Not so much destination shopping as bargain hunting. Go Outdoors is one of those massive superstore…read moreplaces with everything from bikes to tents, hiking boots to kendal mint cake and a tonne of other stuff that I have no need for until the zombie apocalypse. It has to be said that if the dead start to rise this is first on my loot list. I'll need to get my 'oh fuck rucksack' properly stocked. What do you mean you don't know what an 'oh fuck rucksack' is? It's a rucksack you have stowed away in the cupboard under the stairs with various bits of survival stuff, food, etc. that you can grab if the world as we know it is coming to an end. Yes I read and watch far too much disaster stuff and might be a bit of a worrier! Given that the dead are not currently roaming the streets and that society isn't crumbling we concentrated on looking for a warm winter coat for smudge. That said she'd still need to be warm in a nuclear winter, dual purpose shopping! They have a good selection of kids outdoorsy clothing and especially jackets and coats ranging from economical regatta ones right through to seriously spendy Berghaus ones. Thankfully she fell in love with a middle of the range Craghoppers one. It's waterproof, fleecy lined and has a great hood so the poor sausage is getting no lifts to school this winter. While we were there g found a long list of cycling gubbins that has now been added to his 'I need all this now' list and I found a really cozy warm winter coat that might be worth investing in given that a denim jacket is not really the most sensible bit of outerwear for a Scottish winter. Poor puff was the only one of us not really catered for but she'd has so much fun riding in the trolly and pulling things off the displays that I don't think she minded one bit. It has to be said that finding a member of staff in here is virtually impossible. Even when it comes to actually buying something and handing over your money you just can't find any staff. I left g to pay while I got the kids in the car. By the time he had payed I'd got both girls in and buckled, returned the trolley and checked the news app for any signs of a coming apocalypse, not somewhere to come if you are in a rush to leave town and head somewhere more remote and safe.

I have always been drawn in by outdoor shops. This place is more of an outdoor superstore. The…read morefirst GoOutdoors in Scotland and it has been popular ever since. GoOutdoors offers great value outdoor gear in exchange for a membership fee. Please remember that the amount you save in one trip normally covers this membership fee. They have just about the widest amount of outdoor gear from any outdoor store i have ever seen. Men's, ladies and children's clothes and shoes. Camping and caravanning kit and accessories, climbing, canoeing, cycling, running and horse riding also feature. Now they represent every area well but aren't specialists into any area in particular. Shop with care. Watch out for their great bargains and if you are desperate for something reserve online and pickup in store. Staff are quite good. Some better than others but as an outdoor type I just want somebody who can find the size of shoes I'm looking for.

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.

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.

The Glasgow scout shop is not just for scout's they have a wide variety if stock for camping and…read morefor the person who likes the outdoors. You will find items in store that are hard to find elsewhere around the town like Wellington books hiking gear camping gas. There is a wide range of camping equipment like sleeping bags and tents, cookers to waterproof clothing. A fantastic shop that stocks items that others don't have. The camping gas for stoves is £1 cheaper than crockets.

Great kit lots to choose from, great service too. Walked out with items under my arm and in my hand.read more

This is the home of all the hard core survival accessories, but don't let it put you off because…read moreyou do get a lot of useful and handy camping gear from here. The great thing about the items from here is that they never let you down. Go elsewhere and you can buy waterproof matches that will work just so long as they don't get too wet whereas here you get a lighting stick - these never go wrong. What you are buying is reliable items that don't let you down, but because they are also simple in design they're unlikely to be that expensive either. Great for all campers if only so they can light a fire on wet days.

This is more of a general outdoor store than a traditional army surplus: i.e. a good place to buy a…read morerucksack, not such a good place to find a military jacket. They have a reasonable range of hiking gear and camping equipment as well as many complicated pocket knives and other boyish toys. Staff are helpful, and everything I bought here seemed to be good and durable quality. It's a decent alternative to all the chain outdoor shops in town such as Millets and Blacks, as it stocks a slightly different range of brands, and the prices are comparable for most things. I think they do also have slightly more specialist and heavy duty gear. All in all, if you're about to venture into the wilds of Scotland (or beyond), Leith Army Stores is a sensible place to equip yourself before you go.

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.

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!

Rip off price match policy. Advertised but do not honour when requested even thought the difference…read morebetween rival website was over 30%. Won't be returning. Dishonest company.

I'm not as outdoorsy as I'd like to be, but last week I decided to take a camping trip with G-Bot…read moreand after being suckered in by the clever early morning advertising by GO Camping on TV I decided to take a trip and see if I could get any bargains. Everything, it appeared had 50% off and I got rather excited of the prospect of getting a real bargain. I jumped in and out of all the different tents to see what one I liked best. Some were too big, some to small and some were so narrow and tunnel like that I felt like I was lying in a coffin. It gives me the shivers just thinking about it... I ended up finding the perfect tent, suitable for 3 people, very spacious and high enough to feel like a tent and not a coffin. It has been £70 but was reduced to £29.99! What a bargain! I grabbed one and proceeded to take it to the checkout only to find that it was £70...? I was then informed that if you want to receive the discount price, you have to have a discount card which costs £4 to buy. I have to admit, even though it's only £4, I thought that was a bit ridiculous! Nobody in their right mind is going to not buy the card and for out another £40 so I went along and got a card even though I'll probably never use it again as I don't see myself turning into Action Man anytime soon. After taking the tent away camping I can confirm that it's definitely a keeper and comparing it to other Vango tents I did get a good bargain but I still feel that the card thing is a little bit cheeky...