Rei

Great for the Novice. I'm new at the whole hiking thing (people here hike in the rain???) and was referred to REI for gear. This is a great resource for quality equipment and a one stop shop. My salesperson was very good, helped me get everything I needed, and asked lots of questions. He told me about his favorite hiking areas and trails, and got me excited about my first trip up to Mt. Si.

I hope to start biking and running again. I'll be back to pick up more gear.…

REI San Diego. REI is no longer a store we shop at after 20 years. I wanted to buy a canoe at the San Diego store and was asked to not come in with my small Laos Aapso NO DOGS ALOWED!!! I asked do you server food?

No!

No Dogs Allowed the kid at the door said.

Okay see you.

We will not be back ever.…

Great all-round sporting goods store. I have been an REI customer for 30 years, and have shopped at sporting goods stores all over the planet. True, if you are looking for cheap, army-surplus type goods here, you won't find 'em, and true if you are a gearhead looking for only the rarest and most esoteric specialty equipment, you won't find it here.

They do have very good, well-tested equipment, outdoor clothing and supplies. On busy weekends you will have to wait for service, esp. where you need a fit like boots or skis.

The staff is generally friendly and knowlegable and willing to refer you to another store in town if they don't have what you need. Overall, a first-class operation.…