with my search for a bike pump and I ended buying a better, but more expensive bike pump. When I was browsing, staff came up to me and asked if I needed help which was great! Interestingly, you can now shop at this store without a membership because this isn't a Co-op. However, at the cashier, I was asked for my MEC Co-op membership number. I didn't carry my MEC membership card, so I gave the cashier my phone number which was fine. I assume refunds and returns would be easier if my membership number was added to the transaction.

    They also do bike maintenance classes too!
    Eunice L.

    Love this place. They have everything for camping, travelling and today I went there for biking! Mark C helped me out with my bike. I had some very specific height and price point requirements and he made it work including looking for stock on a clearance bike, a quick fitting on a bike, a safety check before my test ride, a 2nd safety check before purchase 5 hours later, getting a fender quickly installed and making sure I had all accessories before I left. It was awesome! I went to 6 different bike vendors that day and by far Mark and several others on the MEC team took care of me the most and made sure I was well-informed. Their rock-solid guarantee and tune ups in the first year sealed the deal for me. Great work guys! Will be back!

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    Review Highlights - MEC Vancouver

    Quality-wise i don't think it's any worst than other brands like Mountain Hardwear or Patagonia and if it is, with MEC's amazing return policy it really doesn't matter.

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    Patagonia Vancouver

    Patagonia Vancouver

    2.8(28 reviews)
    3.5 kmKitsilano
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    I recently was in Vancouver for a few days and saw that there was a Patagonia store. I saw the bad…read morereviews but still wanted to go check it out for myself. I'm pretty glad that I did because I was able to score a few items from here. They had lots of selections. However, whatever sizes that are out is what they currently have in stock. There is an option to order your size and free shipping if you live in Canada. They do repairs in store. Cashiers were friendly but the staff on the floor not so much. I have to say that they are super unorganized! One staff tells you to move the line this way. Then another staff comes and tells you to move the line back to the other way. They don't communicate with each other. Even when I got to the cashier, she was super confused and asked what is going on. There was a long line to pay even though they had like 3-4 cashiers. Not all products are worth it but I would say most items are great. Some items are on sale and some are not. If you wanna save a bit of money, then this location is worth a visit. If you can score your size, its definitely worth a visit. Tips: *Metered street parking. *Credit card accepted. *Charges for a bag. *4 dressing rooms. *They sell limited kids items. *They have a few mirrors available outside that you can utilize to try stuff on.

    Been trying to buy something here for 7 months. They simply do not carry sizes or items what anyone…read moreactually wants.

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    Gorilla Surplus - LOVE the sign

    Gorilla Surplus

    3.7(43 reviews)
    2.2 kmGrandview-Woodlands, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
    $$

    How to begin the new year ... you might be thinking?…read more By being a survivalist of course ... without the paranoia! Look all around you as you go about your day - zombies aka Karens are everywhere! I lived in Scandinavia back in the day & I had an obsession with knifes & owned a tiny collection. There's lots of trees over there & I liked to carve up wood. I was excited & a big kid all over again (come to think of it I don't think I stopped being a kid ... some might say ... LOL) walking into Gorilla Surplus! It's located on Broadway right in-between Clark & Commercial Drive. It's situated in an old dilapidated shop that looks an old house that's on its last legs! You are not coming here for fine decor or an aesthetic pleasure experience! Why'd I pop in here you ask? Well of course because of the upcoming zombie invasion ... duh!!! Are we not entering into wave #5 & variant #23 or something like that!? Karens are losing their friggin minds & this prolonged pandemic doesn't seem to want to go away! Folks it's getting scary out there ... arm yourselves! Yikes! Many will remember the popular 3 Vets store that closed down in 2017. They used to sell quite the collection of knives & other sporting goods. GS has kinda stepped in as their replacement. GS also has a massive offering of Airsoft guns for all you BB gun enthusiasts, camo & regular survival gear, bags, hats, bear spray & batons - to ward off the zombies ... you know them as Karens! The sales dude with tatts all over him was very helpful & informative. In fact he lead me into buying an item I never in a million years would have thought to buy! I can't wait to use it! I picked up 2 items but I will never tell because Karens/Zombies could be reading this & I don't want to give them a heads-up! Hee! The crazies are here amongst us - people wake up!!! Brace yourselves ... winter is here! Happy new year - 2022 here we go!

