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Evaluating 166 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality and durability of the products, finding them well-suited for their intended use, from bikes and bikepacking bags to clothing and camping equipment. Many people highlight the exceptional customer service, noting the helpfulness, knowledge, and friendly demeanor of the staff both online and in stores. The repair service is also frequently commended for its efficiency and quality. However, some people were dissatisfied with customer service, citing issues like slow responses, conflicting information from different agents, or a lack of resolution for product problems. A few other people also felt that certain products, such as a "weatherproof" saddle pack, did not meet expectations for water resistance, and some found the down jackets to lose their warmth after washing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been nothing but impressed by my Sonder Camino bike – that's an Alpkit brand for anyone who doesn't know. Not to mention the helpful Alpkit customer service team who guided me to my purc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been using Alpkit for years & they never disappoint. If there's ever an issue or problem - stuff happens! - the staff online and at the nearest shop (Edinburgh) always do their best to sort it out. Le... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I find Alpkit to be one of the best outdoor retailers around. I have bought many items over the years from clothing to camping equipment. Their products are of a high quality, do the job they are ma... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I carelessly damaged a component on my Sonder bike while doing some basic maintenance. Checked Alpkit website and these parts not shown. Looked around the market and could not find elsewhere with th... See more

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Since day one in 2004, Alpkit has always tried to do business the right way. They're advocates of the highest ethical standards and have always chosen the most environmentally preferable method of production. Alpkit make affordable mountain gear without compromise to performance or sustainability. Their design ethos is set in stone: to make Gear You Love For Longer, the gear you use year after year and form a lifelong relationship. They take full responsibility for the impact of their business on society and the environment, improving all the time and making theirs a business that they can be proud of for all time. Alpkit gives 1% of sales and at least 10% of their profits to charity, via their Alpkit Foundation, which gives direct awards to grassroots projects that help people get outside.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carbon Marathon Ultra walking poles

I purchased x2 Carbon Marathon Ultra poles. Alpkit’s service was great. The company responded to my questions promptly and even refunded the difference between x2 single poles and the cost of ordering a pair without being asked.
As for the poles, they’re robust, light and easy to set up. My only gripe is their length; I’m 5ft 7inches and they’re perhaps a little too tall for me on the lowest length you can set. I chose to keep them and adapted my hand grip but others may prefer a pole that goes a little shorter.

July 28, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

HI Rachel

Thanks for the review, and the helpful comment to other customers about the length.


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Nick

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service was on point

Customer service was on point with product help on a bag. Sounds like the staff test the products alot and have true experiences with the products. Will be ordering more in the future.

July 29, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Craig

Thanks for the review.

We have litmus test for our equipment, if we launch it and the team are then all wearing it we know it's great product.

Regards


Nick

MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Customer Service

I placed and tightly timed order for hiking kit on Sunday and forgot one item. I called today to ask if it could be added to the scheduled next day delivery and was not at all hopeful it could. But Ash and Ed went above and beyond to find my order, sort an invoice and add in the extra item. Saving delivery costs for me and van miles. I am a first time very happy customer. Huge thanks to Ash and Ed !

July 28, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Anon

Thanks for the review, so glad that Ed and Ash could get this item to you. It's not always possible as the warehouse team have sometimes picked and sent out the order, but if we can, we will try our hardest to sort things out.

Have a great trip.

Regards


Nick


MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company

Fantastic company. I have some of their cycling gear, and a few base layers and T-shirts. The gear is top quality at affordable prices. Sales are really worth looking into. But in confidence from a local and ethical considerate company! I just recently bought a fleece and after placing the order realised I’d be better with a larger size. I phoned up, spoke to Brendan (top man) and the order was amended and arrived the next day!!! Amazing. Enjoy great value and adventure well.

July 24, 2025
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Hi Anon

Thanks for the review, so glad we could sort everything out for you.

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Nick

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great gear

Ordered a load of stuff for a bikepacking trip (bags, tent, sleeping kit). Delivery was delayed (by DPD, no fault of alpkit) but their customer service to resolve the issue was brilliant and super helpful. Shout out to Brendan for getting it all resolved and delivered in time for my trip! The gear feels like its really good quality, and the design (especially of the Ordos 3) is amazing.

July 25, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Joe

Thanks for the shout out for Brendan, he'll appreciate that. The Ordos 3 (and the 2) is one of my favourite tents great in hot weather as you can vent across the tent, and great in mixed weather when you've all got muddy boots on.

Thanks again for the review.

Regards

Nick

MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products and great service...your one stop shop for the outdoors

The products offered by Alpkit are only equalled by their fantastic support service. The team have been responsive and pro-active in helping me with my purchases and ensuring that i get the most from them.

Top company with top people.

July 24, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi David

Thanks for the review, you've detailed everything we try to be.

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Nick

MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service! Easy process to speak to someone on the phone. I spoke with Ash who talked through different product options and gave me some great advice.
Really impressed with the level of care in customer service team:)
I’ve also previously been in one of the Alpkit stores and had the same lovely experience with staff!

