3 Rivers Outdoor Co.

3 Rivers Outdoor Co. is an outdoor store that rents and sells camping gear, kayaks, and used outdoor clothing and equipment. The company is founded by Christine Iksic, who shares a personal story of boomeranging back to her hometown of Pittsburgh with fellow Pittsburghers. Iksic was born and raised in Pittsburgh. 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. CEO Christine Iksic is a true Yinzer flung across the world and back. Raised in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, she studied aerial mapping in New Zealand and traveled around the world before returning home. She discovered a deep love for water, adventure, backpacking, and travel. She moved back to the Pittsburgh region in 2009 to learn whitewater paddling. A year later, she discovered that Pittsburgh was a hub for backpacking, hiking, and camping. Even so, she found it hard to connect with other outdoor enthusiasts who shared her passion and get quality gear. So, she decided to start a store in Pittsburgh where fellow Pittsburghers could share their passion and find everything they need to GET OUT.

The store enjoys consistently positive reviews for its great service and offerings. Clients value its welcoming, knowledgeable staff, quality products, and excellent consignment opportunities. They commend the store for its strategic selection of brands, which include items from Rab, Patagonia, Danner, Black Diamond, and Cotopaxi. They think the store makes for a unique in-city outdoor shopping experience. Clients also appreciate the consignment shop located at the rear of the store for the good deals and unique items it offers. They recommend the store for anyone shopping for new shoes, jackets, or camping pads. The store hosts community events, giving clients more possibilities to connect, relax, and have fun with outdoor enthusiasts like themselves. Many reviews remind new clients to stop by the store before visiting other top outdoor retailers, reporting great savings and a relaxed shopping atmosphere. Clientele seem to enjoy the in-store beer-drinking setup and share that they plan to visit the store again soon. The reviews advise a first-time visit to this impressive shop and especially recommend attending an in-store event.