Excellent company that truly cares about your flyfishing experience and truly wants to make it the…read morebest They may not advertise as much as their competitors, but they truly deliver on an amazing experience. Our guide was John, who made our day very special, and gave us excellent beginners training, and was intentional with his knowledge of the Madison River, history of Yellowstone, and his 25+ years of experience of flyfishing. Montana Trout Fitters supports a high-quality experience versus a volume business.

I have been fortunate enough to fish with Montana Troutfitters guides on multiple occasions and…read morecan't recommend them highly enough. They are guest focused, accommodating and down right fun. I've brought with me guests that are experienced anglers and complete novices. They never batted an eye and were able to put everyone on fish regardless of the angler or the conditions, and even trained someone while on the boat who had never held a fly rod before. Additionally the shop crew is stellar. I've popped in prior to some self-guided wade trips on the Gallatin and beyond and each time the've been super helpful and given me the flies I need to get the fish to eat. Stellar outfit that will continue to be my only fly shop stop in Bozeman.

Amazing store selection & service from 10 is 10 Thanks…read morefor new Generator Honda 5000 & lot construction tools added to my van

Love all the treasures you can find in this very useful store, can't wait to get back to Montana so…read moreI can shop some more

Ordered/paid for boots Feb 2nd, never told they were on back order until April until I called…read morelooking for them. Informed of the back order when I called in March. Called again in April, told I would receive the boots on Monday. Called again in May and was told they could overnight the boots to me. Voiced my frustration and was told they can cancel the order or send the boots with a pair of socks. As the boots were a gift from my wife I took the boots....no socks were sent. 4 months for a pair of boots at $500.00 is tough to swallow and difficult to prepare for. Customer service that basically says take it leave it? And then they dont follow up with their own peace offering? Lots of options out there catering to the hunting community.....

This review is based only on the repair of my several Kenetrek boots by Carters…read more I have used this shop for many repairs. They are the only authorized repair shop for Kenetrek boots. Because of this I will no longer be wearing Kenetrek boots. I have had to many bad experiences to list. They messed up several times on jobs. No apologies, no we will fix it. Just excuses and attitude. If you do a complete resole including the urethane on Kenetrek boots they do not fit right after wards. I don't know why this is but I have had several friends have the same issue. Once again. No apologies, no we will fix it. Just excuses and attitude. The last resole I had done cost $170. After picking my jaw up from the floor I asked why and he said they now go over the complete boot, fix anything and give you new laces and insoles. Well, the laces were not as good as the ones that came with the boots and the repairs were just some sort of flexible paste smeared on the boot. The cordura part of the tongue was coming apart and I assumed there would be a professional repair, but all they did was smear this goop over it. It was very unprofessional looking and my $450 boots should not look like a two year old blew his nose on them. There were several spots around the rubber rock protector where it looked like they smeared the same goop. I am assuming there was some slight delamination and that was how they fixed it. Very sloppy. I would strongly recommend not using this store and not buying Kenetrek boots as a direct result of how their only repair facility handles their repairs.

Friendly service and great, wiselections of high quality "name brands." Their own branded goods…read more(especially footwear) are popular and high quality too. Pet friendly.

This is a very nice store in downtown Bozeman. Close to tons of other shopping and dining and…read morecoffee shops, it's a fun stop in if you are in the area and want to shop around. Especially bc they have a large selection of outdoor items and shoes and socks. I was able to score some new socks here at a great price in a brand that is hard to find. They had tons of outdoor specific and cold weather gear.

The staff was very helpful and nice while my family and I were exchanging a jacket. Very welcoming…read morevibe right when you walk in the door, they even offer you a beverage! We absolutely will be returning. Although, they do have an amazing online return/exchange policy, it was so awesome seeing the product in person and being able to try things on.

Hands down the best in outdoor hunting gear Great selection of excellent products. Wonderful and…read moreknowledgeable staff.

Cool hidden gem! My husband and I came to Montana for vacation needed some shoes for exploring and…read morestopped by this shop. My husband and I both picked out some clogs. We loved the color selection. The gentleman was very nice and very helpful making sure we got the right fit and size. This store is great if you are looking for a new outfit or new shoes. They also have a great sock and hat selection. Definitely check this shop out!

