Grab a pal and hit the trails with the Galz Gone Wild Crew in conjunction with Merrell this summer. Read below for more details! CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SPOT Date and Time Sunday, June 23 · 8:30am - 12pm GMT+1 About This Event Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Grab a pal and hit the trails with the Galz Gone Wild Crew in conjunction with Merrell for our Summer hiking series with the Merrell Hike Club. The fast-growing Merrell Hike Club has landed in Ireland and partnered up with Galz Gone Wild and Great Outdoors to create a fun day's hiking for a select few women, starting off with the Scarr loop ..read more

Announcing the Helly Hansen Open Mountain Month - Dublin Hiking Workshop Are you ready to elevate your hiking game? We've got some thrilling news for you! In collaboration with Helly Hansen and the Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue, we're excited to announce the Helly Hansen Open Mountain Month - Dublin Hiking Workshop. Here's everything you need to know about this fantastic event: Date and Time: Monday, June 10th, 2024 19:00 - 21:00 GMT+1 Location: Great Outdoors 53-54 South Great George's Street, D02 X208, Dublin 8 Show location Agenda: 7:00 PM - 7:15 PM: Welcome Drinks & Nibbles ..read more

Introduction Hey there! Have you ever found yourself wrestling with a suitcase that just won’t fit everything you need? Or worse, gotten stuck at the airport with a bag that’s just a tad too big to qualify as cabin luggage? Well, fret no more because Cabin Zero is here to save your day, and it’s just landed at Great Outdoors. Known for their ultralight, yet durable travel backpacks, Cabin Zero bags are designed to fit perfectly within the airline baggage limits, including those VERY well-known Ryanair cabin bag size restrictions. In this blog, we're diving deep into what makes Cabin Zero a to ..read more

We are now official stockists of Darn Tough! With a lifetime warranty, and a huge cult following for their hiking socks - you have enough reason to try a pair. Where is Darn Tough Made? Darn Tough socks are indeed made in Vermont, USA. The phrase "Still Made in Vermont, USA" reflects a deep commitment by the Cabot family, who have operated the mill for over 40 years. Despite the challenges faced by American manufacturing in the past, the family chose not to relocate production. Starting in 2004, they focused on crafting the most durable socks possible under the Darn Tough Vermont brand—ea ..read more

Mastering the Art of Layering for the Outdoors The key to comfort during outdoor activities lies in effective layering. This strategy allows adventurers to adapt to changing conditions while partaking in activities such as hiking, skiing, or climbing. Let’s break down this art into its essential components: Baselayers: The Foundation of Comfort Baselayers are pivotal as they regulate body temperature and manage moisture. Options range from merino wool, known for its warmth and antibacterial properties, to synthetic choices like the Helly Hansen LIFA range, which are lightweight and suited for ..read more

Join Galz Gone Wild in-store on March 8th for a fun filled night of adventure as part of International Womens Day, proudly sponsored by ourselves and Therm-A-Rest. The Women’s Adventure Film Tour Features some of the world’s most inspiring women in adventure. This event is a celebration of the fantastic women around us who are doing extraordinary things. These selection of unique films have been carefully chosen to showcase awesome women achieving their adventurous goals. The films share real stories about women from a variety of cultures and sports around the world. Get ready to be inspired ..read more

Walk the Line is a fund-raising event for the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team which will take place on Saturday 23rd March 2024, starting mid afternoon and running into the night. Walk the Line consists of two route options: a 22 km long route and a shorter 11 km route. Both loops start and finish at the GAP (the Glencullen Adventure Park), just up the road from Johnnie Fox’s Pub.  The event aims to cater for both the seasoned hill-walkers and more novice walkers who want to give the hills a try with a super route around the Dublin Mountains.  With this in mind, DWMRT offer ..read more

Choosing the Perfect Garmin Watch: A Comprehensive Guide In the ever-evolving world of wearable technology, Garmin has consistently proven to be a frontrunner, offering a wide array of smartwatches designed to cater to diverse needs and preferences. With so many options available, it can be challenging to determine which Garmin watch is best suited for you. Fear not, as we are here to help you make an informed decision and find the perfect Garmin watch that meets your unique requirements. We stock several of the Garmin products and ranges and try to cater to all activities! Understanding Your ..read more

As always, we want to make it as easy as possible for our customers to get into our store and browse, what we would humbly say is, the best selection of adventure sports equipment in Ireland. With this in mind, we have extended our opening hours for our store on South great George's Street to accommodate our customers as best as possible. While we are closed outside of these hours, don't forget that you can use our website www.greatoutdoors.ie 24 hours a day. You can choose to have items delivered, Christmas cut off for Irish deliveries is December 17th, or you can choose to collect in-store ..read more

We get it - It’s that time to pick the most vital hiking partner: your hiking boots boots. Because we both know - a comfortable and well-fitted boot swaps out blisters,pain and aches for a perfect, dry day full of adventure. The boots we have on this list are tried and tested by our expert staff and customers alike, some for far longer than just this year (looking at you Meindl). The boots for you will not only be functional for your adventures, but they will fit you perfectly while doing so. There is a pair of boots for everyone on this list and we will explain why - so why wait? Our Result ..read more