Equipping an expedition, whether for a Duke of Edinburgh Award, a charity challenge or heading of into the wilderness on your own mission can be extremely time-consuming and expensive. We can supply all the kit you need, delivered to your door and at a fraction of the cost of buying it.
Our Trekking & Expedition section is a list of most commonly used items. For full product listings for each category are found in our Quick Links Section
Cameras
Clothing Insulated
Clothing Shell
Cooking Eating Drinking
Crampons
Gadgets
Gels Sprays Wipes Tablets Drops
Gloves
Personal Hygiene
Rucksacks
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Matts
Snow Safety Kit Stoves
Tents
Walking Poles
Water Treatment
GoPro HD HERO3 Camera The HERO3: Silver Edition boasts the same high performance specs as the famous HD HERO2 camera it replaces, yet it has built-in Wi-Fi and is 30% smaller and 25% lighter. Professional 1080p 30 fps / 960p 48 fps / 720p 60 fps | 11MP photo - 10 fps burst | Wi-Fi Built-In 
GoPro HD HERO2 Camera GoPro cameras are used by more professional athletes, sports filmmakers and core enthusiasts than any other camera in the world. The HD HERO2: Outdoor Edition is the most advanced GoPro camera yet, it is wearable and gear mountable, waterproof to 60m, capable of capturing professional full 1080p video and 11 megapixel photos at a rate of 10 photos per second. Windows- & Mac-compatible MPEG4 | Professional 11MP Sensor | 2x Faster Image Processor | 2X Sharper Glass Lens
Montane Prism Jacket
Warmer, lighter and more windproof than a fleece, whether mountain climbing, high-altitude trekking or sitting round a safari campfire this is a superbly versatile item of clothing. Hire a Prism insulated mid-layer jacket for Everest Base Camp or Kilimanjaro where weight is an issue and temperatures are very variable.
Weight: 415g Approx | Sizes: XS - XXL | Filling: PRIMALOFT®
Annapurna - Down Jacket - MensThe Mountain Equipment Annapurna remains a premier off-the-shelf Down Jacket for exploration in the Greater Ranges and Polar RegionsWeight: 1280g | Fabric:DRILITE | Fill: Down
Cho Oyo - Down Jacket - WomensMountain Equipment made this jacket with lot of consultation with climbers and mountain guides. The result is a jacket that is not just a women's fit but is specifically designed to the requirements of female climbers.Weight: 1250g | Fabric:DRILITE | Fill: Down
Snugpak Sasquatch Insulated Jacket
The Snugpak Sasquatch Insulated Jacket is a synthetic filled insulated jacket with an insulated hood, 2 hand-warmer pockets, an internal zipped map pocket and two internal mesh pockets.
Temp Rating - Comfort: -10ºC, Extreme: -15ºC
Karakorum - Waterproof Shell Jacket - Mens
Fully updated, the multi-award winning Karakorum retains all of its classic mountain pedigree and continues to be the jacket of choice for those preferring the comfort of a 2-Layer GORE-TEX®.Weight: 710g | Fabric: 2-Layer GORE-TEX®
Karakorum - Waterproof Shell Trousers - Mens These durable waterproof shell trousers are the first choice of mountain guides, ski instructors and many other outdoor professionals. They are made from our own exclusive Drilite Extreme fabric which is very hard wearing and now have an integral internal gaiter with a gripper hem. Weight: 655g | Fabric: 3-Layer Drilite® Extreme
Ama Dablam - Waterproof Shell Jacket - Womens
Fully updated, the award winning Ama Dablam Jacket retains all of its classic mountain pedigree and continues to be the jacket of choice for those preferring the comfort of a 2-Layer GORE-TEX®.
Weight: 610g | Fabric: 2-Layer GORE-TEX®
Ama Dablam - Waterproof Shell Trousers - Womens These durable waterproof shell trousers are the first choice of mountain guides, ski instructors and many other outdoor professionals. They are made from our own exclusive Drilite Extreme fabric which is very hard wearing and now have an integral internal gaiter with a gripper hem. Weight: 610g | Fabric: 3-Layer Drilite® Extreme
Waterproof Broard Brimmed Hat
The Waterproof broard brimmed hat, with its breathable membrane and mesh lining, offers protection from all the elements.
Flexible and adjustable brim can be worn up or down | Waterproof, windproof and breathable.
