Our very own Portland, Oregon, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of sporting and outdoor equipment retailers. Whether you’re gearing up for a weekend camping trip, seeking the latest in hiking gear, or looking for quality sporting goods, Stumptrown boasts an impressive selection of stores to meet your needs. Read on for four of the best locally-owned and operated sporting good stores.
Mountain Shop (website, Instagram, Facebook)
This outdoor store was established all the way back in 1937, the same year construction of the Timberline Lodge was completed, and the first ski lift in the world opened. The Mountain Shop, located at NE Sandy Blvd and NE 30th Ave, offers sales, rentals, demos, repairs, and custom fittings of all the equipment you could ever need to camp, climb, hike, or ski. Additionally, their blog is a superb resource for outdoor enthusiasts. Their “Staff Picks” detail exceptional products on a personal level, and their “Trip Reports” are informative and inspiring.
Foot Traffic (website, Instagram, Facebook)
We all know running culture is in the air here in the Rose City. If you want to feel running culture in the very room with you, any of Foot Traffic’s five locations in Portland (one in Vancouver) will scratch that itch. These stores offer the latest and greatest running shoes from the likes of Hoka, New Balance, Brooks, Asics, hylo, and even Oofos’ recovery footwear. But Foot Traffic’s role doesn’t end with your receipt. This local business also facilitates tons of running events, including Foot Traffic University, youth track and cross-country clubs, and Go! Vancouver. Stop by your friendly neighborhood Foot Traffic today to either get or remain involved in the local running discourse.
Revive Athletics (website, Instagram, TikTok)
If sustainable activewear is your aim, then visiting Revive Athletics should be your aim! Laura Halley founded Revive in 2020 with the bifold goal of making athletic clothing more affordable, and also creating a space where people can buy this clothing secondhand. At their locations in northeast Portland and Lake Oswego, Revive is a full buy, sell, trade system, and they’re always buying. Potential buyers are able to make appointments on Revive’s website and also see a list of what items and brands are most in-demand. Revive is an excellent option for Portlanders looking to buy gently used items from brands like Nike and Lululemon at a more accessible price point.
Before your upcoming training block or trip to a National Park, be sure to get what you need from these local businesses.
Next Adventure (website, Instagram, Facebook)
To round it all out, we’ve got probably the most comprehensive outdoor establishment in Portland, Next Adventure. The flagship of their four locations, at SE Grand Ave and SE Stark St., is pretty much a one-stop gear shop. They stock all the most cutting-edge products from multitudes of household-name brands like Patagonia and North Face. The best-kept outdoor gear secret in town, though, is Next Adventure’s Bargain Basement. Located in the lowest level of their main store, this is where customers can find an incredible selection of “Premium Pre-Loved Outdoor Gear”. Among the options available online are a Salomon Polartec Women’s fleece for $45, a USA-made vintage Patagonia Zip-up for $35, and a pair of Quatros French ski goggles from the 1970s or 80s for $40. Lastly, Next Adventure has a location out in Sandy, Oregon, and two paddle sports centers, too. One is right here in southeast Portland, and the other is up North in Warren, Oregon.
