The best sporting goods shops in Milwaukee

6 sporting goods shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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American Science & Surplus

Sporting Goods

No-frills sundries store with items ranging from robot parts to garden supplies to arts & crafts.

6901 W Oklahoma Ave

“No-frills sundries store with items ranging from robot parts to garden supplies to arts & crafts.”

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Clear Water Outdoor

Sporting Goods

Clear Water Outdoor is your Milwaukee plug for trail to lake gear, with trusted brands like Patagonia, Fjallraven, Chaco, and Smartwool…

250 N Water St · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Clear Water Outdoor is your Milwaukee plug for trail to lake gear, with trusted brands like Patagonia, Fjallraven, Chaco, and Smartwool plus kayak and SUP rentals that actually get you outside. Shopping for sandals and a day pack, or itching to paddle this week, they’ve got you covered.”

From the Milwaukee newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Potawatomi Scout Shop

Sporting Goods

Whether you’re getting a new Cub settled in or upgrading your go-bag before the next campout, Potawatomi Scout Shop has the uniforms,…

804 Bluemound Rd (Waukesha)

“Whether you’re getting a new Cub settled in or upgrading your go-bag before the next campout, Potawatomi Scout Shop has the uniforms, patches, camping bits, hiking accessories, and no-nonsense clothing that actually holds up. Quick stop this week and you’re trail-ready without the last-minute scramble.”

From the Waukesha newsletter, August 6, 2026

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L.L.Bean

Sporting Goods

Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

20200 Union St (Brookfield)

“Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.”

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MKE Outdoor Indoor Exchange

Sporting Goods

Used and new outdoor gear, clothing and footwear, with a consignment program.

3044 S Delaware Ave

“Used and new outdoor gear, clothing and footwear, with a consignment program.”

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Outdoor Lifestyles

Sporting Goods

Showroom featuring gun and home safes, grills, smokers, emergency food supplies, knives, and other outdoor gear.

140 E Rawson Ave Ste 309 (Oak Creek)

“Showroom featuring gun and home safes, grills, smokers, emergency food supplies, knives, and other outdoor gear.”

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