As an avid hiker and backpacker, I am so glad to have this Sierra in Rockland! I do 90% of my outdoor shopping at REI and was pleasantly surprised to find many 'premium' brands among the offerings like Smartwool, Sea to Summit, Platypus, Osprey, Leki, Eno, Kari Traa, Dakine, Kavu, etc. among the more popular brands like Northface and Columbia, so you can really come up with some good finds here if you look.
The store is spacious and very well laid out - the aisles are neat and the clothes, shoes, and accessories (really everything) are orderly displayed and not all over the place.
Sierra has been acquired by the same group that owns Marshalls/TJ Maxx/Home Goods, so it's no surprise that they have a ton of clothes, primarily activewear and coats/jackets, organized in Men, Women, and Kids sections. The accessories are great too (gloves, socks, headwear). There's also a section for pets.
In the front left as you enter, there are aisles for camping supplies and seasonal recreational & sporting goods. It's not a big section but you can find some basic supplies as well as freeze dried meals. The backpack/daypack selection is huge, however, and they have some good brands.
The back area has a swank collection of personal care and beauty & wellness products, gourmet snacks, and other boutiquey things, as well as travel accessories. A pleasure to browse.
The merchandise are perfectly suitable for most casual outdoor enthusiasts, but you'll come up short if you're looking for special technical gear or ultralight stuff. You can get great clothing for a fraction of the cost, however, especially if you take the time to look, as often there is a hidden gem here and there and only one or two of that item.
The prices are excellent. I've found some amazing deals and bought chichi $90 thermal leggings for $30 and several pairs of wool hiking socks for $3-5 that normally cost like $15. I love shopping at this Sierra and really hope it stays! read more