The Backpacker reached out about the shipment that was sent incomplete, damaged, and either used or…read morea former floor model. We are getting a full refund and a discount. We appreciate a personal reach-out after my husband emailed customer service. We will order again from this company.

I'm in Baton Rouge from the Houston area on business for a couple of days. It's raining and I'm…read morebetween meetings with time on my hands. I've been looking for a roof rack loader for my Pescador Perception so, since Thule and Yakima accessories are pretty much interchangeable, I Google search Thule and Yakima dealers in the area. Two popped up and The Backpacker was one of them. It's a dreary rainy day and lunch time. I managed to find the shop in spite of the lunch traffic on Jefferson Hwy. I parked and walked inside. I was immediately received with a friendly greeting by several of the staff with offers to help me. I told them I was "just looking around" and they left me to myself with me knowing if I needed any help they'd be there. I like that. I wandered around for about 30 minutes and I managed to find a few things. Some I needed and some I didn't know I needed. So, I carried my bounty to the register and was checking out. I asked the young man if they had a THule or Yakima kayak loader. He replied, " We don't have any T-hule loaders or Yakima loaders in stock." I always find it amusing when the folks in the outfitting shops do that. I'm not "Sveedish" so I'll continue to say "THule" LOL. In all seriousness, the shop is very comfortable and friendly. The staff are extremely helpful and not overbearing/pushy. I travel to BR often on business and I'll continue to stop by "The Backpacker" to find things I didn't know I needed. I'm convinced that if they don't have it, you don't really need it. Kudos to The Backpacker and the wonderful staff. - Rain Man "And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul." - John Muir

Took my bow to be tuned came back shooting worse than when I brought it also notices a splinter in…read moremy limb. Which was prolly caused by bow pressing being used incorrectly,Costumer service is horrible don't wait for a call back lol Don't carry any replaces parts for the brand of bows they carry in peak season. Then there's a 4-6 week wait period for parts lol. Save your money spend elsewhere

Fantastic, simply fantastic. I must be honest, I haven't shopped this place as much as I should've…read more After today, I'm not shopping anywhere else for all kinds of gear and stuff but especially guns, ammo and accessories. Mr. Dan is one of the most knowledgeable, thorough and patient individual that I've interacted with in any type of shopping, much less in the fire arms department. Simply, wow. What a pleasant experience. Not going anywhere else but Bowie Outfitters!! Thank you Dan!

Standing in line wasting time. Academy has 20 people in line and 2 cashiers. Wonder why Amazon does…read moreso well?

This is always my go to plays for sports + outdoor equipment. It's affordable for great items, and…read morethe staff are incredibly friendly/ helpful

I discovered Orvis about a year ago - I decided to give it a try instead of going to the mall to…read moreshop for clothes. The quality of the clothing was excellent, but it was the personal service that I received that really sold me. I enjoy visiting and browsing and taking advantage of all the savings each time I go to Orvis. Alex and Ian and the rest of the staff are very knowledgeable about the clothing, and make great recommendations for me whenever I visit. I am very pleased with Ovis in Baton Rouge, and I recommend giving them a try. You will never step foot in the mall again for clothes.

Good products, and a brand that I've been loyal to since childhood, but I think I'll stick to…read moreshopping online before my in-store experiences at this bluebonnet location ruin Orvis for me for good.

Brennan was very helpful! Outstanding customer service and friendly. He greeted us right when we…read morewalked through the door and never let us down when we had questions. Definitely the best experiences I've ever head with a employee ever!! If anyone is reading this, he needs a raise! The effort he showed and his positive attitude showed that he cares a lot. Thanks Brennan!

Brand new store on the boulevard at the mall. Love the new PFG assortment here! Staff was very…read morehelpful as well!!

5 stars isn't enough…read more I placed an order online that got screwed up. It wasn't really anyone's fault but since I had a trip coming up they went above and beyond to make things right. Definitely didn't have to go that far but in doing so they made a customer for life. Matt in particular is who helped out, he was great and deserves a raise! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

I'm from Baton Rouge, but I've lived in NYC for 4 years. I've purchased all of my winter gear from…read moreMassey. The associates are fantastic. The prices are great! The selection is awesome. Kit helped me out with my last purchase so much. He's the best.

I've gotta hand it to them: they create a unique shopping experience. Tell me about the last time…read moreyou were at a big box store with a quaint log cabin and pond (with real fish) scene. The ceiling has Spanish Moss hanging from it, making you feel like you're under the canopy of soaring trees in a swamp. At Christmastime, there's a huge tree and cheerful employees at the entrance welcoming you in. You really can't hate it here as much as you try. It's a one stop shop for those with masculine urges (killing things, being one with the elements, grilling dead things)--it's unapologetically so. And this vegan city slicker is definitely not their target audience but I like to have an open mind and I do appreciate the fact that you can find many many practical things here. I'm just not the most practical person. For example, I bought my boat here (2017 Tahoe 1950). Do I even know how to drive the thing? No. But my husband drives me around in it. I hate driving. I like boats. And I can handle nature in small doses (preferably not on triple digit high humidity days). And until you have floated or zipped around these glorious Louisiana waterways, you can't tell me that you are allergic to nature! I recognize a quality store when I see one, even if walking through 20 aisles of bait will never ever be my thing.

