Inside Europe's BIGGEST Outdoor Store

[@PaulMessner]

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[@MG-bs5mr]

It's clearly not Europe's biggest outdoor store, it's indoors. I'll, uhm, get my coat 😬

[@DigitalTechTraveller]

You should go indoors, at go outdoors… plenty of choices for coats there :D just don’t forget an umbrella lol

[@Sydney-ly2kj]

And it's definitely not in Europe it's in the UK

[@MG-bs5mr]

@Sydney-ly2kj last time I checked the UK was still to be found in the continent of Europe, I don't think we've slipped out to sea 😁👍

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

@@MG-bs5mrAs a Swiss I know how it feels to be a European ( by geography ) but not a European ( living in the EU ) ... Except I have actually heard many people from England ( the island ) claim that they are not a part of the Continent ( when it suits them) My advice: Don't try to understand, stay sane and just roll with it!

[@MG-bs5mr]

@@alexandergutfeldt1144 👍

[@stevebennett6727]

My son and daughter used to work in the Swansea store when it first opened and the staff discount I used to get was insane🤣. The amount of Rab, Montane, Scarpa kit etc etc I bought was mad. Still have most of it too. Go Outdoors is a great place to buy kit and not get overcharged like Cotswold as I’ve bought plenty from there too. 😉👍🏼

[@craigthesleephunter]

I always get followed by security while browsing the Bristol Go Outdoors store, so this was a nice change

[@keithlynch8176]

Do you look dodgy?

[@StevenKeery]

Craig: Judging by your profile pic you have been keeping bad company.

[@andrewcrofts531]

Reminds me of a French decathlon store, sells everything and more..... good to see and worth a visit I think.....

[@NeilHorner]

I live a five minute walk away... very dangerous indeed !! I keep going for a wander and find it's amazing how much stuff I didn't know I needed ! 😂😂

[@camping_guru_uk]

Tiso, millets, blacks, ultimate outdoors, Go, all part of the same company. The place looks amazing and the business plan, similar to Lewis's by having shop in shops is pretty sound allowing for such a big range of products. Very nice.

[@thelouderyouscream]

Based upon the number of customers i can see in the video, i would disagree. Too big, doomed to fail.

[@camping_guru_uk]

@thelouderyouscream I sort of agree, if this is typical then there's not a chance of it working. Saying that some companies do this sort of thing as a vanity project but you need to be already super cash rich as a company

[@McStoolio]

@@thelouderyouscreamgo outdoors made a loss last year, owned by JD Sports. Thought Tiso was privately owned.

[@AJ_Alive]

This is an ex John Lewis store and it failed. It will most certainly fail as a Go Outdoors more so. Bet there’s only 1 at the till as well 😂

[@majellafergus3643]

We moved from a pole-Berghaus to an Air4 a couple of years ago. My husband was very sceptical but I did a lot of research on robustness beforehand and it is definitely the way to go.

[@IgnacioGlezCllo]

on set-up and break-down times alone, for family camping, air tents are 100% the way to go.

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you two to see you nice in the go out door store and it looks very nice there you got your self a new Brompton bike we only seen you on twice when are we going to see more of you on your bike but it was nice to see you two out again stay safe and stay healthy one life enjoy blessed be

[@Trapster99]

Bravo! The store's layout looks fantastic.

[@CalmingAnxiety]

1 min in.... "Just going to have a walk round ".... Ok guys, place your bets on how much Paul spends before the end of the video .... I reckon over £500 😂😂

[@kevincorby435]

What with Jo with him?😅

[@PaulMessner]

Way off the mark my friend 😂

[@MG-bs5mr]

I'm going for £250.

[@CalmingAnxiety]

Right, I wrote that before Jo walked into frame..... And then reduced my guess by £499.... Excellent video and im going there next time I'm in the area (and leaving credit cards behind )

[@MG-bs5mr]

@@CalmingAnxiety 🤣👍

[@wilky1]

I spend my days off in the Glasgow tiso, when the weather'snot great for going out... just walking around staring at stuff

[@richardtalbot8769]

nice to see a spaced out store all the ones down south near me they have packed as much into the stores it difficult to walk around. Plus so many own branded items like OEX.

