Outside World Outfitters

Local shop outfits you for the entire natural world

Whether you’re camping in the backyard, day hiking in Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park or preparing to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, your first stop needs to be a visit to Chris Largent at Outside World, 1025 Broadway in Columbus.

With personal service and hands-on knowledge of all the products they offer, the staff at Outside World can get you on the water or on the trail with the gear you need. Offering specialty products from brands you won’t find at other retailers, like Uptown Society, Osprey, Big Agnes and Jackson Kayaks, no one else can get you on the way to your next big adventure like Outside World. They even do repairs, including plastic welding on kayaks.

Outside World is an anchor in our burgeoning outdoor excursion economy, and not only because they have the gear and boats. Summer group trips help people get together and get outside through the warmer months, instructional clinics help people get to know their equipment, and Scout discounts make sure young adventurers can get the gear they need.

Chris appreciates his customers, and they appreciate him. Outside World staff make a point to get to know their customers, to build a community. Those customers return the favor, often sending Christmas cards and pictures from their adventures.

Outside World Outfitters is the top shop for all thinks hiking, camping, paddling and climbing for their customer service, expertise and inventory. Whether for yourself or a special person in your life who enjoy getting out for adventures, drop by Outside World Outfitters and let Chris and the crew take care of you this holiday season.