Alabama Outdoors opened doors in Birmingham Alabama in 1975 with the mission to provide the highest quality outdoor gear to the city and her residents. As a pioneer in the Outdoor Specialty Retail market, Alabama Outdoors was one of the first stores of its kind at the time.
I was visiting family in May and I needed a pair of trail shoes for my extended trip. On a walk around Homewood, my brother introduced me to this store and we both left with the same shoes, the North Face Altamesa. Our sales associate (MB8) took lots of time to let us try on various shoes but when I tried the Altamesa, I said "That's it"! I have had two previous pairs from NorthFace and the comfort and balance are the best for me. Thanks for being so accommodating to us and our dog.
Published 2 years ago
I do not remember his name, but a young man at the Homewood location helped me tremendously!! I have been looking for a specific size in the Tasman Ugg slippers for my daughter and have had terrible luck, this is her main Christmas present. The young man told me they had them in store but were not available to order and ship online, I live over an hour away. He put me on hold and came back to let me know they were opening it up online for me to order. He did not have to go out of his way but he did and I’m so thankful, my daughter will be as well! Best customer service I have received in a very long time!!!
Published 3 years ago
I had fun visiting this location just recently. My husband said he visited this store during his college days. The store was unique in that you could go down in the basement, or up to the second story right when you walk in the door we ended up, leaving with a new Patagonia bag to add to our collection. They had lots of new and unique outdoor wardrobe items as well as gear.
I would highly recommend visiting this location.
Published 2 years ago
Supremely disappointed in this company. Never purchasing anything from them again.
Published 2 years ago
I live in Columbus, Ohio and ordered a few vests from Alabama Outdoors and it arrived quickly, packaged nicely, and the vests were wonderful! In our current new normal, this place is AMAZING! I was nervous about ordering from a place so far away, but VERY happy and would recommend and definitely
Published 4 years ago
My hometown local store that I have shopped at for so many years and now my children shop there to. Taught my son's to climb on there indoor wall and bought just about all the outdoor high quality clothing and accessories to include climbing equipment that myself and my sons own. Good service and dedicated to getting people outside enjoying all the opportunities we have in stats.
Published 4 years ago
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Supremely disappointed in this company. Never purchasing anything from them again.
Published 2 years ago
I had fun visiting this location just recently. My husband said he visited this store during his college days. The store was unique in that you could go down in the basement, or up to the second story right when you walk in the door we ended up, leaving with a new Patagonia bag to add to our collection. They had lots of new and unique outdoor wardrobe items as well as gear.
I would highly recommend visiting this location.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
I was visiting family in May and I needed a pair of trail shoes for my extended trip. On a walk around Homewood, my brother introduced me to this store and we both left with the same shoes, the North Face Altamesa. Our sales associate (MB8) took lots of time to let us try on various shoes but when I tried the Altamesa, I said "That's it"! I have had two previous pairs from NorthFace and the comfort and balance are the best for me. Thanks for being so accommodating to us and our dog.
Published 2 years ago
Lots of outdoor goodies.
Published 2 years ago
Great service and selections. The staff are friendly and helpful! If they don't have in stock what you would like, they can order it for you or call another local to hold the item if in stock there. Thank you!
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I do not remember his name, but a young man at the Homewood location helped me tremendously!! I have been looking for a specific size in the Tasman Ugg slippers for my daughter and have had terrible luck, this is her main Christmas present. The young man told me they had them in store but were not available to order and ship online, I live over an hour away. He put me on hold and came back to let me know they were opening it up online for me to order. He did not have to go out of his way but he did and I’m so thankful, my daughter will be as well! Best customer service I have received in a very long time!!!
Published 3 years ago
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Nice store layout. Very friendly & knowledgeable staff. Great quality products. Great clearance sales.
Published 3 years ago
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I swung thru here during my short stay in the area. I must say this store has a lot to offer, and a friendly staff. I will definitely return here when I'm in the area. Thanks again, Alabama Outdoors!
Published 3 years ago
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If you're in need of outdoor gear, they have a rental program to try stuff out and see what works before you buy your own. Or if you just need a tent for the weekend, Alabama Outdoors can hook you up. Cole helped us get ready for our trip to Glacier and was super helpful.
