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        We Can Outfit You From Great Falls To Nepal

        General Info
        Casual Adventure is a family owned and operated outdoor specialty store located in the Virginia Square neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia.It still stands in its original location dating back to 1955. Originally founded as a small grocery storefront by Oscar Stern in 1945, Casual Adventure has grown into one of the leading outdoor outfitters in the Washington metropolitan area. Currently owned by Oscar's grandson, Neil Stern, Casual Adventure continues to build on its strong tradition of customer service, premier outdoor brands, and unique merchandise mix few stores its size can duplicate. Customer service is the defining characteristic of Casual Adventure. We know many of our customers by face, by name, and by gear preference. Because of this, the aura of our store has been compared to the TV show Cheers without the beer! With each buying season, the Casual Adventure buying team works hard to provide its loyal clientele with fresh, cutting edge specialty products, while its sales staff offers knowledgeable, friendly service that is second to none in the outdoor industry. Casual Adventure has evolved with the times. From 1955 until 1985 we were known as The Surplus Center. Our shelves were stocked with military fatigues, field jackets, canteens, and other GI merchandise. As the marketplace changed, we reinvented ourselves, changing from The Surplus Center to Casual Adventure in 1985. This allowed us to bring in a collection of the fine brands we stock today: The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, and our latest additions Mammut and Arc'Teryx. Enhancing its strong local roots and environmental consciousness, Casual Adventure has long been a member of the Better Business Bureau, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, and most recently, The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance. We are able to do bulk orders as well as ship to anywhere in the world.
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        BBB Rating
        A+
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        Extra Phones

        Fax: (703) 524-9090

        Services/Products
        We offer everything for the Camping, Hiking, Backpacking and Outdoor enthusiasts. * Clothing * Backpacks * Shoes & Boots * Tents & Sleeping Bags * Essential Camping Gear We also offer a tactical products for local, state, and federal agencies, military, law enforcement. * Safety Toe Boots * Knives and Multi-Tools * Weapon Accessories * Safety Glasses
        Brands
        5.11 Tactical, Arc'Teryx, Asolo, Benchmade, Birkenstock, Camelbak, Carhartt, Chaco, Columbia, Ex-Officio, Gregory, Keen, Kelty, Leatherman, Mammut, Merrell, Mountain Hardwear, Mountain Khakis, Olukai, Osprey, Patagonia, Red Wing, Salomon, Smart Wool, Spyderco, Surefire, Teva, The North Face, Thule
        Payment method
        mastercard, amex, check, debit, discover, visa, cash
        Location
        On N. Washington Blvd at intersection with N. Kirkwood Rd (in the Clarendon Virginia Square Neighborhood)
        Neighborhood
        Ballston - Virginia Square
        Amenities
        Casual Adventure rents both tents and backpacks on a weekend or weekly basis.
        Accreditation

        Proud Member of The Grass Roots Outdoor Alliance

        Other Link

        http://www.casualadventure.com

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        Categories
        Camping Equipment Rental, Campgrounds & Recreational Vehicle Parks, Camping Equipment, Clothing Stores, Lodging, Police Equipment, Shoe Stores, Sporting Goods, Sportswear, Uniforms
        Other Information

        Parking: Lot, Private

        Bike Parking: Yes

        Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

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        Richard P.

        06/27/2009

        Overall
        Great Outdoor Store

        They have a good selection of boots, tents, packs, outerwear and camping gear. They sell even some items that even REI does not carry. The sales staff is smart and helpful.

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        maleemi

        03/25/2009

        Overall
        Great local outdoors store

        The store is easy to overlook if you are driving by but for those who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors it is a real treasure! This family owned and operated store appears small but is actually quite large inside, on par with the local REI and EMS shops. The gear selection is first rate, whomever does their buying stocks the shelves with a good selection of high quality equipment at various price points. The pricing is near retail. I picked up an iso fuel canister and some storage containers that we're priced a buck or so lower than what I saw at Gander Mountain a week ago. The sales staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. "Casual Adventure" has become my first stop in the D.C. area when I need to pick up quality outdoor gear.

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        Details

        Phone: (703) 527-0600

        Address: 3451 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

        Website: http://www.casualadventure.com