TAKES A LOT OF EFFORT TO FIND BARGAINS HERE…read more We were told that Wilderness Exchange Unlimited is the place to come when you find REI too expensive. Wilderness Exchange is across the street from the flagship REI megastore. Park in the large lot (first hour free) next to Wilderness Exchange. We always enjoy hunting for bargains but it was not fun going through the mostly meh merchandise here. Hiking wear was still expensive even with tags showing markdowns of 25-50% off. We found the choices for women's clothing limited and less appealing (ugly colors and zero style) than the men's clothing. Plus secondhand clothing was mixed in with unworn merchandise. As for camping and hiking gear, it's hit or miss. Gear is expensive here even if it is marked down. If you are a hiking or camping newbie, bring a friend who can advise you about brands, quality and prices plus do some comparison shopping at REI. Confirm Wilderness Exchange's limited return and warranty policy.

Andy is awesome and was super helpful all around! Super knowledgeable and was passionate about it!read more

Very nice and large REI - prob the largest REI I have ever been to and it's pretty busy! There is…read moreparking and I don't know if you can get it for free unless you buy something to get it validated - the cashier did ask if we were there for over an hr so maybe it's free if it's a shorter amount of time. There are multiple floors here!

Visiting Denver I knew we had to visit the REI Flagship store located in downtown. This huge store…read morestands next to the South Platte River where the Cherry Creek and South Platte rivers unite in beautiful Confluence Park. Such a great location. The store itself is huge and located within the restored 1901 Denver Tramway Building. This building is all brick and just stunning to walk up to and into. They offer every type of equipment one would need for their selected sport whether it's hiking, climbing, cycling, camping, paddling, skiing, snowboarding or overall fitness. They also offer the option to rent outdoor equipment, provide a full range bike shop and ski and snowboard services. The store features a 47 foot tall climbing wall right in the middle of the floor and other unique decorations. I have never been in such a huge REI store but it was a fun experience. My husband managed to spend all his saved up gift cards (Ha! Ha!) Service was friendly and helpful from the staff. REI can always be a little on the spendy side but I always try to catch their sales. I love being a member and receiving my annual rewards. Parking is the only downer as it's only free for the first hour. After that you must pay and believe me, an hour is not enough time here. So glad we had the opportunity to stop in, shop and check out this historic location.

I absolutely love the store and have consistently had an exceptional above and beyond Customer…read moreService experience. They offer a selection of both used and new items for people who live in active or outdoorsy lifestyle. The prices are fair and I love being able to purchase used high-quality items. Today I came in and could not have been happier to find a running belt. I tried to buy things used as much as possible because it saves money and is also giving a second life two items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. The running belt I found was great quality, very gently used and only cost $11. Feral is an absolute gem for the community and is by far my favorite outdoor good store. It is so well located also on Tennyson. Afterwards, you can stop for coffee or pop in for a yoga class at nearby businesses. If you have any questions, the employees here are incredibly friendly, charismatic and helpful. This is definitely a business. I feel good about supporting.

The concept at Feral is pretty cool. As a smaller outdoor shop, Feral sells both new and gently…read moreused clothing as well as hiking and camping gear. Though modest in quantity, I did appreciate finding a few items for doggies including trail booties (how cute!). Honestly, I felt that the gear selection seemed limited, mostly on part for biking equipment and accessories. Feral carries a few multi-use items like sunglasses, hydration packs, and headlamps, but other than that, nothing else. The store also lacks in service. There were three young ladies working at the front of the store, chatting amongst themselves. Not one customer was greeted when (we) walked in and checking out felt like an inconvenience to the staff. Prices here on new gear is a bit on the higher side in comparison so it's worth it to shop around (online).

lov the quality and cutesy designs -- seems v durable and there's a variety of bags !!read more

We stopped in, for our first time, and picked up two classic backpacks…read more The staff member present was very knowledgeable in all of the backpacks that are offered by topo designs. She helps us to the "classic" backpack, which is rated at 20 liters. They had a wide selection of this particular backpack, with several on sale. We purchased the two of the classic backpacks, each with a different color scheme. In addition to that backpack, they have many others, shorts, shirts, etc. An amazing outdoor store, and provided us with great value. We're looking forward to coming back !