MSR Wind Pro Camping Stove
The next-generation WindPro II camp stove combines all of the great benefits of the original WindPro stove, with the ability to burn in liquid-feed mode.
Packed Weight: 327g | Burn Time Approx: 70 Minutes
MSR Whisperlight Cooking Stove
The WhisperLite camp stove has been the one to choose on outdoor adventurers for more than 20 years. Backpackers, climbers, hikers and adventure travelers alike have come to rely on its easy-to-use design and durable, stainless steel and brass construction to deliver dependable performance in most any situation.
Packed Weight: 410g | Boil time (white gas) 1 litre: 3.9 minutes
MSR Alpine 2 pot set The Alpine 2TM pot set is made from incredibly durable stainless steel, reliably standing up to even the most extreme conditions. Weight: 733 g | Materials: Stainless steel | Capacity Pot 1: 1.5 Litres | Capacity Pot 2: 2 Litres
Black Diamond Serac Crampon
The Black Diamond Serac is a versatile 12-point crampon for alpine climbing featuring our lightweight stainless steel design. Designed for moderate technical terrain, the Serac has strong frontpoints that climb steep snow efficiently and penetrate ice with ease.
Weight Per Pair : 968g | Materials : Stainless steel
Black Diamond Sabretooth Crampon
Black Diamond’s best all-around crampon, the Sabretooth features a lightweight stainless steel design. Equally at home on Denali as climbing in Ouray, the Sabretooth features horizontal frontpoints to provide stability in snow, penetrate alpine ice, run up waterfall ice and hold rock edges securely.
Weight Per Pair : 968g | Materials : Stainless steel
Motorola T5 Handheld Radio The Motorola T5 handheld radio is a perfect combination of style and function. Whether out with your partner on a cycle ride, skiing, climbing, hiking or just simply trying to keep an eye on the kids. Range 6 km | Weight 147g with batteries | Battery 4xAAA
Lifesystems Sun Cream SPF 50 The sweat resistant Mountain Formula SPF 50 is ideal for use at high altitude. This long lasting cream is broad spectrum providing SPF50 against UVB rays and 5 Star protection against UVA rays. The 50ml bottle is specifically shaped to fit into pockets. SPF: 50 | Weight: 69g
Dry Wash Gel 100ml
An antibacterial soap that doesn’t require water – the liquid evaporates as you’re using it. This is ideal for travel and the outdoors when a reliable water source may not be close by. Contains soothing aloe vera extract.
Cleaning gel that requires no water | Antibacterial formula | Biodegradable and pH balanced
Deet Insect Repellent
A dual-action formula which combines natural pyrethroids with a very high concentration of DEET to provide maximum, long lasting protection. Natural pyrethroids act as a contact repellent so any insect actually landing on the skin will be deterred from biting.
Active Ingredient: 95% DEET | Repels: Mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, sandflies, gnats, fleas, ticks and other biting insects.
Wet Wipes - Body
These wet wipes are larger than the normal wet wipes and are a great way of freshening up after a day on the trail for when you don’t have access to a hot bath.
Safe to use on the entire body | Portable | Resealable | Travel-size | Fresh clean scent
Water Purification Tablets
These water purification tablets are used to disinfect contaminated water. As well as for treating drinking water these tablets can be used to disinfect water for cleaning teeth and for washing fruit and vegetables. Use neutralising tablets to remove the chlorine taste.
Widely used water disinfectant | Kill pathogenic organisms in water
Chlorine Dioxide Droplets Chlorine Dioxide Droplets are the safest and most effective chemical water disinfectant available. They kill bacteria, viruses and cysts in water (Including Giardia and Cryptosporidium). Safe for long term use. | Does not leave any residual taste, odour or colour | Treats up to 60 Litres of water | Once opened use within 18 months.
Black Diamond Mercury Mitt
A pair of high quality mitts are an essential item in any rucksack when venturing into sub-zero temperatures. Don’t lose the use of your hands when it really matters.
Temperature Range: -29ºC to -12 ºC | Weight: 324g
Insulated Cold Weather Gloves When the weather's cold you need a good quality well-constructed waterproof glove that will perform in all conditions. Insulation: Primaloft® or simular synthetic insulation
Sealskinz Thermal Liner Gloves
These Sealskinz Thermal Liner Gloves are designed to be worn either by themselves or with other gloves to give an additional thermal layer of insulation. Made with Merino wool for extra comfort and wicking performance.
