Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Equipment, Travel > Camping Equipment and all Clothing
Camping gear in UK Camping gear in UK
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Camping Equipment and all Clothing Tents, sleeping bags, stoves etc. Riding clothing, boots, helmets, what to wear when not riding, etc.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia




Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 21 Jan 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Brisbane Australia
Posts: 193
Camping gear in UK
I am coming to europe for a camping trip later this year and rather than cart all my gear along I thought I would buy some new gear when I get there. Will be landing at Heathrow then heading up to Felixstowe to pick up my bike.
Can anyone reccomend some good camping stores. Somwhere around Ipswich or Braintree perhaps.

Need to get some good sleeping gear as well as some lightweight cooking gear and also some good quality outdoor clothing.

Thanks
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 21 Jan 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Yorkshire,U.K.
Posts: 51
Try Outdoor Clothing, Climbing And Camping Equipment | Cotswold Outdoor they have a few stores spread about the U.K.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 21 Jan 2011
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Posts: 336
In terms of price it's very difficult to beat Tents | Camping Equipment | Outdoor Clothing | Waterproof Jackets and Walking Boots | Cycling, they have shops all around the country.

You need to sign up for one of their cards though, that requires a UK address
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 21 Jan 2011
IainHarper's Avatar
HU Event Organiser
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Posts: 220
Blacks
The outdoor store "Blacks" could be your best bet - they have places in Ipswich, Colchester and West Thurrock.

Here's their Store Finder page.

Iain.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 21 Jan 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bridgend, South wales
Posts: 108
Camping gear
There are a few decathalon stores in the south east one of them may be close.
Decathalon is always a stop for me when i am passing through france, the quechua brand is a favorite with me.

as Mr fox has highlighted Go Outdoors often has great deals and a good range.

Decathlon - sporting goods,sports sale,sports shops,sports stores,camping equipment,exercise equipment,fitness equipment,golf equipment,soccer sports,sports sales,sports shop,sports shops,sports store,rugby -

Bonne Route

Gren
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 21 Jan 2011
maria41's Avatar
The franglais-riders
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 1,185
Quote:
Originally Posted by gren_t View Post
There are a few decathalon stores in the south east one of them may be close.
Decathalon is always a stop for me when i am passing through france, the quechua brand is a favorite with me.

as Mr fox has highlighted Go Outdoors often has great deals and a good range.

Decathlon - sporting goods,sports sale,sports shops,sports stores,camping equipment,exercise equipment,fitness equipment,golf equipment,soccer sports,sports sales,sports shop,sports shops,sports store,rugby -

Bonne Route

Gren
I second that! A sa french national I can confirm that Decathlon is the place to go for good value gear if you don't want to spend silly money.
The quality is usually very good.
I have bought lots of camping gear, sport gear etc over the years and have no complaints.
There is a shop (split in 2 large Halls) in the south bank of London near Canada Water tube station. Worth the detour.

Cheers,
__________________
Maria

www.franglais-riders.com
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 21 Jan 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Staffordshire. uk
Posts: 766
If you're after cheap and cheerful camping gear you could try a Tesco extra store. My local store has tents and sleeping bags. There is one in Ipwsich and another in Colchester. Maybe worth giving them a call to make sure they stock what you want.

Store Locator - Tesco.com
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 26 Jan 2011
romeo one's Avatar
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Mallorca Spain
Posts: 18
Go outdoors in the UK is a huge out of town store with everything you could possible need.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 26 Jan 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: sunny England
Posts: 790
+1 go outdoors

Tents | Camping Equipment | Outdoor Clothing | Waterproof Jackets and Walking Boots | Cycling

and you can get a store card for big discounts too
__________________
dave
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 26 Jan 2011
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 10
norwich camping
Hi,
An hour up the road from Ipswich Norwich Camping & Leisure – Camping Equipment | Outdoor leisure equipment | Tents | Family Tents | Party Tents - Norwich Camping & Leisure found them good on price and has a family business feel to it. No relation except pleased customer.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 26 Jan 2011
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 10
If you are after light weight cooking gear and more technical things try actionoutdoors.co.uk as they have a shop in Ipswich.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 27 Jan 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Brisbane Australia
Posts: 193
Thankyou everyone for your excellant suggetions. I can see myself contributing quite extensivly to the UK economy.

On a similar note, what about riding gear. Need a new Jacket and a new pair of boots.
Have found that Heine Gerrick have a store at Braintree. Are there any other stores around theat area that would be worth a look. I would like to get a pair of SIDI discovery boots and Heine Gerrick dont stock them (they can order them in fo rme though)

Does anyone know if I can buy gear VAT exempt and how to arrange?
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 27 Jan 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 74
Hi, I live not far from Braintree, and I don't know of anywhere else, in reasonable distance, that has much of a range of bike gear, compared to HG.
Except for the BMW dealer in Braintree (and they don't keep much clothing in stock) every other place is just a bike shop with a limited choice of riding gear.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 28 Jan 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Brisbane Australia
Posts: 193
Thanks lowuk.
Does the Braintree HG store keep at good range in stock?
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 28 Jan 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 74
Its a fair sized store but they don't pretend to keep all of the styles in all of the sizes.
On a day to day level if they have to order something, which only takes a few days, they ask for payment up front, which is refunded if you don't like the item when you try it on.
You might want to check out which items you think will suit, from their catalogue or website, and let them know when you'll be needing it.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Camping Gear in Bogota naotweed Camping Equipment and all Clothing 1 25 Jan 2015 23:23
Do I need camping gear in SE Asia / India? transalp_rob Camping Equipment and all Clothing 6 27 Jan 2009 05:16
How much use for the camping gear ??? Bigtrip05 Camping Equipment and all Clothing 3 24 Jun 2005 18:17
Where to pack camping gear? maysmor Camping Equipment and all Clothing 7 1 Mar 2005 21:38
camping gear for west africa chez_vince Camping Equipment and all Clothing 2 17 Jan 2005 21:11

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 19:34.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top