The staff are very friendly and helpful to find the exact items you are looking for that will work…read morefor you on your trip. They will give you advice if you are new and offer ideas for regulars. Will be coming back soon thanks Chelsea your best.

I had some lowlander friends coming in to town and not enough camping gear, so I rented them some…read moresleeping bags and camp chairs. Outdoor Geek was great. They fixed the order I submitted wrong and worked with me on a pick-up and drop-off date. Everything was clean and in really good shape. Plus - for making an account or signing up on their email list (check their website) you get a $10 coupon which means I got to snag some camping food for free. The store is nice and has a lot of really useful gear, especially for how small it is.

I visited Patagonia a few weeks ago. I was on a mission to get one of their black hole duffel bags…read more I do a lot of traveling so I felt that this duffel offered a lot. You will need to use street parking or a public parking lot such as I did. It's really not bad at all to park away from the location and get out for a nice walk to the store. You will pass other stores and businesses that perhaps catch your eye for shopping. After finishing up at Patagonia I went to Denver Market for an ice cold beverage. The store lay-out for Patagonia isn't bad. It's clean and organized. Staff aren't so helpful. There were two staff members at the front register. Why one of them couldn't be on the main floor helping customers is a mystery. When going to check out at the register one of them pretty much ignored me then caught herself moments later. Management: please improve customer relations. Don't make interactions so transactional. I walked away with what I wanted but probably should have just used another retailer or distributor to get it. I'm in no hurry to return to this location.

3.5 Fleeces.... With…read morethe advent of internet shopping any physical store appears understocked. I love one piece that Patagoina makes.....R1 full zip hoodie....they had only one color! Their website has probably 8-10. And to be honest my daughter went in to measure a carry on bag.....and than bought it from Al's Sports for $100 less. Sorry Long live physical retail....physical retail is dead...sorta

Topo is one of our favorite outdoor brands. We have several bags and other gear from them that we…read morelove. The product is top quality from the material to the craftsmanship. The color ways are unique and always get compliments on them. 100% worth the prices, especially compared to other elevated outdoor brands.

I bought the Mountain Hydro Pack from Sierra Trading post. Super disappointed because strap…read morestitching came apart ( I took some 2X fishing line and fixed it). Bad news. Good news: I contacted customers service and they got back to me right away and offered to replace. Maybe it was just a fluky isolated occurrence. Going to give it a try and hope for the best.

In an empty store, the staff are selective on who they greet…read more Radio silence when I walked in and while I'm checking out the backpacks and walk past the person towards the back of the small store. The minute others walk in he fully acknowledges them and welcomes them into the store.

The store is great a small selection and great location. As far as being a fan of the store it…read morewould be nice to have it grow bigger to have more items on the floor. But the quality is nice. The service was excellent and the temp was cozy. The location is also lively as they had people out on the blocked off section having food and coffee. The only one thing I noticed is when taking an item back they can't easily give a refund but do give a gift certificate. Good thing I exchanged for a different size but if they can't give a refund than one will be in dire straights.

Dropped a jacket off for repairs with the amazing Sierra the tailor (seamstress??). She was happy,…read moreupbeat, friendly and informative. Told me what she was going to do to fix the jacket, said "It should be a week to 10 days, maybe two weeks to get it back to you." I says "No worries, thats sounds awesome. TWO DAYS LATER...the jacket arrives in the post. Perfectly patched and ready to wear, and done under warranty on a three year old, relatively inexpensive windbreaker. THANK YOU SIERRA! YOU MADE MY DAY!!!

Worst experience ever with Tyler. Got a gift of shorts and traveled to exchange as I didn't like…read morethe color. Ran in to use the restroom and he said no bathrooms no exceptions. Nearest restroom was 2 blocks and give it a try. I returned after almost pissing myself self and he said it wasn't his problem and I needed to take it up with security. I then tried to exchange for a different colors but they Had none I. Store to only choose something in store. They could give me a gift card but then Would have to try to get my veteran discount In Utah. Tyler needs a job as a truck driver. If I have one more issue with this company I'm done. They have the same clothes at REI and bathrooms. Try there before you go see special help Tyler...with zero skills.

The staff is very reserved, not real friendly. Not real outgoing, not that inviting. The REI staff…read moremore open minded and willing to help. JMO

Rab is awesome! The staff is extremely helpful, quality gear and a great clearance section. Will be…read morecoming back when I need to plan for my next adventure.