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Posted on 18 / 04 / 2006

Millets are ideal for those people who enjoy spending their time outdoors, if you like picnics, rambling, or camping then this is the website / store for you to visit. I am moderate outdoor type and I think this is what Millets caters for, I am not sure it's ideal for the extreme stuff. I have never really used Millets for their *normal type* clothes because I do not particularly like the look or feel of their jumpers and trousers. Where Millets are excellent is their range of outdoor coats, waterproofs, coats, walking boots, generally the items which are not common in your local M&S but are of course essential to venture outdoors in this English country. Of course these items are never cheap where ever you go, outdoor clothing really does seem a little too expensive for what you get. Finding anything under twenty pounds is a challenge usually. The prices really are my only gripe about them. On a positive note Millets are excellent for stocking clothing for nearly any age. We fitted out the whole family for our last 1 week break in the Lake District, this included my youngest who is only three. Walking boots are also another area I've used Millets for, they stock boots from the quite cheap all the way through to the really expensive. From bitter experience I've found walking boots to be the most essential clothing item to get right. It's really worth taking the time to try and browse, and make sure they fit with the kind of walking socks you'd be wearing. If not you can end up in agony on a long walking break, and get yourself into serious trouble. As we usually stay in accommodationduring our breaks (we are not the hardy type outside in our sleeping bags) I have never looked much into Millets camping range. I am sure it's pretty typical of their clothing range. I haven't used their website yet, but on the whole the staff have been pleasant and friendly at their high street stores. If your looking for middle of the road stuff they are ideal. The quality is pretty good, and their prices are acceptable if not cheap.

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G. Coulson

Posted on 03 / 08 / 2007

I have generally found Millets useful at the lower price range for outdoor clothes and equipment.

They give members of Ramblers Asociation 10% discount.

Useful walking boots, eg Hi-Tec nylon lightweight. for weekend walking.

You do not need £100+ goretex breathable shoes or coats, unless you are doing a week trecking in the mountains away from drying facilities. It does not hurt to get a bit damp, so long as you keep moving and warm. It does not happen often!

Particularly, I am impressed by their waterproofer:

"Peter Storm Clothing Re-proofer wash-in":-

(peter storm is own brand name), about £7 for 3 garments, or tent. Made by Grangers, who for decades made marquee and military tent waterproofers, their latest researched product for waterproofing.

Does your ordinary cotton macs for city use, as well as breathable nylon or goretex outdoor walking coats, very waterproof. You iron it to set the chemical, which is washed in a washing machine, or by hand. Excellent waterproof improvement.

You must first wash the coat in soap flakes. Esential to NEVER use detergents, (NOT washing powders), becausae these permanently destroy the waterproofing system.

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Tony Edwards

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They stock brand such as Peter Storm, Eurohike, Berghaus, Columbia and Coleman.

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Millets Customer Service Department
The Outdoor Group Limited
Mansard Close
Westgate
Northampton
NN5 5DL

0800 389 5861 - 7 days a week from 8:00am to 10:00pm.

Email - http://www.millets.co.uk/millets.storefront/ContactUs