Big Ray's

I wanted to give one star becuase, Gina, at the front desk was very short and rude and when I asked for help all she did was point and tell me the specific item I was looking was "over there" when she finally came to help me I asked her to hold on so I could download an image to show a more up close image of what I was looking for she walked away and left me there. The reason I'm giving 5 stars was for a young lady that helped me as soon as she saw me standing there not knowing what to do, because this isn't a store I ever shop at. She was very helpful, but I didn't catch her name.

2020- updated with pix only

2018-Great quality store the staff is very friendly knowledgeable and helpful. They carry all the brands they got to great outdoor gear summer gear anything that you could think of they have it if not they order it. Yes their prices are a little higher than Department stores but the quality is there it backs it up it’s worth it it’s got a huge huge lay out check it out it’s worth it it’s in a every outdoor lovers dream.

Only place to buy outdoor gear in Alaska. Their customer service was off the charts. Helped me out of a jam with some footwear not originally purchased there. Recommend some excellent gloves for my specific needs out on Adak birding. Top notch.

Good selection of sizes but commonly worn pants sizes were out just like other stores. But nice variety of items and name brands. I ended up spending way to much but my husband loved everything so it was worth it.

Big Ray's is the outfitter you need for the wonderful winter wonderland that is Alaska. Just look at their boot selection: I dare say I've never seen so many boots at one place in my whole life. The prices are high, but the end product is really worth it. You'll hardly find a better place to buy your name-brand XTRATUF'S in any size.

(Btw, aren't XTRATUF'S basically the Supreme of Alaska? Food for thought)

The Quality is worth the cost and the convenience Big Ray's have proven to me when It comes to exchanging items. I really appreciate no hassle on the return I made.

An amazing selection of work clothes and all weather clothing. Top of the line rain gear for the best protection in the Alaska weather. One of my favorite outdoor stores. Thank you Big Rays

Excellent service and stock. Shout out to Jennifer for her patience and professionalism in helping me find the specialty size if garment I needed. Will definitely be a returning customer.

They have a great selection of Carhartt pants, overalls, shorts, etc. They also surprised me by having fishing gear too.

Its my first time living in Anchorage and I understand that size selections can be limited coming into winter But overall a great store to shop in and get what you need if you time it right. I had kind of bad timing and I wear a medium coat which is a pretty popular size and only found one coat that fit me. Good customer service 👍 10/10 recommend for quality items

Best cold weather gear for kids!

I love my new Carhartt bibs. Shout out to the young man who pulled the right size. I feel impervious to the elements. Very happy.

Great quality gear for Alaskan weather and fun.

The staff is helpful and friendly. Great selection and sizes available. Locally owned! I will always support local before the corporate chains. They sell more Carhartts per capita than any other dealer in the world!

Good gear at good prices with super friendly and helpful staff. They didn't have the wool felt insoles i was looking for, but had a really great pair of glasses for cheap. The real question though is Who's Ray? The founders names aren't Ray. Their kids aren't Ray. Did one of them use their middle name, and it was Ray? Hmm.

Always the go-to outfitter for Alaskan and any other work or worldly adventures. They have gone out of their way to mail me items to the lower 48 between Polar work deployments! That's service you can depend on!

Great selection of brands so that I don’t have to order online... Helly Hansen, Carhartt, Grundens, etc. Store is clean with friendly employees

Brought my 2 young boys here for new winter gear. They had a blast choosing for themselves. Great selection. Kids area separated making it easy to check sizes and shop without worry they would get too far away. Found a few things for myself as well! Will definitely go back.

11/15/2021: There's this superb employee at the midtown Big Ray's. I was trying to find a coat for my Baby & couldn't decide what size I needed to buy her. A lady that came to help me find things held a coat in her hand. It finally popped up in my head to ask her, "may you please try it on? She's your height & close to your build." she tried to get out of being put on the spot. 😂 "I need to see it how it'll fit though. Can you please put it on?" I then came to a conclusion, that my baby does not wear a size small in that particular coat. Exceptional lady! I wish I remembered her name. 🤦🤣

Big Ray's was a superb buying experience. The staff were friendly and helpful. They had in stock exactly what I wanted and helped me make a sound decision. Highly recommend them for any future work clothing buying options.