I’m planning to go camping next week and need to pick up some new gear to add to what I already have. Even though next week’s trip is in the desert, I’m also hoping to camp in Saudi this year and maybe Failaka, where the image on top was taken by @diam89. There isn’t much time to order anything from Amazon for next week, but thankfully we do have a lot of local options.

Most of the brands sold in Kuwait lean more toward the budget end, but my favorite outdoor brand is Nemo Equipment and we luckily have a local dealer for it, although their selection is a bit limited. I bought a NEMO tent 13 years ago and still use it today so always try and buy their stuff when I can.

If you’re looking for camping or outdoor gear, I’ve listed the places I know that have a good selection along with some of the brands they carry. If I missed a place let me know in the comments.

AAW Campingaz, Coleman, Magma, Snow Peak

Ace Hardware Bestway, Coghlan’s, Coleman, Mr. Heater, Pavillo, Wenzel

Al Azame Barebones, Leatherman, Nitecore, Teton, Thaw, Victorinox

All Degrees Biotite, Black Diamond, Osprey, UCO

Alyash Sells mostly Alyash brand

Camouflage Sells mostly Camouflage brand

Camp N Sea Bestway, Coleman, Dometic, KingCamp, Naturehike, Nemo, Outwell, Teton, Thaw

Decathlon Sells only Quechua brand

DreamTeam Gerber, Leatherman, Nebo, Nitecore, Olight, Pelican, SOL

Naturehike Sells only Naturehike brand

ORP ARB, Biolite, NEMO Equipment

Outdoor Kuwait Camelbak, Campingmoon, GSI Outdoor, Jera, Solo Stove