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Rockford Army Surplus in Rockford
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Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, US
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Delivery
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
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Quick visit
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Phone: +1 815-708-8755
Site: http://rockfordarmysurplus.com/
Site: http://rockfordarmysurplus.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–6PM
- Tuesday:10AM–6PM
- Wednesday:10AM–6PM
- Thursday:10AM–6PM
- Friday:10AM–6PM
- Saturday:10AM–5PM
- Sunday:12–5PM
Comments (199)
The place is great for all your military needs. They have a surplus of stuff needed for when your in the field or in boot camp.
Biggest selection Ive ever seen. Very helpful employee. Prices were fair. First time there but planning on going back soon.
This place is amazing! There is alot of neat merchandise in here, army, military, survival, some toys. So much to see, and definitely not a disappointment! I will be going back again.
As part of my journey through the jungles of Rockford, I sought a proprietor of self defense items and such. Rockford Army Surplus was just what I was looking for. I felt confident to take on the urban jungle!
Absolutely recommend this place! It has everything you might want and staff is really helpful
We are from out of state and happened to find this surplus store randomly searching through the Googlesphere while driving. My wife and I have been to surplus stores throughout the country but never have been to one this well put together. The owner is nice and welcoming. The store has almost any military item you might need, maybe even that small piece you are missing to complete your connection. Regardless, this store does not disappoint. It is definitely well worth the 5 mile detour from the highway.
This is one of the best military store and everything whats Army related You can find in hereThe Owner of the store and workers are so warm and very friendlyVisiting this huge inventory store and You always find something whats You looking forTheres a tons of unique stuff in hereVery recommend
Great place ! All kinds of cool stuff
Generally speaking Im all for military paraphernalia and they have a decent selection of knives and historical pieces. The man behind the counter was very friendly aswell. However, the inclusion of purchasable confederate flags isnt something I can condone. (specifically a license plate.) They have their right to sell them but I also have the right to refuse to support them because of it. they werent really advertising it but still
Always a friendly staff. A lot of unique items.
Always a great experience when dealing with these guys. I would have to say the owner is probably one of the most honest businessmen Ive come across in the neverending process of adding to my many different kinds of collections. I remember my first interaction with him was selling 2 Vietnam era rucksacks. He went above and beyond, showing me his offer, what he was going to retail them for and exactly how much profit he would be making. Nowadays service like that is practically nonexistent. Hope to be doing business with them for years to come.
This is a REAL Army Navy store as soon as you walk in there is the familiar smell only guys that served will remember. Oh I couldnt believe when I walked in. If your looking for stuff like when you were on these guys have it or can probably get it. Memories...
Honestly, I was not expecting much walking into the building and was quickly impressed at the selection of stock. Clean and comfortable with no musty smells or questionable dark corners. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Overall, a very enjoyable shopping trip for my upcoming camping adventure.
This store is my one stop shop, I work as a security officer and I come here all the time. They are kind,communicable, and very friendly people. They know my wife and myself by name, always good customer service with great quality inventory love you guys youre awesome
The store has lots to offer and huge inventory on almost everything clothing hats boots sock parkas jackets you name ill be returning
Simply the best. Exceeded my inventory expectations. Overall a great layout, clean, and the man behind the desk knows his stuff. You should visit even if you arent in the military. Great gifts for someone who has or is currently serving.
Hygiene/health protocols strictly observed AND used by the always friendly competent family & diverse staff.Always fun to come in & browse even if we dont always buy anything everytime.If RAS doesnt have it in-store, they can order it for you.Weve been semi regular customers for 5-6 years now - definitely keep on rockin! :)
The cashier was a really cool guy. Knew his stuff about the patches and uniforms and he knew the entire store layout and explained it easily. Great customer service. Great quality in even the used items and awesome prices. I recommend this store to anybody and everybody
Awesome place! Very knowledgeable staff! Lots of interesting things you didnt know you needed until you seen!!
