Why R2G exist
You choose the mountain. We’ll make sure you’re ready for it.
You don’t need an online shop with an endless range of products and an algorithm that decides what you see. You need someone who knows the industry, understands the brands — and speaks honestly with you about what really works.
Most outdoor online shops sell everything. We make the choice for you.
You type ‘climbing shoes’ into Bergfreunde or Trekkinn and get 240 results back — a mix of Italian craftsmanship and generic sports brands from three continents. You don’t know what you don’t know: and the algorithm is primarily out to sell you something. R2G Outdoors works differently. We have deliberately chosen a smaller, more focused range of exclusively European brands. Brands designed for the same terrain you’re on. Brands where we know every product, because we use them ourselves. And a team that picks up the phone to help you make the right choice — not the most expensive one.
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Exclusively European brands
Europe is the cradle of mountaineering and climbing. Brands such as La Sportiva, Mammut, AustriAlpin, Singing Rock and Bråtens aren’t just European — they’ve been shaped by the terrain we climb on. Every product in our range meets European safety standards (UIAA/CE) and is crafted by people who understand what you’ll encounter outdoors. No fillers from distant markets. No compromises on quality.
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Advice from people who do it themselves
Behind R2G Outdoors are Remco and Rens — climbers, sailors, outdoor enthusiasts. They know every product in our range from personal experience. No call centre, no scripted answers. If you’re unsure about the right harness size, the best climbing shoes for your level, or the difference between two carabiners, just give Remco a call. Those few minutes could make the difference between a purchase that lasts for years and one that lets you down 20 metres up.
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You’re not just a customer number
The best outdoor memories are made through honest conversations and people who genuinely think along with you. We don’t treat you as a one-off transaction, but as someone with a goal — a first climbing course, an alpine tour or simply a good pair of slippers for the bivouac. We talk, we listen, and we’re honest if something isn’t right for you. That’s not just marketing talk; that’s how Remco and Rens have always worked.
Your frustration is our starting point
‘I didn’t know what to choose anymore.’
Perhaps you can relate. You’re faced with a wall of products, conflicting reviews and brands whose country of origin you can’t even identify. You just want good gear — but figuring out what’s good takes longer than the climb itself.
That’s exactly the frustration that led to the creation of R2G Outdoors. Not as a business case, but as a genuine need that Remco and Rens recognised from their own experience: in water scouting, whilst climbing, on a hike. The best gear isn’t always the best-known — but it’s always European.
We make that choice transparent for you. Every brand in our range has been carefully selected, and we’ve assessed every product ourselves. So you don’t have to search — just go.
Europe produces the best outdoor equipment in the world — not because it’s cheaper, but because it’s better. European standards are stricter, European climbers are more discerning, and European manufacturers have known for centuries what it takes to get down a mountain safely.
— The R2G philosophy
How we work
We don’t wait for you to come to us — we come to you.
R2G Outdoors started with a simple idea: the outdoor retail sector could be more personal. Remco and Rens know that feeling of walking into a shop and walking out with more questions than you had when you went in. Ordering online and just hoping it’s the right thing.
That’s why we organise activities — climbing sessions, instruction, practical workshops — where you don’t just buy the products but actually learn how to use them. The gear only makes sense once you understand why it’s designed that way. And you grasp that quickest when someone shows you and teaches you.
Our goal: to build a space — physical and digital — where the outdoor experience and the right equipment come together. Flexible, honest and entirely focused on what you need for your next adventure.
The team behind R2G
Two people. One driving force.
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Remco Gerbrands
Product advice & ideas
Remco is the person you’ll speak to on the phone if you’re unsure. From water scouting to climbing routes — he uses the products he sells. His knowledge isn’t a sales pitch but honest advice: even if that means he directs you elsewhere. You can reach him on +31 (0)6 2127 8082.
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Rens Schreurs
Customer Experience & Communication
Rens listens first, then responds. If you tell him what you’re planning to do outdoors, he immediately understands what you need — and what you don’t. He ensures that R2G is a place you’ll want to come back to, not because you have to, but simply because it’s a pleasure to work there. You can reach him on +31(0)6 1582 8289.