We were driving to Acadia and decided to stop at this non profit bike place. Was able to snag a…read morenice Fuji bike! My first real road bike. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. There is a parking lot.

These folks have a very admirable purpose. They are thorough, and flexible and a pleasure to deal…read morewith. Their prices are fair.

Great outdoor clothing shop! And the sale rack had a good find. Wasn't planning to buy anything…read morebut left with a few well curated pieces to add to my travel arsenal: pointelle mock neck, floral headband and another capilene Patagonia top. Staff here are helpful and have a good sense of the customer's needs.

Nomads is my favorite place to shop in Portland. They carry "adventure and active wear" for both…read moremen and women (aka comfy clothes that you can move in). They have the best selection of Vermont brand clothing (Ibex and Darn Tough) in the state. I went to the Ibex store in Boston and was disappointed because Nomads had a better selection. The selection of clothing is always changing in the store. I pop in about once a month to see what is new and I'm always amazed at the selection. The owner picks out every item in the store and she only carries brands that she personally believes in. Everyone that works there is very personable and helpful! If you follow them on social media you will see that they have seasonal sales. This is great because it is impossible to get Darn Tough socks on sale (unless you shop at Nomads)! If you haven't checked out this store on Commercial Street, I highly suggest you do!! #shoplocal

Going to another store in the area brought us to Cabela's to waste some time. If you have ever been…read moreto a Cabela's it's kinda what you'd expect just not quite as over the top as some of the extremely large locations. Anything outdoors wise and hunting/fishing it is a solid option. Likely paying more than some other avenues of buying the items, but maybe you can get lucky with a sale. They have staff as soon as you enter trying to sell you on being a member and what not, annoying but can walk past them. It was nice enough to browse for awhile and waste time. Despite not being the largest Cabela's it is still very large. Also for yourself or if you have young ones seeing the animal displays is a great reason to stop by as well. I suspect the quality here has gone down in some part back when Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela's considering they were the biggest competition of each other. Leading to a worse deal for us the consumers. Potential to be a favorite store for some!

We were staying at a hotel in Scarborough. I went to Cabela's which carry high-end lines of…read moreeverything you need! Cabela's is a great place to shop. I like to be in & out. I was shopping for my other 1/2 who loves Hawaiian style shirts. One of the staff was in the area, he assisted in my finding the perfect shirts & I bought him shorts plus a few other ditties. The gentleman in glass wear assisted in tightening my sunglasses & kindly cleaned them. The guy in menswear was more than helpful. The checkout pro heard a big crash when I was pulling gear out of my cart at his register. Those big candles make a thunderous noise. Oops. He was super cool & I was checked out quickly. I will return to add their names. All 3 deserve kudos for their professionalism & kind temperament. They are a +plus+ for Cabela's!! I'm sure they've some doozies which in fact happened to me at a 2nd visit. I saw a very young female in an outfit made more for "street-walking" opposed to Cabela's outfitters. Wearing a barely there outfit leaving too much hanging around with a pair of 4" pumps teetering through the aisles wasn't working. If the fit was more fitting all the more power. Some parts are better left unseen. With that being said I've likely dealt with variable situations in my youth. (My mother would call this unbecoming rip ) Cabela's is great!! Ty!!!

Two years ago I bought a LifeTime in ground hoops for my house. This summer my teens cranked the…read morehoop down so they could practice their dunks!! Well, the crank broke and the hoops stayed at 6 1/2 feet.. I went to Dicks and Andrew was so helpful. He not only made phone calls for me but he also sent emails and CC me so I could see the communication. Long story, short version is I received my replacement crank and fixed the hoop. I also took off the crank and stored it so no more 6 1/2FT hoop. Thanks again Dicks and especially Andrew. He is truly an awesome employee.

Great selection of baseball shots and shirts in July. More than most dicks. Employees are extremely…read morenice. Store was kind of a mess with merchandise on the floor and trash all over, but as long as they had what my son wanted, all is good. That is the most important thing. Better merchandise than Augusta store.

Rented X-country ski package today. It was a beautiful day to try this again - my first time since…read morecollege...a few years ago. Both people in the store were super helpful in getting me properly outfitted. $35 for the day to rent $500 worth of equipment seems like a really good deal!! They're having a sale on winter gear right now too. 40-50% off. I may have taken advantage and picked up a few new, cute things. I mean that matters "out there".

Showed up when they opened at 9 and was immediately met with all the information and kindness I…read moreneeded! Dan was super helpful and got me all set up with an e-bike rental, a helmet, and a lock. He showed me how to use the bike and made the rental process super easy. The bike was spotless and in excellent condition. Used it to bike to all the lighthouses in the area with no problem. Great deal, will be back!

I ordered from them online and they shipped same day! I got everything within 3-4 business days and…read morethey assisted me over the phone with any questions or concerns I may have. I would recommend 10/10. Great prices too!

