Outdoor stores in NYC

Another big one in NYC is Paragon Sports.

However, as with most big stores they cater heavily to trad and fashion types so it is a good idea to know exactly what gear you want to check out and to call first to see if they even have it.

Thanks, yes, I will probably do all the necessary investigation beforehand. But I also want to do some browsing I guess.

Paragon probably has the biggest selection of what you’re interested in. It’s a short walk up Broadway from Union Square which is a major hub for subway lines coming in from Brooklyn.

Dead Bird has a store in SOHO. EMS used to have a store down there as well, but that could be long gone now. North Face, Patagonia, and Colombia all have stores as well.

Tent and Trails is great. If you’re close to the Brooklyn bridge you can walk there, and if you’re there for one of their holiday sales, they sometimes match or beat online prices.

For really lightweight raingear and down stuff, the cottage manufacturers in the US compete with any of the major brands you’ll find in stores.

^^^ It’s been awhile since I lived in NYC, but Tent and Trails seemed like the most serious store for backpacking gear.