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Outdoor Education
Welcome to the Outdoor Education section of our website. Since our inception in 1977 Up and Under has been the leading supplier to Outdoor Education Centres, Outdoor Activity Centres and many government agenices including; UK wide Police Forces, Fire Brigades and many departments of the Ministry of Defence.
Unlike many outdoor businesses, Up and Under is still owned by the people who founded the business and are not answerable to to shareholders, and yes the owners still do work here on a day to day basis (though not every day).
Our contracts and senior management team have close to a cumulative 200 years of experience in this field. So you can be assured of the best levels of help, guidance and service.
In this sector of the business, we also have a range of our own branded items, the branding is simply "Up and Under". Keep a look out for the logo in the online catologue.
The Outdoor Education sector of our business has the best selction of kit, from the best suppliers and manufacturers and has been selected based on suitability, durability, performance, value and sustainability. With close relations to a number of centres we take real life product feedback from the people that count.
Where the products available aren't up to the task we have designed and manufactured specific Outdoor Education purposed clothing and equipment in consultation with a number of Heads of Centres, including products such as our reknowned Centre Cags and Overtrousers and the tried and tested Cordura Universal PFD. Up and Under are THE Outdoor Education Clothing Supplier.
Please note, that the prices displayed won't be your ACCOUNT PRICE until you contact our contracts team on [email protected] to open an account.
The Outdoor Education department highlights the key items in the following areas. However, please also check out the Outdoor, Watersports and Industrial Access and Rescue Departments for other items.
Caving
Camping
Climbing
Outdoor Clothing
Walking
Kayaking
Open Canoeing
Sit On Top Kayaking
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Watersports Clothing
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Nookie NKE Centre Salopette - Junior
The Nookie NKE Centre Salopettes are waterproof, breathable bib over trousers designed for professional outdoor instruction and watersports use. Built from durable 2ply nylon with a PFC-free DWR coating, they provide 5,000 mm waterproof protection and 3,000 g/m²/24 hrs breathability. Adjustable braces, elasticated waist and stretch cuffs ensure easy layering over boots and wetsuit footwear. Ideal for paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing and activity centre environments, these salopettes are engineered for reliable, heavy duty performance.
From £79.00 inc. VAT
Nookie NKE Centre Jacket - Junior
The Nookie NKE Centre Jacket is a waterproof and breathable over-the-head smock style centre cag that's tried and tested for heavy duty use by outdoor activity providers. With colour coded arms by size and PFC-Free 2ply nylon fabric, these are the perfect jackets fir paddle boarding, canoeing and other water sports.
From £62.50 inc. VAT
Petzl Simba Park
The Petzl Simba Park is a durable, easy-to-use full-body children’s harness designed for adventure parks. Featuring a rear Pin-Lock buckle, colour-coded webbing, and high-durability construction, it delivers safety, comfort, and efficient equipment management.
From £55.92 inc. VAT
Grangers Bulk Wash + Repel Clothing 2 in 1
The Grangers Wash and Repel Clothing 2 in 1 is a cleaner and reproofer for use on your outdoor clothing. It offers powerful cleaning and durable repellency whilst saving on water, energy and time. It’s important to take care of your gear but waterproofing dirty clothing just really doesn’t make sense. It won’t perform as well, it’ll affect breathability and it won’t look the part. This unique 2 in 1 formula from Grangers is a great solution to these problems!
From £63.95 inc. VAT
Grangers Bulk Clothing Repel
Bring your gear back to life with Grangers Clothing Repel, the eco-friendly, fluorocarbon-free waterproofing treatment trusted by outdoor enthusiasts. Its advanced Acrylic Polymer Technology restores durable water repellence while keeping your garments breathable and comfortable. Perfect for GORE-TEX®, softshells, and fleece, it works without heat activation and comes in a 100% recycled bottle. Keep your gear dry, sustainable, and adventure-ready, whatever the weather.
From £58.96 inc. VAT
Grangers Bulk Performance Wash
Refresh and protect your outdoor gear with Grangers Bulk Performance Wash Concentrate, the eco-friendly cleaner for waterproof and technical clothing. Its powerful yet gentle formula removes dirt and odours while maintaining your gear’s breathability and water repellence. Bluesign® approved, PFC-free, and packaged in a 100% recycled bottle. Keep your jackets, fleeces, and shells performing like new, adventure after adventure.
From £46.96 inc. VAT
Lyon Ballast Bag
The Lyon Ballast Bag is an essential tool for indoor climbing walls, helping belayers manage weight differences with climbers. It securely attaches to the harness tie-in point, increasing belayer mass for safer climbs. Made from tough PVC with a double base, it can accommodate 2 × 25 kg bags of sand (not supplied). The reinforced webbing loop ensures long-lasting durability and protection against abrasion. Ideal for climbing gyms and training environments, it enhances safety and stability during belaying.
£184.99 inc. VAT £164.56 inc. VAT
Cavers Knee Pads
The Warmbac cavers knee pads are supplied as a pair and will add much needed comfort when on your caving trips. These knee pads for caving feature a full neoprene construction. The front of the pads are 6mm thick and the rear securing straps are 3mm. These are easy to get on and off and also offer basic levels of protection to your caving oversuit.