Half-Moon Outfitters Inc

Half-​Moon Outfitters is a solid high end outdoors store (think REI but in a smaller space). The selection isn’t huge here, but what they pack into their walls is of pretty darn high quality. Tech clothing, camping gear, paddling stuff, ski gear, hiking books, trail maps, shoes, boots, and outdoorsy equipment even for your pet – you’ll find it all here and more.
The shop itself is pretty small but well laid out, and in a killer spot on King Street. There are two floors with the top floor largely devoted to camping gear and the children’s section, while everything else is found down below. Staff is super friendly, laid back, and not intimidating at all (which I’ve found can sometimes be an issue in outdoor outfitters). Interestingly, the staff (and the store as a whole) does seem super wary about potential theft with numerous signs about how there is camera surveillance and staff members seemingly being on «patrol» at times.
My paranoia aside, this is definitely a solid spot to grab some outdoor gear or Hammer gels for those long runs (you can guess what I bought last time I was here).

Great store – not huge but full of cool stuff. The staff is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It meets all your expectations for a high-​end outdoorsy store.

I was never a huge fan of Half-​Moon because their customer service was mediocre and their prices were pretty high. After a most recent trip, I’ve changed my position. The folks working there were extremely helpful. I was looking for a lanyard or strap for my camera. They gave me several feet of tubular webbing rope for free! It was just enough to make a great strap.

My husband and I love outdoor-​type stores, so we had to stop here when we were in Charleston. He ended up buying a Northface soft shell jacket. It was expensive (all that stuff is) but he’s a tough fit (6’8″ 230) and he finally found one here, so that’s a plus.
I got a winter hat (we call them tobogans where I’m from) and a coffee thermos. I haven’t tried either yet but they sure are pretty!
The staff was very friendly and helpful. One of the guys spend a good 20 minutes bringing the other half jackets to try on in an effort to find the perfect one. He was a really young kid too, and you don’t always get that kind of service from people that age. We were impressed.

Whenever I need something even remotely outdoorsy, I head to Half Moon. North Face rain jacket? Check. Backpack? Check. Nalgeen water bottle? Check. Burt’s Bees lip balm? Check. I mean, whatever outdoor activity you’re about to embark on, they got it covered. The people here are knowledgeable about the products they carry, and you definitely get the feeling that when they’re not working at Half Moon, they’re doing all the hiking, biking, surfing and climbing you wish you were doing.