JAX Ames Outdoor Gear

02/05/2026

If you are visiting Colorado, do stop at a JAX store, you’ll love it, but here at home isn’t it great that there’s outdoor gear available in Ames again. Congratulations to Crawdaddy’s on their opening and also their stellar selection for store manager.

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The Ames outdoor community might recognize our NEW Ames store Manager!

Please help us welcome Jenny Marchman to the CrawDaddy Outdoors team! We are excited to have Jenny with her 25+ years of experience in outdoor retail as part of our Ames team!

Ames location opens permanently Tomorrow, February 5th, 327 Main Street Ames Iowa!

11/07/2025

We aren’t around to receive the fancy certificate, but are nonetheless thrilled to once again be named Best Sporting Goods store in Story County. It means so much that folks voted for us this one last time! Thanks to all of you for your patronage, support, and votes. It was a good ride.💚

09/02/2025

A whole lot has happened in 70 years. JAX employee Daniel Block created this video, a loving look back with Holly and Jenny. Enjoy!

08/25/2025

Current and several former staff gathered as JAX locked its doors for the last day of business yesterday. The people that came through those doors over the years with a love and passion for being outdoors was the best. You will be missed.
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08/24/2025

08/23/2025

More interesting and unusual stuff at JAX that just might change your life.
•Display case, just right for that special collection, $150
•Racks! Elevate your laundry room experience. $20-$35 ea
•Book case, could be super cute in a children's room. $50
•No more wire hangers! Wooden hangers $1 ea. We have tons.
Questions? Call the store at 515-292-2276. (Pickup available past our closing day.)
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08/23/2025

Just two more days to shop at JAX. Stop and shop with us. Sign our guest book and be a part of history! The book is going to be a part of the future JAX exhibit at the Ames History Museum. How cool is that?
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08/22/2025

Another unusual fixture available here at JAX. Large shelving unit and basket shelves. Curved front with slide-in area for labels. As you can see, there are lots of baskets. We used it for ball gloves. Stop in and have a look. $150.
PS There are a few gloves left. 90% off.
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08/22/2025

UPDATE. The lockers have been reduced to $250 a set. The baler has been reduced to $2,500. More racks and shelves emptying everyday and we're selling just about everything. 🌱 💚

08/22/2025

We're seriously counting down now. Three more days of JAX Ames. C'mon in and have a look around...there are still some treasures to be found...or even just to say hi. Lots of cool and unusual fixtures for sale, too. 🌤 🌱 💚

08/21/2025

More price reductions here at JAX as we count down our last days in Ames. C'mon in and have a look around...there are still some treasures to be found...or even just to say hi. Lots of cool and unusual fixtures for sale, too. 🌤 🌱 💚

08/21/2025

A sampling of some of the interesting things we have for sale here at JAX.
Lockers - these are nearly new. Two sets available. New and assembled these lockers cost over $1,500.
Skate Sharpener - SOLD
Baler - smooshes up and bales a good deal of cardboard, ready for recycling.
Mannequins - lonely and unclothed - need good home.
All of things are priced extremely well. Worth the trip in if you are interested or know someone who is! 🌱 💚