I Goldberg Army & Navy

Possibly the best Army/​Navy store I’ve been to. I would recommend this especially to foreigners, also to people interested in military. Also, for girls looking for really cool bags, take a look in the basement for some of the bags. They are great quality and have all sorts of smart openings to put stuff in.
The downstairs is used or New Old Stock — and you can get some amazing finds down there. I only got cheap gloves, but they were the military wool type, so they will probably be a part of my wardrobe for a long time — or until I lose one.

I work down the street at capital grille. I stopped in to look at knives for my husband. The staff there was so helpful. Everyone from the security guard to the cashiers. Erica is especially helpful and is so nice to talk to she is super knowledgeable about all the products in the store. I will be coming here for gifts for my husband every single time. I love this place!

Stopped in here to buy a backpack. This place has the usual Army and Navy gear that is expected. A good selection of items and a great check in discount. Service was good and quick.

I’ve been here once a few years ago in high school to purchase a pepper spray (went to school in Olney, which isn’t the nicest).
After 5 years, I came back again to purchase 4 (me and friends) and they still have the same one! The 20% off one item deal is great :)
Haven’t checked out the rest of the store but will do one day.

I admit that I haven’t walked into an Army & Navy for almost 20 years. That was my loss! They are better than ever! The staff is unbelievably knowledgeable & friendly, especially, Lynn and Erica at the front counter. They’ve got everything you could need for camping at great prices. But, they also have great clothes, hats, boots, sneakers and other fantastic travel gear. If you’re like me and haven’t stepped inside an Army & Navy store in a while, check them out. You will not be disappointed.

Camping equipment? Check.
Winter coats and hats? Yep
Military pea coats, hats, flight jackets? Sure
The best part of I Goldberg is downstairs where they have close-​outs and military surplus items for next to nothing. There are endless racks and boxes of stuff to look through. It’s a lot of fun looking at the old miliary garb and the staff there are friendly and helpful too.
Now I just gotta figure out to do with that surplus gas mask…

I frequent this store and it’s one of my absolute favorite places to shop in Philadelphia. The surplus in the basement is full of TREASURES that cost next to nothing. I left today with a big tote full of 10 – 15 items from all over the world, dating back as early as WW2, and my total was only $ 22. After all the fun of digging in the basement, I am always greeted pleasantly by Erica and Lori at the register. They’re bubbly, personable and helpful, to boot. Can’t wait till my next visit!

This is a pretty cool store. Nestled right in the middle of Center City it is a cool place to browse during an office lunch break or a slow work day.
The selection is awesome. You name it – they have it. (Coats, shirts, socks, shoes, camping gear, etc.)
Why only three stars then?
The prices.
For Center City they probably aren’t too bad but I doubt you will find a single item there you couldn’t get cheaper (considerably cheaper) on Amazon.
In fairness, I have only bought/​reviewed a few items price-​wise but that is my conclusion.
Still it is a very fun store. Even if the prices scare you it is a great place to at least «window shop».

This place is a great place to buy gifts for the rough and outdoorsy individual. I would say for the «manly man», but I know plenty of ladies who would get just as excited about military-​grade canteens, Carhartt and sweet camping supplies.
I got last-​minute gifts for my brother and father here, and in the past I’ve also made this my go-​to location for pepper spray (a traditional gift to new roommates at an old place), belts, and other utilitarian miscellany. It’s conveniently located right across from Macys and near the subway lines, and stocks a seemingly endless variety of things that smell like rubber and woodsmoke. I love this place. There is an upstairs and a downstairs — make sure you explore!
The employees can be a little on the gruff side sometimes, but in a typical Philly way that doesn’t really phase me much. I got some attitude for using the Unilocal check in deal (20% off any regular retail item, a steal!) and starting a trend among the other customers at the register, but girlfriend, you best believe I’m getting my discount. I shrugged the attitude off, ain’t no thang to me. Prices range from really cheap for the basic stuff to a bit pricey for the fancy brand-​name stuff, but nothing extreme and not much more than you’d pay on Amazon, plus you’re supporting a physical business which I always appreciate having around.

