Do you wish you could find a one-stop shop that sold your home goods, army-style MREs, plus quality toys for the kids? Believe it or not, you don’t have to make several trips to several stores to get everything, thanks to this crazy one-of-a-kind store that was founded here in Colorado:
Regarded as a Fort Collins institution, Jax Outdoor Gear is a huge mercantile that has been serving Northern Colorado for more than 40 years!
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Opened as “Rocky Mountain Surplus” in 1983, Jax would continue to grow and expand, leading to the opening of several other Colorado locations (as well as one in Ames, Iowa).
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When you visit the original Jax Outdoor Goods, you are guaranteed to find a trove of unique treasures, including clothes and apparel…
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…an assortment of books and media…
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…fragrant home goods…
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…stunning decor…
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…radical outdoor gear…
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…and, of course, their army surplus and hunting supplies!
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(Need we even mention that Jax is also home to a number of special events…
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…AND an indoor archery range?!)
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The original Jax Outdoor Gear is located at 1200 N College Ave in Fort Collins and is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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For more information about upcoming events — or to shop online — please visit Jax’s website. For even more one-of-a-kind Colorado shops, check out These 10 Charming General Stores In Colorado Will Make You Feel Nostalgic!
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Cool, right?
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