Inside Europe's BIGGEST Outdoor Store

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@andrewcrofts531]

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

[@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.

[@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 🤣👍

[@malcoppock4255]

That place is so cool. Love seeing Jo.

[@wilky1]

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

[@stevenrees6015]

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

[@sunset_days]

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

[@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

[@steverobbo770]

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

[@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) 😂

[@LxRv]

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

[@ChrisJohnson-qm2qu]

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

[@frstesiste7670]

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

[@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 ...

[@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.

[@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 😀👍

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@howardpotts5763]

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

[@PaulMessner]

You were right mate 😂

[@marcomcdowell8861]

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

[@MarvinofMars]

No better person Paul to show us around an outdoor store. Yorkshire was always ahead with outdoor tourism. Yorkshire county has more tourism than the entire country of Northern Ireland.

[@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. 😂

[@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

[@Martycycleman]

That was interesting love the tent field.😊

[@paulbarber5196]

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

[@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.

[@pete8398]

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

[@craigy1872]

Looks like a great store

[@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" 🤣

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@BurtReynoldstash]

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

[@trendtraderx]

A place to go at end of season sales.

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Ouch that would be an expensive day out.😂

[@bugoutbrad8395]

Interesting video Paul. Thank you. Cheers 🍻

[@daviemaclean61]

Not wanting to give anyone ideas, but a few years ago there was an "ikea challenge" where folk hid in wardrobes and spent the night in the store. I wonder if anyone's camped out in that shop for the night?!

[@PaulMessner]

There’ll be a video out next week. ‘Stealth camping in Gooutdoors in Storm Bert’ 😂. Not in this channel may I add.

[@malcoppock4255]

Such a beautiful thank you.❤

[@patricktownsend9307]

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

[@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. 👍

[@1954shadow]

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

[@neilmcalester]

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

[@wizzoneill]

That's why they shut the Reading shop then, so they could afford the York one! 😂

[@malcoppock4255]

Wow you are so in a little persons sweet shop.

[@bongjovi4168]

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

[@ApexCypher_]

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

[@paulcooper9187]

Shop till you drop , interesting insight

[@WanderingWelshGirl]

Already planning a trip here .....

[@grahambarker8129]

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

[@Chilternwildcamper]

Hunter wellies! Mine still good after 28 years.

[@DavidDunn-breakinbadretrddad]

Hugs from Utah!

[@laurencefaux6451]

looks epic

[@iansankey6320]

What is the music in the background that you tried to lose? Sound like the opening bars of I will follow by U2?

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

I get rid of annoying music by switching my hearing aid off. I can browse in peace and quiet.

[@SteveMrW]

Like a kid in a candy store🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@and3583]

If I went in there my house would end up rammed full of gear!

[@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 😂

[@M4rkieM4rk]

That's... Dangerous...

[@1954shadow]

Just take my money! Lol!

[@gazza1858]

Shame the flagship store wasn’t in Sheffield birthplace Go-Outdoors.

[@stevebannon6340]

Great I'll move in. Haha. Heaven.

[@3rider762]

Get lost for days in there, & come out pot-less 😮....have to give it a visit on my travels at some point

[@piratepete1475]

i work for go out doors many years ago ..they dont stock a lot of top brands because they are not worth the money.. your only paying for the brand name ..thats the reason

[@Jonathan_Corwin]

That looks like a dangerous store where you end up with lots of stuff after handing over your credit card, car keys, house deeds and first born child

[@earlebacciochi9796]

❤ NEED BIGGER ONE CLOSER TO ME 😢

[@davetay44]

These underpants look pretty breathable don't they 🤣🤣🤣

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

Ha ha Jo keeping an eye on you so you don't spend a lot more then you have to.

[@paulcarter8215]

My credit card wouldn’t be safe in that shop.

[@kevincooper8666]

Do they sell the donkey's to carry all that equipment?

[@Dore60]

👍

[@stevenpoels4639]

Adventure food 😂 tell us honest how it taste like ,i try one this wheek ,i trew it to the fisches in the canal ,bah chicken curry that whas so bad i wanted to send them a email to tell them how bad there food is .....

[@sentralsix]

This is a crazy decision from the company when most retailers are having to shut down physical stores. I'd love to see their strategy and reasoning behind this, and I really wouldn't be surprised to see this closed within a couple of years.

[@DaveP668]

Different use for an ex John Lewis store. Unfortunately GO stock a lot of poor quality gear.

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏼

[@matteotamberini2152]

Went there the other day for some shock cord not in stock All that gear jokers Only interested in big money hits so I went to decathlon exactly the same Only want to sell you a big hit Went to a craft shop same day for some kam snap pliers same Order online unbelievable I'm so awkward 😁

[@xjessukx]

Did jo keep a tight grip of your wallet

[@Grievous-]

I'm feeling nauseous with how often the camera is swung around. 🤮

[@PaulMessner]

Soz about that. It was just run and gun shooting and you don’t always know what footage you have until you get it on the computer

[@Grievous-]

@@PaulMessner No worries at all Paul. I completely understand and enjoyed the video. 👍

[@malcoppock4255]

Not as good as a Messner hat.