    They have a great selection of army and outdoor gear. The store is clean and easy to shop in. The…read morestaff are helpful and know their stuff. I'll definitely go back.

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    Arc'teryx

    Arc'teryx

    2.7(9 reviews)
    2.2 kmDowntown, West End

    Had a family and friends discount... and ordered the wrong size jacket. Stores wouldn't take it…read moreback and wouldn't let me exchange it for right size ..i payed for item, using family discount code. The way they treat "family" is bs. Arc'teryx is a bad overpriced company.

    Terrible customer service and the warranty. I have a Granville backpack which is less than a year…read moreold, and the fabric on the front cover is deteriorating significantly for a normal use. I called the customer service and they told me to bring in the backpack in a store, so they could ship it back to their head office in North Van for an inspection. When I took it back, the sales person asked me if I have washed the backpack. I was a bit puzzled and told her that I haven't. She then warmed me that they may charge me $15 for some kind of bad hygiene practice or another as the product hasn't washed and they need to inspect it as it is. I was thinking who would wash a backpack?! I asked her to make a note on the file that I cleaned the backpack, so that they can waive the charge. She then told me that it would take 4 - 6 weeks generously until they finish their inspection and get back to me on what they can do about it. This is my first time dealing with their warranty, however I dealt with Lululemon and Patagonia for their product not standing to be what they claimed, and they have always dealt with the issues immediately and made me happy. They have never made me wait for 4- 6 weeks. I have a quite few items from Arc'teryx, and I would like to support a company which started locally, however my experience was QUITE disappointing.

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    The North Face Granville Street

    The North Face Granville Street

    2.4(14 reviews)
    1.8 kmDowntown
    $$$

    The short: - visited twice in 2020, but unlikely to visit…read moreagain due to the poor staff knowledge. Will shop online instead The long: - poorest staff knowledge among multiple TNF stores visited in the USA and Canada. The staff had the least idea about the winter jackets, did not know the difference between the winter jacket types, looked at the tags for any question I asked and could not find an answer for most questions. - submitted a jacket due to warranty issues. Process was cumbersome and lacks clarity. My email was incorrectly recorded and hence I didn't receive the notification once a decision was made on my jacket. The process took ~2 months. - good covid measures: sanitation station, staff wore masks, physical distancing - no dedicated parking, parking options are limited or expensive as it's downtown

    I actually love North Face gear, but this store is useless…read more I think generally they have a great reputation as medium-high quality outdoor gear maker, and I have owned several jackets which I was quite happy with. I have consistently seen North face gear on sale at places like Atmosphere Sportchek, for much better prices than directly from North Face. What up??? This location is obviously best suited for confused tourists on a shopping spree. Anyone actually planning to do outdoor adventuring would shop elsewhere for better prices, and variety. Went today to look at sleeping bags. Nothing in stock. Great company but this particular store location is an abomination.

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    The North Face Granville Street
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    Deakin Industries - Deakin Industries

    Deakin Industries

    4.4(5 reviews)
    2.5 kmGrandview-Woodlands
    $$

    Used to work for a parking patrol company that is headquartered downtown and Deakin is conveniently…read morelocated nearby. They have great quality hi-vis vests and rain gear, which is a requirement for staying safe and dry while working outdoors in rainy Vancouver. Also supplies caution and flagging tape, and other related materials so our patrollers can look very official!

    Having trouble finding a 6 mm heavy duty screen? Looking for a book of 11.5 x 17 inch waterproof…read moregraph paper? Need some industrial grade rain gear or a waterproof bag? Want to buy a custom fitted cruiser vest? Interested in keeping overly warm in an arctic parka? Maybe you want to try your hand at tree planting and you can't seem to find a left footed short handled bear root shovel? Perhaps you are in need a new hip chain or a few rolls of hip chain string? Feel like finally changing all your steel caulks for ceramic tips? Need to buy a new spoon for your increment borer? If you understand half of what I have said then Deakin is the store for you. Surveyors, geologists, archaeologists, biologists, foresters, miners, loggers, contractors, and basically anyone that works or loves roaming about in the great outdoors will find the wares at this shop more than useful. I would have given them five stars if they had called me back after I ordered a particular sized screen and went to the store a month later to find one sitting on the shelf. Perhaps writing orders on random pieces of paper isn't the best way to keep things organized.

