The Crazy One-Of-A-Kind Store You’ll Only Find In Colorado

Do you wish you could find a one-stop shop that sold your home goods, army-style MREs, plus quality toys for the kids? Believe it or not, you don’t have to make several trips to several stores to get everything, thanks to this crazy one-of-a-kind store that was founded here in Colorado:

Regarded as a Fort Collins institution, Jax Outdoor Gear is a huge mercantile that has been serving Northern Colorado for more than 40 years!

Opened as "Rocky Mountain Surplus" in 1983, Jax would continue to grow and expand, leading to the opening of several other Colorado locations (as well as one in Ames, Iowa).

When you visit the original Jax Outdoor Goods, you are guaranteed to find a trove of unique treasures, including clothes and apparel...

...and, of course, their army surplus and hunting supplies!

(Need we even mention that Jax is also home to a number of special events...

The original Jax Outdoor Gear is located at 1200 N College Ave in Fort Collins and is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information about upcoming events — or to shop online — please visit Jax’s website. For even more one-of-a-kind Colorado shops, check out These 10 Charming General Stores In Colorado Will Make You Feel Nostalgic!

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