Kathmandu

I know it’s just a chain, but it’s actually because of that fact that I’m writing about Kathmandu — this ‘travel goods’ store doesn’t really have much of a range of travel goods! I was looking for adapters for Cambodia and they didn’t even have one! All they had were a very limited range of adapters for the US and Europe, which I thought was pretty poor. Mostly this shop seems to be about shoes and clothes and backpacks instead of other travel equipment.

Anything and everything you need for your next outdoorsy expedition you will find here. It’s not cheap but then it seems like none of the stuff one needs for the outdoors comes cheap. Nevermind though because, if like me, you’re not the most natural outdoors person, you’ll need all the comforts you can get, and this place has it all.
I came in here to purchase a sleeveless fleecy windbreaker type vest for my dad because he likes wearing this sort of thing. I checked out their website first to make sure they had something suitable, which of course they did, and made my way to the store.
Not being familiar with this store, it took a few rounds around the shopfloor to realise that I could not find the item I was after. It was difficult getting the staff to help as they were with other customers and seemed not to notice me standing nearby desperately trying to make eye contact (I was simply looking for some acknowledgment of my existence and therefore that I would be the next customer to be served).
When I did finally get some service, they were quick to point me in the right direction, and from there the rest of the process was fast and easy. I was out of there in no time and I know my dad is nice and snug in his new vest. Ace.

I am not an outdoorsy girl by any means. In fact, I think I spent most of year 8 camp crying in my tent trying to will a shower to appear before me. However, I am one of those silly people that decided to spend Summer in Europe and it tends to get rather chilly there. My first stop before takeoff was Kathmandu.
Upon entry, a very helpful sales girl asked me what I needed, where I was going and how long for — she sorted me out quick smart! I walked out with some very smart looking thermals (in sensible colours, but you can get the crazy rainbow kinds too!) and some very thick, wool socks to keep my tootsies warm.
But Kathmandu isn’t just about the clothing, you can also purchase tents, sleeping gear and outdoor furniture as well as all of the tools of the trade to make your next hike/​camp/​fishing trip its very best! Think wallets, walking poles and even cookware.
Seriously, there isn’t really anywhere else you should go if you are in the market for anything like this. Kathmandu is great.

Before a trip to Indonesia I figured I should probably head to Kathmandu in order to replace my dodgy old backpack. To my delight, this was achieved promptly and at a very reasonable price. The staff were extremely helpful and their advice didn’t stop with at my lackluster luggage. After cleverly pointing out that I’d be in Indo during rainy season, I was advised on buying a raincoat. Light and durable, I truly don’t know what I would have done without it. Or the mosquito net. Or the bedding.
These guys are great for helping you out with all of your travel needs. But most importantly of all they only advise you on the necessities, and don’t rip you off by convincing you that you need every travel gadget known to man for your casual weekend camping trip.