Banks of Perth Outdoor Shop: A trusted local business since 1831
One of Scotland's oldest retail businesses still run by the same family. Founded by James Banks, in 1831, manufacturing and retailing ropes, cords and nets for farming and commercial salmon fishing.
We are all passionate about the great outdoors, whether it be skiing, hill walking, sailing, camping, caravanning, cycling or fishing, therefore, we test many of the products that we sell and can advise with confidence. Banks of Perth sell a wide range of outdoor clothing and equipment including ski equipment, walking clothing and gear, camping equipment, curling equipment and more.
1898
The beginning – The company was founded by Hans Deuter in Augsburg-Oberhausen. At the turn of the century, the company supplied the Bavarian Royal Mail with mailbags and post sacks.
Going from then until now amazing history of how the rucksacks evolved from mailbags to satchels then to rucksacks and the materials that they made/ sourced. Also the expeditions that they sponsored and the achievements throughout the years that they have had.
