Vermont Outdoor Recreation Directory

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Vermont Outdoor Recreation Gear Sales, Services and Rentals

Vermont made outdoor equipment, gear and clothing can be hard to find but this page can help you find quality products made in the Green Mountain State.

For specific activities, visit our sports pages in the drop down lists. You can purchase or rent outdoor sporting gear at retail shops throughout Vermont that we list on our activity pages. Whatever your activity of choice, be prepared and carry the right gear. Equipment for recreation activities include paddle sports, hiking, biking, camping, climbing, hunting and fishing gear and winter sports.

Visit our activity pages for retail and rental shops across Vermont.

Gear for winter sports and recreation.

Retail and Rental Shops for Outdoor Sports
and Recreation Gear and Equipment

Adirondack Guide Boat
North Ferrisburg, VT.
Custom Made Adirondack Guideboats. Guideboats flourished for 60 years with a peak in the 1880s and 1890s. With the advent of the automobile and access roads, the Guideboat was no longer needed for regional transportation. But the design of the boat was held in high esteem and the Guideboat found a new position in recreational rowing.

Apple Island Marina
South Hero, Vermont
Boat rentals are available from our wide selection of pontoon boats, pedal boats, kayaks, canoes, and row boats. Enjoy boating, fishing, birding, and relaxing on America’s sixth-largest, most beautiful freshwater lake. Conveniently located fuel dock and a small store to cover your immediate boating needs. Charts, batteries, fishing supplies, ice, and non-alcoholic beverages are sold at the Marina Boathouse.

Brighton Motorsports
Island Pond, VT
Located in the Snowmobile Capital of Vermont, we're here for any snowmobile parts or service you may need. Don't forget our full line of Choko Clothing, Gmax helmets & and other accessories!!! Service, Sales, & Parts for all makes and models of Snowmobile, ATV, Motorcycle, Personal Watercraft, Boat, Outboard Engine & Trailer.

Clearwater Sports
Waitsfield, Vermont
Retail Outdoor Gear & Clothing
Clearwater Sports has been "putting people and the outdoors together" for 45 years and is the Mad River Valley's leading retailer and provider of guided trips and instruction. Rentals for kayaks, canoes, SUPs, snowshoes, skis, rocket sleds. Also clothing, footwear and outdoor gear.

Fly Rod Shop & Fly Fish Vermont
Stowe/ Smugglers Notch
Guided Fly Fishing, Retail Outlet, Drift Boat and Lake Charters
A year-round, full service fly shop and guide service just south of the village of Stowe. The Fly Rod Shop Is nestled in a perfect area to plan your next fishing trip! FREE casting clinics.

Hanover Adventure Tours and Hostel
Norwich, VT - Hostel, road, mountain, fat-tire, e-bike sales, rentals and tours, bike service, snowshoeing, hiking tours, watercraft rentals and tubing. HAT provides many rental options including electric bikes, watercrafts, hiking and winter equipment. All rentals can be for short or long term, and we cater to individuals and large group requests. HAT offers Yamaha, Magnum, and IZIP electric bikes and is dedicated to finding you the perfect fit with full-coverage warranty & delivery.

Kaulback Designs
North Ferrisburgh, VT
Since 1979, Fusion: art, science and car-toppable row and sail boats.Thousands built. Guide Boat repairs.

Lenny's Shoe and Apparel
Shop Local and Online for Shoes, Work boots, Sandals, FlipFlops, Flats, & Clogs. Shop Online, Buy Local. Free Pickup in Store. Major Name Brands. Types: Darn Tough, Merino Wool, Wool Socks. You can place an order over the phone and arrange curbside pickup or delivery, whichever best fits your needs. Retail locations: Williston, Barre, St. Albans, VT and Plattsburgh, NY

Linwood Smith Archery
St. Johnsbury, VT.
Proud to offer their customers the award winning performance of Martin brand products as well as all of the accessories and equipment to help you reach your archery goals.

Local Motion
Burlington, Vermont
Burlington's Premier Bike Rental Shop
Trailside Bike Rental Center. We're located on the Burlington Bike Path on the shores of Lake Champlain. Our Trail Side Center is easy to find and provides access to some of Burlington's most beautiful scenery.

R & L Archery
Barre, VT
Since 1976 R&L Archery has delivered the best outdoor products with the best service. Whether it's hunting, fishing, kayaking or camping we have what you need for a good day outdoors.

Rack 'N' Reel
New Haven, VT
Rack N' Reel is a store specializing in sporting goods, archery, guns, ammunition, outdoors, work and technical apparel, camping, kayaking and other outdoor ventures.

The Outfitters Shop at Zoar Outdoor
Charlemont, MA
We Are Whitewater with sales of Paddling gear, boats and boards, apparel and outdoor accessories. Our exhilarating whitewater rafting, kayaking, and zip lining activities make for fun and memorable adventures.

The Spoke 'n' Word: Bicycle Repair & Advice
Colebrook, NH
A small shop servicing all bicycles in the greater Colebrook area. Carries bikes from Scott and Framed, as well as a large variety of parts & accessories. We hold accounts with the industry's top distributors, including QBP, Downeast, Cyclone, and J&B Importers. We sell new bikes from Scott, Haro, Del Sol, Jamis, Reid, Framed, Surly, and have access to Soma, Salsa, Pake, All Citry, Civia, Masi, Premium, Subrosa,

Umiak Outfitters
Stowe VT - Richmond, VT
Vermont’s Leading Paddlesport & Snowshoe Center. Full retail store. All staff are American Canoe & Kayak certified instructors. 5 locations in Stowe and Burlington area. Our Stowe, Vermont retail store stocks 85 models of kayaks and canoes from the world's top manufacturers.

Vermont Field Sports
Middlebury, VT
Find everything you need for the outdoors, including fishing gear, archery equipment, firearms, and outdoor clothing at Vermont Field Sports.

Made in Vermont Outdoor Equipment, Clothing and Products

Wool clothing made in USA by Johnson Woolen Mills in Johnson Vermont, offering woolen clothing for men, women and children that enjoy an active lifestyle.

Manufacturing natural products is an evolutionary process utilizing a blend of science, art and management. It takes people who care to make this happen.

Dion snowshoes are tough, lightweight and adaptable to a wide variety of terrain and conditions. Their modular design allows you to create the perfect combination of performance and durability.

Darn Tough Vermont Socks are purpose built premium merino wool socks made in Vermont.

Equipment, apparel, and expertise to outfit deeper connections and authentic experiences in the outdoors for a more inspired life.

Outdoor pants designed so everyone can answer nature’s call.

Concept2 oars have become and rowing machine the oar of choice among the world's rowers. The Concept2 SkiErg and BikeErg are the latest addition to our family of sport-based ergometers.

The powder sled for woods, jumps, and back country.

Vermont’s original Bag Balm provides relief for dry, cracked skin, hands, lips, knees, feet – you name it!

The Adirondack Guideboat influenced commerce, culture and developed rowing sport in the Lake Region of New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Adirondack Guideboat designs are unique to our company. The result is an efficient, safe, flexible, easy to use rowing boat with a huge carrying capacity.

We’re a family-owned business, a husband and wife team. Working with a committed team of employees, we have been hand-cutting and sewing Vermont Flannel™ in the USA for over 25 years.

Made in Vermont Marketplace - Champlain Valley Expo

Goat leather work gloves made in Vermont since 1920.