The Outdoor Depot

15/07/2026

One pack. Endless adventures. 🎒⛰️

The Rab Protium range is designed to be the ultimate do-it-all day pack. Featuring Rab's body-hugging Air Contour™ back system for superb comfort and stability, an adjustable back length for a personalised fit, and practical storage including stretch stash pockets, hip belt pockets and walking pole attachments, it's built to move with you whether you're hiking, scrambling or exploring further afield. The integrated rain cover means you're ready when the British weather inevitably changes!

We currently have the Protium 18 ND, 20L, 25 ND, 27L, 33 ND and 35L in stock. Pop in and find the size that's right for your next adventure.

12/07/2026

This is your one hour warning: Entries to this years Longmynd Hike open at 09.00 this morning!
Be there or be square😆We know 50 miles self guided overnight isn't for everyone, but for those who give it a go it's a memory* they treasure for ever.

ps don't forget we we have everything you need to get through kit check and safely round the route.

https://longmyndhike.org.uk/events/2026

*By memory I mean pain, and by forever I mean definitely book the Monday off work 😉

10/07/2026

During this heatwave, please spare a thought for all those waterproof jackets that sit sadly at the window, left behind again as you confidently head to the hills wearing shorts and t-shirt.

They know they have carried you through storms and dark days, and they know their time will come again, but for now, they sit in the shadows. They get it, they're not holding a grudge, they know that before long the shorts will be packed away and they will rise triumphantly to protect you once more.

Why not take the opportunity to treat them with a wash and a re proof, call it a spa day. They don't need fancy treatments and cucumber slices, just a dose of Nikwax Outdoor Innovation Tech Wash and TX Direct.

In solidarity with our waterproof heros, we have a limited number of free sachets of Nikwax to give away this weekend. Just pop in store by Sunday and tell us your waterproof needs a spa day, we'll sort you out.

'tforgetyourwaterproof

02/07/2026

Yes I did offer Chat GPT a job 😆 Apparently they'd be a terrible employee!

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day 🥳
The shop is open as usual but James is at home being spoilt. His gift of chocolates was lovingly selected & purchased, shoved in a school bag, taken home ... & left in a warm room where it has since melted! 🥴 Should've gone to The Outdoor Depot, socks don't melt 😉
'sthethoughtthatcounts

20/06/2026

Spotted!
Montane Spine Race ladies summer spine winner Jenny Hartley is safely back in the Shire and found some energy to pop in and say hi to us! It's been great to see several Shropshire entrants this year. Has it tempted anyone to give it a go?

18/06/2026

Outdoor gifts, the Father's Day Edit!

Father's Day is this Sunday, 21st June, we have a great range of gifts to suit all budgets. Shop in store or on line, and don't forget we do click and collect! If in doubt, we offer Gift Vouchers that can be used in store or online.

16/06/2026

We're so excited by the Montane Summer Spine this week, with the amazing Jenny Hartley now leading the ladies! Jen helped launch the Stretton Summits Round for us last year and if you know her, you'll know what a bloomin decent person she is. Give her a virtual cheer! 🙌👏👊 Go Jen!

15/06/2026

We're looking for an outdoor enthusiast to join our team. If you love outdoor kit, learning and retaining technical knowledge and are friendly and approachable then get in touch. The position is part time, two shifts a week with additional required from time to time to cover holidays etc.

We have an opening for a new team member!

As always, we're looking for the right person, not just any person! Our team members are crucial to our business. We want someone who is friendly and approachable to assist customers in our busy shop all day, someone who is able to take on board technical training, who is practical and will be open to learning the process of custom boot fitting.

Please drop your CV in store and say hi!

07/06/2026

Did you know The Outdoor Depot is open 7 days a week?
We are here 10-5 Monday to Saturday and 12-4 on Sunday.

🎒Click and Collect available every day.
🚶‍➡️Plenty of options of walks leaving from the town.
🥾Boot Fitting by appointment Monday - Saturday.

Don't forget, shopping with your local independents in Church Stretton supports our local economy and helps our town to thrive 😊