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Information Sheet Last Updated: August 2005
Outdoor Equipment In Ecuador
Rentals and Sales
The equipment you need for just about any outdoor activity can be rented and bought in several places around the country, although Quito has by far the greatest selection. Climbing gear (including plastic climbing boots in large sizes) is generally easy to rent; renting good quality sleeping bags and tents can be a bit trickier. However, it is becoming much easier to buy decent mountaineering equipment that is imported or even made in Ecuador. Whether renting or buying gear, be sure to examine it completely for quality and wear before you hand over your money.
Outdoor Sales and Rentals
Altamontaña
Phone: 255 8380
Fax: 252 4422
Address: Jorge Washington 425 y 6 de Diciembre
Email: altamont@netzone.com.ec
SAE discount: 10%
Has good climbing equipment for sale and rent.
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Equipos Cotopaxi
Phone: 225 0038
Address: 6 de Diciembre N20-36 y Jorge Washington
Make their own equipment, including sleeping bags, backpacks, mittens, and tents.
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Antisana Sport
Phone: 265 0670
Address: El Bosque Shopping Center, Local 51
Good selection of boots and climbing gear for sale. One of the best places to get large-sized walking boots.
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Ecuadorian Kayak Outfitters
Phone: 099 244 107 or 099 705 111
Address: Juan León Mera 863 y Wilson.
Has a great selection of Kayaks and general equipment.
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Aventura Sport
Phone: 292 4373
Address : Quicentro Shopping Mall (top floor)
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The Explorer
Phone: 255 0911
Address: Reina Victoria 928 y Joaquín Pinto
SAE discount: 10%
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Camping Cotopaxi
Phone: 252 1626, 252 4644
Address: Av. Colón 942 y Reina Victoria
Camping equipment for sale. 10% ISIC discount
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Los Alpes
Phone : 223 2362
Address: Reina Victoria 2345 y Baquedano
SAE discount: 10% on cash transactions only.
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Marathon Sports
Address: Can be found in El Bosque, El Jardin, CCI, San Rafael, and Quicentro shopping centers.
Stock Columbia sportswear and general running and sports clothes and shoes
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Safari Sports
Phone: 222 0647
Address: Av. 6 de diciembre 2520 y Orellana
Camping, fishing & hunting equipment
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Moggely Climbing
Phone: 255 4984
Address: Joaquín Pinto E4-255 y Amazonas
Email: Moggely@hotmail.com
Web: www.moggely.com
Camping & climbing gear for rent.
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Tatoo
Phone: 290 4533
Address: Juan Leon Mera 280 y Baquedano
Web: www.tatoo.ws
Has a good selection of tents and gortex pants plus jackets.
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Stove Fuels
White Gas (Coleman fuel)
You can buy in gallon cans or, usually, by the litre if you take your own container.
Ace Hardware
Location 1:
Phone: 225 2041
Address: Centro Comercial Iñaquito (C.C.I.) at Naciones Unidas y Amazonas
Location 2:
Phone: 289 2566, 289 2567
Centro Comercial Cumbayá (Av. Interoceanica, Cumbayá)
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Kywi
Phone: 222 1832, 222 1833
Address: 10 de Agosto 2273 y Cordero
Email: kywi@pi.pro.ec
Hardware store. Rubber boots, mosquito netting and ponchos for sale.
Rentals and sales.
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Kerex (Kerosene) - Available at Moggely Climbing (1 st page). You might also try hardware stores (ferreterias).
Propane/Butane Canisters - Available at most camping stores.
Gasoline - Can be bought at gas stations and comes in two grades – Extra and Super. For high altitude cooking (4000m+) the Super may be best as it is highest in octane. Take care not to confuse unleaded gas with Agas con plomo, which does indeed contain lead.
Methylated Spirits
Farmacia Colón
Phone: 222 6534, 252 5563
Address: Av. 10 de Agosto and Colón
Also some hardware stores (ferreterias) and paint stores. Ask for alcohol industrial. Take your own fuel bottle.