Published 3 years ago
First time visit. Great products for the outdoors.
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Go for the sock deal, and always end up spending $300 or more. I'm not sure how that always happens. LoL
Published 3 years ago
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Always great service & products
Published 3 years ago
Great place to get your outdoor needs, at a decent price. Found everything I needed for my trip, in house. And that is after going to REI, and many other outdoor retailers.
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
Awful customer service and low integrity. I bought an $80 pair of workout shorts that starting fraying after 3 months and they say it’s the manufacturers issue and they can’t do anything about it. Other stores would handle the issue with the manufacturer while making it right with their customer. You can find the same brands at other stores nearby..
Published 3 years ago
Beautiful store and beautiful merchandise. Fairly expensive but worth checking out regularly.
Published 3 years ago
Nice place for clothes and outdoor gear
Published 4 years ago
I have been going in Alabama outdoors ever since a late '80s I've always enjoyed going in there lot of things have changed over the years they still have a good quality products and knowledgeable staff
Published 4 years ago
Great place to shop, I love coming here
Published 4 years ago
Great customer service and they had just what I was looking for! Plus, they offer military discounts
Published 4 years ago
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Great store for the great outdoors.
Published 4 years ago
Great place!
Published 4 years ago
I live in Columbus, Ohio and ordered a few vests from Alabama Outdoors and it arrived quickly, packaged nicely, and the vests were wonderful! In our current new normal, this place is AMAZING! I was nervous about ordering from a place so far away, but VERY happy and would recommend and definitely
Published 4 years ago
Super kind staff
Published 4 years ago
My hometown local store that I have shopped at for so many years and now my children shop there to. Taught my son's to climb on there indoor wall and bought just about all the outdoor high quality clothing and accessories to include climbing equipment that myself and my sons own. Good service and dedicated to getting people outside enjoying all the opportunities we have in stats.
Published 4 years ago
In a search for a popular style of Birkenstocks, I found a number of very helpful employees. However, it was brought to my attention that with this popular item, sales were limited to in-store purchases, preventing any out-of-town shoppers. Not only is this a terrible business practice, it boils down to a type of back-handed price gouging.
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I just want to say that the customer service that this company gives is SO freaking awesome. I ordered shoes (shoes that even ON Running didn't have in stock) they were shipped the next day and for a GREAT price. Thank you for being one of the good companies left, you really ROCK!
Published 4 years ago
Great service!
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Very good selection of backpacks. Different styles and also different colors.Service was also very good.
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Love this store
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Very nice staff. The lighting is more suited for date night. But overall a nice experience. Trussville location also has a nice staff.
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They are one the only places that carries Hoka shoes and were very helpful also had a variety. I enjoyed my shopping there very much
Published 4 years ago
Good place, friendly and helpful associates. They didn't have quite what I was looking for but they helped me find it online.
Published 4 years ago
Merchandise, selection, atmosphere, staff knowledge and friendliness all top notch at this location.
Published 4 years ago
Un lugar donde encuentras todo lo que necesitas para acampar o para pescar, además tiene departamento de ropa y zapatos para toda la familia de excelente calidad.
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Helpful and knowledgeable staff. I was helped by a veteran outdoorsman.
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The employees was very nice and helpful. They went above and beyond to get what I needed.
Published 4 years ago
Love this place and its employees. The staff is always so helpful and friendly. We always find what we’re looking for. Great prices too!
Published 4 years ago
Great sales and helpful friendly employees. Also ordered online and order shipped the same day
Published 5 years ago
Went to Homewood store today to return $200 jacket. Nice staff upstairs. Purchased the only bottle of wash used to wash down jackets. Paid and did not get a bag. Other states are eliminating bags, waste of money for one or two items. Put in my hand bag. Needing another bottle, I went downstairs. Told guy there, " I bought this upstairs and they only had one, I need another". He said sure and as he put on the counter, asked in this condescending manner to see my receipt. I showed it and replied" if I were going to steal this bottle, I certainly would not have taken it out and showed you". Looked around and said, : I will not be buying this in this store, You have greatly offended me. " Should have returned the other bottle. But so mad I just left. What poor, thoughtless salesmanship. Just because I had worked that day and did not look like what he felt like was a respectable person, he judged me as a thief. I am a realtor, rule is never judge. That person I met that is poorly dressed, smells badly and not educated, may have 5 million dollars to spend. That should be a rule in all parts of our life, "Don't Judge" Some time needs to be spent there to teach about customer service. Will never go back in there again to buy, maybe to return the only bottle I bought.