[@ChrisJohnson-qm2qu]

“So, I’m just going to have a walk round really …” 😂 yeh, sure!! We know you too well Paul 😂

[@PaulineHamilton-ek3sj]

Went there last week, an amazing store with everything under one roof, nice to have such a large camping and tent section as well as a great bike section too.

[@howardpotts5763]

Ha ha ha brilliant, awesome store 🙌 noticed Jo was keeping an eye on you 😂

[@PaulMessner]

You were right mate 😂

[@williamwirick886]

That is a proper outdoor store. Great episode !

[@paulengland3654]

great vid Paul , but i heard you say 50 year old bladder, get a psa blood test done sorry if this causes any offence but it saved my life,

[@BurtReynoldstash]

Very much like the Tiso stores in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Very well stocked & great gear albeit high end

[@sunset_days]

Thanks Paul, much more in here than my local store. I just booked a B&B to visit next month.

[@wulliescottishoutdoors]

Great video mate that shops a belter you look like a kid in a sweetie shop with the smile on your face 😀, thanks for sharing keep up the good work mate. Atb Wullie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Enjoyed the walk about ... A good plan to just go with intention to browse ....Only problem if going to pick up something in mind ,, after seeing all the competition at one place ,, wind up confused and getting nothing ... but maybe take along a notepad to compare thoughts when you get home ..( although in todays world ,, a phone video clip or photo ) ... Nice to see all the different hobbies at one stop ... have to realize the savings of not driving all over the city or state ... buying online saves the commuting to a site but sometimes not satisfied with the product ... and not aware of other brand options ... Thanks for the tour ...

[@steverobbo770]

Watching this on the tele, now I'm going to have to come down to York.😂

[@ChrisBentley_lives_for_camping]

Looks good. Great video Paul. You’ve probably just cost me a visit and a wallet emptying trip to York tomorrow 😂 weather is not the best so why not stock up. 😂

[@markgriffiths409]

I like Atwoolls camping shop, and their YT vids with the dog 🐕 while putting up tents! 😎👌

[@HardyBunster]

Go Outdoors near me are selling the “Old” type Trangia gas burner for the same price as the “New” type Trangia gas burner. So be careful while in Go Outdoors, research the prices elsewhere before you go or while you are there on your phone. 👍

[@tequeena]

Wow, it's huge! With everything you could possibly need outdoors, love it. You really only bought 2 meals, cake n coffee? Too much choice? 😂👍

[@malcoppock4255]

That place is so cool. Love seeing Jo.

[@soletrail]

God help my wallet if I went there 🤣 that is nuts. What a brilliant place for new campers to give them a great idea on gear. Great tour man.

[@dannyburrell4014]

That was a nice store. Looks like our Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas in the colonies. The big stores here have an annoying habit of putting them in the worst area of cites with the worst traffic which discourages me from wanting to go through that.

[@scottplumer3668]

There's one near me in Cleveland, and the traffic is so bad near it that it's almost quicker to go to the one on the north end of Columbus. That area is really busy too, but it's all right turns for me to get there. I tend toward REI, though.

[@dannyburrell4014]

@ the marketing managers for these places are not outdoor people for sure.

[@theoneandonly2402]

The bass pro in Memphis is impressive and vast

[@dannyburrell4014]

@ yes it is. Have never been in it but saw it on the way to Utah camping.

[@marcomcdowell8861]

I would've declared bankruptcy within 5 minutes of entering.

[@6666madmick]

😂😂😂😂 I think you’re not be the only one

[@pete8398]

Remember when it was CCCs in Sheffield. It’s come a long way since

[@johnnyolson258]

Man that place is sweet wish I had something with that much camping stuff in the states. Reminds me of a bass pro shop or scheels but they have more hunting stuff than camping stuff. It's more like an rei and a scheels combined which is what I've always wanted

[@Martycycleman]

That was interesting love the tent field.😊

[@bugoutbrad8395]

Interesting video Paul. Thank you. Cheers 🍻

[@garryclarke1234]

Got to admit,I expected you to spend a bit in there knowing your addiction for tents and stoves lol,must be Jo's moderating influence 😂

[@AndyOutdoors]

A lot of brands I wouldn't expect in a Go. A dangerous place to visit 😂

[@PaulMessner]

The wife made sure I was safe 😂

[@WalkWithWallace]

Nice tour mate, need to get a wee trip to York sorted, railway museum then here. Was wondering why Tiso were in there, but is it JD Sports that have a controlling share in both Go and Tiso? Btw it’s Tie-so not Tee-so. 😜 founded in Edinburgh.