If youre looking for wonderful jackets weather reasonable price on them this is the place to be they have so much there that I blow your mind its like going into a museum with history a person who runs the store is very talented and has a lot of information you can go to other stores or say fine those type of jackets very expensive but this place is extremely reasonable
Great store, prices are very comparable to anything online. Sometimes the counter help is extremely off putting, but if you can grit your teeth and deal with him it is worth the trip.
This is one of the best military surplus stores Ive been to in the most unlikely place. I make it a point to visit this store every time I visit Rockford. The guy who works there is friendly and helpful. The store is jam packed with top of the line military wares. I never leave empty handed.
This place has everything you need for camping paint balling or prepping. Owner is very knowledgeable and is right behind the desk to take any questions. The place is very clean and well organized. I was looking for A British ballistic vest and found it. Not an easy product to find.
Such a great place to get you gear, definitely recommend coming back. They have everything that you may need and much much more
I have been shopping at this place since it opened. It is fantastic! Friendly people, great service, and incredible selection. This place is not unorganized like many other military surplus store, everything is very well displayed for the customer. I now live in Milwaukee and still make the drive to Rockford to visit this place. It is better than anything we have in SE Wisconsin.
One of my personal favorite stores in all of rockford im here at least once a month, this is the only place im ever able to find MREs they literally are nowhere i know of execpt here.
Awesome store staff was knowledgable and pleasant and very helpful opted to shop there twice within 3 days.A great deal of product to look through. Over a great experienceIm disappointed it took me so long to check this store out
Definitely a place worth considering if you are in need of items like boots, outdoor clothing, and camping gear. There is a very wide (and interesting) selection of items.This store is in a former paint factory on a busy street, so despite the sign, it can be relatively easy to miss for new customers.
Went in this weekend with my sister and the place rocks! Huuuge! Selection and awesome prices. And the gent behind the counter was extremely nice and helpful and nice to chat with, will be coming back again for sure!
If youre interested in or have served in the military it is a good place to go. While they dont carry many authentic modern military gear they do carry high quality items that are similar enough. The prices are also reasonable compared to other places Ive been.
Wow! This place is amazing. I havent been in a Army surplus store like this, since I was a kid. Unbelievable selection, good prices and a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The nostalgia abounds! If you are in the area, you have to stop by.
Good place , lots of stuff
Fantastic store with a huge selection of surplus stock. Ill be coming back here routinely!
Certainly the cleanest and best stocked Army Surplus Store Ive ever seen. A full complement of gadgets, knives, camping gear, cold weather gear, and a good selection of boots. I think they even had bulletproof clothing, you know Kevlar and stuff. The guy behind the counter was really friendly and knew his stuff. They even had pants to fit my big ass.
Really nice store to shop in.The owner is down to earth and really easy to talk with.He will give you a deal on top of a deal,just because you came in a visited his store!! Im looking forward to going back to get some O.D. green teeshirts,and to check out the helicopter in the store!!
This store is AMAZING!!! They have what ever you could imagine and then some. The prices are great and the staff are very helpful and courteous.Dave the owner really knows his stuff when it comes to army surplus. Their survival section just blew me away.
They have a lot of stuff. Its fun to look at everything
I like this place a lot. I can find every thing I need. I wish I could find more Woodland camo uniforms. I understand they were discontinued in service.
Honestly if your looking for anything military even obscure stuff youll probably find it here. The pants are my favorite I have bought several pairs over the years and they have never broke on me.
Have a good assortment of uniform type clothes and assorted military surplus. Very helpful staff.
Good selection and extremely helpful staff, great for camping and prepping needs. They sell camping equipment, military surplus for shoes to knives and even underwear if needed. They also serve MRE (meal ready to eat) meals in pack and ready for any adventure. I personally have been coming to them since they opened and have been very pleased with them, also they have a helicopter cockpit in the store which is awesome on its own. They are willing to outprice the competition so they are generally cheaper.
I regularly buy and use surplus items online and was happy to see this store having opened after returning home to Rockford. The store is filled with a healthy balance of authentic and reproduction items that span a variety of needs and budgets. The only gripe that I have is that the cutlery items in the display cases in the front are not of very good quality and remind me of what can be found at fairs and carnivals. I hope to see this selection of items evolve with time.
