My husband bought a pair of walking shoes in May and had to return them as the soles had gone right…read morethrough! Having said that, they gave us a refund without any hassle whatsoever and l was able to buy a 2pair pack of running socks on a BOGOF deal. Well pleased.

Superb shop for outdoor types! It's really well stocked with everything you need for a gentle…read morestroll to a full-on Everest expedition. The staff know their stuff, they don't sell any rubbish cheapo stuff. They have a good section for women and a separate shoe shop a couple of doors up the road. I have stuff I bought there in 1991 still going strong!

Great selection of camping and cold weather gear, they also have great stuff for when it's a bit…read morewarmer. Backpacks and folding collapsible chairs and tents and walking.climbing shoes. You want to spend time outside in some comfort? You don't want to sleep on the ground, do you? This is the place for you. I popped in to see if they had a pair of sunglasses to replace ones I broke. I found a not expensive pair. Good stuff.

The larger of the two camping stores in the city. Thia branch is found mid way up St. Stephens…read morestreet on the corner by the bank opposite Superdrug near a crossing. The shop caters for most out door pursuits with a trend to more focused on clothing. Worth having a look for travel ruck sacks though their range isn't as extensive as the other branch. There's generally some good little gadgets that'll make your trip a little easier. It can be quite expensive but you're paying for quality when it comes to putting clothing and equipment through it's paces against the elements. The staff are quite helpful if you describe your requirements.

Made a very fruitful stop into Kathmandu a few months back as I was prepping for my first…read moretransatlantic trip with a baby. I came looking for a rucksack. I left with a suitcase with detachable rucksack (a suitcase that can be carried as a rucksack, with arm straps!) and a huge duffel bag to stow the carseat in. I thought the prices to be competitive (the duffel bag only £14!) and the service top notch. The guy helped me with everything, took it to the counter while I looked around, helped me with the Summit Club membership and packaged it all up smoothly so I could get it back to my flat. The Kathmandu items are high quality and have already made many trips. They are durable and sleek, and high performance. Just what I needed. The last thing you want to deal with while traveling (with a baby or not) is crap luggage. Summit club membership is free and gains you access to great deals (most of the deals advertised, so...if you want 'em, you'll sign up). Sign up!

I've always been a bit suspicious of Kathmandu-type stores, due to the fact that I'm the least…read moreoutdoorsy person you could come across. I always believe 'outdoor' stores were specially for extreme snowboarders or wannabe Nepalese-mountain climbers. Boy, was I wrong. Set right next to Spitalfields Market and boasting some rather fit staff, Kathmandu has everything for the civilian to adventurer. Water flasks, jackets, thermals, little key ring things with torches on them, it has it all. I actually found heaps of stuff I wanted to buy - probably more in the way you deck yourself out with designer gym wear after only one visit, to realise you're not quite the gym junkie you thought you would become if in fact you had the correct gear. It was fun anyway.

If you're even remotely serious about going outdoors, this is the place to be. Unpretentious…read morepresentation and staff make shopping really relaxed and fun. And while they don't stock the widest amount of outdoor ranges, the ranges they DO stock are comprehensive enough to not really matter. Probably the only store you'll find nearby to try on gear if you're into rock climbing too. Recently increased in size to accommodate even more gear!

What a great campsite. First off, we chose this location because you can build a campfire. The site…read moreitself is not that big but what they do have is nicely manicured. As we were going at close of season, we almost had the site to ourselves! There is also a shop on the grounds that has almost everything you could need if you've found you left something behind. Plenty of showers and toilets and a refrigerator to store items like freezer packs and the odd bottle of champagne. And for those who like to fish (not us) they have fishing on site. And for those who don't like camping in a tent, they have a few old gypsy caravans available for hire.