July 17, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Molly

Not a lot of the review mention "care" but you've highlighted such an important aspect of our Customer Service and that's that we do care.
We care about getting things right in the first place and care when we get things wrong and will always try to do the right thing.

Thanks for the shout out for Ash.

Regards


Nick
MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys are great

These guys are great! Products are 10/10, customer service 10/10!

July 17, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

HI Nick

The whole team is great, not just the guys ;-).

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Nick

MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unbelievably good customer service

Unbelievably good customer service! Phone number is easy to find, speaking to someone instantly and they know the products inside out. I spoke with Ash who was super knowledgeable about all of the products I was looking at and had some great tips for cycle touring!
The products are also really well made and come with a Warranty in the unlikely event you need to, things can be fixed.

July 16, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi John

We have always tried to keep things simple, i never really understand why companies make it so hard to get in touch. We are here answering the phone or live chat and in person at any of the stores.

Thanks for the review.

Cheers

Nick

MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THIS COMPANY IS A REAL PLEASURE TO TRADE WITH

My "2 year old" lightweight music chair just broke at a festival, 1 leg decided to do its own thingy. Unuseable.

FREE return to Alpkit,

Quick response - NO QUIBBLE refund.

The way it should be.

I buy lots from them.

Great Company, Great products, (Except for the chair - didnt buy another one), Great People.

FANTASTIC CUSTOMER SERVICE

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A "GO TO" COMPANY FOR ME.

July 8, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

HI Martin

Thanks for the great review, much appreciated.



Best Regards


Nick


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They stand by the values they promote!

They stand by the values they promote!

I've been a customer for years now with absolutely no problems purchasing both in store and online. I recently purchased a new paddleboard and had a small issue on delivery due to some bad timing on my part. Contacted alpkit support and spoke to Naomi who went well above and beyond to help out. Excellent products and even better customer service.

July 4, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Jay

Thanks for the shout out for Naomi and glad we could sort out the delivery issue.

Regards

Nick


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer serviceprompt and HUMAN

Customer service prompt and HUMAN. And humane . Just bloody nice people delivering great kit !

July 11, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Dr Martin

If nothing else we are human, just trying to do our best everyday.

Thanks for posting.

Regards


Nick

MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the Alpkit / Sonder products

Love the Alpkit / Sonder products. Staff a really helpful in store or on line and the product always performs 👍

July 8, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

HI Steve

We love them to, it's what helps "Go nice places and do good things"

Regards


Nick


MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alpkit repair service

Alpkit repair service saved a cycling bag from being scrapped. New zip installed by Alpkit replaced the broken one.
Excellent service. Recommended.

July 9, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Alex
The repairs stations repair thousands of bags and jackets in a year, and so many of them would been thrown away if not repaired.

We appreciate your review thank you.


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Nick

MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A leader in the great outdoors retail scene

Great company, great ethos, great products, fantastic support. What more could you ask for.

July 9, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

HI Mart

That a punchy review, if it wasn't so hot you'd see us blushing.

It's the result of lot of hard work across the whole team.

Regards

Nick



Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding customer service

Outstanding customer service from Brendan, so friendly, helpful and quick, couldn't be happier with the outcome and the service I received. Will definitely use Alpkit again (soon)

July 8, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Customer 4

Thanks for the review, much appreciated and a great shout out for Brendan.

Regards

Nick

MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

superb service

superb, genuine care after a minor mix up with return! thank you Brendan and team

July 4, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Matthew

Thanks for the review and the shout out for Brendan.


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Nick

MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always top notch

Always quick, knowledgeable and helpful service from the Alpkit team either in store or online.
I’ve been shopping with Alpkit for many years and I’m never disappointed

July 6, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Gavin

Much appreciated to get a review like this and the years you've been with us.

Regards


Nick

MD / Co Founder

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

They couldn't send a footprint because some stock issue, but when its arrived sooner then expected, they sent it for me, same price, no additional charge.
This made me really happy!

July 3, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Molnar

Apologies for not having it in stock to start with, however i'm glad that we could get it to you earlier.

Thanks for the review.

Regards

Nick Smith

MD / Co Founder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service from the shop

Alpkit sell a great range of products in 1 website. Some of them are very interesting / innovative.

I had purchased various smaller items from them, but you never really know what the customer service is like, until things go wrong.

I bought a tent for & loved it, unfortunately on it's first use, one of the poles bent. It is no longer brand new & in the packaging , so returning it would not be possible I assumed.

However, Alpkit were amazing & gave me options. They communicated effectively & processed my refund rapidly. After this, I trust them & would not hesitate to purchase more items from them .

June 12, 2025
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Reply from Alpkit

Hi Dave

Thanks for the review. Hopefully anyone reading these reviews will appreciate that we take our customer service very seriously and may already know our simple mantra that we aim to treat our customers as we would want to be treated.

Thank you for this strong endorsements I know trust is hard earned, thank you.

Regards


Nick

MD / Co Founder

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