The Outdoor Depot

31/08/2026

We are OPEN today, Bank holiday Monday, from 10am-4pm.

Our SALE continues in store and online, with a couple of special offers on line today only!

Picture is our stack of Páramo Directional Clothing recycling ♻️ Did you know we help keep around 100 garments a year out of landfill? If you're interested in trading in your old Paramo, then pop in. We're part of the recycle scheme and can offer you money off a new Paramo ♻️

27/08/2026

Bookings go live tomorrow morning! How's your calendar looking for April?!

Here we go folks- SW80K Festival bookings go live at 9.00 on August 28th. Here's the link for you. https://www.sientries.co.uk/event/shropshire-way-80k-festival-2027-2027?elid=Y

19/08/2026

This is us. James and Emily (admittedly a few years ago!)

Interesting things about us: We love travel but don't do it enough! We've spent time at an animal sanctuary in Indonesia, explored Australia, visited Rome, enjoyed Paris, and loved Budapest. We have run our business together for 16 years using our combined experiences from decades in retail, engineering, and business. James used to compete in the nationals cross country mountain bike races. Emily was (briefly) on TV on a programme called Shopping City when she worked for Laura Ashley.

Things that are not interesting about us: Our GCSE grades.

As parents of a young person about to receive their grades, we hope we have assured him that grades don't make a person. Experiences, time, hobbies and people you meet along the way are what actually make the person.

Good luck to fellow parents about to ride the rollercoaster 👊

14/08/2026

Who's Longmynd Hike training this weekend?
Consider this your reminder to check the kit list! It stresses Emily out when people rock up in store the day before looking for trail running shoes and waterproofs, so do her a favour and check your kit now!!
On the staff team we have two previous hikers, two signed up for this year and a check point ninja so please feel free to pop in and ask if you need any help with kit.

Link in comments to our website kit list page.

27/07/2026

After several weeks of record-breaking sunshine, we'd just like to reassure everyone that fleeces haven't been discontinued.

If you've forgotten how they work, don't worry—we're here to help.

Simply insert your arms into the sleeve-shaped holes, pull the fleece around your torso and fasten the zip to your preferred level of cosiness.

With British summer now back to normal service, you'll be an expert again in no time.

If you donated your fleeces to charity in a rash act of generosity when you thought it was going to be sunny forever, then visit us online or in store to stock up again.

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!