Outdoor
Outdoor Clothing and Equipment
You rely on your outdoor equipment and outdoor clothing to keep you alive and comfortable when you are pushing yourself in the outdoors, so you should arm yourself with the best knowledge and the most appropriate equipment.
We select our staff carefully for their knowledge and experience and they in turn select our product range which is what they would choose to use on the hills, underground or out in the backcountry. So you can be sure that our range is the best for you as well.
Come in store for more advice, for the best walking boot fitting service, or to have a rucksack, rockshoe, trail running shoe, race vest or walking shoe personally fitted by our experts.
If you can't find exactly what you are looking for or if its something a bit more unique or niche then please get in touch and we will make sure you get what you need.
Delve deeper and you can choose from the following collections of top brands plus many more:
Bushcraft: Kelly Kettle, Light My Fire, Opinel, Robens, Snugpak, Solo Stove, Ticket to the Moon and Wolf and Grizzly.
Camping: Crux, Exped, Expedition Foods, Jetboil, Lightwave, MSR, Nordisk, Primus, Sea to Summit, Trangia, Vango, VauDe, Victorinox, Wayfayrer, Wild Country Tents and Western Mountaineering.
Caving: Alp Design, Beal, Climbing Technology, Fenix, Kong, Lyon, Petzl, Raumer and Warmbac.
Climbing: 8b+, Beastmaker, Betastick, Black Diamond, Boreal, ClimbOn!, DMM (made in Wales), Edelrid, Five Ten, Grivel, La Sportiva, Moon, Ocun, Pongoose, Scarpa, Tenaya, Totem and Wild Country.
Running: CEP, Clif Bar, High 5, Injinji, Inov8, Montane, Mountain King, Raidlight, Salt Stick, Scott, Tailwind, Ultimate Direction and VJ-Sport.
Travel: Aquapac, Beaton's, Julbo, Life Systems, Life Venture, Oakley, Ortlieb and Peli Cases.
Walking: Bestard, Camelbak, Compeed, Deuter, Exped, Granger's, Kahtoola, Keen, Klean Kanteen, Leki, Lowa, Lowe Alpine, Meindl, Nalgene, Nikwax, Oboz, Salewa, Salomon, Sidas, Silva, Source, Teva and Zamberlan.
and Clothing for each activity from: Bridgedale, Buff, Buffalo, Darn Tough, Icebreaker, Mammut, Marmot, Odlo, Outdoor Research, Patagonia, Rab, Sealskinz and Tilley.
Vaude
Mark L 2P
The Mark L 2P tent is a great design by Vaude for those who need something with space yet can pack down small in a rucksack. It is still a durable tent even though light and has excellent air circulation provided by the window ventilation and weather-proof scoop vents at the entrances. You can sit upright comfortably inside, good for when you need to take shelter but not sleep quite yet.
Life Systems
Chlorine Dioxide Tablets
The Life Systems Chlorine Dioxide Tablets will kill bacteria, viruses & cysts in water including Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Chlorine Dioxide is the safest and most effective form of chemical water disinfection and unlike Chlorine, has no noticeable after-taste.
DMM
Grippy Grip
The DMM Grippy tape allows the user to customise the grip on ice tools. Can also be used to replace worn out or damaged hand grips. To use simply remove the backing tape and apply tightly around the shaft or handle; keeping the tape taut but not too stretched.
Nikwax
TX.Direct Spray-On
The Nikwax TX.Direct Spray-On is a high-performance waterproofing spray that's been designed to enhance and revitalise the breathability of waterproof gear and wicking liners. TX.Direct Spray-On is ideal for use on clothing that has a fleece lining where you don't want the wash to get all over the inside. It is easy to apply by hand, non flammable, PFC and aerosol free.
Thermarest
Permanent Home Repair Kit
The Thermarest Permanent Home Repair Kit is a puncture repair kit for old or deflating air beds. Perfect for any camping trip in case a puncture occurs. Pack includes; adhesive, 3x alcohol prep pads, 6x glue dots, 3x cover patches.
Climbers Club
South West Climbs: Vol 2 - Devon, Cornwall, The Granite Isles
The second edition of rock climbing in the South West of England. he second volume covers the Granite of West Penwith, Dartmoor, the Channel Islands and Lundy - The guide also covers the North Cornish and North Devon coasts.
Vertebrate Publishing
One Day as a Tiger - Alex MacIntyre and the birth of light and fast alpinism
One Day As A Tiger is John Porter’s revelatory and poignant memoir of his friend Alex MacIntyre, it shows mountaineering at its extraordinary best and tragic worst – and draws an unforgettable picture of a dazzling, argumentative and exuberant legend.
Odlo
Shirt S/S Crew Evolution X-Light
The Shirt S/S Crew Neck Evolution X-Light by ODLO for women is a very lightweight sports underwear for warm temperatures and intensive activity. Integrated ventilation zones maximize cooling through evaporation. In addition, the shirt from the Evolution X-Light series keeps the body cool and dry. The Evolution X-Light Technology marks highly elastic, seamless garment with effect function.
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Gomer
Dan yr Ogof - The Jewel of Welsh Caves
Arguably the foremost showcave complex in the Britain, Dan yr Ogof also contains greater beauty beyond the reach of the casual visitor. Martyn Farr's superbly illustrated book includes many excellent colour images and a wealth of little known archival material; it is a classic account of cave exploration in South Wales, which takes its beginnings from the early years of the century.
Northern Edge Books
North Wales Scrambles
All the selected scrambles lie within a 20km x 15km area of northern Snowdonia – a relatively compact area as far as mountains are concerned, so dead easy to get around. As well as high mountain scrambles, the book includes a few shorter scrambles near to the road, which can be done in a couple of hours. There are also suggestions for linking scrambles, to create day-length journeys across Snowdonia’s rugged landscape.
Crux
X1 Footprint
The Crux X1 Footprint will fit under all Crux X1 tents. Perfect for if you use your tent a lot and want to increase its durability, or if your current footprint is damaged. Great for rocky ground or glacial moraines.
Lightwave
t20 footprint
This t20 footprint from Lightwave fits the t20 Hyper, Trail, Trek, and XT versions of tents. Footprints are a great idea if you want to protect and prolong the usage of the inner floor of your tent. They provide a tough layer to guard against abrasive rock, bramble and foliage, and another layer of water resistance.
Petzl
Rocpec Compact Adaptor
The Petzl adapter for Petzl Rocpec hand drill Increases the Ropec's versatility and provides greater comfort and efficiency for placing 12 mm self-drilling expansion anchors.
Life Systems
Blister Kit
The Life Systems Blister Kit is light and compact, and can easily be added to an existing first aid kit. It's all in the name; everything you need to quickly and effectively treat blistered skin. Perfect for hiking, long distance walking, running, or any activity that's hard on the feet.