Campmor Inc

08/12/06

awesome outdoor store with a huge selection of gear at great prices

by speakeroftruth at Citysearch

Campmor is located about 20 minutes outside of NYC in Paramus, NJ. You'll need a car to get there, but if you can't get there and you're reading this you can likely get to their web site, campmor.c0m.

The store has a huge selection of seasonal gear - tents, hiking boots, trail shoes, sunglasses, sleeping bags, pads, running clothing, rain gear etc, and in the winter thermal underwear, goggles and on and on. Parking is on site and more than ample.

The sales people here are good and bad - I've overheard the young salespeople insult what turned out to be my car in the parking lot, I've dealt with clueless salespeople, salespeople reticent to help, etc... but on the other hand I've had some very good help here as well. One time the salesman set up a few tents for me and my girl to look at. As with most of these types of stores it's a good idea to do your own reasearch before you show up to examine the gear.

This store beats the pants off of Paragon sports in NYC and their web site is better as well, but obviously you have to get there to enjoy the retail store.

They also have an email-list that offers great sales deals, and will mail you their hefty catalogue if you want it.

BTW there is also an EMS right next door, an easy walk, if you can't find what you want at Campmor. There are also many outlet-like stores on the road on the way to Campmor, Route 17.

• Pros: huge selection, good prices, great mailing list
• Cons: likely need a car to visit retail store