About The Outfitters Adventure Gear & Apparel
The Outfitters is a locally owned outdoor store on Water Street in downtown St. John's, with a second location on Topsail Road in Mount Pearl. It has been supplying gear for hiking, paddling, camping and winter sports in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1998.
Along with a large range of clothing and equipment, the store runs a gear rental program that customers can reserve online, covering camping and backpacking equipment for trips on the East Coast Trail and beyond. It also offers bike service appointments, ski workshop services, instructional courses and trip planning help, and staff can supply maps and trail information for the Avalon Peninsula. The Outfitters has also run guided sea kayak tours out of Bay Bulls, where paddlers can see icebergs, sea stacks and seabirds, with no prior experience needed.
For visitors who fly into St. John's without a tent or a stove, the rental program is the practical draw. It is possible to reserve a full backpacking kit, pick it up downtown and be on the East Coast Trail the same day. Locals use the store for the same reason, since it carries the widest selection of self-propelled outdoor gear in the province and backs it with warranty servicing.