Rockford Army Surplus has quickly become one of my favorite places to shop. Theyve got EVERYTHING I would hope to find at a surplus store. Items for camping, great military clothing, knives, and so much more. The decor is actually pretty stunning with memorabilia at every turn. Its almost a military museum as well as a surplus store. Great prices and fantastic service. Every time I pass by, I have to pop in for a new shirt, boots, or to browse the gear for my next fun purchase.
This is not a regular review....My husband took our 5yr old to Army Surplus, as soon as they walked in our son puked without warning on the beautiful wood floor!!! The woman at the counter was very nice and understanding. My husband has never dealt with something like this before, he really didn’t know what to do. I just want to say from a mom point of view, Thank you. Thank you for being understanding....thank you for not getting mad...and I AM SO SORRY!!! 👍
Went in looking for a Christmas present and was not disappointed! The Man behind the counter was VERY knowledgeable and helped me pick out the perfect gift. Lots of cool stuff in there as well!
I’m not a military man, but love this place for military grade outdoor gear! I laugh at the big box outdoor stores now that I’ve been spoiled by Rockford Army Surplus. Hard wearing goods, fair prices, and a selection that can’t be beat!
This store is Super Awesome!! You could spend hours in there & the prices are very reasonable!!! Love this place!!
Love this place. Fun and so much to see. Got some cold weather stuff. Prices were better than Target or Macys from what I bought. Will return.
Nice selection of neat stuff, much of it reasonably priced. Dont go during heavy traffic hours, getting out of the parking lot and back onto the road was a bit of a trouble for me because rockford drivers.
A large selection of US military surplus clothing in a wide variety of sizes. A knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a decent selection of military themed toys and clothes for kids. A great place for veterans, military enthusiasts, and campers.
Super nice place. They gave a little of everything. I was hoping to buy a 300 blackout upper from them but they only had 2 5.56 uppers there. I only use us surplus for camping. It goes back to my BoyScouts days where everyone used military surplus for camping and backpacking. It helped that out scoutmaster was in WW2 and Korea. He started out troop after he got out of the VA hospital and it was part if his therapy. He ran the troop like it was the military. The kids ran the troop and the adults were there to make sure we didnt get into trouble. I started in 1978. We looked like a military group other then a BoyScout troop. We wore the Scout shirts and BDU trousers and combat boots. I. Guess we all wanted to look like Pete our leader. We would always tell the new kids to go to the surplus store and get our equipment. We were a troop of mostly poor kids so someone would always buy thier equipment. I love this store and am planning to go there to get more supplies. Go there before you go to the BG box stores. Military surplus will always be better then the commercial equipment. The people who work there are great people. Go visit them and enjoy yourself.
A very large array of military items and very friendly staff. Plenty of equipment for survivalists, hikers, campers, etc. I cant compare prices because I rarely shop for stuff like that. Went looking for MREs as a gag (no pun intended) gift and found them right near the door which left me with plenty of time to peruse their abundant stock.
Came in looking for tactical gear and winter gear. The store smells like a PX. I swear Camo has a smell. Anyways.. My mom was looking for pants. They are VERY organized, I wouldnt expect any less to be honest. I was looking for winter gear mask gloves anything to help bare the harsh cold we have been having. When we checked out the guy gave us a full free lesson on using pepper spray. (Pretty rad fella) We will be back. Excellent customer service. Wife variety of surplus boots, camel packs, canteens, MREs, camo, and more.
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This is one GREAT place the prices are low and the products are well made. The people who work there are very helpful and nice. Go and take a look. Again one great place to visit in Rockford.
Dave was so helpful and knowledgeable! I really appreciated his suggestions and his friendly demeanor! I had the absolute best visit to his store.
A great place as a museum and sales for all military items.
I stopped by while passing through town and really liked this store. They have a wide selection of new and surplus items, plus were extremely friendly and helpful.
