With a cornucopia of state parks to choose from and a diverse landscape of geographic areas, it’s no wonder camping in Rhode Island is a dream. But before you can escape to the beauty of the state’s natural landscape, you’ll first have to properly equip yourself. Find all of the tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, apparel, and more at the 10 best outdoor stores in Rhode Island.
A second generation family-owned business established in 1985, URE is dedicated to providing outdoor gear for hiking and camping equipment, canoes, kayaks, guns and ammo, fishing gear, and work clothing. They carry a whole slew of brands such as Merrell, Patagonia, Smartwool, and more. Plus, get SCARPA hiking boots, one of the top picks from Outdoor Gear Lab. You’ll also find cookware, local area maps and guidebooks, propane canisters, and more.
Denali represents a family of independent retail stores that dapple Southern New England. Since 1994, they have focused on fulfilling running, hiking, camping, and general cold-weather needs by carefully selecting clothing, footwear, and other gear from a wide array of the best outdoor brands. The store has a friendly, knowledgeable staff that will put the customer first. Some featured clothing brands are Patagonia, Marmot, Arc'teryx, Under Armour, and Life is Good.
At this world-class outdoor gear store, find tents, backpacks, hydration gear, sleeping bags, and so much more for your next camping adventure. Shop the famous Thermoball line of winter jackets, among other warm and cozy outerwear. Plus, check out this Hyper Cat sleeping bag or the Summit Series Mountain 25 Tent for two. Celebrate over 50 years of exploring with the North Face today.
This well-known New England retailer might be better recognized in somewhere like Maine, but luckily they are in the Ocean State too. Offering a variety of outdoor apparel and footwear, plus sporting and camping gear, you'll find headlamps like the Black Diamond Storm or top-of-the-line backpacks from Osprey. Whatever you need, you’ll find it at L.L. Bean.
This retail chain carries some of the best outdoor and camping gear on the planet at the best prices. It is a sure shot when it comes to sheer volume of products and helpful and knowledgeable service. Find footwear, outerwear, kayaks, headlamps, climbing gear, bikes, and more. Plus, check out top-rated tents from Big Agnes and Nemo, among others, and winter jackets from Marmot and the North Face.
