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Drifters Adventure Centre
Grosvenor Crossing Shopping Centre, Bryanston, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa
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Ch
Review №1

They have a great variety, went for a pair of hiking boots the assistant fetched 6 different pairs and got us to fit it and walk up the stairs to test. Amazing service and advice.

Do
Review №2

Never ever had bad service at this shop. Im preparing for a fully self supported Kruger Park hike and Kyle went out of his way to check my kit , fit my bag and get my tent checked even though he knew that I may not be buying anything. Highly recommended and, of course, I can never leave there without a purchase as there is too much good merchandise in the store.

An
Review №3

First time that Ive popped into Drifters. Friendly, helpful staff and great service. Theyve got a great range of products for the outdoor adventurer. Ill definitely go back.

Er
Review №4

Ordered from them on Monday and received my package the following Thursday morning. They kept me up to date from the moment the order was placed. Overall very pleased.

Ti
Review №5

Great service. Had a part on my Ospery bag break and it got replaced very quickly and effectively. Thanks for your help will be back to buy more kit.

Co
Review №6

The ultimate outdoor shop in SA. A grown ups toyshop

Ma
Review №7

The staff are generally knowledgeable, and if they don’t know they are wise enough to ask someone who will know.This sometimes comes at a price though, so other places might be cheaper but good luck getting any reliable info from the cheaper chain stores.If you need a specific price of kit this is the place to go.

Ru
Review №8

This is one of the best outdoor retailers in South Africa. They stock a wide range of products and the staff are not only very helpful, but also very well educated about outdoor equipment. This is by far my most favorite place to go shopping for camping or backpacking gear!

Vi
Review №9

Good variety of hard to find adventure brands and good service.

Ja
Review №10

Very friendly sales people - impressed with the shop and quality products.

Cl
Review №11

Outstanding service and knowledge of hiking equipment and boot fitting from Matthew. I have been to a few outdoor shops recently and this was by far the most knowledgeable.

Ma
Review №12

Great store with wide range of good quality hiking and outdoor gear. Very helpful staff.

Jo
Review №13

Very helpful and friendly staff. Good place to get your outdoor and traveling gear

Ma
Review №14

Great merchandise with friendly and more importantly expert advice.Great knowledge available to help one get the appropriate equipment relevant to ones budget.

De
Review №15

Top quality adventure and outdoor clothing and equipment and they stock Mystical Fire

Da
Review №16

Fantastic stock and knowledgeable staff

Vi
Review №17

Everything you need for hiking and camping is available. They have variety of different products. Most importantly the sales assistants are extremely helpful and very knoledgable.

Fa
Review №18

First time using them. Very impressed. Super quick delivery

Th
Review №19

Ok so Drifters is the only place I m going to go to for a 3 season tent to handle the Drakensberg - winds and gusts way past 70km/h, wind direction that keeps shifting, torrential rain at a moments notice, scary hail storms in summer and snow always possible.It helps to also chat to Philip - the super tall bearded guy - about the kind of weather the tent needs to sneeze at. This shop has been around for over 20 years, and all the staff are mountain geeks. They get you set up nicely for the Himalayas, Patagonia and more. So whenever I need mountain gear I can trust with my life, I just head there.No it wont be cheap, but compared to whats available in general outdoor, camping and sporting stores, Drifters may come in a bit higher.... But with the quality that lets me survive another day in the mountains. My next pair of trekking boots will probably be from them too.

Pa
Review №20

Good, knowledgeable and honest staff, but suffering from international product delays

El
Review №21

Friendly customer service! The best outdoor shop ever!!

Ke
Review №22

Friendly service. Prices are not bad

Ad
Review №23

Superb service. The sales team went above and beyond

ti
Review №24

Always enjoy a walk around this shop. Very knowledgeable staff.

Br
Review №25

Awesome selection of quality products.

jo
Review №26

A great variety of stylish outdoor clothes and professional climbing gear. Needs to be more visible

Br
Review №27

Great selection of camping and outdoor gear. Lots of useful stuff.

an
Review №28

Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Kyle was happy to help both in store and over the phone. 10/10!

Ki
Review №29

Great service.

Yo
Review №30

If you want to buy gear from those who know, then Drifters is your only option.

Br
Review №31

Friendly staff. Very knowledgeable and willing to help.

Mi
Review №32

Nice products for outdoor activities

Da
Review №33

Great variety. Great service.

Sa
Review №34

Excellent quality camping, hiking, and outdoor gear. A good selection of brands and unrivaled service. There really are no other stores that you need to go to, to compare items or pricing. They are a one of a kind store in Gauteng (and arguably South Africa). I have bought many items from them and never been sorry.

Ma
Review №35

Thanks for your help will be back to buy more

Pi
Review №36

Great service and helpful folk.

Te
Review №37

Amazing range of gear.

Ja
Review №38

Excellent service with a wide variety of gear that you wont get anywhere else.

St
Review №39

Great service called in earlier by the time i got there my stuff was ready. Thank you.

Ch
Review №40

Great service. Super friendly people and quality camping / hiking merchandise.

Ge
Review №41

This is an awesome adventure store. The staff are friendly and very helpful. We were able to find everything we were looking for.

