In there new location now and still a fantastic array of outdoor items. Probably more weighted…read moretowards camping but most outdoor activities are covered. Plenty of parking available at the rear with an entrance there as well. They have some good sales on from time to time also.

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For the serious adventurer a visit to Backpackng Light is a must…read more So the store isn't as bright and shiney as others in the area but what your missing in open space and selective lighting is made up with high quality products and knowledgable staff. My most recent visit saw me walk in with a idea, a price point and walk out with an Opsrey day pack and a huge smile. There was no pressure to upsie to a bigger or more expensive pack. There aren't any ridiculous sales happening here either. Just the usual small business seasonal sales. You get what you pay for, which is amazing service and knowledge.

Little Bourke is littered with outdoor adventure stores selling all sorts of bargains, but if you…read morewant really solid gear you need to wander down Somerset Place to visit these guys. They know what they're doing and have the best gear, not just the best deal.

Paddy Pallin is amongst a myriad of highly specialized outdoor stores on Little Bourke St. For the…read morenewbie adventurer Paddy's is a great place to stop by and get a feel for what's on offer in the market. The product range stocked is fairly North American/Canadian based. There's a broad spectrum on offer though. You can usually pick up a bargain or two here with seasonal changes of items. As the store seems to run on both Australian/American seasons. The staff are friendly and helpful when needed.

I have purchased items from Paddy Pallin, Melbourne and have always been happy with my purchases…read more A pair of trekking shoes purchased over 6 years ago and used for trekking around Nepal every year since are still in use nearly every day around Melbourne; they are that comfortable and still in pretty good condition. The shoes were recommended to me by the Nepali staff member who happens to have been a Trekking Guide for many years in Nepal. A very knowledgable salesman who will spend time helping you to select the correct gear for your adventure trip, using his expertise in the trekking industry to back up his recommendations.

Well, if you happen to need a sleeping bag, as was the case with myself, you can definitly find one…read morehere. Okay, they may be a bit on the pricey side, but are are definitely decent sleeping bags (even if I have only used it once so far). Actually, if you need any sort of camping gear, then this is definitely the place to do, though if you are already camping then many you will be in a spot of bother, especially if you forgot to bring a stove with you (I guess you better learn how to light a fire with two sticks then).

Have you ever noticed just how expensive outdoor gear and camping stuff is? If you want to get a…read morebargain and don't feel like you are getting ripped off then Aussie Disposals in the place to go. I went looking for tent pegs and must have tried several (perhaps more upmarket) stores. They would set me back $2 each on average. At Aussie Disposals I could find them for 60 or 70c a pop. They also have a huge range of gas burners and stoves and have staff that are very approachable and can pretty much find you the best thing for your needs. Just ask. I'd always go here first for any outdoor stuff or equipment.

I've bought quite a few things here over the years. I used to buy my Blundstone and Redback boots…read morehere, although that's not an item you need to buy too often. I used to get a couple of years' worth of life out of those boots. I also bought an awesome backpack here, more than a decade ago. Still going strong. Anyway, basically any time I'm going to go camping or on a long trip, I usually stop in here and grab odds and ends that I'll need. The service is pretty good, more or less standard retail. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful if you need them to be, but otherwise it's just a reasonably efficient staff.

I went in here looking for a thermos back when I thought I'd try and save some cash and take a…read moreflask of coffee to work with me. I was disappointed they had none in stock. I mean, is it a strange request for an Aussie Disposals store? Me thinks not. Anyway, I had a bit of a browse around, and ended up buying a cheap beanie for hubby, so all was not lost.

Doug and his team provide awesome customer service!! I now…read morelive in Perth, a long way from the snow, but Doug is still my "go to man" for ski boot solutions. I can't speak highly enough of his specialist boot fitting skills. Thank you Doug Sue Paterson

Excellent ski store, friendly service & expert boot fitters. Looked after me very well, spent lots…read moreof time fitting boots and finding ski's that suited me perfectly. I couldn't be happier with their service. Highly recommended (especially for boot fitting)