Eastern Mountain Sports

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This store is a lot of fun to wander around. They have a really big variety of different sporting goods, and the store is set up in a friendly and inviting way. Look out for occasional specials and sale items because a lot of the stuff here is on the expensive side. They have good clothing items and accessories, but I feel like their boot and shoe selection leaves something to be desired ( their website has a lot of variety, but I think it's too hard to buy footwear without trying it on). Very friendly customer service (the staff all seemed to be experienced outdoorspeople with knowledge of their products -- if you ask them specific questions they are usually able to answer them or refer you to someone else), I'd definitely return to any of their locations. The store is right in front of a stop on the B line MBTA, but parking in this area can be a real pain. more

During my college days in Boston, I was invited on a camping trip that required a sleeping bag. I hadn't been camping in years, maybe since I was five years old, so I warily ventured over to Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS to frequent customers!) (when it was located on Commonwealth Ave.) to see what I could find. The selection was varied. A novice like myself found a bag made by the company, for a decent price. But this store clearly has sleeping bags for the more frequent camper, hiker and backpacker, designed for whatever elements you will be experiencing (sorry, I wasn't brave enough to camp in the snow!). With friendly customer service (the staff all seemed to be experienced outdoorspeople with knowledge of their products), I'd definitely return to any of their locations. I'd much rather buy a sleeping bag and get to test it out than go online or through a catalogue. http://www.ems.com more