Wonderful hidden away treasure of an outdoors store. Amazing selection of gear and the staff was…read morefriendly and helpful. I have ended up going there regular to purchase high-end axes and hatchets to give as presents for graduations, etc. (not for marriages yet ;)) Highly recommended as a local alternative to the big-box stores.

I was in a few weeks ago and I was having trouble finding the right type of pistol ammo and a…read morewonderful gentleman by the name of Cole was amazing! All and all I would go here again :)

Guys. We are big fans but when the store is empty and the manager won't come do a price match and…read morejust tells the young lady working the till to tell me no.... That's pure laziness but it's fine. We are long time patrons and I love keeping money in the valley but I'll gladly spend money elsewhere when service is low quality. Good old Bobby Wards stands behind what they have written and never ignores a chance to make a sale.

Ew. As a local to Bozeman it was extremely off-putting to…read morehear of the gatekeeping attitude to boating possessed and expressed by an elderly woman worker at NLRLO. Commenting on my supposed needs snidely, and without provocation just sent another sale out of the area. I thought these people were from here, as I've visited their NLTCo and Boat Barn locations prior, but their gatekeeping, unpolite, and prejudice language sound like any number of unsettled transplants I've met in the Gallatin area. "Thanks" but no thanks.

We stopped at several outdoor sports stores with some questions about our paddle board, looking for…read moresome basic replacement parts and how-to's with no luck. While bigger companies suggested we buy an expensive new board and air pump, Northern Lights had everything we needed. Andrew helped us install, secure and double check the equipment before heading out to the river. Thank you for the excellent service and reassurance!

Okay, this is a longer one but as an avid thrifter and experienced (and fair) reseller myself, I…read morethink that this place necessitates a particular conversation. My thoughts- I've stopped into Second Wind a few times over the years in search of gear/clothing for personal use, but have consistently walked away disappointed if not empty-handed because their pricing is exorbitant and stupidly inflated, and I have no shame in using that sort of verbiage. An example from today that caught me so off guard I did some research, subsequently leading me to writing this review- a heavily used & visibly stained/faded Patagonia vest listed at $115, which is $16 less than the retail price on Patagonia's own website ($131). In my opinion and personal experience, this is not an isolated case- a lot of their merchandise is significantly worn, sometimes even dirty, and still priced like it's barely been used. While I did find and purchase a cute pair of pants that were reasonably priced and in good shape today, it unfortunately doesn't negate the general pattern of overpricing. Selling gear in highly used and rough condition for near-retail prices undermines the whole point of secondhand shopping and if we're being honest, many locals have access to outdoor industry discounts that include the benefit of full warranties. Trying to resell deeply used gear at near-retail prices just feels exploitative in that context. Even online secondhand platforms like Depop tend to be far more equitably priced and transparent about quality. I'm all for supporting secondhand and local businesses, but not when it starts to feel greedy and borderline shady. Pricing like this erodes trust and defeats the purpose of resale. There are more transparent, affordable, and community-minded options out there-- please shop around.

Fantastic second-hand shop for all kinds of great outdoor gear. I scored a pair of swix xc gloves…read morefor $10!! As well as some lululemon leggings & carhartt sweatpants. This is my favorite place to hit up first anytime I come to Bozeman. I always find something amazing. Their boots & bottom layers selections are particularly good.

Boy dont bother manager (leigh) with coupons or price adjustments,wow....very anti 100%…read moresatisfaction not guaranteed.she is not about helping or keeping customers....over a member 20% off coupon.think were gonna go else where, with management like anti customer, like leigh‼‼

REI Bozeman is definitely different than REI Portland. This location is more about snow sports and…read moremountain biking than anything else. The service is pretty good until it's not. Went to exchange a parka for a different size and was literally just left at the counter waiting for the gal to come back and help me but she never did. I had to find an employee to help me find the right size. They weren't even busy at the time. My second visit went a lot better. Needed some new Keens for getting around since my old ones had zero tread on the bottom. Found exactly what I needed and was happy with that. I then went over to the bike department to get some new tires for my e-bike but was disappointed in the selection and never found what I needed. The prices are comparable to all the other REI stores.