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How many times have you ever been to an outdoor outfitting store only to find that the employees have as much experience in the outdoors as your typical Eddie Bauer catalog model? That's the worst. Not here! The employees at this store know what they are talking about. They have hiked, skied, snowboarded, backpacked, camped, kayaked , canoed, you name it. Not only have they done it all, they are excited to help you find the right kind of gear to help you do it all. The store is very well stocked with everything you could need to explore your world. They have all the major brands as well as numerous local brands, as well. Plus, they have speakers and events to increase that sense of community. This has now officially become my go to spot for when I need any kind of outdoor gear. read more

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SOKO Outfitters definitely fills the high end outdoors niche Cedar Rapids was missing. They've got everything you need for your next adventure, whatever it may be, from all the best outdoor brands you can think of. Let's not forget the indoor climbing wall either. Matt had a blast scaling the wall on two of the more advanced routes, but it's perfect for climbers of all level. (Ahem, parents - no brainer babysitting while you shop!) If you aren't ready to purchase, they offer a limited selection of gear rental for seemingly reasonable rates. We're hoping to stop back by and rent a kayak for the day. We recently visited as part of a Yelp event and got to hear from the owners and staff. They are clearly passionate and knowledgeable about the lifestyle and seem to have big vision for bringing adventure to our doorstep here in Czech Village. Bonus: if you're looking for an adventure buddy, be sure to inquire about their special events, including hiking, biking, and movie screenings! read more

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I've been to SOKO twice now and am so happy Cedar Rapids finally has a place like this. It's more than just an outfitter store - it's an experience. The staff is amazing and want to help you find the perfect item you're looking for. They want you to try it out, give you their experienced advice, and make sure you're happy. We've been missing a place like this for...ever. Bonus: rock climbing wall. It's SO FUN. Where else can you shop, hang out, and rock climb?! Check this place out - you'll be glad you did. And the customer service is so much better than a chain store. You can also find *great* deals on high-end brands if you check out their sales racks. read more

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If you're an outdoor person you like hiking, running, camping, skiing or even fishing, you name it they have the gear for you. They are complete gear shop for all the activities. I had never been to soko before before this event. And I like being outdoors... I guess I am going to recommend and publicize about them for a while. #buyLocal #connectwiththecity this is the good place to be attracted with their rock climbing I had never done before but the owner helped me and made me go to the top. And I was confident. I was happy. Thanks Yelp for introducing me to them. read more

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Aaron H.

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What a great store! SOKO carries super high quality gear. The climbing wall (for anyone over 25 pounds) is super fun for kids and adults. It's $5 for 2 climbs or $10 for a day pass. It's only open on the weekends, though, so don't get the kids excited about a Wednesday night climb or anything. Clothing, climbing gear, tents, kayaks, they've got it all. It's so nice to have something like this in Cedar Rapids! read more

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Very cool store with anything you need for a trip or if you just want some nice near clothes. The prices are extremely reasonable even if the price tag might make you jump, this store only sells quality items and brands that will last a very long time. read more

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Great place. They carry local and unique brands and everything you need for all your adventurous needs. They carry a huge selection of staple brands (like north face and Patagonia, yeti and hydro flask) but most importantly to me they also have unique items that other stores don't carry. Exceptional customer service. Definitely worth the drive from Iowa City! They even have a rock wall! read more

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I went to SOKO Outfitters for the first time earlier this year and it was AMAZING! They carry a lot of brands that I love to satisfy my inner VSCO girl with- Patagonia, Fjallraven, HydroFlask, etc. The staff was SO helpful as well. It's such a clean and inviting place! I love everything that SOKO Outfitters stands for. I'm going to start kayaking and hiking this Spring/Summer so I'm excited to see what they have to offer around that time! read more

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Love this place! Nice selection of outdiit gear and super friendly staff. If you want high quality outdoor equipment and cloths this is the place. read more

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SOKO was amazing. Went to try and rent kayaks and were told we could but we'd have to take them ourselves - which i wasn't prepared for which is OK! Not a big bummer - the company is gearing up to do a launch sometime soon to help out with those who don't have the gear available to take the kayaks down to the river and back up to the store. No biggie. The guys were super knowledgeable and so friendly. Very thankful to have stopped in. Got some pepper spray for my keychain, a new top for my water bottle and some awesome stickers. Loving all the gear and the place is so clean and easy to get around and explore. read more

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My family and I just had an amazing rock climbing experience with Paul! He was patient and encouraging with us. The store had amazing high quality gear. I highly recommend you check it out! read more

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More info about SOKO Outfitters

41 16th Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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(319) 200-4848
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http://www.sokooutfitters.com

Hours

What time does SOKO Outfitters open?

