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 braded 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.
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
Jobe
Rental Fullsuit 5/3mm
The Jobe Heavy Duty Full Suit is a quality, super durable, centre spec winter wetsuit. This full body 'Steamer' style suit uses a quality, flexible neoprene across the suit, with 5mm around the core and 3mm on the extremities for increased flexibility. On high wear areas such as the seat, there is a strong, taped-on neoprene pad which has a heavy duty face fabric, while critical areas also have extra strengthening tape inside (over the glued and blind stitched seams).
Jobe
Rental Fullsuit 3/2.5mm
The Jobe Heavy Duty Full Suit is a quality, super durable, centre spec summer wetsuit. This full body 'Steamer' style suit uses a quality, flexible neoprene across the suit, with 3mm around the core and 2.5mm on the extremities for increased flexibility. On high wear areas such as the seat, there's a strong taped-on neoprene pad which has a heavy duty face fabric, while critical areas also have extra strengthening tape inside (over the glued and blind stitched seams).
Crewsaver
Centre 4mm One Piece Wetsuit
The Crewsaver Centre One Piece; a 4mm wetsuit that is ideal for water sports such as gorge walking, sit on top kayaking and coasteering. It has been manufactured to withstand heavy use by commercial providers. This wetsuit uses a colour coded system that denotes the size, a visual size label is also on the right hand wrist. It is easily accessed through a rear zip.
Crewsaver
Centre Zip 70N Buoyancy Aid
The Crewsaver Centre Zip is a tough durable buoyancy aid making it the perfect choice for use in outdoor education centres. It is manufactured from durable and hardwearing 500 denier Cordura on the outer shell while the inside of the jacket is a tough 420 denier nylon. The basic design of this buoyancy aid makes it easy to use.
Nookie
NKE Centre Zip Buoyancy Aid
The Nookie NKE Centre Zip is a Buoyancy Aid that's built to last! Perfect for group use and at outdoor activity centres as they are colour coded by size, making handing out and storing them much easier. These vests are made with hard-wearing 500D Nylon Codura and feature YKK zips down the front for ease of adjustment.
Palm
Centre Zip PFD
The Palm Centre Zip is a front zip PFD that is ideal for use in Water Activity Centres, Schools and Youth Groups. It features a tough and durable construction that also incorporates a colour coding system to denote size.
Peak PS
Centre Zip PFD
The Peak PS Centre Zip is a buoyancy aid vest with a front zip opening and colour coded shoulder straps. With a well deserved reputation for great durability, this vest is perfect for groups and outdoor activity centre use.
Jobe
Rental 5/3mm Wetsuit Kids
The Jobe Rental 5/3mm Wetsuit Kids is a durable, high-quality winter wetsuit made for kids in active, center-based settings. This full-body "Steamer" suit features 5mm neoprene around the core for warmth and 3mm on arms and legs for flexibility. High-wear areas like the seat are reinforced with tough neoprene pads, while glued and blind-stitched seams have extra internal strengthening tape for lasting durability.
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.