I miss the old I Goldberg. Which is actually sort of twofold for me. Years ago, I Goldberg had spun off a small chain of sporting goods stores; they went out of business about 15 years ago. I still have some fleeces that I bought on their clearance. The other I Goldberg I miss is their original store at 9^th and walnut. It was a giant place with two vast halls, one for new clothing, and one for surplus, as well as a second floor for camping supplies. Over the years I bought a great many jackets, boots, and various other surplus items there.
Unfortunately, their building was in bad shape, and the neighborhood was worse. So they moved a few blocks closer too city hall, into a smaller space, less than half of what they used to have. Their current store is much more crowded, and the small surplus basement has nowhere near the selection they used to have. I suspect that undesirable items linger there stealing even more space from better items.
On the ground floor they have their new clothing, with lots of camouflage and coveralls, as well as dickies workwear. On the upper floor they have their camping gear, backpacks, shoes and outerwear, including Carhartt.
Still there are finds to be had. It’s a great place to get rain jackets; I found and excellent TNT Post (Dutch post office) Jacket there that I use constantly for cycling. I’ve bought camo there back when I played a lot more paintball and airsoft. They’re also a good source for gloves and winter hats. Prices are pretty good, inline with some of the equivalent internet prices.

I just got 2 military grade wool blankets for $ 20 each which is a steal. I had to replace my USMC hat only $ 12 and 2 olive carry bags XL $ 18 WOW that’s what I call money in the bank :) see you soon for more camping gear.

I’ve been searching for the past week for a lightweight army style jacket. I’ve looked everywhere and the best one I found was $ 50. Lucky for me, I passed on that one, and my friend wanted to stop in I Goldberg for a new pocket knife. I found the perfect jacket in the surplus section. It has a little stain on it, but for $ 3.49 (!!!) I do not care.

I needed a backpack to carry musical equipment. It had to be a certain size. Goldberg has the biggest selection. I found just what I needed. To boot, it was on sale. 20% off. Be friendly to the guard at the door and he will try to get you additional discount (which didn’t apply in my case).

Great stuff, large selection of anything you need to wear. Camping selection is great! I always stop in when I’m in the area, bonus-​you never know what you may find in the surplus department.

i like this place — i buy my pepper spray here and always check out the discounted stuff — also its my go to for last min stuff that i’ve forgotten for vacations like DEET and camping equipment.

I really like Goldberg. The selection of goods is great if your priority is functional, and most items are also quite quite cheap. The place reflects the clothes– the décor is also pretty cheap and functional, but again, totally fine. Staff is also very friendly.
Protip: There is a down-​stairs area of legit army goods and heavily discounted clothing. Don’t miss it.

I’ve purchased pants from this store. These pants are literally built to paratrooper standards, which means extra pockets, adjustable waist, draw strings around the cuffs and reinforced stitching. These pants could stop a combat knife and every time I put them on, I sing the theme song from G.I. Joe. So now you know. (And knowing is half the battle).

It is my belief that all Army Navy stores smell alike… a little damp attic-​y, old canvas, rubbery somethin somethin medley. You know that surplus smell… In particular the walking in waft gives me a good nostalgia twang as I have always been a fan of an army surplus store. It also suggests there’s a chance that a sizable chunk of my younger years were spent with me emanating a faint hint of Eau de Army Navy as I dressed for some kind of teenage junta, apparently.
I love I Goldberg Army Navy– Downstairs you have the vaguely spooky basement of surplus military clothes and bags and flags and helmets from the USofA and abroad. It’s olive drab galore. First level is full of Dickies and Carhartt and hats and belts and insulated flannel shirts and Liberty overalls and pea coats and everything sturdy like that, in all sizes from slim goodbody to king-​size xxx’s. Upstairs you got ya camping stuff, supplies for the great outdoors; packs and hiking boots and styley jackets for outdoorsy types. For those who venture to the out-​of-​doors…
I Goldberg, I dig it.

I got myself an awesome jacket from here. It wasn’t cheap but it wasn’t terribly expensive either; great quality and great fit make the price well worth it.
I’ve also got myself a hat for the winter; I typically don’t wear hats but this past winter was so brutally cold that I had to. Cheap! Lots of cheap winter hats, which is great — until you have to spend an hour trying them on.
There are also very simple belts for very little money for those who, like me, don’t care to have fancy-​shmancy looking belts with useless decorations because they just want something to hold their pants up.
I also have a small shoulder bag from there, something simple without extra buckles and all that jazz. Went back yesterday with my mom and we each got a backpack: slash-​proof backpack for her (about %50 cheaper than the actual price), North Face backpack for me.
Whatever your needs are, this store has a great selection of items. The staff is friendly and has never pestered me or followed me around.

Surplus is an American classic that finds its way in and out of fashion every few years.
I am a lover of classic American work wear styles, so naturally, I gravitate to the Dickies and Carhartts lines. Both of these have a nice stock here.
If you are seeking dead of winter gear, this is a great place to stop. I got a great parka here for around $ 100 and I’ve been wearing it for 10 years. Some things never go out of style, and not freezing your butt off is one of them.