Mountain Warehouse

Mountain Warehouse is one of the great modern British outdoor success stories. Founded in 1997, the brand grew from a single shop in Swindon to become a fixture of the British high street — offering affordable, accessible outdoor gear to walkers, hikers, campers and families across the UK. Their mission has always been clear: to make the outdoors more inclusive by providing functional, good-value kit that helps more people get outside and enjoy Britain’s hills, trails and coastlines.

Their product range is broad, covering waterproof jackets, fleeces, insulated layers, tents, sleeping bags, rucksacks and walking boots. Rather than chasing high-end technical performance, Mountain Warehouse focuses on entry-level functionality, offering products that are straightforward, reliable and budget-friendly. In our experience, while their gear may not have the polish or cutting-edge innovation of premium brands, it tends to do exactly what you need it to — especially for day hikes, car camping, DofE expeditions and casual outdoor use.

There’s something very British about the way Mountain Warehouse approaches the outdoors too: practical, no-nonsense, and with a focus on getting the basics right rather than chasing flashy features. It’s the brand many of us turned to for our first pair of walking boots or our first waterproof jacket — and in many cases, it’s the brand that helped light the spark for a lifetime of adventure.

If you’re looking for the best Mountain Warehouse gear for your next trip, our Mountain Warehouse gear reviews cover what we’ve properly tested across real British conditions. Whether you’re plotting your first wild camp or just need something dependable for muddy footpaths and drizzly days, we put their kit through its paces to help you find what works.