About Great Outdoors

At Great Outdoors, we’ve been helping people explore the world since 1976. From our Dublin store to our trusted online shop, we’ve equipped adventurers with premium-quality outdoor clothing, hiking gear, camping equipment, and climbing hardware for nearly 50 years.

Founded by passionate explorers and now proudly owned and managed by Ken Costigan and Derek Moody, Great Outdoors remains 100% Irish — just as it was when we first opened our doors. Back then, we were Guaranteed Irish. Today, we still are.
 
 

Generations of Experience. Real Outdoor Expertise.

On any given day in our store, our staff brings together over 240 years of combined experience in the very activities our customers love — hiking, climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, camping, and more. Every one of our team members is an outdoors person first, driven by the same passion for adventure that brings you to our store or website.
 
We’ve built our reputation on trusted brands, expert advice, and hands-on knowledge. From local trails to global expeditions, we’re proud to have helped kit out adventurers heading to Everest, the North Pole, the Red Sea, the glacial fjords of Iceland, and many other incredible places. Students preparing for J1 summers, backpackers bound for Australia, and first-time campers — all have found what they needed with us.