This is a great camping shop! I really love getting my supplies from here… and, ok, I only go fake camping(at festivals) but I still get excited buying my portable shower and tent pegs and all the other camping paraphernalia I didn’t realise I needed or wanted until I went to Nomad. The guys who work here have always been so helpful and friendly, even if Nomad aren’t the cheapest all the time I would still go here for the service. There is an abundance of camping shops in Bristol, some are better than others and stock slightly different things but Nomad really cater for the camping enthusiast(or weirdo), the part-timer and the yuppie student traveller. They are also travel aficionados and real exerts on the subject; being in a position to offer medical advice as a high street shop is no easy thing. They have a great range of accessories and will help you find anything you need.
Luke T.
Place rating: 5 Bristol, United Kingdom
Get your jabs done here. They are very helpful and know what they are talking about. The kit they sell is good, although maybe a little over priced. You are paying for expert advice, though, and that is what you get. Make sure you call and talk to them about the jabs you think you need, because occasionally you need to get a host of them spread out over a few weeks. This, in my book, is Bristol’s best travel store!
Rebecca B.
Place rating: 4 Bristol, United Kingdom
Park Street’s Nomad store is a great pre-travelling one-stop-shop because not only does it sell travel gear such as backpacks and sleeping bags, but it also has a travel clinic offering advice and vaccines. At a basic level Nomad sells all the obvious essentials such as insect spray and mosquito nets, while at the other extreme it also offers just about every travel gadget you could imagine, from sophisticated GPS navigation tools to elaborate penknives and personal security alarms. The staff at this branch are really helpful, too, so it’s a good place to go if you’re not sure exactly what you need. The clothing range is all good quality brands, and there’s plenty suitable for walking and trekking trips requiring special gear. For those with less ambitious travel plans, Nomad still has plenty to offer — from gadgets that make great presents, such as wind-up torches, to practical walking gear such as boots and gaiters that can be used at home in the UK.
Pollita M.
Place rating: 3 Bristol, United Kingdom
If you are headed to foreign climes and have left thinking about those nasty jabs until the last minute Nomad is a great place to have at your disposal. They stock most vaccines and you can usually book an appointment at fairly short notice, unlike with your GP. However, it will cost you. But the staff are really knowledgeable and you will get some great travel tips into the bargain. And you’l probably buy umpteen necessary travel items you had also completely forgotten to think about. The range of stuff they stock is of a good quality and ranges from the cheap to the more luxury. It’s worth going here early on if you are planning a big trip abroad as you can pick up a lot of information just by chatting to the really friendly staff.
Lisa B.
Place rating: 4 Bristol, United Kingdom
Nomad on Park Street fits right in here, frequented by cool kids wanting to do something with their gap year and festival goers. They have a great range of outdoor gear, backpacks, boots, tents and many essential and handy items which will come in useful on a trip away. Downstairs in the shop they also have a vaccine centre, where the staff are all really knowledgeable about what you need for what country and how far in advance you need it too. If you’re in the early stages of planning, go have a browse in the competent travel book section to get some inspiration.
Will P.
Place rating: 4 Bristol, United Kingdom
If you’re in Bristol and getting itchy feet to be somewhere warmer/friendlier/more adventurous, then(after the travel agents) Nomad should be your first stop for travel essentials and jabs. There’s plenty to see in the shop but it’s best for clothes, sleeping bags, and stuff you need to stay healthy abroad. Although there’s plenty here for the more laid back or less serious traveller, they do specialise in catering for more adventurous people too, with some pretty heavy duty tents and coats. If you’re a complete beginner and not sure what you should be getting for your trip the staff can help out too. It’s not cheap and there’s lots of slightly useless ‘travel accessories’ to waste your money on(e.g. a solar powered ipod charger). Nevertheless, an essential shop if you want to taste something a bit more wild than Bristol.
Janine K.
Place rating: 4 Bristol, United Kingdom
If you’re planning something a little more exotic than a trip to Costa Brava then this is a great place to come for sensible and practical advice on travelling and to get any vaccinations done. Although it seems a bit odd to head to what initially looks like a camping shop to get your yellow fever jab done actually these guys are up-to-date with the current information on what you need where and when. You can get same-day jabs if you haven’t been good at planning or have an emergency trip. In the shop below they have high-end hiking and travel-kit gear, but they do take their sales seriously so expect good discounts when they are on. If you go instore(or online) they have handy ‘kit-lists’ for different types of climate so you base your packing around it. Great for first-time explorers and professionals alike.
Maxmcc
Place rating: 4 Bristol, United Kingdom
If your about to head off abroad, or maybe just an adventure, then Nomad is you pre-trip pit stop. You can get all the necessary clothing, equipment, vaccines, sandals for the feet and bottles of deet. They administrate Yellow Fever jabs, which you can’t get in a lot of NHS medical surgeries so check that out if you need it for your travels.