I found a pair of therm-ic heated ski socks battery size 700 on this website "park2peak" when…read moregoogle searching. The price was discounted vs other major websites so I went ahead and checked their return policy just incase anything went wrong or price was too good to be true. Upon the item being received I noticed the manufacturer box was torn at the top and didn't have a seal, so I immediately assumed this was an opened item and knew I would need to test them prior to just taking on my ski trip. I fully charged the battery, put on in home and waited for any noticeable heating. This was my first time trying the socks route as I typically install heated insoles in my ski boots. This was a new ski boot for me and the socks were cheaper at $215. No noticeable heating at all, batteries died at 4hrs vs 7. I didn't take them on the trip obviously. When I got back, I figured maybe I did something wrong and fully charged again...same experience. I emailed customer service and my response from "Jay" was a very excited yet not apologetic reply to use the manufacturer warranty route. A warranty is helpful after you have used things and its then faulty, its not helpful as a solution to purchasing something expected to be brand new and expensive for an immediate ski season. Jays reply had also been quick to say "we dont accept used returns". I then emailed to confirm I was not sold an open box used item that was discounted due to this aspect and was not returnable, incase I had missed this. The same Jay replied that they only sold new items. So I chose to return my "new" socks that were faulty. I shipped back at my own $28 expense, and sent customer service the tracking. I then noticed I was receiving no replies to my emails which was odd customer service. I planned to re-order heated insoles from them vs trying socks again. I then checked their website and noticed no other socks or any insoles at all, they seem to only list one item of things they had. I then found reviews on yelp and realized this isnt actually a gear company it is a small town ski shop listing close out one off items. I then emailed that I would do a chargeback if I had no response to my return, and received a shocking reply that they were a small ski shop, this was the child of the parents who own the ski shop and that my return of ski socks would be a large financial hit to them and would have to throw them out, but would refund me. So safe to say I was attempted to be scammed by buying a pre-used and returned set of faulty heated socks, and they expected I would just hash it out with trying to get a replacement from the manufacturer. Ski shops are typically run by honest sport loving community so its very sad to see theres dishonest operators out there. Two stars instead of one because they did refund my money. But I would avoid buying here and expecting customer service to be helpful for any other purchase or expect quality gear. If you google search reviews you will see other issues...

Walked in looking for a pair of cycling shoes after a local store didn't have my size (and where…read morethe staff was just meh). Left with the shoes, a lifetime membership ($35 and they threw in a $20 gift card?!), and a newfound love for REI. My first time ever at an REI and I am now like... where have you been all my life? I sadly forget the name of the gentleman who helped me, but buying shoes for something as niche as cycling can be a little intimidating when you're not a pro. He not only helped me find the perfect pair but also shared so much valuable knowledge about clipped-in shoes, techniques, all the different types. It was such a great interaction that I decided to become a member on the spot. I won't go too deep into the membership since it's not specific to this store, but it basically pays for itself after a few purchases thanks to the 10% back and free shipping on everything online. I then browsed around and was impressed by everything they carry, from well-known outdoor brands to local ones. They also have this really cool section in the back where members can buy previously returned items at a heavily discounted price. LOVE.

I had some reservations about making, for me, a large purchase at REI but Brian instilled so much…read moreconfidence in me, I became very excited for my purchase. Very knowledgable staff. Deepa helped me make a membership account and was also very knowledgable and charismatic - the perfect last face before I left the store. This is a great establishment.

Many people will tell you they've been coming to L.L. Bean since they were born. It's Maine's most…read morefamous store and for good reason. Not only is a flagship store iconic, but there is basically an entire L.L. Bean village. The home store, the hunting store, the café, the outlet... It truly keeps Freeport running. I was excited to visit after the years long renovation. The store still feels very much the same with some newer updates, like new features for kids, additions to the trout pond. They were also doing a vintage L.L. Bean pop-up in the front of the store where you could buy vintage L.L. Bean goods. You will not find friendlier sales associates anywhere. I also love that so many people who work here are of older age. It feels so wholesome. LL Bean used offer free returns for life, but they've updated that to one year. I can get behind that, they gotta make money somehow. When you're in Maine, it's worth a trip. Not to mention it's open 24 hours a day so you can literally go in at any time. From what I know, it's been that way forever. I heard stories about my grandfather bringing my mom when she was a little girl to feed the trout in the middle of the night. LL Bean, thank you for keeping the same charm while adding a few new cool features. Please never change, we love you.

We accidentally stumbled upon the L.L. Bean campus when driving to Freeport to kill a few hours…read moreshopping after our flight was delayed out of Portland. This campus is huge! It's in the middle of a major renovation so, there was a large tent where the women's and men's clothing was located and you couldn't get to the giant boot for a photo - but they had a temporary option set up with their boot car. Cute. I loved walking through the Home and Outdoor stores and shopping for items I've never seen in person before. This is a very nice corporate headquarters and flagship office area. Will absolutely come back!

My most favorite Patagonia store ever! This is an outlet location but still has a GREAT selection,…read moreevery time I have visited ! Lots of sweaters + other apparel marked down 40% or more. Hoodies and crew necks can be found for $20! Sometimes even less!! Lots of parking available and located in Freeport, ME with lots of other outlet stores in the area. Highly recommend!

This Patagonia Outlet store was SO small. My husband was thrilled to see it and really wanted to…read morego in and shop but, he walked in and out in about two minutes and was very disappointed. Staff were friendly and greeted us immediately, but, it was smaller than we thought so we didn't see much.

Wednesday August 5th, 2026. Stopped by again looking for…read moresome sneakers. Like Brooks, Hoka or On Clouds. .found a pair of Brooks that fit me. Fair and competitive prices! Was helped quickly by the staff. Always helpful.

I always have to make a pit stop at Kittery Trading Post, whenever I go to Maine!…read more This store is AMAZING... I can literally spend hours here and not get bored at all. They have all things outdoors-related such as jackets from popular brands (Canada Goose, Patagonia, etc), canoes, hunting apparel, winter boots, summer sandals, running sneakers, camping and fishing gear + equipment, and MORE. Seriously, so many things here hahaha but it always feels like a treat whenever I visit. Definitely stop by, you won't regret it! Parking: free parking lot