Fit:Close fitting | Material:Merino wool
Black Diamond Couloir Harness Packable to the size of a soup can that easily stows away in a jacket pocket, the superlight Couloir harness is designed to be the essential skiing and mountaineering harness. Lightweight Harness | Weight: 230g 
Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness The Alpine Bod harness is a simple, minimal, perfected classic harness for mountaineering, ski mountaineering and ski touring. Climbing Harness | Weight: 395g 
Black Diamond Bod Harness Simple, versatile and comfortable, the Bod provides the essentials for all vertical adventures with a functional fit. Climbing Harness | Weight: 495g
Beanie Hat
The Mountain Equipment powerstretch beanie hat, keeps the chill off but is very comfortable to wear.
Polartec Power Stretch | Double thickness headband | Flatlocked seams for comfort
Waterproof Broard Brimmed Hat
The Waterproof broard brimmed hat, with its breathable membrane and mesh lining, offers protection from all the elements.
Flexible and adjustable brim can be worn up or down | Waterproof, windproof and breathable.
Balaclava - Power Stretch
A power stretch balaclava is the perfect balaclava for cold weather, comfortable and warm. They can be worn under a helmet or even under another hat if the temperature really drops. If the weather gets bad there is no better choice.
Fabric: POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® Fabric
Insulated Waterproof Hat Our Winter Hat, has a breathable membrane and micro fleece lining offers warmth, comfort and waterproofness Waterproof, windproof and breathable | Micro fleece lining | Flexible peak | Drop down ear flaps for extra protection
Hiking Socks Mid Weight
Warmer with more padding than light hiking socks, which make it ideal for daily use on extended backpacking and hiking trips.
72% Wool (63% Wool Ultra, 9% Merino Wool) | Heavily Padded Ankle, Toe and Heel
Hiking Socks with Thick / Extra Padding
A really warm well constructed sock, for use in hostile mountain environments and expeditions. Ideal for use in plastic or leather boots.
72% Wool (63% Wool Ultra, 9% Merino Wool) | Heavily Padded Ankle, Toe and Heel
Nalgene Wide Mouth 1L Glow Bottle
The Nalgene 1 Litre Wide Mouth Tritan Glow Bottle is a new twist on the classic wide mouth bottle. Made from the same BPA free Eastman Tritan as the standard bottle, the Glow bottle is tough enough to survive the rough and tumble of life in the field, life at the pole, life on the back of a donkey. Anywhere indeed, where sensible folk fear to tread.
Capacity: 1 litre | Dimensions: 21.5cm x 9.5cm | Weight: 180g
Hydration Reservoir Don't get dehydrated because your water bottle is inconveniently stowed, hire a Hydration Reservoir instead. The huge access port makes refilling and cleaning easy. Volume: 3 Litres | Weight: 620grm approx
Petzl Snowalker Ice Axe
For glacier travel and snow slopes, the lightweight Snowalker is the axe to have. The stainless steel pick is designed for solid placements even in hard snow and ice. The wide adze chops steps efficiently and provides a comfortable weight-bearing surface...
Weight 438g | Length 68 cm
Black Diamond Venom Ice Axe
The ultimate hybrid axe for technical couloirs and rugged alpine terrain, the Black Diamond Venom bridges the gap between classic piolet and technical ice tool.
Weight 528g
90 Litre Duffel Bag The 90 litre duffel bag is the ideal size for most treks and is recommended by the majority of organised tour operators. It has end carry handles, side carry handles and straps to convert it into a backpack. Weight Approx: 1.5kg | Volume 90 L
Petzl Tikka PLUS® Head Torch
A head torch is probably the most useful thing to have when camping and the modern LED torches are amazing when it comes to brightness and battery life. Hire a head lamp from us for reading in bed, cooking over the fire, eating with both hands free and those late night pit stops in the dark.
Weight: 83grm | Batteries: 3xAAA/LR6 | Battery Life: 55h at Maximum and 140h at Economic
Go-Bar High Energy Snack A nutritious high energy snack that is ideal for athletes and people with active lifestyles Best suited for pre- or post-training; ideal for multi-day events. Never has fast food tasted so good, yet been packed with carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. 
