With many outdoor gear shops around Glasgow, this shop has to be one of the biggest that l have…read morebeen to. This outlet has a water feature in the centre of the shop floor & a gas fire that keeps the store warm. There is an upstairs area that has a cafe where you can buy a hot drink & bite to eat whilst you shop. There is a large selection of waterproof jackets and accessory says well as the usual scarves, hats and gloves with some items being on sale. Good solid boots, shoes and trainers as well as climbing gear & tents. Helpful staff dotted around if you need any help or advice.

Went in to book a long overdue service for my road bike. Ended up buying a new one altogether…read more Craig, the supervisor of the bike store was brilliant from start to finish. Knowledgeable, advisable, approachable and very honest. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better service. A great team.

A bit of an institution in the old outdoors gear world, Millets has been around for as ling as i…read morecan remember and has always been considered one of the more reputable brands for outdoor gear. In a good location, this place is worth hitting when your doing the rounds looking for the best deal on a bit off outdoor kit. Good service, good stock and reasonable pricing, well worth a visit.

Picked up some good camping gear in here, was delighted with it actually…read more I'm somewhere between a non-camper and an experienced amateur (it's a complicated continuum) and have recently elevated from buying "anything in Argos" to proper camping stuff which is how I ended up in here. Considerably cheaper than the likes of Tiso, this is a good place for outdoor gear with recognisable brands. There's always a good selection of stock and the staff are helpful enough and seem to know the score. Well worth a look.

Funny little shop which offers a range of "military and survival gear" in somewhat understated…read moresurroundings. While I'm not so much interested in the army side of things (and believe me, they have virtually everything you could think of), as someone who is partial to the odd bit of hillwalking I found the range of outdoor accessories to be thorough and very reasonably priced. As well as walking boots and backpacks, they also stock handy little odds and ends such as first aid kits, cutlery etc... What's more, the staff are very friendly and more than happy to help you find exactly what you are looking for, even if you are an absolute beginner.

This is a sort of army surplice store selling an assortment of used and new army outdoor wear…read more They have a selection of new and used boots, back pack's to camping gear and even jackets. I really like this sort of store buying emergency supply's of camping gas or lanterns for power cuts.

Cotswold is without a doubt the best outdoor clothing emporium in the West End. I challenge anyone…read moreto find a better-stocked shop for this kind of stuff without going into town or farther out to the likes of Braehead or Clydebank. They're a bit of a younger upstart to the likes of Graham Tiso, and tend to favour the mid- to upper-end of the market with top brand names at premium prices - although they do often have discounted items so it's always worth a look. I find most of their clothing to be out of my price comfort zone (I'm more the Regatta end of the market), so I seldom do any serious shopping here. However I am a huge fan of their thermawear fleecy baffies (that's slippers to non-natives) in the winter, which cover up your ankles quite a way thus preventing draughts up the trouser leg. They don't last more than a season or two as they're more akin to heavy-duty socks really; but they're lightweight, comfy and good value. Sadly on this particular visit they didn't have them in stock; apparently it's still considered to be summer in Scotland - who knew? I shall have to return later. 150th review!

Nothing scabby about this place. This is the shop that you go for your outdoor gear when you decide…read moreit's time to get fit....you know, when you reach the time in life when your waist size and age appear to be rapidly accelerating at breakneck speed. Not quite an old persons shop, but certainly fluttering around the middle age, middle of the road " comfortable" salary earning bracket, Cotswold is a well stocked, well priced outdoor gear store staffed by knowledgeable friendly staff who are more than happy to give you the time of day as you ask them blatantly stupid questions " just how waterproof is this waterproof....can i wear it in the bath...if i fall in the ocean with a book in my pocket will it stay dry???" ,Anyway, just bought a wee set of reins for the child like wonder that is my daughter form here. Good price, good advice..." do not use to tie child up outside shops, do not use as a means of propelling oneself behind said child on a skateboard or roller blade's"....you know, the usual health and safety crap. Well, imminent social service visit inducing comments aside, this is a proper grown up outdoor store. Get your ass here if you need anything from jackets to child carriers....kick bottom...not of child, page 346 section 4 paragraph 9 of the European "Don't do that, it's just stupid" handbook.

This place is alot bigger than you would think, over 4 floors…read more Everything 'outdoorsy' you could want to be fair, including camping gear, windproof jackets and a good range of climbing equipment including shoes and wee chalky bag type thingies. Prices are reasonable to expensive, and the staff are really knowledgable, but can get in your face a wee bit when you're just having a look. For the keen outdoorsy type chap or chappess though, I believe they could be really useful. Great selection, well laid out.

I always enjoy coming to this outlet as it stocks everything that you could possibly need for the…read moreout doors. If there are any items not in stock they can check their database and see if it's in any of their other stores. I'm lucky to have an outdoors card that gets me 10% discount every time I shop in a Tiso shop. Some of my past purchases have been great deals such as the GoPro camera's and the products that go with them. I've purchased Rab branded products from this store for the straps to fail after one day. You can buy camping gear, outdoor waterproof jackets even wellingtons here, the prices aren't to bad, but it's better to know someone that has an outdoor card or a student to receive that10% discount.