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    Deakin Industries - Deakin Industries 1361 Powell Street

    Deakin Industries 1361 Powell Street

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    West Coast Sports

    West Coast Sports

    3.3(30 reviews)
    2.9 kmFairview Slopes
    $$

    Of the many board shops in this area I walked into this one first. I was coming from out of town…read moreand looking for a whole new setup including a snowboard, bindings, boots and bag. When I walked in I felt out of place as most beginner snowboarders probably would feel. It just looked like a small, cramped board shop to me but compared to the other places, I'd take that over the stuffy, boutique type of shops the others seemed to be. Jess at West Coast was very helpful asking me questions to better hone in on what type of equipment would best suit me. She was super informative and didn't pressure me to commit to purchasing anything. In fact, she even told me to go to the other shops in the area to compare equipment and pricing. Pretty ballsy but it made me feel at ease right away. I went to all the other shops and no one made me feel comfortable about being there. Very few questions and assistance. Instead it almost felt like they were uptight because I may not have looked like a typical snowboarder. Needless to say I went back to West Coast and bought the lot, about $1500 worth of equipment. Then I put it to use going up to Whistler the next four days and loved every second of it. The board (Bataleon Goliath) performed great and my feet felt perfect throughout every run. Lastly, I would've given them 5 stars but the person helping my girlfriend with her ski boots was unknowledgeable and not a very big help to her. If you do go to this place go see Jess. There was another Aussie guy behind the counter that was giving his input and helping me out as well but I didn't catch his name. Mahalo, K

    I'm going the full 5-stars on this place after spending a day with a friend shopping for snowboard…read moregear. We did the entire 'snowboard alley' of W 4th and this place had by far the best deals. Not only were the prices better to begin with, they also carried more classic styles and colours in jackets and pants that suited my friend's fashion tastes. The staff were really helpful picking out a snowboard that was a great price, European-made and would last him for years. The graphics were pretty sweet, too. The board was freshly waxed and they set it up with the bindings in-store. In addition to already low prices and some sale items, the staff cut my friend a deal since he was buying a bunch of gear. It was the cherry on top! This shop also has non-snow-related sporting gear on the second floor.

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    Biggest ski wall

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    West Coast Sports - From West Coast Sports website

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    From West Coast Sports website

    Sport Chek

    Sport Chek

    2.9(43 reviews)
    1.9 kmDowntown
    $$$

    First time at this SC location…read more I was completely impressed with my entire experience. The store modern, big and bright, with the best merchandising I've seen in a long time. When I first walked in, I was greeted with a smile by a girl working at a welcoming station at the front. I asked where men's shoes were, and she showed me, but also informed me that a sales associate that was in our vicinity could help me. Perfect ! I knew exactly what I needed. I showed him the item on my phone, he looked up the product # on his handheld and off he went to get it for me. He quickly reappeared with box in hand! The shoes were exactly what I wanted and they were on sale for a really great price. I went to the cash area, where there were a few people in front of me. I didn't have to wait for more than a minute or two before it was my turn. The cashier was also smiling and friendly. She showed me how to maximize my points on the Triangle App, then I paid and was on my way. This was a really great shopping experience with customer service that goes above and beyond.

    This is a raving review for Reza specifically -…read more I rushed into the store literally 30 minutes before close frantically looking for literally any snow gear that could fit me (it's difficult and I often have to shop in the Children's section). Reza is a champ and immediately got to work. He went through the entire store and pulled so much for me and was so incredibly patient even as I started becoming more picky with the options. While helping me, he was also impressively attentive with another couple who seemed to be last minute shopping as well. Generally speaking, I was really pleased with all of the customer service through out the store. From the moment I walked in, to the check out process on my way out, everyone was super pleasant, even considering the fact that they were officially closed at the time I was checking out. Highly recommend in the Vancouver area for the service alone! Thank you again, Reza and Team!

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