SOKO Outfitters opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.SOKO Outfitters opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does SOKO Outfitters close?

SOKO Outfitters closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.SOKO Outfitters closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Outdoor Amenities

Does SOKO Outfitters have parking?

Yes, SOKO Outfitters has parking options.

From the Business

Specialties

Cedar Rapids' only specialty outdoor store, SOKO Outfitters specializes in the best brands for the outdoor enthusiast including Patagonia, The North Face, prAna, Fjallraven, Osprey, Black Diamond and many more. Whether you hike, camp, climb, or just walk your dog we have you covered from head to toe! To enhance your experience, SOKO Outfitters has a 22 foot climbing wall with multiple routes!

History

Established in 2018.

Czech Village & New Bohemia are at the heart of what was a devastating event. Out of that spirit was born a new sense of community, a new sense of entrepreneurship and a hope that we can turn what was good into something great. Soko Outfitters is an outdoor retail store that sits at the center of Cedar Rapids' rebirth. It is in the heart of where the bridges join our 4 quadrants, where the river opens itself to adventure and the bike trails encourage exhilaration, fun and fitness. Soko is an adaptation from our city's Czech heritage. "Sokol" is the traditional Czech and Slovak society that encouraged fitness, unity through sport, and adventure. We hope to capture on that ethos by bringing the brands to you that drive you to seek new adventure, and embrace the activities that make you feel alive. Soko will also bring you the experts, plan the trips and teach you the skills to embark upon the travel that sets you apart and brings the world to life. A new outdoor store..and so much more.

Review Highlights - SOKO Outfitters

“I loved the vibe of the store and it is located in the Czech village which is a hip cool place to walk around to check out.”

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I love palo outdoors. I have been going to palo outdoors for years. It is one of my favorite places…read morefor fishing supplies. I recently pick up archery and their range is perfect for sighting. the staff are extremely helpful and checked on me multiple times to offer pointers. when I went to buy an Allen wrench they offered to let me barrow one.

From the owner: Hunting, Fishing, Guns, Archery…read more Products: Live Bait, Fishing Equipment, Night Crawlers and Worms, Chubs, Red and Wax Worms, Leeches, Fathead Minnows (Small, Large and Extra Large), Arrows & Crossbow Bolts, Guns (Shotguns, Rifles, Handguns), Fishing Accessories and Bait. Services: Bow Set-Up and Tuning, Re-Stringing and Cable, Arrow Fletching, Indoor Archery Lane, Archery Leagues, Hunter and Bowhunter Education and Safety, Mounting and Boresighting Scopes, Gunsmith Advice, Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Live Bait, Family Owned and Operated. Brands: Bowtech Bows, Hoyt Bows, Diamond Bows, Genesis Bows, Mathews Bows, Mission Bows, Benelli Firearms, Thompson Center Firearms, Berkley, Shimano, St. Croix Rods, Remington, Glock, Hunter Specialties, Pro-Shot, Trijicon, Nikon, Goldtip. Location Facts: Attached to Palo Mini Mart on the Corner on 1st Ave and Ballifeary Road, Parking Lot (Easy In and Out Access)

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3.7

(18 reviews)

6.2 mi

Their selection of handguns is decent, prices are a bit high at times. Some staff don't seem…read moreenergetic or glad you've come in, but they are definitely knowledgeable and helpful in getting the right firearm for you. Price for shooting on the range is definitely high. If I've paid for a standard membership, I shouldn't have to pay every time I come in.

Great range, great instruction. Emphasis on safety and skills. Highly modern, the ventilation…read moresystem in the range is so effective I didn't even smell smoke at all. Great shop, wide selection and availability. Convenient location. Tyrone is a great instructor; experienced, skilled, patient, friendly, but serious on safety first and the responsibility of using firearms.

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Prices very high:however, high quality clothing/merchandise. They sell more than Monticello…read moremerchandise, it's absolutely one of the most well maintained shops in the city of Monticello IA. Tell them Spencer sent you

From the owner: Sporting Goods Equipment Sales, Team Apparel, Athletic Shoes, Custom Uniforms…read more Products: Apparel and Equipment for Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling, Cross Country, Track and Softball, Custom Uniforms and Screen Printing, Team Web Stores Services: Screen Printing, Embroidery Brands: Nike, Easton, Rawlings, Louisville Slugger, Adidas, Under Armour, Wilson, Spaulding, Mizuno, Asics, Tachikara, DeMarini, Muruchi, Champro, Alleson, Perfect Game Uniforms Location Facts: Located on Main Street in Monticello. Street Parking

