With vast state parks, historic lighthouses and mansions, and jaw-dropping coastal scenery, it is no wonder that hiking is so popular in the tiny state of Rhode Island. You can walk casually and look for rare birds, enjoy beautiful estuaries and rivers along coastal runs, hike through dense woods, and even explore an island. But remember that preparation is key, so if you love hiking in the Ocean State, check out these six great retailers.
This independent retail store has been offering running, hiking, and cold-weather camping items since 1994. Get specialized footwear and gear from a variety of outdoor brands and enjoy a friendly, knowledgeable staff who are passionate about all things outdoors. With an unwaning commitment to its New England customers, the community, and the environment, Denali is a homegrown original.
This second generation, family-owned business has been serving Rhode Island and the surrounding area since 1985. With 14,000 square-feet of space, they offer a massive inventory of outdoor gear, featuring hiking, hunting, camping, canoeing, fishing, and kayaking equipment. Plus find hiking and outerwear products from the North Face, Merrell, Woolrich, Osprey, and more.
Founded in 1998, Helly has its hometown roots in Newport. Their friendly staff offers expert advice on selecting the best gear for your outdoor explorations, so much so that they test Helly Hansen gear in the outdoors themselves. So, whether you are skiing, sailing, hiking, or camping, you’ll know you have a tested Helly Hansen quality product to take into the wild with you.
Established in 2012, Jamestown offers men’s, women’s, and kid’s clothing. Featuring jackets, hats, and gloves from Patagonia and Carve Designs, they also offer kayak, bike, and paddleboard rentals. Explore all of the nooks and crannies of Jamestown island in any weather with products from Jamestown Outdoors.
The “foul weather gear experts,” Team One has what you need to explore the world in any condition. Get tested outerwear products by Gill and Helly Hansen outerwear. Plus find trousers, gloves, hats, tech gear, sunglasses, watches, backpacks, dry bags, and more. Don’t let the coastal weather stop your hike—visit Team One.
Born in 1989 and based out of the necessity to create hard-working apparel and gear for hard-working blue-collar people, the Duluth Trading Company now features footwear, outerwear, shirts, pants, underwear, belts, backpacks, and stuff for the workshop. They might not have everything for your hiking trip, but what you find you will have for a lifetime.
