Trekking gears haven

As bus 260 is approaching the terminal at Taipei Main Station. I saw this famous trekking gear shop, Deng Shan You (Trekking Friends). I alighted and walk towards Deng Shan You.

Then I saw Patagonia and many trekking gear shops. I went into every trekking gears shop to shop. I remember that the road name is Zhong Shan Bei Lu (Central Mountain North Road). This place is a trekking gear haven!!!

I can't believe I actually spent 2 hours looking at gears without taking a break. It feels more tiring to shop 2 hrs than to jog 2 hrs. My conclusion is that Taiwanese are very willing to spent on gears. I was hoping to see local Taiwan or China brands, which I assume to be cheaper. I was wrong. The shops carry all sorts of brand, from USA to New Zealand. Patagonia, Eiger, Atunas, Mac Pac, Vaude, ProCam Fits, Salewa (they have apparel as well), Sea to Summit, Chaco, MSR, Nalgene, many other camping stove brands, Leki. and many many banyak banyak brand. Taiwanese are really spoilt for choice.

There's this brand call Aiger, might be from China. Also, there's another interesting brand-Wild Roses, for women by women.

Taiwanese are into hitech gear. They like to buy apparel that are quick dry, breathable, windproof, and all sorts of proof. Basically, it translate to Goretex material and it means super EXPENSIVE. Even uncles and aunties also into high tech gears.