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Nice clothing. Expensive prices!
Published 5 years ago
Although they did not currently carry the brand I was looking for on this shopping trip the staff was very friendly, helpful and informative.
Published 5 years ago
Nice upper crust prices on high end outdoor clothing. I'll pass on $400 raincoats thanks. Jesus....really?!??!
Published 5 years ago
Very friendly staff!
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This is a great place for outdoor adventurers with a friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Published 5 years ago
Great store, super friendly staff!
Published 5 years ago
Nice selection of hiking
Published 5 years ago
Definitely the place to go for all your hiking and outdoorsy needs,staff is knowledgeable with wide variety of high quality products
Published 5 years ago
Very clean store. Tons of options to choose from. The staff was very helpful!
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Love this place, great selection!
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Great store
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Great staff and really good selection of outdoor gear and some comfortable shirts, along with the best place to get HOKAs and OnClouds
Published 5 years ago
Loved this place since I was a child.
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I was looking for the Hoka Bondi 7 shoes that was closer to my address. The store was very clean with an open outlay and I was greeted as soon as I entered by Tyler. They were very helpful with making sure I had the sizing that was comfortable for me. Once everything was finished I checked out at the register and was excited to walk out with my new shoes in hand. Yes, I would recommend shopping at this store to my family and friends.
Published 5 years ago
Great store with very friendly staff
Published 5 years ago
Pretty good selection. Allways important to shop local.
Published 5 years ago
Great clean store friendly staff very helpful
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Published 6 years ago
Cashier was a little rude but other than that awesome
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Once again, the helpful understanding staff helped us through a painless exchange. Can't remember being any nicer when exchanging items. 1st class service and products.
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Exactly the same as 15 years ago
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Expensive!
Published 6 years ago
Please go buy stuff here. The people are incredibly friendly and deserve the service. Prices are as cheap as amazon. Right now they have gift wrapping as well. Location on Homewood is larger than other locations
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Excellent inventory. Friendly staff.
Great Black Friday grab!!!!
Published 6 years ago
Great selection of shoes especially OC Clouds. Friendly crew
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Very clean organized store. Of course it has an array of outdoor activity equipment and clothing along with a Southern welcome.
Published 6 years ago
Good staff, little low on stock at the moment.
Published 6 years ago
Andrew was the nicest dude ever and very knowledgeable.
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Great service!
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This is a very good outdoors store that actually still stocks a good bit of gear, not just overpriced clothes with North Face or Patagonia written on them (although there is plenty of that upstairs). Staff can be hit or miss as far as knowledge level, but always helpful and friendly. Good selection of camping/backpacking gear, fair selection of climbing gear.
Published 6 years ago
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They had everything I needed for my road
Published 6 years ago
All your outdoor needs r here. Climbing,biking, clothing,tents, u get the idea...
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Shop local. Helpful staff and good selection.
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Store is nice but kinda high$$$. Staff very helpful.
Published 7 years ago
Wonderful folks and great location.
Published 7 years ago
LOVE
Published 7 years ago
Great, and friendly staff.
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Staff is awesome and super helpful as they have always been for more than 25 years. John Knuckles is the Man!
Published 7 years ago
By far the best Alabama Outdoors in the Birmingham area. I went in to look at, not purchase, some ÓN pants and shoes, and the staff is always so friendly I bought some shoes. They gave a great selection, and even the people at REI at the Summit recommend them for any of your outdoors' need .
Published 7 years ago
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Súper bien
Published 7 years ago
Good merchandise but pricey.
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Friendly, helpful staff and a good selection of gear for trips to the store or the summit.
