The Benchmark, Boise

The Benchmark’s staff is enthusiastic about the outdoors and knows that finding the right gear for customers is better accomplished face-to-face than it is through the Internet. That’s why they encourage customers to visit the store and peruse their gear in person. Knowledgeable staffers aim to help guests get the right fit whether they are shopping for a Patagonia t-shirt, a goose down sleeping bag, or a Mammut slide harness. Before a visit, customers looking for mountain-climbing gear can visit the website to check out the staff picks before coaxing themselves off their imaginary mountain and into the store where they can get advice from a staff member.