Very helpful staff & product variety — really enjoyed my visit here!
R H.
Classificação do local: 4 Fayetteville, AR
Cool store, lots of cool stuff. Clerk was not helpful at all. When I asked her a question she basically pointed to the other side of the store and grunted…
Mike B.
Classificação do local: 5 Minneapolis, MN
Piragis is the best outfitter on the Ely side of the BWCA. That’s not to say all the others aren’t doing a great thing by setting folks up with everything they need to go paddle the most beautiful part of the region. I just prefer Piragis’s customer service. They recently set my partner and I up with the best BWCA day trip, rented us the perfect canoe, and did it all in as professional and genuine a manner as one could ask for. The associate from the outfitting department that helped us out was named Tom. He’s the dude. He’s been there and back a million times, and uses his knowledge to make sure Piragis customers get the most bang for their wilderness buck.
Isaac A.
Classificação do local: 5 Appleton, WI
Piragis is a great place to «window shop» if you’re in town. They also have a great canoe outfitter which I enjoyed thoroughly and will return!
Erin M.
Classificação do local: 5 Denver, CO
Piragis is a gorgeous store! The actual interior or the store is liight, bright and beautifully crafted(lots of light wood) and stocked with an array of items, ranging from outdoor gear one would actually employ to enjoy the Ely area as well as souvenirs for those who’d rather only see the outdoors from the deck of a grand lodge. You can truly find something for everyone here(and skip the rest of shopping and get outdoors)! Piragis is locally owned and staffed by very helpful folks. I’d highly recommend it!
Chuck S.
Classificação do local: 5 New Lenox, IL
They have all the gear you could possibly need to go into the BWCA. They also have the best T-Shirts and hats in town. I stay away from the t-shirt stores that are not locally owned.
Andrew L.
Classificação do local: 5 Ely, MN
They have the best of everything! Best gear room, best outfitter and best service! Plus the rent paddle boards now! Piragis rules!
Sarah Z.
Classificação do local: 5 Madison, WI
This is such an amazing outfitter! I don’t have experience renting equipment here, but everything else about it is awesome. On the main floor you’ll find the least cheesy shirts that Ely has to offer, along with some nice paddles, canoes, and other outfitting equipment. They also have locally made clothing, jewelry, and home decorations. Go upstairs, and there’s a little library with northern cookbooks and other shenanigans you would find amusing on a trip to the Boundary Waters. When you go to Ely, visit this place before you go anywhere else. Because you’ll be able to do most of your shopping here and you’ll have a great experience.
Caitlin n.
Classificação do local: 5 Hackensack, MN
I hope you stop by while«Iron Mike» is on duty. The man is a repository for Ely and Iron Range history and loves to share. As he says it, «Has my hometown changed? You bet.» Don’t forget to check out their outlet store just down the street– it’s got gear and clothing and sometimes Iron Mike. Fun fact: It is now pronounced«Pir– ay-gis.» Or, it always has been, they’re just starting to correct you. A bit jolting to girl who grew up calling it «Pir– ah– gis.»
Inga R.
Classificação do local: 4 Kamiah, ID
This is a must-stop when in Ely. Piragis provides an excellent source of winter sport equipment(snowshoes, x-c skis, etc.) and technical clothing to protect you from the elements. In the back forty of the store, you will find top-rated sleeping bags, portaging equipment and even some biking accessories which I was pleasantly surprised to find. Another great area where i usually spend at least an hour is in the book loft where you can find any type of camping/exploring/build your off-grid home reference plus bios and novels about adventures in the northland and around the world. Piragis also carries more fashion/casual clothing but I’m more concerned with protecting my feet from frostbite than what«northwoods style» shirt I can bring home. I really want one of their swedish axes!!!