Chatswood ?
Melbourne For Melbourne we have this list from the Purple Spam Eater. In Elizabeth St: BakPakka (94) – Lots of Gondwana & Rainbird clothing and One Planet packs Mitchells Adventure (295) – Selection of Hi-tec and military boots City Centre Disposals (241) – Typical military disposal store TW Sands & Co (449) – Small selection of camping stoves – Lots of Kerosene lanterns Mountain Equipment (98-100, The Basement, Block Arcade) – Wide selection of brand name equipment (Mont, Macpac etc) – Good selection of tents, sleeping bags and packs – Test area for camping stoves (ask for a demonstration) – Stock MSR Titanium cookware and Primus Alpine Titanium gas stoves – Took forever to get attention of staff (staff were helpful though) Elsewhere Aktiv8 – Karrimor Boots, Packs and Clothing – Good selection of Mont Clothing Bogong Equipment (http://www.bogong.com.au) – Wide selection of Macpac, Mont and Wilderness Equipment Gear – Good selection of hiking boots (including Asolo, La Sportiva and Rai