Go Electrolyte drink powder A carbohydrate energy fuel with electrolytes that puts back in what you take out whilst exercising in the heat. Balanced electrolytes optimize hydration by driving the desire to drink water, thus preventing hyponeutremia GO is maltodextrin-based, making it light on the stomach and clean in taste 
Dextro Energy Tablets Dextro Energy Dextrose Tablets provide immediate energy if the body needs an extra boost to maintain performance during training, competitions and other periods of high energy output. Energy: 52.2 kJ (12.3kcal) | Protein 0g
Minox 10x42 BV Binoculars The one vital, not to be left behind, item for a successful safari is a decent pair of binoculars. You literally cannot do without them but a safari is expensive enough without having to buy loads of kit... 10 x 42 | Waterproof to 3 metres | Weight 780 g
Dry Wash Gel 100ml
An antibacterial soap that doesn’t require water – the liquid evaporates as you’re using it. This is ideal for travel and the outdoors when a reliable water source may not be close by. Contains soothing aloe vera extract.
Cleaning gel that requires no water | Antibacterial formula | Biodegradable and pH balanced
Antibacterial Biodegradable Soap
The perfect travel and outdoor soap, concentrated so you don't need so much for each wash. This liquid soap lathers in both fresh and brackish water and it is biodegradable, so not harmful to the environment.
Weight: 250g | Dimensions: 55 x 55 x 140 mm
30 Litre Day Pack Whether it's a day walk on the South Downs or a 5 day trek up Kilimanjaro, rent this day pack to get the essentials there and back safely. Capacity: 30 Litre Approx | Weight: 1.2 Kg 
Osprey Atmos 35 Rucksack The Osprey Atmos 35 Rucksack is the ideal day pack for most activities. Hire a day pack for your next adventure and get top quality equipment for less. This backpack is designed specifically for men. Weight: 1180g | Volume: 35L 
Osprey Aura 35L Rucksack The Osprey Aura 35 Rucksack is the ideal day pack for most activities. Hire a day pack for your next adventure and get top quality equipment for less. This backpack is designed specifically for women. Weight: 1180g | Volume: 35L 
Black Diamond - Speed 30L Rucksack A streamlined, strippable alpine pack for lightweight mountain missions, the Speed 30 now features the patent-pending reACTIV™ suspension with SwingArm™ shoulder straps that offer true freedom of movement. Capacity: 30 Litre Approx | Weight: 1.2 Kg 
Black Diamond Mission 50L Rucksack Durable, spacious and optimized for ice cragging, the Black Diamond Mission 50 pack is ideal. With a welded crampon pocket and a tuck-away rope strap stash your gear on the approach. Volume: 50L | Weight 1640g
3 Season Mountain Equipment Starlight ii Sleeping bag This is the perfect sleeping bag to hire for 3 season (Spring/Summer/Autumn) camping in the UK. Comfortable, not too heavy and top quality. Unlike down the synthetic filling functions even when damp and is easy to dry if necessary. Total Weight: 1530g | Packed Size: 24cm x 35cm | Comfort Limit Temperature: -2ºC
4 Season Mountain Equipment - Starlight IV Sleeping Bag
Light, pack-able and guaranteed to keep you warm, this Starlight IV synthetic sleeping bag use a lot of the design features that makes this bag one of the best in the world.
Weight: 1960g | Rating: 4 Season
Big Agnes McAlpin SL - 4 Season Plus Down Sleeping Bag Hire a 4 season plus down sleeping bag. Comfort rated to -15°C, these down sleeping bags are insulated with DownTek™ water repellent down and constructed with Insotect Flow™ patented technology. The Big Agnes McAlpinSL down sleeping bag's mummy shape and lightweight materials will get you wherever you want to go, fast and dry. Weight: 1332g | Downtek™ 
Big Agnes Crosho SL - 5 Season Down Sleeping Bag Hire a 5 season down sleeping bag. Comfort rated to -29°C, these down sleeping bags are insulated with DownTek ™ water repellent down and constructed with Insotect Flow™ patented technology. The Big Agnes Crosho SL down sleeping bag's mummy shape and lightweight materials will get you wherever you want to go, fast and dry. Weight: 1757g | Downtek™
Thermarest NeoAir Mattress The NeoAir mattress represents the world's most advanced engineering in ultralight comfort. Beyond being the lightest air mattress available, it utilizes two patent-pending internal technologies... Dimensions 183 x 51 cm | Thickness 6.3 cm | Packed size 23 x 10 cm | Weight 410 g
Exped SynMat 7 Pump Mattress
insulated camping mattress offers warmth, comfort, low weight and compact packed size. Welded baffles between the chambers, unlike traditional air mattresses, eliminate cold spots and create a comfortably supportive...