The outdoor gear equivalent of Primark, this is your bargain basement joint for all things…read morewaterproof, fleece like and generally outdoorsy. Hidden away on the peripheries of town just down from Stow College and next to Cowcaddens Underground, its the big nasty looking warehouse type place that is by no means unworthy of a visit if your in the market for some gear. I would say that despite its cheap feel, there are some good bargains to be had on some things that are incredibly over priced in some of the more reputable stores. The down side though is that the staff ain't the most clued up of punters(i think the guy i spoke to last used to work in Dixons...says it all really.) Anyway, i would definitely check this place out. Its cheap (ish), cheerful (ish) and close (ish ) to town.

Outdoor World are a poor man's Tiso, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, it just doesn't have the…read moreclimbing wall. Or waterfall thing. I speak highly of them however as they provided me with an awesome tent which withstood this years festival season. Score! My tent of choice was a steal at £30 - I am still in awe that it lives on, and has survived 4 festivals. Amazing. There was one 'built' instore, so they let me get in and see how roomy it was, etc. The sales assistant was effective at convincing me that it was a good choice. I was slightly wary due to my past experience with over enthusiastic sales assistants, and I think I was right to be wary - after being told to try out the afore mentioned tent by enthusiastic sales member no.1 another of the shop assistants came over and yelled at me like I was some kind of misbehaved child. He's gone and ruined it for everyone though, hasn't he? I'm only going to give Outdoor World 3 stars now. Thank-you Mr. Grumpy, see what you've gone and made me do. Fool.

Summits is such a great wee secret I'm not sure if I want to divulge any information regarding it!…read moreBut for the good of humanity, I'm going to. Hidden away in Paisley, this place is a paradise for those interested in outdoor sports, in particular skiing and snowboarding. There's a wide range of merch available for enthusiasts in both arenas, but since my boyfriend is passionate about snowboarding it's probably my forte in a place like this, and what brought me here in the first place. I can't believe the savings in this store. Not only on boards, but on the clothing! Summits stock some very trendy patterned cargo pants for almost a third of the price they would be in the centre of Glasgow. For brand names such as Burton and Animal, this is very exciting news indeed. Aside from jackets, they do a number of boards, including a fantastic range for women! It's great for people like me who have the stench of amateur about them and need a helping hand. Speaking of assistance, the staff are all very cool, friendly and willing to help. Although some experts would enter a store like this knowing exactly what they're looking for, it's reassuring that staff know what they're talking about. For me, it's a God send! I try to look cool in sports stores but I evidently look clueless since I was spoonfed knowledge through every step of my Summits journey. But I didn't mind, because I needed it. As someone interested in taking up boarding, this place was a fountain of knowledge, not to mention unbelievably cheap! With savings spanning into the £100 region, Summits is worth the excursion!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff make Summits a good place to buy gear from. They are located very…read moreclose to Paisley Gilmour Street. Despite the small shop they do do their best to try and get the best stuff for you - calling round to find things in your size.

A relatively recent addition to the throng of shopping emporiums on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street,…read moreMountain Warehouse is a good joint to visit if your in the hunt for outdoors gear at a reasonable price. Selling in the main there own brands which look to be pretty good in quality, this place has a comprehensive range of gear on offer. In a good location with a pretty striking and noticeable shop front it may well be worth your while hitting this place if your looking for honest out doors gear. However if your a brand hunter on the search for the house hold names then this is not your store.....

Been dragged in here a few times by a friend of mine who is into outdoor sort of shenanigans like…read morerock climbing. (Note: rock climbing is infinitely more physically demanding than you could ever ancitipate.) Anyway, we went here for camping gear and they have a really good selection, and across a range of prices. It's clean and tidy inside. Looks a bit Scandinavian. If you're serious about your camping or other outdoor activities, this might be a good place to get good gear. My outdoor needs are limited to music festivals, and as such, Argos does me just fine!

Went in store to purchase backpack. Took to counter, staff took 15mins to find code for bag for…read morerecords. Then having left shop, the bag sets off alarm at every store I go into. Discover staff forgot to take off tag from bag, requiring another visit to store to have it removed. Staff quizzed me on receipt of purchase and only apologised for their error after confirmation I had purchased. So they basically were suggesting I stole the bag until otherwise proven. Train your staff better, have codes on all your products so you don't waste my time, check you have removed all security tags on purchase . Very very basic things

In shouting distance of Tiso, this store is a curiousity - particularly given that Tiso stock alot…read moreof North Face clothing and equipment. Having said that, this is a cracking shop. There's loads of stock, but well presented so there's room to move around and try them out. The staff know the score as well which helps, but being the amateur ourdoorsman that I am (I think that even counts as over-selling myself, to be fair) I never really get the benefit. Well worth checking out if you're after camping gear or windproof jackets or whatever it might be. It has everything you would expect, and some more things you might not expect like those big funky yellow suits that are just like having a human-shaped sleeping bag on. If only I had the money..