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.
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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
Palm
Centre Jacket
The Palm Centre Jacket, a great kayaking cag that is ideal for use in the commercial environment. This is perfect for a wide range of watersports that include Canoeing, Kayaking and Ghyll Scrambling.
Peak PS
Centre Jacket
The Peak PS Centre Jacket is a durable, no-nonsense waterproof spray top, specially designed for high-use group environments and beginner paddlers. Built to last, it features minimal seams and reinforced double stitching, ensuring it withstands frequent, intensive use. For easy distribution, each jacket has the size clearly marked on the left sleeve.
Palm
Centre Longjohn
The Palm Centre Long john is great for use in the commercial environment of Outdoor Education Centres, Activity groups and other providers such as Scout Groups. Palm has designed the Centre Long john to be used for Canoeing and Kayaking. It features a 3.5mm neoprene construction and all of the seams are Mauser stitched for enhanced comfort and performance.
Peak PS
Centre Vest PFD
The Peak PS Centre Vest is a pullover buoyancy aid vest featuring colour coded shoulder straps, simple adjustment and environmentally friendly floatation foam.
Palm
Centre Vest PFD
The Palm Centre Vest is an over the head style PFD. It is perfect for use in Water Activity Centres, Sailing Schools and also Outdoor Education Centres. The design was to make it tough and durable, while also being easy and simple to use. It also incorporates a colour coding system to denote size.
Highlander
Deluxe Map Compass
The Highlander Deluxe Map Compass is a vital tool to ensure you navigate accurately while exploring new areas. Its luminous directional markings and needle make it easy to use day or night. The base plate features clear meridian lines and roamer scales, along with a magnifying viewer for simplified map reading. With a convenient lanyard, you can keep the compass accessible around your neck while on the move.
Lyon
Boulder Setter Magnetic Wrist Cuff
The Lyon Boulder Setter Magnetic Wrist Cuff has been designed for route setters, by route setters with over 30 years of combined route setting experience. Made with a 1000D abrasion resistant fabric outer and breathable spacer fabric on the inner, this cuff has been designed to ensure the highest quality in maintained throughout. It has a Velcro fastener that accommodates all wrist sizes and for ease of fitting and removing with one hand, as well as three strong Neodymium magnetic strips on the top of the wrist to accommodate drill bits and screws for easy access and to avoid loosing these item.
Beal
Rope Marker Ink
The Beal Rope Marker Ink is a specially formulated ink from rope maker Beal for marking climbing ropes safely. The ink has minimal effect on the rope, yet is permanent and resistant to water and abrasion. It does not affect polyamide at all. The container has a small roller at the tip for better inking. This ink is the only safe ink to use with climbing ropes and PPE soft equipment as standard inks, that generally contain solvents, may damage or corrode the rope fibres.
Islander Kayaks
Voro Club Recycled
The Islander Kayaks Voro M Club Kayak is your ticket to adventure. Crafted for smooth performance, its streamlined hull from flared bow to tapered keel cuts gracefully through any water, whether calm or choppy. The wide, stable midsection boosts confidence, offering a secure and balanced ride for paddlers of all levels. The spacious cockpit is easy to enter and allows flexible seating positions, complete with a Cocoon seat pad and backrest for all-day comfort. With thoughtful features like a paddle rest and rear storage shelf, the Voro Club is designed to make every paddling experience effortless and enjoyable.
Life Systems
Flexi Splint
The Lifesystems Flexi Splint has been designed to immobilise broken bones and sprain injuries. It is lightweight, compact and portable making it easy to pack. Instructions are printed on the splint and it is an ideal addition to a Lifesystems First Aid Kit.
Jobe
Rental SUP Paddle Adult
The Jobe Rental SUP Paddle Adult is a comfortable and ergonomic one piece paddle that measures in at 210cm in length.
Jobe
Rental SUP Paddle Kid
The Jobe Rental SUP Paddle Kid is a comfortable and ergonomic one piece paddle that measures in at 150cm in length.
Highlander
Double Emergency Survival Bag
The Highlander Double Emergency Survival Bag is a bright orange, two person emergency bothy bag for high visibility, even in bad weather.
Highlander
Emergency Survival Bag
The Highlander Emergency Survival Bag is a PVC survival 'bivi' bag for emergency use.
Lyon
Route Setter Bag
The Lyon Route Setting Bag MK2 is a practical gear bag crafted from durable, water-resistant fabric that can withstand abrasion. It boasts four external pockets suitable for storing small holds, tools, and bolts, providing a generous capacity of 37 litres.