[@1down4up78]

The Goat ;) Scary how good a tent she is for under $100

[@colingoddard7540]

I'll check it out next time i'm at knavesmire cycle rally. Very impressive.

[@gemma6907]

Did Jo come along to keep you in check? Family camping is my area of camping. I need all of the accessories like Jo would. Definitely air beam. I’ve moved away from poles, apart from my 2Seconds Easy Quechua. I would love an Outwell Hayward 5/6 man. I think they’re such good quality but very expensive. Decathlon Quechua air beam tents are brilliant for the price I have a 4 man one for 2 plus a dog. Not used it since my son was born. You need the Vango 15cm SIM for family tent camping plus the Decathlon bed base. It’s a game changer!

[@CraigForward-h7t]

Bet there's a few wide camping spots in there, it looks that big!! 🤣

[@jeffreyalmond7376]

Reminds me of the Bass Pro shop in Orlando Florida, but without the gun counter !

[@analogkid6579]

That store in Florida is a small city. Visited Florida 20 years ago for a work trip. Got dragged there by a work at colleague. Spent the entire afternoon there... But could easily have spent the entire day there

[@The-Yorkshire-Man]

As it’s my home town I went just after it was opened by Helen Skelton a few months ago. It’s Mecca for the camping fraternity. I spent about two hours in there and bought some BBQ skewers (it’s how I roll) 😂

[@paulcharlton4788]

Go Outdoors was quite good at one time but since the buyout by JD Sports I'm seeing more and more Peter Storm , Craghoppers, OEX and other own brand products at the expense of many of the more premium brands. I often go in but I rarely buy anything there these days.

[@paulmortal7611]

14:46 classic😂

[@brianhandley8091]

Funny this riminded me I needed to do a Chrismas Shopping trip to my local Go Outdoors. Having done the shopping I had a wander round. I was supprised that actually decent kit is getting cheaper. There was an R3.5 sleeping mat, light weight(ish) about 500grm, for £105. and a decent -5 Confort bag for just over £100. Assuming my heart op happens early next year I may want a Durstan X done 1+ yet another 1kg tent but including poles. I bought Smart wool socks and a top for one of the family. Thanks for an interestibng vid.

[@ExpeditionHiker]

Crikey Paul, I need to go with deep pockets with my problem of buying tents, I will probably go home with at least another 10

[@LxRv]

York local here, it's a pretty fun shop. Plenty of stuff you otherwise cannot buy at retail.

[@grahamjackson3388]

From a customer perspective & whilst it looks new, all very well and good. Let’s hope JD have got the resupply & staffing correct to maintain this look after 12 months. From experience, I doubt it. Though I hope JD have learnt from there experiences from the several years that they’ve owned GO. Would love to see a store like this further south.

[@IvanDP1967]

Wow, that's one amazing place. I bet it could be lethal on the wallet though. Best bit of the video was Jo looking at the roof tents.... She's going for it. Jo "No she's not" 🤣

[@leonardmcdermott7703]

Paul i want to see you surprise Jo with a lovely glamping experience. Something i know you wouldn't be interested in for yourself. But as Gary would say..."Let's give it a go". Regards Leonard.

[@PaulMessner]

Im addicted to Gary at the moment. He can take me out to dinner any time 😂

[@leonardmcdermott7703]

@PaulMessner He seems a gent, obviously you two would hit it off.

[@TrevorH-l6f]

Greetings from North Borneo ❤ Hey Paul...this video must have been a tough edit with so much outdoor gear on display. Great idea to share a shop walk-around 👍 How on earth does someone decide what to buy 😅

[@PaulMessner]

Take the wife. You won’t be buying as much then 😉

[@TrevorH-l6f]

@PaulMessner Hahaha 😆 We can all relate to that 🤣 Thanks for sharing all your outings with us. I love seeing the English cold weather from here in North Borneo 😍

[@PaulMessner]

@ thanks for watching and the support

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Thank you. I might have to visit that store. We have a branch here in Scunthorpe. I get my boots from there, the staff are very helpful. I was in there on Wednesday and bought an oversize hoodie. One size fits all. Amazingly warm, fleecy lined. Wearing it right now. ilona

