Surplus Outlet — Local services in Houghton

Lots of outdoor wear and gear for the average person; in particular, hats, t-shirts with local coolness on them, fleece blankets, sweat shirts/jackets, lots of different hats with earflaps, (I was enchanted by the fuzzy one with buffalo-type horns), and so many genuine Swiss Army knives that nearly everyone in the crew should find one they like. I go here for bucket hats, (good in hot weather), throws with the UP on them(can't get enough of them), and jackets, (the last one I bought is many years old and finally wearing out). We get to stop by once in awhile to see the new stock, and the college kids who are usually there are nice and friendly. I usually know what I want, when I go in there, so I don't need to ask them much. But I suspect they would try to help if I had questions. All in all, a good value for the bucks spent, and if a good touristy t-shirt is all you're after, then this would be the...

This place started out selling surplus military gear like empty ammo boxes, canteens, etc. But now mostly sells quality, name brand outdoor products. Jackets, shoes, gloves, camping equipment, water bottles, and so on. I love this store. If you are willing to pay a little more for better quality products than you find on the shelves of Walmart & similar retailers, this is the place to go. Lots of Carhartt products, Victorinox Swiss Army Knives, Leatherman multitools. Also, this is where you can buy a Stormy Kromer wool hat (I'm looking at you, hipsters). cough get a...

I used to love this store...until it burned down and has been rebuilt. Ever since the staff if rude and horribly unhelpful. They watch you like a hawk despite the numerous cameras all over the store now. They used to go out of their way to help you or place an order for a size they don't have. It is more of a bother now. I shouldn't have to feel like an inconvenience when after all it is the customer who makes them money. They have very nice things but it is the atmosphere I avoid now. I don't shop there unless it's something I can't get...