Kalispell Army-Navy
Family-owned outfitter on US 2 in Kalispell with camping gear, Counter Assault bear spray and hiking boots.
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The store is closed Sunday; if you arrive on a weekend, shop Saturday before 7 PM.
Bear spray is stocked under the Counter Assault brand; buy it here rather than carrying it on a flight.
Monday through Saturday, 9 AM–7 PM, ideally the afternoon before your first day in Glacier.
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Kalispell Army-Navy (Montana Army Navy) at 2140 US Hwy 2 East is a third-generation family-owned store, in business since 1993, that stocks sporting goods, camping gear, outdoor clothing, boots and shoes, solar products and military surplus. Brands include Counter Assault bear spray, Coleman, Mountain House, Garmin, Danner, Lowa, Merrell and Outdoor Research. It sits on US 2, the road to the West Entrance about 33 miles east, which makes it a practical last supply stop before Glacier. Closed Sundays.
Quick facts
- Shop Type
- Outdoor sporting goods, workwear and military surplus store
- Products Sold
- Sporting goods, camping gear, outdoors clothing, boots and shoes, solar products, workwear, and military surplus (ammo cans, BDUs, camo netting, duffles, footwear, MREs, web gear).
- Signature Items
- Counter Assault bear spray, Mountain House meals, Coleman camping gear, and a hiking boot wall from Danner, Lowa, Merrell, Keen and La Sportiva.
What it sells
- Shop Type
- Outdoor sporting goods, workwear and military surplus store
- Products Sold
- Sporting goods, camping gear, outdoors clothing, boots and shoes, solar products, workwear, and military surplus (ammo cans, BDUs, camo netting, duffles, footwear, MREs, web gear).
- Signature Items
- Counter Assault bear spray, Mountain House meals, Coleman camping gear, and a hiking boot wall from Danner, Lowa, Merrell, Keen and La Sportiva.
- Brands Carried
- Badlands, Benchmade, Coleman, Counter Assault, Fenix Lighting, Garmin, Gerber, HydroFlask, Leica, Mountain House, Mystery Ranch, Sitka Gear, Swarovski Optik, Vortex Optics, Olight; footwear from Danner, Keen, La Sportiva, Lowa, Merrell, Sorel, Vasque, Zamberlan; clothing from Fjallraven, Marmot, Outdoor Research, Smartwool, Kryptek.
Visit details
- Operating Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM
- Closed Days
- Sunday
Planning advice
- Best Time To Visit
- Monday through Saturday, 9 AM–7 PM, ideally the afternoon before your first day in Glacier.
- Tips Advice
- Ask an associate for a boot fitting; the site says staff will help match hiking boots to your needs.
- Stock up on Mountain House meals and Coleman fuel-stove gear here rather than hoping for supplies at the park.
- The sister store in Whitefish (US-93) keeps the same hours if you are based there.
- Nearby Facilities
- On US Hwy 2 East in Kalispell, the route east to West Glacier; a second Montana Army Navy store is at 6382 US-93 in Whitefish.
More details
- Why Shop Here
- It is a locally owned store on the West Glacier road that names bear spray (Counter Assault), freeze-dried meals (Mountain House), camping gear (Coleman) and serious hiking boots, so a Glacier trip can be supplied in one stop before US 2 leaves town.
- Shop If Skip If
- SHOP IF: you need bear spray, a stove, freeze-dried meals, hiking boots or outdoor clothing before driving US 2 to West Glacier. SKIP IF: you are shopping on a Sunday (closed) or want gear rentals, which the store site does not list.
- Staff Description
- The store site says associates will help you find hiking boots or shoes that meet your needs, and that every customer is greeted like a friend.
- Review Summary
- A 4.5 Google rating across 342 reviews, a large count for a Kalispell retail store, in line with the site's emphasis on personal help from associates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Kalispell Army-Navy sell bear spray?
Yes. The store lists Counter Assault among its brands, the bear spray commonly used around Glacier.
How far is the store from Glacier's West Entrance?
It is on US Hwy 2 East in Kalispell, about 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2 east.
Is Kalispell Army-Navy open on Sunday?
No. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9 AM–7 PM, closed Sunday.
Which hiking boot brands does the store carry?
The footwear page lists Danner, Keen, La Sportiva, Lowa, Merrell, Sorel, Vasque, Zamberlan, Hanwag and AKU among others.
Does Kalispell Army-Navy rent camping gear?
The store site does not mention rentals; it sells camping gear from brands such as Coleman and Mountain House.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.