[@amg247]

I just always feel like there's always more staff than people whenever I go

[@kendibben3179]

Hi Paul , I was thinking where’s messner brand tent ? Did they not lay out the red carpet lol😂

[@carlspencer9]

I went there on opening day and it was packed! You couldn’t move for the amount of people in the store, so i came back a few days later and have been back a few times since to spend a fortune 😂

[@patricktownsend9307]

Cracking store Paul and good to see a coffee shop, but tis a long way from Bodmin

[@davehumpleby3440]

AirBeam all the way. I was an early adopter of the technology for family tents and have never looked back.

[@paulbarber5196]

Amazing, I wish we had a Go outdoors that size down south.

[@malcoppock4255]

Such a beautiful thank you.❤

[@Phil.Oakley]

that is a big store. couple of things jumped out at me, the outwell tent and that flat pack conservatory/ pagoda thingy. bet its not cheap though. i have the outwell but steel poled. its done us great and really good tent. toyed with the idea of airbeam but the steel poled ones done us so good and stands up to all weather no issue whereas airbeams will crumple a lot.might have to have a visit

[@StevenKeery]

Looks like a great store. I use their local branch near me a lot but nowhere near the stock of this one.

[@craigy1872]

Looks like a great store

[@jhickman4735]

I agree with you about Go Outdoors and their lack of top brands. I have been in two in the Midlands area and haven’t been impressed because of this. They need at least another 3 stores as big as this one in the Midlands and in the south.

[@NathanAtton]

This has been my second home since it opened 😅

[@SeanHendy]

The British Army had a low level camp cot like the one you featured at about the 20 minute mark. I think it dated back to the 60s or 70s, and they are difficult to find these days. The frame was solid metal, but the design is very similar to a lot of the modern day versions. Comfortable, gets you off the ground, and no need for a roll mat or similar. Not for the ultralight crowd.

[@and3583]

I slept on them loads of times in the RAF, you're right they were great

[@paulcharlton4788]

Problem is that if you use them in a modern tent you'll punch holes though the groundsheet.

[@SeanHendy]

@@paulcharlton4788 nope, the British army ones didn't have 'legs' per se. You need to look at the design to see how they're put together, but yes, modern tents can be a bit flimsy.

[@SeanHendy]

@@and3583 my Dad had one from his time, which I wish he would have kept. Pretty sure he got rid of it. Low profile and more comfortable than a roll mat on the ground that's for sure.

[@ApexCypher_]

Take a look at the Helinox Cot Lite 😀👍

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Ouch that would be an expensive day out.😂

[@R33ADJ]

Impressive store that…certainly beats my local one in Chesterfield….as for cots I’m using the one Tigris supranubis…I use when working away painting empty houses just chuck on a air mat and your away!

[@paulcharlton4788]

thats my local one as well.

[@Andy182w]

The electric bikes upstairs are insane the price on the roof top tents was cheap as chips! I used to go in here when it was John Lewis!

[@frstesiste7670]

I've always wanted a TNF 2-meter dome. Looks so cool, but I've nothing to use it for.

[@1954shadow]

Reminds me to treat my hiking boots to a good rubbing of mink oil for the season.

[@DavidDunn-breakinbadretrddad]

Hugs from Utah!

[@trendtraderx]

A place to go at end of season sales.

[@banditjohn1388]

Heard you say you're after a family tent for next year. I have a vango illusion 500 airbeam tent with footprint, carpet, sunshine and zip on sun canopy for sale. Used twice then bought a caravan. We also have vango kitchen cupboard unit and vango wardrobe plus two vango Campbell plus vango twin gas cooker, and more. Looking to sell the whole lot as one for a great price.

[@excemptfrombs2124]

I’ve just brought the fisherman’s bed -chair it was on sale at my local go outdoors £50 it’s good for when I go family camping with my kids .very very comfy it’s another level from airbeds/mattresses.

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

I've been looking at those. At the moment I car camp with a sunlounger in my Focus estate which is adequate. I might ask to try one of those bedchairs to see if it will fit in the space behind the passenger seat.