Ro
Review №42

Always the best top notch service

Ko
Review №43

Great selection and service

Ed
Review №44

Great place full of delightful goodies hiking and backpacking. Best in RSA

Es
Review №45

Got everything I needed for the Namib 100km walk. Thanks for all your help. Everything you can need for outdoor adventures. Friendly service. Stunning.

Ju
Review №46

Probably the best stocked adventure gear shop in SA. They carry a vast selection of recognized brands and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. This new adventure centre is a vast improvement over the previous Sandton City shop. Definitely worth a visit if you looking to kit yourself out.

Mu
Review №47

You can find almost everything your camping 🏕️ and adventure hiking things.

LD
Review №48

Great range, great advice. Sometimes the guys working there are a little introverted, so ask them to help you and they will. Range includes heavy duty high peak gear, climbing (rope, not ladder) general camping stuff and much more. Go for a browse on your own risk - you will leave with something and it will be cool cause you are a gear junky!!!

He
Review №49

The bigger, better Drifters Adventure Center is an impressive upgrade from the original Sandton store. The staff are knowledgeable and have the wherewithal to let you browse through the huge variety of sporting and camping goods without hassling you until you have a question.They even have ski-gear, which is pretty hard to find in Gauteng.

Ca
Review №50

Beautifully done place.Great staff.Has tons of gear and equipment.Would definitely recommend

Ka
Review №51

Just about anything an adventurer could need together with knowledgeable and helpful staff.

An
Review №52

Friendly knowledgable staff.Wide selection.Good with warranty issues & repairs.

Ma
Review №53

Best place to get hiking equipment. The staff are well trained and will give you great and valuable advice, unlike some of the bigger outdoor stores where staff often dont have the same knowledge.

Ry
Review №54

Good service and great product selection.

Ru
Review №55

Best place to shop for outdoor gear. Excellent staff

Sh
Review №56

Great variety of top brands, very knowledgeable and helpful staff

51
Review №57

My credit card information was stolen at this store. Be careful.

Br
Review №58

Great Shop And Great Service, Thanks Kyle For All Your Help.

Ah
Review №59

Focuses on gadgets and toys and small accessories for hiking and camping. The clothes section isnt that big but still was good. Over all great shop with knowledgeable staff and I ended buying more than I want/need :).

Ga
Review №60

Nicely laid out store with a great product range. Pricing is decent too.

Ho
Review №61

Excellent hiking, camping and outdoor gear with really knowledgeable and helpful staff.

Ce
Review №62

Fantastic selection of hiking gear and equipment and very helpful staff.

De
Review №63

Great selection of outdoor gear and great service

Ma
Review №64

Great service

Mi
Review №65

Great store. Fair selection of outdoor products

Ge
Review №66

Awesome gear and gadgets for travelling! A must visit.

Co
Review №67

Great shop with nice variety of adventure stuff! Pricey but at least knowledgeably staffed.

Si
Review №68

Finally a space that shows great gear without Sandton City traffic

Ki
Review №69

Great place great staff who are very knowledgeable and friendly

Ka
Review №70

Very specialized with friendly personal assistance. Wonderful hiking stuff!

El
Review №71

Excellent service. Great shop

De
Review №72

Always got the coolest outdoor gear and great service from friendly staff who are very knowledgeable about all of their products.

Je
Review №73

Knowledgeable staff. The store carries high quality brands

Ha
Review №74

Best hiking shop in South Africa! Always a pleasure to visit with great service and wide variety of products.

Iz
Review №75

Still the best adventure store in Gauteng. Friendly and knowledgable staff providing great service.

We
Review №76

Helpfull staff and great equipment selection compared to store size. Also better priced than most adventure equipment stores

Ia
Review №77

The best adventure outfitters in SA!

In
Review №78

Great variety of outdoor products and good service to back it up with

Ja
Review №79

Great variety outdoor clothing.

Ma
Review №80

Compared to some other shops they have an extensive range of a variety of products.

Le
Review №81

Love the selection got something for eve

Da
Review №82

Great place. One of the few privately run outdoor business left.

Su
Review №83

Best outdoor gear store, awesome location, super knowledgeable staff!!!!

Pe
Review №84

So much stuff! Well displayed good service

Th
Review №85

Philip is the man 🤙

Ev
Review №86

Get your adventure kit @ these guys

Br
Review №87

Excellent servise

Ts
Review №88

Best outdoor shop in JHB!!!

An
Review №89

Awesome selection, competitive pricing..

He
Review №90

The best hiking shop in South Africa.

Ad
Review №91

Good Frendly service

Ka
Review №92

If you are into hiking and the outdoors, this is definitely the shop for you!

Ge
Review №93

Toyshop for outdoor ppl leave your wallet at home

Ro
Review №94

Love the new shop

Bh
Review №95

Best for kids

An
Review №96

Cool gear

ia
Review №97

Good service

Jo
Review №98

Very grand equipment

Ni
Review №99

Fantastic

We
Review №100

Best

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  • Address:Grosvenor Crossing Shopping Centre, Bryanston, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa
  • Site:https://www.driftersshop.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 11 783 9200
Categories
  • Outdoor clothing and equipment shop
  • Adventure sports
  • Camping store
  • Outdoor sports store
  • Rock climbing
  • Running store
  • Ski shop
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–6PM
  • Thursday:9AM–6PM
  • Friday:9AM–4PM
  • Saturday:10AM–2PM
  • Sunday:9AM–6PM
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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