Very nice people I got the flag frame for my late husbands flag they told me where to go to get his name put on it and I will take it back to them and they will give me his badges and patches he earned while in the service
Not only is this the most thoroughly stocked and all-around best Army Navy Surplus Store Ive ever been to in my entire life. For an old grunt like me to place Feels Like Home. I think its my favorite store, For anything. Go there. Oh and for all of you Benchmade knife fans, the internet is no longer your best option for your purchasing needs when you find yourself heavy $200+ and absolutely need to cut something in half. I dont think even big box camping stores have more models of Benchmade Knives than this place does. Seriously check them out, or settle for second best. This is my first online review of anything. Probably also my last, thats how much I mean this. This place is the best. I might not always live in Rockford, but as long as this place is here Ill be coming to Rockford from my Surplus fix.Thanks guys, I hope this isnt you over the top. I Id hate to have embarrassed anybody.
Awesome place. I got a few things and everything is at great prices to!
Excellent service, great enviornment, wide selection of goods.
Service is great. Owner is a really nice guy. I will be doing a lot more shopping there.
Had an awesome time here as a Navy vet, had a lot of nostalgia
Best prices, great selection of real government surplus with a museum feel. Shopping in a family friendly brightly lit store open to the public 7 days a week.
Great service and friendly ppl. High recommended 10 of 10 . I love it
This store puts a whole new meaning to kid in a candy store theyve got everything from army to hunter to even biker and speaking from experience from one knife lover to another you cant get no better then this place i traveled from oklahoma just to see this place its truly heaven on earth
Your one stop shop, whether looking for military gear, camping or survival, they have it and if not they can order it or give you a site to check out yourself. Theyre my new go to for my veterans gear.
Love this place its got so many cool items I meant you wouldnt think for everyday use but actually they are I love going here
This place has a huge selection of army surplus gear. I just purchased a legit real pair of navy camos at a good price. I will defiantly go back.
Love browsing around this store. They have a little bit of everything, and are always friendly and helpful.
I neat place the stroll around check out their merchandise, you find a good deal if you know what youre looking for,, employee and owner very nice enjoyed it talk to and very helpful
Rockford Army Surplus is the real deal! They have reasonable prices on real military surplus, loads of adventure gear, and awesome staff! Plus, its my go-to place for Benchmade Knives.
Love this place. Staff always friendly and helpful. Find real great stuff.
Great place for army products. Good customer service. Needs a higher selection though.
Absolutely great experience, Andrew was extremely helpful and patient in answering all my questions. Will definitely recommend and be back!
Every time I go in (every other week)the guys are very knowledgeable about there products, and in glad they are open on Sundays......heading there today!!!
Great store and really good prices.
First time in today, unbelievable. Finally, a real army surplus store in rockford. I have never seen a more organized surplus store filled with real surplus! I was looking for interesting bayonets, and found a current issue M9 bayonet used in iraq, with paperwork for $70 bucks. Best price I could find on the internet was $110.00 for the same one. They have tons of boots, boonie hats, field jackets, mres...they even had huge 100 diameter parachute! I will be back for more deals. A friend told me about it, I was skeptical, but I am telling you, there is no other surplus store that compares with prices this good.
Great store. They have real US made ammo cans unlike Farm and Fleet who sells Chinese made reproduction ammo cans.
A little hard to find have a small sign at street looks somewhat like a factory or something but an amazing store with a very large selection very nice owner helpful also even a kids section
This is an outstanding place. The people here are incredible and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Great place. Always the costumer service is great . Recommend this place to anyone .
Its a great place to shop at and great prices to I pick up a great knife for $20.00 last week
Had everything you could ever want (legally) and the guy at the counter knows exactly where anything is if you ask him by memory. Excellent.
The guy who works there was super informed and helpful! Really cool store!
I came in the store and fell in love with everything.I loved how organized things were and the people there were amazing at assisting and giving me more information about the store.I love that they came to Rockford.
Great service. Very friendly and helpful. Quality USA made products and more.
