About Us

We strive to be knowledgeable, positive, and inclusive. Whether you climb mountains or just getting into backpacking, we want to help you get there. No outdoor experience required. We are more than your local outdoor store. SOKO Outfitters is your destination for the outdoor lifestyle. Get here before you go there. 

SOKO Outfitters opened in 2018 by four friends with passion for Cedar Rapids and the outdoors. Frustrated with not being able to purchase their favorite brands and outdoor gear locally, they combined their expertise to open Cedar Rapids' only locally owned outdoor store. SOKO Outfitters started as a passion project that has grown to becoming a staple in our active community.  

The SOKO Story

The rebirth of a city. Czech Village and New Bohemia are at the heart of what was a devastating event. Out of that spirit was born a new sense of community, a new sense of entrepreneurship and a hope that we can turn what was good into something great. Soko Outfitters is an outdoor retail store that sits at the center of Cedar Rapids’ rebirth. It is in the heart of where the bridges join our 4 quadrants, where the river opens itself to adventure and the bike trails encourage exhilaration, fun and fitness. Soko is an adaptation from our city’s Czech heritage. “Sokol” is the traditional Czech and Slovak society that encouraged fitness, unity through sport, and adventure. We hope to capture on that ethos by bringing the brands to you that drive you to seek new adventure, and embrace the activities that make you feel alive. Soko will also bring you the experts, plan the trips and teach you the skills to embark upon the travel that sets you apart and brings the world to life. A new outdoor store….and so much more.