Adapt Outdoors is a place where you can buy a range of different clothing designed for all weather…read moreconditions and camping equipment. It is therefore ideal for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities in various environments whether it is for a picnic in your local park or high up in the Andes Mountains! This small shop caters for most trekkers' needs although it is expensive being a specialist store. I once purchased iodine sterilisation tablets for my trip abroad when I visited more rural regions, where tap water was unsafe to drink; having applied my tablets to the solution, I did not experience any illnesses. Prior to buying those tablets, I was kindly advised by a member of staff for the suitability of the product. A decent quality store but you probably won't find a bargain if that's what you're after.

I visited this shop on a recent trip to Liverpool from the Philippines. It is easy to find just off…read morewilliamson square and close to the main shopping street, church street I think. The staff are very friendly and made myself and my family very welcome. As we were unprepared for the british weather we needed some warm clothing, with so much to choose from I was helped by a friendly assistant and one of the north face jackets i purchase was even half price!!! It is a very busy shop but the staff still made sure I was ok, I actually enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere from the different customers, young and old. also some great brands, lowe alpine, the north face, rab, merrell etc. I will definitely visit this store again when I am next in Liverpool and would recommend it to anyone.

The Army and Navy Stores have been in Heswall since the army began! Well not that long, but as long…read moreas I can remember going past it on the school bus! It's your stereotypical Army Surplus store, with a range of rather pricey survival esque gear. They sell gore text jackets and pants, waterproofs, camping stoves, knives, camo piant, cooking materials and fire lighting equipment, books on survival, compasses..The list goes on. They're very helpful in here and I would recommend going for a browse if you're facing any extreme weather conditions or if you need a tent or if you're joining the army! They seem to be doing well in the face of the recession which is always nice to see when it's a shop that people could probably boycott for the likes of Aldi,B and M and of course,, the internet.

I have found that the Army and Navy stores seem to have gone from our High Streets now !! , the…read morefirst Time I ever used the shop was to get a shoulder bag to carry my sandwiches and papers to work and the other bits that make our world revolve , the shop I used near Central Station Liverpool is now well gone !!! . Well Im now retired and dont need the butty bag anymore but I do have a hobby and dont laugh cos its Metal detecting ! (magic Hobby), I now live in Runcorn the costa del sol of Cheshire and whilst havine a run around last week I spotted the heswall Army and Navy Stores !! , I went in and looked about then bought a couple of items right away , the Service and help was magic ( service is something you dont normally get these days) . Later that week I went onto the site for the shop on the Net and saw more items that I wanted so placed an order on line , three days later they were delivered (Magic) . They now have another regular customer !!!! . Mal Asterley

Ahoy there!…read more Nauticalia is appropriately located amongst the array of touristy type gift shops in Albert Dock. If you are an admirer of seafaring, then this shop is definitely for you. There are a wide amount of ornaments and collectables, some of whom might consider odd if you're not familiar - if you're like me, it's kind of difficult to describe them! Although, I did manage to recognise a barometer - an instrument sailors use to measure atmospheric pressure. Some items may be pointless but you can buy products such as strong weathproof clothing, and thermals all of which are fairly expensive. The member of staff whom greeted me was cheerful and I actually enjoyed the browsing experience which was quite unique. From my visit, I saw a gift cloth with a very interesting description and I'd like to share those sayings about why a ship is called "she". A ship is called a "she" because..... There is always a great deal of bustle around her There is usually a gang of men about She has a waist and stays It takes a lot of paint to keep her good looking She shows her topsides and hides her bottom She can be all decked out It takes an experienced man to handle her correctly And without a man at the helm, she is absolutely un-controllable. It takes a lot of Paint to keep her Good - Looking. And the main reason....It's not the initial expense that breaks you, It's the upkeep!!! When coming into port, always heads for the buoys. Fascinating!!!

