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Base Camp is a specialist outdoor sports store in Nijlen, Belgium, offering an extensive range of equipment for outdoor activities. Whether you're into hiking, cycling, travelling, backpacking, bikepacking, winter trekking, climbing, mountaineering or expeditions, our store stocks quality equipment for all these activities and offers the expertise to help you make the right choices.

The current owner and manager, Marc De Vries, has been working at Base Camp for 30 years and has more than 35 years of experience in outdoor activities.

From camping with youth organisations to (winter) trekking trips throughout Western, Northern and Central Europe, as well as cycling tours across many European regions, Marc has explored numerous aspects of outdoor sports and trekking. He is always happy to share his experience with you. His unique combination of being a passionate retailer and an enthusiastic outdoor lover means he can provide you with the right advice and support for every adventure.

Base Camp was founded in 1976 by Toni De Batist and taken over by Marc in 2013. The store is a small family-run business. Marc is the owner and runs the shop, assisted when needed by Joke, his son's partner, and temporary staff. His son Marten, daughter Hannah and wife Annick all make their invaluable contributions behind the scenes, around the kitchen table. Every member of the family is wholeheartedly committed to the business.

In an age of overconsumption and disposable products, Base Camp is committed to going against the tide. We believe in advising our customers to buy only what they really need and in investing in quality equipment that will last. We also believe in a personal approach, where excellent service, customer satisfaction and after-sales support are not just empty promises, but genuine priorities.

Base Camp has a strong commitment to the environment and sustainability. Our focus is increasingly on natural products made from recycled materials and sourced locally or within Europe. High quality at a fair price is at the heart of our business philosophy. And every customer receives honest advice and expert guidance at no extra cost!

Don't forget to explore our extensive collection of maps and books, and feel free to place your order online through our webshop!