Dimensions 183 x 52 cm | Thickness 7 cm | Packed size 24 x 10 cm | Weight 460 g
Exped SIM Comfort Mattress
The SIM Comfort mattresses are exceptionally comfortable and are ideal as extra beds for party guests or for use in basecamp or a camping van while being much lighter and easier to manage than traditional blow-up mattresses...
Dimensions 197 x 65 cm | Thickness 10 cm | Packed size 72 x 18 cm | Weight 1660 g
Exped Comfort Camping Pillow The name says it all - this is a plush travel pillow. Insulated with pellets of high grade open cell polyurethane foam recylced from the production of other Exped mats. Weight: M = 170g | Packed Size: M = 17x10cm | Inflated Dimensions: M = 38x27x11cm
Chair Kit - Exped
This chair kit provides a protective cover that converts your Exped mat into a chair or comfort lounger.
Weight: Small:520g - Medium:585g Large:650g
Avalanche Shovel - Black Diamond Deploy 3 Black Diamond's Deploy 3 backcountry shovels offer convincing evidence that all shovels are not created equal. Thanks to a stiff aluminum blade and an innovative telescoping shaft that is both curved and trapezoidal. Length (Extended) 63 cm | Length (Collapsed) 44cm | Weight 565g
Black Diamond - Super Tour Probe 265
The Super Tour is a versatile probe that blends lightweight yet strong construction with a long length and maximum compactability.
Length: 265cm | Weight: 300g
MSR Whisperlight Cooking Stove
The WhisperLite camp stove has been the one to choose on outdoor adventurers for more than 20 years. Backpackers, climbers, hikers and adventure travelers alike have come to rely on its easy-to-use design and durable, stainless steel and brass construction to deliver dependable performance in most any situation.
Packed Weight: 410g | Boil time (white gas) 1 litre: 3.9 minutes
1 Litre Fuel Bottle
Trangia's own fuel bottle for methylated spirit. The bottle is approved by TÜV and has a non-return safety valve. For safety reasons this item is for sale only.
Weight: 160g, Safety Valve
MSR Wind Pro Camping Stove
The next-generation WindPro II camp stove combines all of the great benefits of the original WindPro stove, with the ability to burn in liquid-feed mode.
Packed Weight: 327g | Burn Time Approx: 70 Minutes
MSR Alpine 2 pot set The Alpine 2TM pot set is made from incredibly durable stainless steel, reliably standing up to even the most extreme conditions. Weight: 733 g | Materials: Stainless steel | Capacity Pot 1: 1.5 Litres | Capacity Pot 2: 2 Litres
Wild Country Duolite 2 Person Tent
The Wild Country Duolite provides an ideal backpacking tent for two people, with a max weight of only 1.2kg per person! The unique pole design means that the inner sits well back from the porch to provide greater protection from wet weather, making this tent more suitable for 3-4 season backpacking use.
Weight: 2.30kg min - 2.44kg Packed | Packed Size:40 x 20cms | Pitches:Flysheet First
Terra Nova Quasar 2 Person Tent
The Terra Nova Quasar, the definitive 2 person mountain tent, is much copied, but never bettered. The exceptionally strong geodesic design has withstood some of the harshest conditions for over two decades.
Weight: Minimum 3.8Kg / Packed 4.3Kg | 2 Person | Season Rating: 4 Season Mountain
Terra Nova Hyperspace 3 Person Tent
The Terra Nova Hyperspace 3 Person Tent is a familiar sight in expedition basecamps around the world, but equally at home as a reliable family shelter.
Weight: Minimum 3.8Kg / Packed 4.3Kg | Person: 3
Hiking Poles Hiking poles are a vital item of kit for any serious trek. All our hiking poles are lightweight, extensible poles with ergonomic hand grips and tungsten tips. Help make your trek a success by hiring a pair of premium quality hiking poles from us. Weight: 238 g | Length: 66-145 cm | Material: Alu 7075 | Grip: Pro Dual Gummy - 01/2DD | Flex Tip+Tip: Multi Fit + Carbide - 05/5 + 08/9
Expedition Water Filter
The MiniWorks EX microfilter is the worldwide best-selling microfilter, delivering long-lasting, field-maintainable water filtration in demanding environments.
Weight: 456g | Filter: Ceramic Plus Carbon
