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
Warmbac Outdoor Centre Oversuit
The Warmbac Centre Suit has been designed with the commercial user in mind. The combination of fabric gives durability where required while still also enabling the wearer to get the best levels of freedom of movement.
Palm Centre Smock
The Palm Centre Smock is a waterproof cagoule that's ideal for Canoeing, Kayaking and Ghyll Scrambling. While having a very similar design to the Centre Jacket, this sees the addition of a hood for extra protection. Palm has designed the centre smock to be a versatile cross over piece of kit that's great for variety of Outdoor Education sectors.
Nookie NKE Centre Salopette
The Nookie NKE Centre Salopettes are breathable and waterproof bib style over-trousers with adjustable braces. Developed in partnership with outdoor activity instructors to make sure they fit your every need, these salopettes are extremely easy to put on over other layers and the cuffs will stretch enough to get over wellies or boots. Great for outdoor activity providers, paddle boarding canoeing, kayaking, dinghy sailing and instructing.
Palm Centre Salopettes
The Palm Centre Salopette is a great way of protecting yourself and your clients from the prevailing wind and rain. These waterproof salopettes work well in conjunction with the Palm Centre Smock. Palm has designed these kayak salopettes to be used in the Outdoor Education environment.
Up and Under Centre Jacket Adult
The Up and Under Centre Jacket, is the number one premium outdoor centre waterproof available in the UK. As an evolution of the centre cag, which has had 40 years of rigorous testing, we know the Centre Cag works well. So, in 2023 by popular demand, we revived the Centre Jacket. It is now also keeping outdoor adventurers dry and comfortable whilst setting a new benchmark! Other manufacturers aspire to copy and produce, this centre waterproof jacket. But they always fall short. They try and compromise, whilst we do not! Our outdoor centre waterproof clothing all has the same design philosophy. It must be simple, durable, versatile and offer outstanding levels of performance. The Centre Jacket features a zip front opening design. It also incorporates a double storm flap for the best level of protection. There is an internal pocket for smaller items such as a phone. There are also two large pockets on the front. Velcro secures both, the left-hand pocket also features a colour coded patch to denote the size. The hood is large and is also helmet compatible, it also features a Velcro volume adjuster. The cuffs incorporate a Velcro adjuster for a snug and secure fit.
Tootega Pulse 120 Tandem Club
The Tootega Pulse 120 is an entry level sit on top kayak. Having been stripped of all the extra fixtures and fittings this really is a basic sit on top kayak, however it is perfect for beach kayak hire.
Tootega Kinetic 100 Club
The Tootega Kinetic 100 Club Kayak bridges the gap between touring and beach play, giving you the freedom to explore the waters however you want. The Kinetic 100 has been designed to work in harmony with Tootega's innovative new skeg system, which is fully adjustable, allowing you to find that perfect balance between manoeuvrability or straight line tracking for you and the water you are paddling on.
Up and Under Centre Jacket Junior
The Up and Under Centre Jacket Junior is the premium outdoor centre waterproof jacket in the UK market place. It follows on from the Cag, which has been around for 40 years and had been tried and thoroughly tested. The Jacket, has now been available since 2023 and is setting the required bench mark! This is the centre waterproof jacket that others manufacturers copy and aspire to produce. But they always fall short! All the outdoor centre waterproof clothing we produce, has the same design philosophy. In short, it must be simple, durable, versatile and offer a great level of performance. The Centre Jacket Junior incorporates a zip front opening design. It also features a double storm flap for enhanced levels of protection. There is also an internal pocket for items such as a phone. There are large pockets on the front, the left hand pocket also features a colour coded patch to denote size. The hood is large and is also helmet compatible, it also has a volume adjuster. The cuffs incorporate a Velro adjuster for a snug and seure fit.
OCUN Twist Rental
The Twist Rental climbing harness by OCUN is an adjustable and robustly constructed harness that should fit most adults and has additional safety features. The tie-in loop and the transition to the leg and hip straps are contrasting in colour to emphasise the correct tie-in point. In addition, the gear loops are reinforced to hold up to 12.5 kN - enough for a climber to take a fall.
Edelrid Zack Gym
The Edelrid Zack Gym Climbing Harness has been designed for rental use, offering the perfect blend of comfort, durability, and ease of use. Fully adjustable to fit a wide range of body types, it’s ideal for beginner climbers at indoor gyms or climbing centres. With RFID chips for easy equipment tracking, it’s a reliable choice for both new climbers and busy rental fleets.