[@adamrussell1997]

Strange seen a tiso banner. That's a scottish outdoor store. (Not seen any down south) need to drop in the next time I'm passing. 👍

[@stevenrees6015]

Get an Outwell inflatable family tent. Better than the go outdoors offerings.

[@youchilled]

lol the finger at 14:47

[@grahambarker8129]

Omg, puts all the others to shame, glad it's not near me or I'd be skint 😂

[@davidjackson8829]

Jo came along to stop impulse buys. My wife does that😂

[@paulcooper9187]

Shop till you drop , interesting insight

[@laurencefaux6451]

looks epic

[@sidwallace6053]

I’ve absolutely no interest in camping but why do I thoroughly enjoy the vlogs you post,strange mate Love and peace from Ireland

[@malcoppock4255]

Wow you are so in a little persons sweet shop.

[@SeanHendy]

Might be a bit off brand for your channel Paul, but I wonder if you have made the same observation I did some years ago, with regards to pricing in the UK? I like the Stanley brand and I have a number of items of theirs and would like to get more. However, when you look at the range they have in the US, vs the UK, there is a much smaller range of products, but often where there are the same products, the price difference can be eye watering. The base camp cook set, on the US site, described as being 26 pieces, is $90, whereas the most similar item on the UK store, is described as being 21 pieces, but instead is £160. The two cup cook set, in the US $20, in the UK< on Amazon (not available on their website), it is £45. This is just one example. Non camping but Apple as another example, if an iphone is $1000, you can guarantee that in the UK it will be at least £1000+ Can't help but feel we are getting totally ripped off by American brands.

[@PaulMessner]

I’ve noticed this too. The price increases seem more than similar items bought from Europe or Asia.

[@antonymoss8274]

So why do you want more...

[@SeanHendy]

@@antonymoss8274 some of their kit is unique, and good quality, but the price isn't.

[@bongjovi4168]

A kid in a sweet shop, doesn't even come close. I'd endup spending a fortune there! Lol

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Guys. Blimey if you can't find what you are after in there then you never will! 🤣🤣

[@PaulMessner]

You can’t always find what you want while the Mrs is watching your every move 😂

[@mickymillersson4376]

⁠@@PaulMessnerI’m like that with guitars, Paul. I was playing a new one I’d just bought and t’mrs said, “that sounds nice, how much was it?” I said, “well, honey, it was only one third the price of my most expensive guitar”. “And how much was that one?”, she said. Quick as a flash I replied, “three times more than this”. 😂

[@PaulMessner]

@ you’d make a good politician 😂

[@ApexCypher_]

Paul, take a look at the Helinox Cot Lite, it’s 1.2kg 😀👍

[@CragScrambler]

To be fair, Vango have always got 40% off, infact I cant recall seeing them on sale for RRP ever.

[@iansmith3103]

Paul just got into hiking / camping mostly due to watching your Chanel! Bought a Helm 3 as there are 2 of us, need a little advice, we need mid range 3 season sleeping mats, could you point me in the right direction please

[@GaryB_OutandAbout]

Blimey. Do they let you stay in one of the tents overnight? Def need a couple of days there 😁👍🏼 Bought a Berghaus Air 400. Brilliant but then the missus wanted more room, so got the Air 400 XL. They’re great (just a bit of a pain to pack away) Cheers Gary B

[@iantaylor5618]

hi paul could you do a piece on Air4 tents this is the first i have heard it mentioned. thanks

[@WanderingWelshGirl]

Already planning a trip here .....

[@SteveMrW]

Like a kid in a candy store🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@1954shadow]

Just take my money! Lol!

[@DaveyL1954]

When ever I've been into Go Outdoors, my local one being Doncaster, I have to ask myself three questions. Do I want it? Do I need it? Can I afford it? If I can't answer all three positively, then I don't buy the item(s). . I suspect that when I get to Go Outdoors York, I will have to amend the three questions to four. The fourth one being: Can I justify the purchase? Then with a quick amendment to the rules: any three from four......I foresee my bank accounts being raided to the point of Overdraftageddon.

[@TheChaplin434]

Bury near manchester has a landie in its store

[@neilmcalester]

I have an ORU kayak and its a lot more robust than you would think.

[@stevebannon6340]

Great I'll move in. Haha. Heaven.

[@Chilternwildcamper]

Hunter wellies! Mine still good after 28 years.