Nauticalia seems to have forgotten one of the only rules about owning a shop. Sure, you can make…read moreyour range of products fantastic to look at, but if it's so expensive that people will run screaming, you've failed at business. Then again, this place has been here for years so I'll hush ma mouth. Selling everything to do with the sea, this is a great shop to stroll around and browse the bottled ships, maritime clocks, diving helmets and miniature twin cylinder engines (every home should have one) but, as I said, unless you've recently discovered pirate treasure, the chances of you buying anything whose price you can justify are going to be slim.

If you love the outdoors and need equipment this is the place to go! This shop is huge and the…read morestaff and very very very friendly and helpful. They have a huge selection of top of the range outdoor equipment - walking boots, sleeping bags, stoves, mapsanything you need! Going out to the back of the store they have lots of high quality tents set up so you and view them properly and if you carry on to the lower level they have a bargin basement! Another huge room full of outdoor clothes at discount pricesit seems this is moved down there and reduced to make way for new stock so perhaps from it maybe being last seasons design there is nothing wrong with it!

This huge store has everything you will need ( at a price )…read more There are lot's of erected tents of all sizes outside the building and within, very helpful if looking for the perfect tent for your needs. Camping furniture, outdoor clothing, large choice of sleeping bags for juniors and adults. Also reading matter in regards to walks etc.. ( over priced as is most of the things in this store unfortunately ). I feel that Outdoor World is going to be wiped out in Warrington after this GO Outdoors has been opened, it just cant match up to the sheer size and stock of this place. At the check out I was over-charged which I questioned, the check-out attendant told me that was what was coming through on the till so I paid I then went back to the area I picked my item from to see the labels and I was in fact correct at the price I thought it was. I asked a member of staff and they sorted it out for me and gave me the refund of the difference. Took a bit of time but still it was done without question. Proves its always good to double check if you are not sure you have been charged correctly. Floor staff really helpful and friendly. Check-out staff not as helpful, could have called a manager after I queried the price but I had to go and look for myself. Over-all though good shop if you have lots of cash to spend clothing seemed very expensive! You can buy a discount card for £5 a year. Gets you money off items, actually its a pretty good deal, example a £35 sleeping bag.. £29.99 with card. Discount depends on the original cost of the item. Worth getting if you are buying a lot or go often. It can make you a bit annoyed if you don't want the discount card to see how much less they can sell items for than the retail price you have to pay without a card.. seeing as the stuff is pretty pricey already. Get the card if buying over £40 of stuff as it already pays for itself and is handy for the future. (GO Outdoors need to pay me commission for that discount card advertisement haha ) 4 stars for amount of things in the store loses 1 star for being too expensive for most things.

Cotswolds is an outdoor adventure store selling all sorts of equipment such as rock climbing gear,…read morecamping and footwear. The store is relatively expensive with it being specialists in its subject so don't expect to come here with a bargain in mind. However, the items they sell are all top notch and some of the brand names are well known for their quality in terms of durability which is exactly what one will need to sustain the outdoor environment. Personally, I have not bought anything from the store as I am not an adventurist although you don't necessarily have to be a camper or a climber. They also do sell casual wear such as sunglasses, socks and summer hats! It is a "nice" store as I would simply describe it and inviting to the eye.

The North Face is an american company, specialising in outdoor clothing, such as coats and bags, as…read morewell as selling T-shirts and other branded merchandise, but still they seem to be a cross between a competitively priced store, and your high end designer outlets, so basically they are in between ALDI and a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. This store is relatively small on both floors, even though I did expect the first floor to be better, it seemed to me to be a little smaller and the range there was worse than the bottom floor. Most of the items here didn't really stand out to me, and selection was poor, and the products did catch my eye were just too pricey, with some costs over £250, which simply draws a line, I understand you have to pay more for a designer brand, but The North Face, I wouldn't say is a designer brand, just a high street retailer, which certainly doesn't warrant those prices. This store isn't the nicest of stores I have been in, I do prefer Superdry across the way for pricing too, although from the outside it looks like a nice, cool store. The staff didn't seem great or too helpful, especially with a lift incident, where I got up fine but on the return journey all the lights went off, I was in darkness and it wouldn't go down, luckily the door didn't lock and after opening the door, trying, the 3rd time I finally got out of there. I honestly thought I was going to have to see if Nando's in the Liverpool One would deliver to me for the night, if I couldn't have got out! Overall, this store is below average, with high pricing, a poorer range than what I had expected and lift issues, which I feel does not warrant 2 stars, which although it isn't terrible or the worst of the worst, still means it deserves a single one star.

