I love the REI in Garden City. Every employee, literally everyone, is so kind and helpful. They are…read morewilling to go the extra mile and never seem "bothered". REI has great outdoor brands and a decent selection. Prices range and things can be on the higher-end but it's no more expensive than the manufactures sites. I also appreciate that as a member I get perks like cash back, extended returns, etc.

This is an amazing place to bruise through, especially if you are interested in camping and/or any…read moreoutdoor activities or sports. Anything you could possibly need, you will find here! But, everything is super expensive, because it is all the highest quality of outdoor gear. This is also a cooperative business, so you join for a one time fee, and once a year, you receive a profit, based on your yearly purchase. Love REI!

I really enjoyed the Scout shop on my recent visit. I went there for a uniform. It was a but large…read morebut worked. I liked the Swansea location a bit better because it feels more open. I would come back for anything quick.

From the owner: The Narragansett Council operates two Scout Shops which provide "one-stop" service centers for all…read moreof your Scouting needs. Both Scout Shops feature a full line of uniforms & insignia, literature & support materials, camping gear & books, arts & crafts items, gift items and Scouting memorabilia. In addition to offering a wide variety of Scouting supplies for sale, the Scout Shops accept payments for all council activities, applications, advancement reports, Eagle packets, camping reservations and the like. You can conduct all of your Council business at one of the Scout Shops. We are pleased to announce a new special order program for tents and other camping equipment. Contact Joram Northup for more details jnorthup@narragansettbsa.org

The only firearm I own is a Bug-A-Salt rifle, but they still managed to sell me an appropriate…read morelaser sight that improves my aim 1000%! Awesome local business, friendly staff, and lots of great stuff.

Store used to be a true surplus store with lots of good mid-price, mid-tier preparedness gear and…read moresupplies. Since becoming licensed as a firearms dealer, that has become 99.9999999% of their focus, leaving a lot of customers behind. it's a shame as they used to be a really good surplus store ... now they're just another gun store with a few remnants of their old inventory left.

So easy to get lost for hours in this store! Prices can be high but the quality you get will last…read moreyou for years so it is worth it. Brought my sis in law here because their variety of full figured items is extensive I knew she'd find a winter coat here and she did within 10 minutes of entering the store

This review isn't so much about the store itself (though I've been a fan of L.L. Bean since I was…read moregifted a monogrammed backpack in the last 1900s) it's more about the boot sculpture that sits directly outside of the store. I really love this boot, it's the perfect boot and perfect sculpture of a boot. So definitely go visit the boot sculpture and then go in the actual store and buy yourself a monogrammed backpack it will last you 20 years if not longer.

Been working with this group at Elmwood for over 7 years! Always competitive pricing on group gear…read moreand extremely easy to work with. I won't go anywhere else to get embroidery or screening! Matt is awesome!

What terrific customer service! Purchased a baseball glove and extra oil and will totally give them…read moremore business next time I have sporting goods needs. I worked with Jim over the phone to get a baseball glove during the stay-at-home/quarantine period. He and the team went above and beyond to text me a few different pictures of gloves they had available and then shipped the glove and items to me. They also provided a complimentary steaming of the glove to break it in. Really impressed with their selection, customer service. Wish there were more local sporting goods stores like this!

Picked up a pole (for pole vaulting) my coach ordered. Hands down, the friendliest bunch of workers…read morethere! Jake was able to find my order, bring it out to show me the pole from its container, shrink-wrapped the container (because of the rain), and even attached the holder so that I could bring the pole back on the side of the car safely. He was patient with all of my novice questions and I was extremely pleased with the entire experience! If you order from their very detailed catalog with their competitive pricing, know that you are in good hands. Thanks again, Jake!!

From the owner: M-F Athletic was established by Bill Falk in 1960 when he developed the M-F Heel Protector (Plastic…read moreHeel Cup), a device that covers the athlete's heel area and is worn like a cup inside shoes. It is still used very effectively to absorb blows to the heel. He started a Track & Field catalog in 1968. As years passed, the M-F Track & Field catalog became the leader in its field. Today, M-F's logo, "Everything Track & Field," stands for the largest selection of equipment and the best service in the industry. The company stocks a huge inventory of all major brands and offers same day service on Track & Field equipment. Customers are invited to call the 1-888-556-7464 phone to talk about track and to receive up-to-the-minute information about equipment, rules and techniques. Bill's son, Eric Falk, runs the every day operation of the company while Mark Strawderman, a 3x All-American in the Pole Vault, heads the Track & Field division. When you call toll-free at 1-888-556-7464, one of our many professional staff members will answer. We asked each our staff members what they thought was the greatest strength, we (M-F Athletic / Everything Track and Field) had to offer.