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I carefully combed the website for the store, and sent my love off to get what I needed, birthday…read morepresent of compression shorts and leggings. The prices on line didn't match the store's; things "in stock" locally simply were not; the signage at the store was useless, and often wrong; Dunham's doesn't show fiber content for most of its stock, and offers no item numbers for cross-checking, on-line. It's not possible to report issues that involve both store and website on-line, so I reported what I could (into an awful, too-cryptic form), and then called the local store. Could I have an email, so that I could explain my issues more carefully -- so that they might be forwarded to the corporate office? Nope. There is no email available. And since all signage and such is handled by corporate, there's nothing to be done. As others have said, locally, Peoria's not far, has much better offerings, and generally has better service as well as better merchandise.

My husband and I went in to buy some ammo. All of the employees stood at the front register and…read moretalked. Not one offered to help. This is not the first time this has happened here. The first time we had to go get someone to help us and they seemed annoyed by it. This time we just left without buying anything. Not worth my time or money if the employees don't want to help.

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Scheels

122 years in business

Locally owned & operated

How have I never reviewed Scheels?…read more I am grateful to have this location. With two kiddos that are active in a lot of sports, Scheels has come to the rescue a time or two. (Specifically, when I realized my son didn't have an adequate batting helmet for baseball mere hours before his first game of the season. I was able to order online and pickup no problem. He is insanely proud of his golden helmet, might I add.) This location expanded during the pandemic and has a ton! Hunting, biking, fishing, skiing,... a robust Iowa Hawkeye apparel section... shoes, apparel-- you name it! Honestly, my favorite spot to shop Scheels is online. I got some amazing Fornia clothes on clearance. My blazer I got is legit one of my favorite things and I spent less than $10-- what a steal! I also got some great Mud Pie Christmas decor super cheap online. It's open daily, parking is a non-issue. Staff is always so friendly and knowledgable. As I mentioned above, don't forget to order online easily for pickup.

This Scheels is located at the Coral Ridge Mall, specifically next door to Target. I love Scheels…read moreand so my husband, our little girl dog (yes Scheels are dog friendly) and I came by to this location this afternoon for a visit. When we came in, we had a few employees greet us and smile as they saw our little girl (honestly it's hard to be in a bad mood when you sees you because she is so cute and will turn your bad day into a much better one). Not expecting to really purchase anything in particular, we just walked around the store and browsed. This location sells Iowa University clothing, that can be found on the first floor. There is also a mascot statue of Herky The Hawk by the clothing section (an older version of this mascot). Upstairs, you can find rifles, binoculars, etc. But most importantly the dog section, in which our little girl was very excited to lead us to (although this is our first time visiting this location, she just knew where her section is). We let her choose what item she would like for us to buy her, which ended up being a resealable bag of dried salmon dog treats. At the register downstairs, this friendly employee had asked if our dog had picked out this item herself, lol. We laughed about it, as we told him yes she did. Overall, had a great shopping experience and would shop here regularly if I lived around this area.

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Frontier Garden Center

Frontier is definitely my go-to plant shop right now. I've struggled to find larger terra cotta…read morepots in big box stores, but can always find a good variety in stock here. They have a small selection of plastic planters and other indoor gardening accessories in addition to the usual outdoor gardening stock. Of course, my favorite part is the attached greenhouse with all the houseplants! They are fairly priced with a range of sizes and varieties, from teeny tiny to trees as tall as I am. Most importantly though, I find that the staff are very knowledgable and happy to engage with customers about their plant projects. Definitely recommend for plant lovers of all levels!

I LOVE frontiers, the people are awesome it's family owned and prices are always good!read more

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Still easily my favorite flea maket in the state of Iowa! When it's not raining or windy anyway…read more.. Lol This past weekend when the summer market was being held... Early in the day...it was so nice out! Easily one of our nicest visits to the What Cheer Flea Market! Over 400 vendors. First held in 1977. See my previous review and their site for additional details! https://whatcheerfleamarket.com/

My first time at the What Cheer Flea Market and it is the best flea market I have been to & I have…read morebeen to many! We will be going back in May etc.... Nice weekend get away-

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I love Shaggy's Indoor Flea Market! It's so easy to get through. The owner is very nice and…read morehelpful! She knows a lot about all her inventory. It's in a good location, easy to find, convenient parking and plenty of it. You could spend hours walking up and down the aisles. The first time I was there the owner took several dollars off the item I was buying which was unexpected. The prices are more than fair. There's a terrific selection. She had a lot of unique merchandise. Go, have fun and give yourself enough time to get through it. No regrets!

Huge selection and you could most likely find what you're looking for but waaaay overpriced!read more

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