Bass pro lost a good sale today because the men behind the gun and knife counter would rather sit…read morethere gossiping like little girls than make a sale. Bass pro lost probably about $300 in sales today. By the way we were the only customers at the counter and still got completely ignored.

1-Star Review Title: Very disappointing experience -- from…read morewrong order to poor customer service I ordered a pair of Hoka Bondi 9 shoes online from Dick's Sporting Goods for $174 (about $190 with tax). When my order arrived, I received two different sizes -- a 7 and a 9. I called the online customer service line to see how to fix this and was told I had to drive to a store to exchange them -- the closest store to me is in Baton Rouge, nearly an hour away. Before making the drive, I called the store and spoke with Tim, the manager. I explained the situation and asked for help making sure the correct size would be there before I wasted a long trip. Instead of assisting me, Tim just transferred me to the shoe department. When I asked why, he claimed he had already spoken with them and confirmed they had the shoes. That was not true -- because when I spoke to Sully in the shoe department, he didn't know what size I needed and had to go check. When I pointed this out to Tim and asked why Sully didn't know, he said nothing. I told him I wasn't trying to debate, I just wanted to make sure the shoes would be there when I arrived the next day. He said, "Yes ma'am, go to the store to pick them up." When I got there, the shoes were not held and no one could find them. I asked for Tim, but he refused to come to the front. Instead, Missy came to help. She even mentioned she was tired of Tim's behavior, and thankfully she found the shoes for me. I truly appreciated her professionalism because she was the only one who actually helped. After wearing the shoes for a day and a half, I realized they hurt my feet and made them numb. When I called to return them, the online support told me the purchase was now considered an in-store purchase (because of the exchange), so they couldn't process a return online. I spent over 50 minutes on the phone with escalation just trying to figure out how to return them -- and was told there was no easy fix. My only options were to ship the shoes back through UPS to the Baton Rouge store, which would take up to 21 days before I'd receive a refund, or drive another 45 minutes to an hour to return them in person. Since I have no faith in the Baton Rouge store handling it correctly, I now have to make another long drive just to get my refund. Absolutely ridiculous. Between the shipping mix-up, the lack of accountability, a manager who didn't take responsibility or tell the truth, poor communication, and total inconvenience, this has been one of the most frustrating shopping experiences I've ever had.

From the owner: DICK'S Sporting Goods in BATON ROUGE is your go-to destination for all of your sports, exercise,…read moreofficially licensed and outdoor equipment needs. Our knowledgeable staff and service teams will help you find the perfect baseball gloves, tune up your bike, fit you for new golf clubs and set up your fishing equipment. The DICK'S Sporting Goods in BATON ROUGE carries a wide assortment of footwear, workout clothes, sports equipment, camping gear, bikes, kayaks and exercise equipment from top brands. Find the lowest prices online and pickup in store at your local DICK'S Sporting Goods near BATON ROUGE!

I love academy you can vote for the sports lover be at basketball, baseball, football, pool,…read morehockey, air, hockey hunting fishing. & just about any other sports you can think of. They have shoes for every member of the family also and boots and they carry western wear sportswear. They carry Nike brand Adidas under armor and their own brand. They have kayaks bicycles, tricycles, lots of Christmas ride on toys for everyone

Academy has all the stuff I need for a good time outdoors or at the gym. Better prices than dick's…read morewhile maintaining a thorough selection of goods to suit your needs. I usually go once a month. Don't miss out on their sales!

Good selection of Nike. No employees following you around. Also a good selection of t-shirts and…read moreshorts.

Went into this Footlocker in the Mall of Louisiana last night to exchange some shoes I bought 4…read moredays ago. When an employee named Dre helped me, he said I cannot return the shoes because they had been worn. Yes, I did wear them one day after I purchased them but quickly came to the conclusion that the tongue and rear ankle padding were rubbing to hard. The shoes were still in brand new condition and didn't have a mark on them. So I went home and called Footlocker to find out more. I was then told by two different stores that I could return the shoes if they have not been worn for a full money refund, or if they had been worn, I could receive store credit to pick out a new pair. Which is all I wanted to do in the first place. Oh and I live about 30 minutes from Footlocker so all that time and money was a waste. It would be great If the employees knew the correct information instead of just saying no, literally within the first 15 seconds of speaking to them. So I will now buy all my shoes from Champs :)