I found tactical pants that were selling at DS Tactical for $110 at the Queensborough Value…read moreVillage for $12.99! They are very good pants

Excellent collection of Tactical/Police gear. No surplus anymore or much by way of firearms…read moreaccesories. Equipment they sell is all top level. Service is on point. Shop is legit if a little disorganized. Thanks for keeping brick and mortor retail interesting. Bill

It' a warehouse shop with good warehouse shop prices and warehouse staff and warehouse stock…read more Tight space, staff was helpful. I bought a 300 Polartec fleece jacket that I absolutely love and have received a lot of compliments on. It's warm enough to wear for short periods outside in Alberta -20's but yet not a sweaty hot mess to wear indoors. Good quality outdoor gear than may not be ultra lightweight but will last a long time

I love Taiga. I ordered 5 balaclavas because it is really cold here in Nova Scotia…read more They arrived really quickly, and they are FANTASTIC. I love the fact that Taiga is a Canadian made, Canadian owned company. I WILL never shop anywhere else! I am so happy I can support this company, they are 5*, their clothing is absolutely terrific. And no forced labor !

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.

Huge store with a large selection of outdoor gear. Prices are reasonable, they have a little bit of…read moreeverything. Visiting from the US and this is comparable to an REI. Staff was super friendly and willing to help!

I bought a pair of shoes online from MEC. What I received was a return or demo pair.Don't buy…read morethings online because you don't know what you'll receive.

Depending on where you live, it's definitely quite a long drive to the Arc'teryx Factory store…read more I've been here twice total and each time I'm amazed at how long the queue can be, even on a weekday. People must love the brand enough to make the trek out to North Van. Per the staff, it's better to not arrive during opening hour as there is usually a queue. There is ample parking spots outside the store; however, depending on the time you arrive, you may need to wait for a spot. There is quite a good selection at the Factory store; however, as I'm not well versed in the brand, I can't comment on how good the selection is. I bought two parkas here at 30%+ discount. A tip if you're planning to come... Call in advance for a particular model and size you're looking for.

1 h -+ wait to get in. Small store. Line looks short but it's quite a long wait. It is a small…read morediscount ($50) or none. One hat was 50% off. Nice staff outlet with 2nd hand/ factory errors

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.

Super helpful staff with great customer service. Helped teach me my first knots, and gave great…read moretips about the local fishery.

The staff was very patient and helpful to a fishing newbie like me. I explained my lack of success…read morewith catching fish, and he asked about my setup and noted that I was doing a bunch of things wrong and that was likely contributing to my lack of success. He showed me the technique and reasoning behind the proper setup along with the proper sized tackle. At no point was he overly pushy in selling his products which I appreciated. He mentioned that he takes some clients to local lakes to teach them to fish, so that might be something I'll try next if I'm still not getting any bites. Great knowledge and customer service!

I came here to pick up a sleeping bag for camping later this year. We go camping every year but…read moremost of the time it's in a camper. It started last year that we do camping in a tent and I felt that I need a good sleeping bag for it. I saw a deal for 50% off online. I didn't want to pay shipping so came here to pick up one. The staff was helpful and quickly found the one that I need. Their sleeping bag quality is not bad and the price is very good. I paid $55 for one that can handle down to 5 degrees celcius. I only camp in the summer or spring so this is perfect. The store itself is well organized and staff were great. Payment was seamless and quick.

Nice well made gear and clothing at a good discount…read more We found out that Mountain Warehouse is a UK brand. The gear was well made with good materials. We found several items for our grandkids and ourselves. Service was fast, friendly and efficient!

Of all the dive stores is the Greater Vancouver, this is one of the two that we use the most (the…read moreother one being much closer to home). The reason is the EXCELLENT customer service. We deal primarily with George and, if we have had any problems (eg a camera malfunctioning or a travel bag's wheels breaking) he has taken the item back immediately. Often they will replace the item or offer a store credit even before checking with the manufacturer if the return is ok. For this reason, we return again and again to purchase more equipment. They have a good selection of everything: wetsuits, drysuits with undergarments, and some novelty sale items from time to time including wetsuits or lightweight neon tropical BCDs. Their regular selection is standard-priced. They sell Mares rather than Scubapro and we bought some new fins, Volo Power, which are lightweight and easy to use at the suggestion of George, and have been pleased with them. Good selection of accessories as well. Dive and Sea also offers instruction, with open-water dives at Whytecliff in West Van, EFR training etc. Although the staff will make suggestions, I have never felt here as if I'm getting a "hard sell". It's a comfortable store and we always look forward to going there, even just to have a look around. (Dive stores are like candy stores, hard to leave without buying something!) To get to this place, you must be heading North on McBride as it's impossible to make a left turn heading south.

We recently visited Dive and Sea, to look it to purchasing our own gear. We met George, well I…read moredon't think I will ever buy dive equipment anywhere else. He was friendly, knowledgeable, so informative. He would never sell you anything you didn't need. He set us up with some great gear to travel with. Never did we ever feel pressured to buy. He listens your diving experiences and recommends appropriate equipment. Don't buy anywhere else, they are the best.