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Atmosphere
Category: Shopping Sporting Goods Outdoor Gear Outdoor Gear [Edit]
817 10 Ave SWCalgary, AB T2R 0B4
(403) 264-2444
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
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5 reviews for Atmosphere
5 reviews in English
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Review from Sarah T.
11/14/2011
I definitely recomment comparing between MEC and Atmosphere. i did when looking for winter parka's since I planned on spending a bit of money.
While MEC's inventory is online, Atmosphere's isn't. But as far as the winter coat deprtment is concerned, Atmosphere won, with their selection. I spent $300 on a parka that was full down and it came with a $50 gift card for my next purchase, which was awesome!
The staff were friendly and helped me pick out a parka with helpful suggestions and questions they asked based on my commute/outdorr life. I originally ended up buying something completely different from what I had planned, but am very happy with it. They have actual 'fashion jackets' too, not just bulky, big, puffy ones. Again, I found MEC didn't compare in this area.This makes all the difference since I plan to wear it for a few winters. -
Review from Heather I.
Calgary, AB
11/12/2011
If I had unlimited funds, I would probably spend an unlimited amount of money at Atmosphere. Yes, MEC is across the street, and depending on what I am looking for, I will compare between the two.
However, there are specific items that I know I can only get at Atmosphere and since it's within walking distance of my house, they'll usually get my business.
One of the main reasons that I like this store is the staff. They are friendly, knowledgeable and will go out of their way to ensure that you get the product that is right for you - not just the one that is most expensive.
Yeah, it pays to have good products, but if you don't back that up with service, you won't earn my business. Atmosphere has done a good job.
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Review from Scott J.
Calgary, AB
12/14/2010
As mentioned its right across from MEC and is a third of the size of its neighbour, but it is a really good outdoor store, unlike MEC it has mainly brand name gear (No own Branding like MEC which I find a bit of a money spinner for them and prefer brands I use and can trust).
Recently changed to Atmosphere, the staff are very welcoming and helpful, they sort of with their size have a little bit of everything but I find that if you go to both stores for whatever you want you will get a great deal as they normally have some kind of deal on at Atmosphere, so small they might be but they are definitly worth a visit alongside any trip to MEC!
I do like MEC and go often but to ignore Atmosphere which is just a short walk across the street you could be missing out on a better deal, not always but for the extra time I always visit both stores before making any purchases.
They have IMO a better selection of Day, Back Packs than MEC but thats because Atmosphere have all brand names were as MEC Packs are for the most part their own, they also have a good selection of clothing, tents, shoes/boots, snowshoes, climbing gear and even manage to fit in kayaks and all the other usual outdoor items.
Disclaimer: lol right I havent got anything against MEC own branding but for similar prices I would rather have the well known brand names that I trust and use, not to say that MEC gear is inferior just my preference. -
Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
11/27/2009 1 photo
Ironically Coast Mountain is across from Mountain Equipment Coop, and I thought well it's the place to go if you can't find what you want at MEC. Which is exactly what I did, I was looking for a nice down jacket just for regular wear, but I wanted something a little more fashionable that I could wear for a night out at minus 20. Of course the options are endless in MEC but the one style I wanted wasn't available in my size and this line was sold out at other MEC locations.
So I walked across the street to Coast Mountain Sports. The service at MEC was impeccable, I was given top notch service but when I walked across the street, it was difficult to even find a salesperson.
Finally, upon receiving service, the salesboy and I both realised that winter wear for ladies was quite slim pickings, and the prices here were even higher than MEC. The store just didn't have that orderly fashion that MEC flaunts and when I did have some time to browse more, CMS just wasn't able to keep my attention.
Don't get me wrong, CMS has quality items to choose from too, but if I do need something in the future other than a cup of sugar, I will still loyally return to the neighbours. -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
12/1/2009 1 photo
It's no surprise that after all these years, I'd never visited Coast Mountain Sports. The reason I say it's no surprise is because as Dinah G. mentions, Coast Mountain Sports is directly across from Mountain Equipment Coop(MEC). And while Coast Mountain Sports DOES have an extensive array of goods, nothing can compete with MEC. This having been said, allow me to assure you that while MEC isn't open on weekends until 10am, Coast Mountain Sports IS open and they definitely carry a whole lotta stuff.
They've got everything from fleece clothing to boots, flashlights to gloves, and food canisters to freeze-dried chicken teriyaki. I'm so not kidding! They've got a slew of meals that are freeze-dried so that if you're up in the mountains or out in the wilderness, you can still get all the right nutrients to all the right body parts.
I was impressed with the service at Coast Mountain Sports - The minute we walked in we were greeted with a member of the staff who went over all of the day's specials with us.
Although the store is tiny compared to MEC, it's amazing how much stuff they have managed to pack inside.
It's definitely a good alternative to MEC, not as extensive or as big, but they've got the basics and then some!
