Mel's Trading Post

Nice shop for a wide variety of outdoor items. Premium products from big names in clothing, bikes, and such. Some excellent discounted items as well made it worth a stop.

To Pedal Across Wisconsin (PAW) my good friend (and participant in More than 25 state rides) Jim Rosenberger and I rented bikes at Mel’s Trading Post. We completed this beautiful ride in Wisconsin with the correct equipment thanks to Mel’s. Craig and Mike moved my pedals on and off AND they had Crank Bros. Cleats to replace my worn hardware. Call them, talk, you will be relieved.
P. S. Does Mitch look like his dad?
Thank you all!

Going to Mel's has been a tradition for over 20 years when visiting Mom and Dad. Great informative and very friendly staff. Recently purchased back country cross country skis for busting through deep snow and skiing on the lakes. They hooked me up with just what I was looking for at internet competitive pricing. Thank you for the great service and memories!

Super friendly staff and very helpful. They have some ammo and better get it while you can. Pretty decent prices on it as well.

Buy or sell fair prices helpful staff outfitters great selection

Mel's is an icon of Rhinelander. They have anything you want or need for your outdoor pursuits. Kayaks and skis upstairs. Shotguns and bikes on the main level. And more bikes in the basement. The staff is also very knowledgeable and friendly! And they're pet friendly!

Great business representing/selling Trek bikes. Mitch went above and beyond in making sure customer satisfaction was a priority in the purchase of a Trek Remedy 8.

We had a great experience here. Couldn't find any Nordic skis that we wanted at the shops in the town we're in so we drove a couple hours out here on a phone call and a dream.

Brian was fantastic. He got my partner and I outfitted with complete ski packages, which were exactly what we were looking for. Everyone else we talked to here was super friendly and made shopping (something I usually dislike) a thoroughly pleasant experience. 10/10 would consider driving a few hours out here again.

Bought an excellent kayak at Mel's this weekend and had superb service in choosing it. I was very impressed with the well thought out safety measures in the store. It was so nice to shop without the anxiety of worrying about unnecessary exposure. Great experience all the way around!

Just a "down home" type of place.

Great selection of high quality gear for all outdoor sports at great prices . My first stop every time I go to Rhinelander. Looking forward to customer appreciation night this fall that has been a family outing for over a decade !

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Typical for an independent, locally owned business. Prices may be high, but the products are higher quality than the chain stores. If you are looking to purchase a firearm, Kevin is your man!

This is a wonderful shopping experience. Outstanding selection and even better service. This store is one that anyone interested in silent sports needs to see!

Don't let the front fool yah, this sporting good store is a top tier type of store, quality matters here. Guns, fishing, kayaking, boating, biking and so much more is located here. As a trek guide I visit here quite often for new spelling and sometimes repairs/advice on equipment.

They helped me restore a favorite fishing pole back to working order. Reel was too old/small to use the winding machine so they hand-wound some new line for me. Couldn't believe it when they only charged me $1.80. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fantastic place.

Didn't buy anything on this visit but a previous visit I got a pretty cool sweatshirt on sale, that I still love.

Every time I come here I wanna buy a new bike. They have a great selection. Rhinelander needs more shops like this.
Sadly everyone orders online, which I'm also guilty of.

Stopped in to kill some time and ended up buying an FN 57. Bought a new gun cheaper than any other store I could get it at. The staff was very friendly and courteous. They had everything from sports equipment to camping gear. A true hidden gem I would definitely recommend this place if your a local or just passing through

They got me ready for ski season! The staff set me up with a new cross country package and modified my old skis to be compatible with the new boots while I was getting fitted. Now all I need is for it to start snowing!

I have been a customer here for years. I bought my first good backpack from these guys back in 2005. since then I have bought a couple of bicycles, camping gear, and fishing supplies from here. My most recent major purchase was a bicycle for my wife. Absolutely fantastic experience. Mitch, the owner, was very accommodating and helpful with fitting the bike. Their prices are on par with or just below REI, and the service is way better.

I love this local gem! I'm not really outdoorsy but when I need good walking shoes or boots for my kids or like anything with outdoors use, I come here. The staff is really the best and beyond helpful here. I look forward to coming and checking out what they have, all quality items.