Your Great Outdoors Gear Guide

March 2023

by Hannah Olson, MSPR, Director of Communications and Marketing

Base Camp

1730 Grand Avenue, Billings

The Base Camp is a Montana-owned company established in 1975. They will tell you, “We love where we live, work, and play, and we want to help you to enjoy our part of the country to the fullest.” This authentic Montana shop invites you to let them “be your guide to Montana’s great outdoors.”

Cabela’s

4550 King Avenue East, Billings

Cabela’s mission is “Inspiring everyone to enjoy, love, and conserve the great outdoors.” As a company that prides itself on being the finest outfitter, they are your source for all your hunting, fishing, and camping necessities. Swing by the Billings store to find everything you need for outdoor adventures.

Metra RV

850 US-87 East, Billings

Metra RV understands the needs of today’s RV customers and has everything from fifth wheels to toy haulers, travel trailers, and truck campers. They know that buying an RV is an investment in time, money, and fun, so they are there every step of the way when making a purchase.

Pierce RV & Marine

3800 Pierce Parkway, Billings

Pierce RV & Marine has been serving the Billings community since 1924. If you’re looking to elevate your camping and marine adventures, start here!

Scheels

1121 Shiloh Crossing Boulevard, Billings

Scheels isn’t just a fun stop for the whole family, they also have what you need - from fashion and sports to the outdoors. What’s more, Scheels is more than a retailer, “We are experts. We strive for excellence. We provide an experience.”

Shipton’s Big R

216 North 14th Street, Billings

Shipton’s Big R is a regional farm and ranch retail store serving the area since 1949. Shipton’s is committed to serving “local farmers, ranchers, pet owners, working folks, homeowners, and anyone who enters our stores.” Beyond sporting goods, hunting gear, shoes, and apparel, Shipton’s is also your stop for automotive supplies.

Reliable Tent & Tipi

501 North 23rd, Billings

Reliable Tent and Tipi has been serving the Montana and the Rocky Mountain region since 1945, offering the highest quality of craftsmanship and construction of canvas tents, hunting tents, tipis, and camp equipment.

Originally printed in the March 2023 issue of Simply Local Magazine

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Hannah Olson

Hannah moved from Powell, Wyoming, and has been in Billings for 10 years, where she and her partner Ben raise their 7-year-old daughter, Vienna. She earned her master's degree in public relations from Montana State University Billings and works for the Billings Chamber of Commerce as the Director of Communications and Marketing.

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