For almost 30 years The Benchmark on Vista has been the leader in outdoor and camping gear in the Treasure Valley. Sadly their doors are closing soon. 

With the motto "Good Stuff for Outdoor Adventures" and Lucky To Live In Idaho, owners Emil Hutton and his wife who started to store are ready to move on to their next great adventure, retirement.

The store plans to close TODAY and open back up Tomorrow as they start their "Get Rid Of It All" liquidation sale. I have always been a HUGE fan of The Benchmark. This was were I bought my first tent, sleeping bags, and anything camping they had it all. The staff has always been amazing. As an outdoor enthusiasts getting to explore our surrounding with Benchmark products always gave me a sense of security. This store will not only be missed because of the gear that they carried, the customer service and sense of family will be a thing people in Boise will talk about for years. Thank you Emil and The Benchmark for years of helping others explore outdoor Idaho. -JD

Make sure to join Mike from the NEW Mix Morning Show this Friday as he Broadcasts live 4 till 6 P.M. from The Benchmark at 625 S. Vista Ave. (map it here) Stop by and say hello and you may have a chance to pick up some Boise Music Festival tickets.

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