We came in there with the family looking for long underwear and a puffy winter jacket for my son…read more I know, toddlers quickly outgrow this stuff after a year and this stuff is expensive, etc. However, for some things, I like to get durable quality. The puffy jacket somehow holds up to my son tearing up playgrounds, climbing all over stuff, rolling around, and generally beating up the coat - and it keeps on going, looks as good as new. So, I am ok with getting another when he outgrew the last one - which is still in great shape and we can re-use for his little sister. Also, we like coming here because the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful finding the right product, the right size, etc.

They have the best customer service and high quality products /gear. This is my go to place for…read moreall our outdoor needs because the company stands behind it no matter what- highly recommend

Family business, Superb customer service,…read moreKnowledgeable staff, Good sales, This place is unmatched. Truly. Five stars!

Joe's Sporting Goods has an enormous selecting of fishing stuff - nothing much for fly fishing but…read morepretty much everything else. Their staff is knowledgeable, helpful and friendly which isn't always the case at other large stores. I didn't look past their fishing department but the store is huge and well stocked probably the most well stocked outdoor store in the Twin Cities. In fact you may be overwhelmed. Lots of parking and close to a freeway so access isn't a problem.

Love, love, love this store!!! Great clothing, wonderful quality, and the people I've had helping…read moreme at the store have been excellent!!! It is worth paying a bit more 100%!

Shopping but not buying. This a nice store but a little too expensive for my pallet of outdoor…read moreequipment. Clean, well kept store. I'm headed to Sweden this summer, will check out the Fjallraven merchandise there!

Service: Depends on the person but its typically amazing!…read more Selection: Wide, has practically everything you typically need and if they don't it can easily be delivered. Value: Good quality but very pricey, though most things in the category of which they sell are high in price anyway.

I purchased 2 Patagonia jackets online. They were too big. Went to exchange them for a different…read moresize at the Roseville, MN location. They did not honor me the sale price at time of exchange. The cashier was going to honor me an even exchange, but the store manager was curt and very rude and said "No!" and went about her business. I will NEVER EVER GO BACK TO THIS STORE! Then... they wanted to sell me a membership after that! This place should go out of business!!! You DON'T treat customers like this! Shame! Shame! Shame!

Great service. Great stuff. Great place. I always have a great experience when I visit Mend.read more

Finally, a fly shop in Minneapolis. And finally, a review of it on Yelp (years after it opened)…read more Mike, the owner and sole employee, is always in there. He's got a big beard and a big personality and isn't a salesman. He'll tell you exactly what you need if you want help--sometimes recommending the lower priced items over higher priced items because he's a genuine dude out to make fly anglers vs. make a buck. I've bought countless bugs from him. A rod. A waist pack. I think a t-shirt at some point. I've drank his free beer at the occasional, random store parties he decides to throw on a whim. It's a beautiful store. He even sells American made jeans if you decide that on your way to the river, you not only need bugs but also some raw denim for whatever reason.

Located in Terminal 1 at the MSP airport, Adventure North sells a bunch of outdoors stuff. Light…read moreand heavier wear for hanging around in places that don't feature air conditioning or heating, it's heavier duty gear for adventuring. As I'm headed to Bismarck ND for a couple of weeks, I decided to stop in and check it out. Quality goods but at airport prices. Sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, socks, exercise wear, some shoes and boots. [Review 10568 overall, 336 of 2019.]

If you have fond memories of Midwest Mountaineering, that longtime Cedar-Riverside staple, this new…read moreoutdoor activity gear shop is definitely good news for you! That shop's manager has now opened Lake State Mountaineering with similar wares and similar values. So we're talking high quality canoeing, climbing, camping, and hiking gear from a combination of large, small, and local vendors. They have a website you can order from, but if you want to browse in person and get knowledgeable advice from this passionate crew, you can pop into the shop. They have some pretty high-end merchandise, but I'm seeing some tempting sale offers and they have a rental program that might help you get kitted out for an adventure. This storefront location might be tricky to find at first. Enter through the building's Washington Avenue door, next to the barber shop, then follow the signs through the door there and up the stairs, where you'll spot them. I promise there's a nice store up there! You're on your own for parking but it's easy enough to find metered street parking. If you want to properly gear up for this kind of activity and want the best equipment, sold to you be a locally-owned store who will give you honest recommendations that come from deep experience, this is where to go.

Good selection of new and used climbing gear, Steve was very knowledgeable and friendly!read more

So I went to Repair Lair today hoping to find a nice messenger bag to replace the backpack I've…read morebeen using on my motorcycle. They had a pretty large selection as always; in varying states of condition. I wasn't struck by anything much but then there it was - a sweet, almost new,Timbuk2 bag. I took it to the counter and made an offer of about 20% less than then we're asking. They accepted as I guessed they would. They're always quite generous. The woman who usually does the excellent work on the repairs that I bring in approached the counter. She started searching my new bag looking for the sternum strap that she knew should go with it. She couldn't find it so guess what she did? She went to the sewing machine and made one for me. It was perfect; useful the first time out. I asked how much she wanted for the strap she had just made me from scratch. "Nothing" she said. "It goes with the bag." This is so typical of my experiences at the Lair. They do great work. They're friendly and generous. I recommend them highly and I tell all my friends about them. Thanks for the the great service Repair Lair!

My favorite backpack had a broken zipper. My local tailor couldn't fix it, but Repair Lair did in…read morejust over a week with a matching new YKK zipper. The price I ended up paying was slightly lower than the price quoted, in part because of a cash discount. I might have gotten a new backpack for the price of the repair, but then I would have been stuck with a useless backpack. Also, there's a good chance that a new backpack would be poorer quality. I'm so glad my spouse spotted this little shop while we were driving down Minnehaha!

I just brought my Specialized Tarmac race bike in here on the recommendation of a fellow racer. We…read moretend to be neurotic about who fixes our bikes. I was in massive need for a tune up, cleaning, adjustments of lots of things and left the bike in their hands for a week. When I picked the bike up it was as good as new - everything I needed done was completed and they went over all the things they did in gory detail. It was exactly what I needed to hear to have piece of mind. Maybe this is overkill for most people, but I think it is good to know for people like myself but also for people with more simple bike needs that by coming here you will have people looking after your bike who really care about doing a great job whether you need an overhaul on your race bike or just a tire replaced on your commuter bike.

Small independent business with personalized attention, good value and responsive staff.read more

The old Fun 'N Run, now TC Running is a great, locally-owned spot to buy a good pair of quality…read moresneakers (name change because the old owners retired and sold to another local shoe shop, and now they have more locations around the metro!) If you're not a runner, that doesn't mean this store isn't for you. But if you are, I think you'll find all that you need here! (Including those gross sucrose gel packets) For me, I'm on my feet all day for work as a scientist, and I've bought the past 4 pairs of shoes here, and I've had no complaints! The staff are very knowledgeable, so let them know your concerns (plantar fasciitis? More/less cushion? Over-pronated/supinated?) When it comes to the value, you get what you pay for. They're able to charge under market value, but they can still be expensive. With this in mind, they do have a generous sales room where shoes can be ~$20-40 off (I haven't been there often enough to know how the sales change, so I might be off). All in all, I highly recommend this place for your next sneaker purchase, athlete or not.

I have been a client of Fun-n-Run and TC Running for over 20 years, always a great experience…read more Amazed how the quality of staff, inventory and expertise have always been consistent over the years. Pricing is very competitive, a high value when you consider the expertise helping me make the right choices. The Randolph store feels like a neighborhood friend, an inviting experience with smiles. I would not consider anyplace else.