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
Nikwax Tech Wash 5L
Nikwax Tech Wash 5L is a specially formulated, non-detergent cleaner designed for use on outdoor clothing. Perfect for hand or machine washing base layers, fleece and waterproof garments, it enhances wicking, breathability and the performance of water-repellent coatings. Use it to prepare waterproof clothing before applying TX.Direct® for optimal breathability and water protection. Tech Wash effectively removes dirt and odours, revitalizes durable water-repellent finishes, and ensures your gear stays clean, fresh and performing at its best.
Alan Northrop Black Shrink Wrap 9mm - 4.5mm per metre
This shrink wrap is designed for cord/rope of between 4mm and 9mm diameters. It only comes in black.
Crewsaver Centre Vest 70N Buoyancy Aid - Child / Junior
The Crewsaver Centre Vest is very tough and hardwearing, making it an ideal buoyancy aid for use in commercial environments such as outdoor centres and youth groups. It is constructed from a durable hardwearing 500 denier cordura while on the inside there is a tough 420 denier nylon. The design of this buoyancy aid is basic but serviceable.
Life Systems Mountain Leader First Aid Kit
The Life Systems Mountain Leader First Aid Kit provides the equipment needed to care for a large group of between 1 and 14 people. This kit is also used by survival training schools in the UK. It has been designed with the help of expedition doctor Hugh Montgomery and members of the British Special Forces medical team.
Silva Compass Storage Case
If you've ever wondered what you were supposed to do with your compass' while not in use then this is for you! This is a zip around case with a foam insert that has space for 28 units. Does not include compasses.