Thank you for help Ukraine 🇺🇦
Very knowledgeable staff, huge selection, watched them accommodate a customer that would have been unable to return/exchange any other place of this nature
Great selection, nice folks. Walked out with 3 knives instead of 1.
Lots of interesting things. The kids like going there and picking out some survival items and camping supplies.
First time visiting. Liked the business, employee very nice.👍Lot of cool merchandise.
Great store. Awesome selection and nice people :)
Always something different and interesting and Dave is just an awesome person to do business with. Support your local businesses and go take at Rockford army surplus.
This is a great place to shop camping hiking and any outdoor supplies I encourage all to check it out
A great gift idea for someone going into the military is the KA-BAR spoon,fork, knife pocket knife.
Love this place. Great selection and prices!!! Definitely worth a trip in
Love that place, they have anything military you might be looking for, plus !!
Great store, very friendly staff thats always helpful!
Great people, first class customer service.Awesome stuff.
Love this place has alot of neat military stuff
Best shop and biggest army surplus in rockford. Many nice employes and a big variety of army supplies. Defiantly will come back.
Awesome collection of surplus and used military gear. The cashier is very knowledgeable.
So many choices in winter and work clothing for men, women and children. Great museum on the walls. So much to see.
Lots of cool stuff here. The helo in the back of the store is a great touch.
Fantastic selection of military uniforms, accessories and more. They do buy from collectors as well so stock is always changing!
The workers are very knowledgeable and the place is filled with items that have stories to tell and questions to answer
Best surplus store around, amazing place to find anything military just wish it was open longer so it worked better with my schedule 10/10 will buy again
Employee was extremely helpful, they also have great prices. Would definitely recommend.
It has good customer service, and a lot of military items to choose from.
Excellent service. Very knowledgeable and helpful. You name it...they got it. A lot of biker stuff too.
A cool place. Only 4 stars because it gives off serious right/lib vibes.
This is my candy store! People are helpful and always ready to help in any way....just an awsome place!
I LIKED EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR NEWEST ARMY SURPLUS STORE.I COULD FIND WHAT I WANTED WITH EASE..THE CHANGING ROOMS ARE BIG ENOUGH FOR BIG GUYS.AND THE PRICE TAGS ARE REASONABLE..LUV IT!
Awesome place amazing helmets for kids and plate carriers for airsoft, and 10/10 camo/military clothing selection
What a cool place. By far the best Army surplus store around the Stateline area. A must stop!
Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great prices, easy location to get to.
Very good selection, clean and well organized
Friendly staff and lots of diverse items to choose from that are priced affordably
Nice selection of clothing and boots along with miscellaneous items.
All gear you from all military branches.Camping, knives, flags and military support items.
Love the history it provides good customer service and alot of options on gear and utilities love it
They have everything and more that anybodys looking for. Great place good prices.
Great selection of newer items ,as well as some used military items as well.
Great selection. Employees are helpful and the owner is cool.
Amaizing store. A lot of histoty, stuffs....Just a little bit expensive but works...... Il be Back to get More military items...
I found what I was searching for. Can they order more in case I break these sun glasses again.
Theyre very helpful and had everything I was looking for and more!
Simply spledid variety of gear and gadgets, you are bound to find atleast one thing that catches your eye.
Fully loaded with everything you ever wanted. very grateful they opened up here in the rockford area.
You can get great surplus and a whole lot more here. I recommend you see for yourself.
Great service and selection of security realted clothing and gear.
Its a military surplus store. They had a better selection of packs than most, but other than that, its the same ole same ole
Love the store so does my son. Great place
The staff was very helpful in showing me the items that I was looking for
Great selection. They sell everything from combat boots to Humvees.
Lots of nice stuff and very friendly service .
Great selection, friendly service, and fair prices!
Great selection but customer service was slow.
Very educated workers who helped me find what I wanted. Very friendly.
Had what I needed was in and out of there, received good service too!
Im going back..after browsing I have my needs list..work socks gortex gloves camel back extreme heat hats polypropylene underwear..
Gotta get that official issue commando gear. Rambo mode.
Sooo much cool stuff!!! I can’t stop going back and buying more
Great place for kid toys and great military gear!