Moutain Warehouse is possibly my favourite outdoor clothing shop after our recent visit!…read more We were initially only browsing at the footwear section, when we noticed a sale rail at the fron of the shop with ski salopettes on. As we are going to Iceland, we figured that warm clothes would be a plus, and were more than happy to pay upto £50 for warm trousers as this is roughly what we've seen so far, so imagine our surprise and happiness when we realised they were all priced at £10!! We came out of the shop with £190 worth of trousers for £30 which was incredible. And they're a really good make. Will definitely be making another trip before we go away as who knows what other bargains we might pick up I also like that the shop is just by one of the railing openings so you can get straight back onto the car park.

Mountain Warehouse is yet another outdoor clothing shop which sells cheaper alternatives to more…read moreexpensive shops in the area. The clothing is very durable and they do all different types of clothing (hats, coats, trousers, etc). The staff are very nice, as is the shop and if you're off to a festival or just going camping, there will be something in store for you.

Trespass is a clothes store that specialises in sporty wear for the more outdoor and adventure type…read moreof people. Whilst Trespass prices are generally expensive, you are always paying for top quality products at this store which is your guarantee. If you're a child, man or woman of leisurely outdoor activities, then this shop is for you. Whatever your age, they cater for the majority of needs. Whether it's anything from hoodies, fleeces, waterproof jackets to footwear, each in every item is manufactured to a professional standard. For those who take the outdoor seriously, Trespass is the place to find all the right gear, because it is one of the biggest and best outdoor stores in Liverpool.

Trespass is the place to go if you are an outdoor enthusiast and need some equipment. They really…read moreseem to have everything you need here and at reasonable prices also so there can hardly be cause for complaint. I find places such as this to be a little confusing and as such found the same here, that was until the excellent staff directed me towards exactly what I needed. The variety in here is not great and there are bigger and better outdoor stores but this particular place had a very personal feel to it which I thought was impressive. The decor of the shop was simple but said exactly what it needed to and basically represented the ethos of the store which is simple and effective stock which does what needs to be done. On the whole I think the staff made this place for me and much credit to them for doing so.

From the outside, Romida Sports looks rather dated and bland, with the shop hidden down the side of…read morea local Morrisons in Maghull village nestled between a collection of other small shops. I expected to see perhaps a small selection of various sporting goods and equipment as well as maybe a few pieces of sporting apparel. However, when I entered I discovered that Romida only sells equipment and apparel related to cricket, much to my surprise. Apparently Romida is renowned for its selection of cricket gear in the sporting world, so I guess that shows just how much I know or care about cricket (always found it a bit boring, to be honest). Whilst I didn't find the equipment and products they sold particularly useful personally, I was impressed with the very extensive selection of gear available, which makes Romida a good place for any avid cricket players to visit if they need any equipment at a reasonable price. For those of you that don't fancy venturing out to the shop itself, there is also a very useful and easy to use website from which you can order all your gear too.

As a keen cricketer Romida is like Alladin's cave for me. It is absolutely fantastic. They are…read moredefinitely leading the field when it comes to anything and everything cricket related. The service I must say really is second to none. Online orders are processed as quicker than any other online store I've ever visited. If you do venture into the store the consistency in great customer service is like a breath of fresh air. If only all retailers treated their customers like Romida do, oh what a great world that would be. Clearly the service comes from the passion of the owners which seeps through to all members of staff. They genuinely all love cricket and it shows, as they are able to offer you great advice. If you are a cricket lover or player, Romida is the only place for you!!!!!