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Campers Village
Category: Shopping Sporting Goods Outdoor Gear Outdoor Gear [Edit]
7208 MacLeod Trl SECalgary, AB T2H 0L9
(403) 252-3338
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 9 pm
Sat 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sun 11 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
5 reviews for Campers Village
5 reviews in English
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Review from Carrie P.
5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
After a two week fiasco combing many Calgary competitors, I could not find hiking boots Mostly because I am uneducated around how to buy a hiking boot. I have had hiking shoes for a number of years, however, boots have been a more challenging pursuit for me, simply because many of the hiking boots feel similar to ski boots to me (little bending), so I really didn't know how to pick them out.
The Calgary competitors doled out useless advice (I actually had one sales person in a competor tell me to bend the boot iwth my hands, and decide how long I thought it would last. Seriously, I can't even make that up. I even have a witness -- my friend Karri was with me and both of us were blown away by the response of this sales person who knew nothing about hiking.
Then.... Campers Village was recommended to me, and man.... were they helpful! A young hiking dude assisted me with curly hair in a pony tail, and asked me a tonne of questions about what I planned to do (i.e., day trips versus multi-day trips, etc), and then narrowed my selection down to 6 boots. All of them equally as ugly (sorry -- these now won the title of the uglies boots I own). He explained how they should feel on the heel and the toe, and pointed me towards a ramp to walk up and down, and explained how they should feel in each direction. Wow!!! THIS is the kind of help I needed. I would have been pretty frustrated if I spent $200-$300 on a boot, not knowing what I was doing. As I was poking a little fun at the fashion crisis I had going on (black skirt, black tank, a pair of men's sock with the ankle bulging out the top of the back of the boot), he assured me that I needed to let my feet decide which pair I was taking home -- not my eyeballs.
He was right -- out of six pairs of boots, only one pair cut the mustard on all of criteria he laid out when I was walking on that little ramp to feel how they felt on the toe and heel as I walked up and down. He asked if I wanted to purchase the socks that were on my feet in my own size. He was so bloody helpful, I took the upsell and walked out with some Merino Wool hiking socks. Well done, dude.
I am sure you can buy similar products at any outdoor store, but Campers Village gets a huge thumbs up from me for service. This guy that helped me knew his stuff and helped me narrow down a lot of ugly choices to the most functional one. I have every confidence that the boots will do everything that I need them to do in the rockies this summer. -
Review from Scott J.
Calgary, AB
8/25/2010 ROTD 12/19/2010
I will be totally honest the only reason for reviewing Campers Village is that it is the only outdoor store in Calgary that stocks Ice Breaker clothes, correct me if I'm wrong but I'm only aware of one other store in Banff that stocks their clothing?
I can't recommend Ice Breaker enough as it is really good quality clothing (at a price) for anything outdoors, made from New Zealand Merino Wool it is not itchy like most wools and wicks moisture away like nothing else I've used and the biggest bonus is it doesn't smell afterwards!
Just google the brand for more info, no affiliation just good outdoor gear. -
Review from Jason G.
Calgary, AB
4/1/2010 2 photos
While tent hunting with my honey, we headed to Campers Village on MacLeod Trail. We were really impressed with the store and their wares. Firstly, all the tents they offered were already set up, so you could see what they were actually like, rather than relying solely on the picture on the box. Very useful. Second, they carry just about any item you can imagine to upgrade your rugged outdoor experience into a cushy affair.
The inside of the store has a nice rustic feel to it. I'm particularly fond of the suspension bridge that makes up part of the upper mezzanine. Usually when the ground is shaking beneath my feet it's not a good thing, but this was alright.
Campers Village has all the walking, trekking, hiking, and backpacking gear you need if you want to live the good life au natural. -
Review from Chad W.
Calgary, AB
10/31/2008
Although it doesn't carry the same brand recognition as Mountain Equipment Co-Op, Campers Village offers the same fantastic products for outdoor enthusiasts, only at much better prices.
Having attended an outdoor boarding school outside of Edmonton for two years and having been personally subjected to some of the harshest weather a cold-ass Canadian environment can provide, I know outdoor gear. Campers Village offers products that not only keep the outdoorsman warm, but dry as well. Furthermore, the same stuff I bought as a kid, I still have it all, and it all functions the way it was meant to. Sure, my polypropylene underwear smells a little and carries a few new holes, I still wear it each time I hit the mountains to go snowboarding.
My girlfriend even bought gear here to keep her warm during our Calgarian winters. She's from Britain and CANNOT TAKE THE COLD. Suffice to say, Campers Village keeps her warm.
They offer everything here: tents, gas stoves, glow-sticks, bug repellent, outdoor clothing for both men and women, under garments, gloves, knives, watches, compasses, and much much more. -
Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
11/21/2009 1 photo
For whatever reason, I just think the name 'Campers Village' sounds funny. I always picture these woodsmen covered in leaves and camouflage trudging in needing replacement boots. I like this image, but it's not correct.
In fact, I even made good use out of the store on a couple of occasions. I wouldn't say I'm a camping fanatic, but I do enjoy a good weekend out in Kananaskis, and Campers Village helps to make the experiences a little more enjoyable. I was able to purchase a comfy two-person tent for a very reasonable price!
Chad W. is right when he says that they offer great prices to their patrons. Even for the large, seemingly expensive things, you can get a great deal.
Yes, the do sell replacement boots for the actual woodsmen, but they also sell backpacks, gear, rainproofing products, and they even offer repairs to your old worn stuff.
It's a good establishment for people who enjoy their time spent outside, and you'll certainly find something useful to make your time more enjoyable or even easier.
