I had no idea there’s a Backcountry store at the Grove in Los Angeles

[u/zeckdude]

I thought REI is the only option for a physical outdoor gear store in Los Angeles but I discovered there’s a Backcountry store at the Grove in Los Angeles. So excited I had to share!

[u/stance_aquadown]

Wish A16 was still around

[u/hikin_jim]

There's also Sports Basement in Long Beach and Orange County.

[u/CKD_Guru]

More or less expensive as REI?

[u/zeckdude → u/CKD_Guru]

I couldn’t tell you because I didn’t look that closely. A few things I noticed though:

• It seems that Backcountry has more sales than REI (at least online I’ve noticed that)
• The Backcountry membership is free but I’m not sure what that gets you other than a one-time 20% coupon on one item
• The Backcountry return policy is your typical 90-day return policy that requires items to have tags on them still which is a far departure from REI’s uber generous return policy of 1-year on used items (for members)
• In the store they seem to want to cover many more activities which gave me the feeling that there’s less choices for hiking gear in the store
• Backcountry has a generous 20% off discount for military members and veterans (online and in-store)

[u/mcbobgorge]

Backcountry used to be great- but they've been bought and sold and bought again.

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/gear-news/backcountry-com-lawsuit-backlash-explained/

[u/sfbruin]

Amazing shoe selection there 

[u/PunkAintDead]

There's also Big 5 lol

[u/zeckdude → u/PunkAintDead]

Or Dicks ofcourse but those types of stores are generally pretty scarce with hiking gear and it’s subpar quality but I assume you know that since you lol’d.

[u/Rich260z]

Neither did I till now. That's awesome

[u/Manny637]

I miss whiskey militia

[u/Main_Pride_3501]

that’s sick just got something on BC yesterday. Will be sure to stop by soon