Itchy Feet is your one-stop shop for unusual and specific travel items. Whether all you need is a…read morebag lock and money belt, a wind-up radio and a mosquito net, or a head-mounted lamp or superlite Gore-tex books, they can fit you out. It's especially useful for the more rugged end of the spectrum, though: you'll find strap-on water bottles with drinking tubes and trekking packs, rather than engraved luggage. Once again: evidence that everything you need can be found on Wardour Street.

Reasonable quality outdoor hiking and camping store at the back entrance to Marks and Spencer…read more Stock is a bit packed in, so browsing can be difficult and I struggled trying on coats. Good for ladies-specific clothing so you needn't look like a michelin man. Offer good discounts at sale time, so often worth waiting to buy.

Very good choice and advice (hiking, camping). If they don't have it in stock, they can order it…read morefor you. In store delivery is £1. Like most stores in Bath, they are open on Sundays which is handy.

Great Outdoor shop, great selection, can pick up some great deals during their sale, staff very…read morehelpful and knowledable.

Great store. When im back in Trowbridge I always make sure I go here, since im a keen camper and…read moreits great to to look at what stuff they have got in. Its very easy to find and has a free car park that always has spaces. Its not in the town centre so great for popping in if you need something or have forgotten something, which is what I normally do. The shop has lots of stock covering all types of outdoor activites with pretty good prices. I bought a new tent from here a few years back and found them very helpful and listened to what I was looking for and helped me choose the correct one.

Visited the Bristol store on the off change we could get a ski boot fitting on the day,…read moreappointments were limited leading up to our ski trip. We had failed to get an appointment when visiting the ski dome in the Tamworth for a number of weeks. My partner has always struggled with finding comfy boots, however Will was incredibly knowledgeable and managed to find him the perfect ski boot. Unfortunately the store didn't have my suggested boot in my size. Will offered to order them in but due to limited time before a trip I ordered them to be sent to my home address. The boots actually arrived quicker than stated so I booked an appointment to get them checked/ any adjustments. I saw Ferg on my second visit and once again I cannot fault the service. Ferg was extremely knowledgeable and custom fit my boots for me. Both team members are a huge asset to the Bristol branch and you've gained our business for life. Thank you team Bristol!! *just to note we visited large ski chain that also offers boot fitting in Filton a few weeks prior and we walked out of the store. The customer service and poor attitude didn't sit well. After failing to get an appointment at the Tamworth store we searched other branch locations and Bristol is our closest store.

Ellis Brigham can be found on the steeper part of Whiteladies Road and just a few doors down from…read moreit's rival mountain sport shop, The Snowboard Asylum. It's slightly less appealing from the outside, compared to it's lime green competitor, but inside is just as packed with essential items one might need on a winter sports holiday. Like all sport shops (especially winter sports shops) this retailer is very expensive, due to the nature of specialist items they sell. The staff are really knowledgeable though, and can help you find the perfect gear for you.

When I see stores like this I think of "Zombieland" the film. This general surplus army gear and…read morecamping equipment store has all the army gear you'd need. The front windows full of guns and overalls, and the inside barely seem like the store makes any money, as the distressed paintwork and poor store fittings suggest. If I were inclined to camp they would be able to provide me with a gas stove and suitable Glastonbury attire but on the whole there stock is more aimed at the game hunter or fishermen, camouflage gear being the order of the day strewn up on every shelf. If your looking for all things waterproofed or Gortex clothing this tore should be able to help you out.

Are you in need of army gear? Are you planning on camping in the jungle, tracking a bear, bringing…read moreabout a revolution? Then this might be the store for you. A huge range of army and camping equipment occupy the shop, more than you can shake a stick at in fact. The thing I've never really understood about stores selling this stuff is that Army Surplus isn't all that good. It usually means heavy and expensive. If you're going on a really serious camping trip or are taking part in some kind of ultimate paintball then go along and stock up. I can't see what else you'd need this kind of place for. I know one thing, when the uprising comes, I'm heading this way. Oh, they sell air rifles and the like as well, although Arthur Bale & Sons across the road seems to have a better, more devastating range.

Outer wear for almost every purpose!…read more To shop here you do need a full wallet, but their range of gear is amazing and they have all the major names like Craghopper, Berghaus, Regatta etc. It's a large store so expect a wide range and have a good memory! Even the colour range is pretty expansive. They also do T shirts, not cheap, and flannel shirts, and thermals. I'd only ever go in a sale - but their stuff is quality.

I have shopped here quite a few times over the years for camping, skiing and walking gear. It can…read morebe a little pricey, but the range and quality is good. Helpful and knowledgeable staff are a real bonus especially if you're comparing products and trying to find the right item to do a specific job and dedicated car parking means you can always find a space.

If you're planning an expedition, hike or marathon you'll want to make sure you're fully equipped…read more And one of the best place in Bristol for you to head to is The North Face. Here you'll find serious gear including training, jackets, vests, thermals, sleeping bags and tents (and much much more). The North Face isn't for people about to brave Glastonbury (I found this out the hard way) - it's only for people who need good quality equipment and are willing to pay the hefty price tag. The staff are welcoming and helpful, so if you're looking for something specific, don't hesitate to ask.

North Face. Good Good quality equipment. Slightly over priced, especially in the UK. I recommend…read moreall of their summit gear and their bags (however if it is one of their courier bags your after get a yak pak). Stick to their clothing and carrying equipment (or bags as they are more commonly known)....because everyone has their strengths. Wince and pick up a Ski DVD at the counter.

This is a real shop for outdoor stuff. Not a shop that has fashion stuff under the guise of a…read morespurious sport. In Cotswold you can get proper walking boots, real fell-running shoes, those ropey things that climbers use (you may guess that I'm not a climber), proper real coats, tents, hats... you get the idea. There's also gadgets like tripods for attaching to jungle branches and ways of finding your way in the desert. The staff know what Gortex and gaiters are. Not sure why it's called Cotswold as the stuff in here seems designed for ground that's a lot more challenging and rugged than the tame Cotswolds.

A brilliant store full of kit for those outdoor needs…read more I really like Snow and Rock, I always find what I am looking for and more. This store has a cycle surgery so a bike section with in the store. It's full of all those needs for cycling. There is also a runners need section, again has all the kit needed for runners. The store has ski, mountain kit etc, the staff are very clued up on all the kit they stock. They are great at recommending stuff, not always the most expensive either. The store is an expensive shop, but in this case you get what you pay for. Has plenty of parking and an easy location to get to. They stock plenty of kit but if they don't have your sizes etc they will order the items in for you. There is also a website to visit. www.snowandrock.com Overall a great store to visit even if just for a look. You will find all the latest kit and more !

Inside Snow & Rock there's a small well stocked specialist runners shop, Runners Need. I visited…read moreyesterday and got a free gait analysis within minutes of arriving. The staff were really friendly, helpful and obviously knew their stuff. Recommended.