Bubba Suess wrote:Sad, but it happens. The exchange always reminded me of Sonoma Outfitters circa 1985 in Santa Rosa. In the 90's they refashioned their model and became a mini REI. The exchange never sold out and fought the good fight to the last.
I think you are thionking of Marin Outdoors on Santa Rosa Avenue. Sonoma Outfitters has condensed and more or less gone the way of the SUV camping crowd.
Funny, I did a quick over-night in Point Reyes with my daughter. I was out of white gas so I grabbed my old MSR Rapid Fire and a fuel canister. When I got ready for dinner I saw that the fuel canister had a Marin Outdoors (Pre Sonoma Outfitters) price tag!