Published 7 years ago
Everyone was very nice. I was looking for information around sub zero camping. I was not able to get a lot of info, of course this is alabama so perhaps thats why. Their proces are very high.
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Great selection and friendly staff.
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Larger selection of outdoor gear and friendly staff.
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Great customer service and genuine advice about various outdoor activities
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Great for shopping for camping
Published 7 years ago
Grandson likes their stuff
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Helpfull staff and a large selection. End of season sales are greater and cheaper than online prices.
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I’ve seen sales online that lead me Alabama Outdoors. Once I walked in, I saw the place was 2 Floors, both jam packed with merch!
Downstairs, they have equipment, climbing, camping, traveling, bags, backpacks, even cooking tools for camping out.
This place really is your one stop shop if you’re looking for high end very good quality products and clothes.
Some of the prices in there are really high, but of great quality! (Now I think I understand why women walk around in leggings....some were $78! They feel like silk and probably make every body type look fab- but I’m not someone who can afford those prices.)
If I did have all the money in the world to spend on outdoor leisure, this is the place to go.
They do have sales, some t shirts, tank tops were on sale for $15, and they were having a major sale with items 30%, 40% and 60% off.
The shoe selection was impressive as I wanted at least 5 pair.
The employees were very nice and attentive, Braydon, Mason and a nice lady checked on me and talked to me.
Too bad the rock wall isn’t being climbed. They said they stopped it years ago, for insurance reasons.
I wonder if the owner has private parties where folks can climb?
Basically very cool Outdoor Shop and I wish I had money to spend there.
Published 7 years ago
Picked up a new backpack and boots. Staff was friendly and helpful. They made sure I was buying what I truly needed in terms of pack volume, shoe type, etc. and helped me precisely dial in the fit of everything. I'm several days into my trip now and everything feels comfortable and like I've been using it for a lot longer. Thanks!
Published 7 years ago
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Great place and friendly staff!
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Staff is always so helpful!
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Love the store. Love the Patagonia line.
Need to wait for a sale.😀
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Just expensive. But i made one hell of a wish list.
Published 7 years ago
Friendly knowledgeable staff
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Not like it used to be.
Published 7 years ago
Informative and helpful staff. Even though they did not have what I came for, the sales staff was able to help me find a workable solution. AO is first on my list for all my outdoor needs.
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Wonderful one stip shop for your outdoor needs. Great staff and selection. Watch out on their Instagram once a month to let you know about a free donations based benefit. Just bring the family and donate if and what u feel!
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Great service
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A must visit every time we’re in Birmingham! Great selection, customer service and it is always good to support local stores!
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Poor customer service. I went in store to buy a $200-$300 jacket. Was only customer and there were 4 employees there. After walking around the store for 15 minutes looking for a jacket, not one employee asked if I needed any help, so I left. People don't care about customers and wonder why online shopping is killing their business.
Published 8 years ago
Poor customer service
Published 8 years ago
EVERYTHING IS OVERPRICED. Buy it on Amazon and use the money left over to take the family to a nice restuarant...
Published 8 years ago
Good place to visit if you are looking for a good selection of outdoor gear. Some of the prices are high compared to the same products at some other stores. They do have some great sales at times.
Published 8 years ago
No real handicap access.
Published 8 years ago
They were very helpful guiding you to get what I needed
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Great store, good selection.
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Great customer service thanks again!
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good place for outdoor cloths
Published 8 years ago
Very large, well designed store.
Great customer service.
Had exactly what we needed.
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- 5 photos
- 200 reviews
- 4.6 rating
- Phone: +1 205-870-1919
- Website: https://alabamaoutdoors.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbm-homewood
- Address: 3054 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209, United States
- Coordinates: 33.4764773, -86.7877482
- Outdoor sports store
- Camping store
- Clothing store
- Shoe store
- Monday: 8 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday: 8 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 9 AM–8 PM
- Friday: 9 AM–8 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM–8 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM
- In-store pick-up: Yes
- In-store shopping: Yes
- On-site services: Yes
- Delivery: Yes
- Same-day delivery: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
- LGBTQ+ friendly: Yes
- Quick visit: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Debit cards: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes