I wandered into Anaconda on a whim after an IKEA expedition and was blown away by how giant the…read morestore was and the extensive range of outdoor gear and clothes they had to offer. From kayaks, to sleeping bags, to hiking shoes, Anaconda was an adventure land of camping gear. What I was most pleased about was their range of swimwear. I've just gotten into swimming recently and I've been having trouble finding a basic, black one-piece for under $100. At Anaconda, I swooped in on a pair of sleek, TYR swimmers for $50 and got a complimentary pair of TYR goggles as part of a giveaway. My brother has just joined the SES and he picked up a knife and compass. The total for both products would have been over $35, but somehow he picked up both for under $16. (Christmas sales!) I'd recommend swinging by Anaconda just before Christmas, because chances are you'll bag yourself an unexpected bargain. Or just go to browse the warehouse-sized store itself - you'll be sure to find something interesting.

Am I an outdoorsy person? To an extent, but I'd never fully act on it and go out and buy me some…read moreadventure ready outfits or gear. I ended up coming here on a last minute decision to look at something for my dad. Prior to this, I've never been, although I've always made the effort to go to IKEA next door. When I walked in, I was completely shocked at the enormity of the establishment. I mean, it was massive! Under this one roof they have absolutely everything to do with camping and adventure gear. If I could be frank, this place actually can inspire one to become an outdoorsy person. There is so many products and adventure equipment, it gets my heart racing and pumped to get into it. I want to ride bikes, go fishing, go hiking and even something basic, like running. They've got you covered. I particularly love the range of bikes they have here. It's not too expensive and they look great. However, I've found they always run out of the bike I want whenever I'm ready to buy... Hmmf. The staff here are fantastic! They helped us find what we were looking for and chatted to us about the product, it's benefits, their experience using it. They were really informative and genuinely good with customers. This is a one stop shop for the adventure gear, for sure!