In Bilbao - outdoors/camping store?

[dnickel135]

I have to buy some gear, and outdoor stuff/supplies in Bilbao. In particular, need freeze-dried food packs, boil water and serve. Anyone suggest some places there? Places, big or small outfits, like Rei or Patagonia. Also, similar places in Santander? cheers.

 

[MickMac]

Decathlon Abando bilbao been there several times goggle it.

 

[donalomahony]

Decathlon Abando bilbao been there several times goggle it.

Bilbao, Bang in the city centre

Not sure why one might need freeze dried food in Spain?

Decathlon definitely sell decent gas stoves, etc.

Water in Spain is generally of a good quality ..

 

[trecile]

Not sure why one might need freeze dried food in Spain?

Right. The Camino isn't a wilderness hike. You are walking through towns with grocery stores every day.

 

[MickMac]

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Right. The Camino isn't a wilderness hike. You are walking through towns with grocery stores every day.

Maybe dnickel likes camping.?

 

[trecile]

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Maybe dnickel likes camping.?

I don't doubt that, but do they really like freeze dried food?

 

[Damien Reynolds]

For whatever you need Decathlon is like Spain's (&France's?) version of REI I think. But it is WAAAY less expensive. It's like a candy store for me. Quality?... not hard core but good enough for the price...

EDIT: Another option I have used on occasion is amazon.es. You can use your USA prime account (sort of) and have stuff shipped to lockers or "counters". Of course you have to know where you are going to be a couple of days in advance. I've used this option when needing very specific items like shoes or backpacks. Last year (2023) I used it for getting the EXACT thing I wanted like maybe 3 or 4 times. Always sort of fun. A bit of a learning curve adjusting your location if using the app.

 

[henrythedog]

Like don’t click on an Amazon.com link if you’re usually Amazon.co.uk unless you’ve an hour to spare convincing the bot that you haven’t permanently relocated.

 

[Damien Reynolds]

Like don’t click on an Amazon.com link if you’re usually Amazon.co.uk unless you’ve an hour to spare convincing the bot that you haven’t permanently relocated.

Haha. It took me like 7 minutes to figure out how to do it.

 

[Plato]

Right in the centre of Bilbao beside the main train station there is a classy shopping centre called El Corté Ingles. Up on the top floor there is a sports store:

https://www.elcorteingles.es/centroscomerciales/es/eci/centros/centro-comercial-gran-via

Also close by:

Decathlon Capitol (Bilbao)
+34 944 24 75 38

https://g.co/kgs/1UE9F5o

And a bit further out:

Intersport Bilbao · C. Jon Arrospide Kalea, 1 bis, Deusto, 48014 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

★★★★☆ · Sporting goods store

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[dnickel135]

For whatever you need Decathlon is like Spain's (&France's?) version of REI I think. But it is WAAAY less expensive. It's like a candy store for me. Quality?... not hard core but good enough for the price...

EDIT: Another option I have used on occasion is amazon.es. You can use your USA prime account (sort of) and have stuff shipped to lockers or "counters". Of course you have to know where you are going to be a couple of days in advance. I've used this option when needing very specific items like shoes or backpacks. Last year (2023) I used it for getting the EXACT thing I wanted like maybe 3 or 4 times. Always sort of fun. A bit of a learning curve adjusting your location if using the app.

thanks very very much!! hugely app;reciated.

 

[dnickel135]

Bilbao, Bang in the city centre

Not sure why one might need freeze dried food in Spain?

Decathlon definitely sell decent gas stoves, etc.

Water in Spain is generally of a good quality ..

thanks guys! very grateful for your feedback