Prices where good but overall selection wasnt great
Decent prices on used clothes, new stuff was a little pricey
My new favorite store to bad its 5 hours away from my house.
Great selection, great prices, friendly service
Great service, prices are reasonable & great selection
Could have spent all day browsing. Bringing back memories of the old Glory days.
Great customer service with a large selection.
All the items you expect to find in a modern setting.
It has such a variety to backpacks, boots, hats, clothes, jackets, knives, and everything you would need
Im always able to find something unusual.
Great place for outdoor gear and knife selection
Great place. They have everything military
Great selection, Ill be back again
Very large place with many military items from Patches, bumper stickers to dog tags
Very nice selection and decent prices
Very nice very nice and friendly had good information.
Great place for outdoor gear and military collectibles
Great selection! Friendly service!
Has alot of good things, very impressive
Lots if good military equipment
Best shopping in Rockdord if you want to support our troops
Won’t find better prices for wear and parts 💯
Great selection amazon or lower prices.
All the awesome items that they have for sale
Always have what I am looking for!👍🇺🇸
Large selection but a little pricey for some items
Love this place has nice stuff
Great stuff with great people working there
When my Marine Corps field cap from 1984 was stolen, they ACTUALLY HAD A REPLACEMENT!!! Cheaper than D.O.D.!!!!!!!
Staff is amazing. Always willing to help
Very friendly, Good customer service
A real military surplus store. They have everything!! Including a helicopter
Theyve got a great selection!
Worth stopping and looking around, good prices.
If you cant find it here you cant find it in the midwest
More fun than the hardware store
Hunting for American made boots and found a great var.
Huge variety of military goods fair prices !
Great selection and prices
It must be a Rockford thing p.s you can buy the same stuff online and cheaper even with shipping
Nice selection! Pricey
Nice place. Had what I needed
Always a pleasure to shop there
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Rockford Army Surplus 2023:
Review №1
2021-11-23Absolutely fascinating historical items on the walls, as well as many original and replica items! I was able to find something I wasnt able to purchase online for my veteran, and definitely spent a while perusing the aisles. If you havent been in, do yourself a favor and go!!
Review №2
2021-12-06This is one of the best surplus stores I’ve ever been to. They literally have everything and if they don’t have it he can probably get it for you. If you need anything tactical, military bags, shoes , insignias , knives, etc etc anything go here!
Review №3
2022-07-18My first time going their today with my wife. I was absolutely stunned at the inside after walking in. Ive been to surplus stores before, but this place was magnificent. They had a huge variety of real deal military surplus from all different countries, and some very rare items that you dont see everyday at some really good prices. I will be going back their soon. The owner was very friendly and nice. Great atmosphere great people.
Review №4
2022-07-21I highly recommend Rockfords Army Surplus for any and all of your outdoor needs! The staff and on-site owner are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. If you cant find what your looking for at RAS, you either dont need it or its not made.
Review №5
2022-07-05Fantastic! Clean and well organized.
Review №6
2022-03-02I would give them 100 stars if I could. Today I came from Chicago to buy clothes, boots, supplies etc for our Ukrainian Army and people who fight there against russian aggressor. They had everything in stock, people were super nice, provided the discount. All Ukrainian people say thank you Rockford Army Surplus🇺🇦🙏
Review №7
2022-05-29Great stuff in here lots of stuff that you can buy for your home. You could spend hours in this place for as much as they have. A definite must stop.
Review №8
2022-03-08Lots of service items. They have camos and all kinds of military related items. I was able to replace a missing ribbon for my uniform. Very friendly staff.
Review №9
2022-08-12Used to love this place. Always loved going here and the people were extremely knowledgeable and wanted to help get you set up properly...now I go in an asked questions only to have them not answered and ignored.. left feeling pretty let down
Review №10
2021-12-31Great place. Helpful friendly people. Found a cool dagger for a Christmas gift for a RenFaire type person. Awesome camping gear. Great harsh weather coats. And the museum displays are fun to look at while browsing.