outdoor essentials

A small but vital piece of outdoor gear, the Adventure Medical Rescue Howler whistle offers an extremely loud sound from a very lightweight unit that will never fail you.

This an ideal case for small compact digital cameras, keeping water, grit and dirt out and allowing full use in even extreme weather. The Aquapac Camera Case will also float if dropped into water.

The Aquapac Hard Lens Camera Case turns your standard compact camera into a 100% waterproof camera that can even be used underwater.  Ideal for wet days out on the hill.

Protect your sounds with this completely waterproof Aquapac MP3 Case.  It features a detachable elasticated arm band so you can use for long runs in the rain without fear of damaging your iPod.

This fully waterproof, flexible case allows you to safely carry and use your phone or GPS handset in wet conditions.  The Aquapac Phone/GPS Case even allows you to use your camera phone under the waves.

Using full three layer Goretex Proshell fabrics and Water Tight zips, the Arcteryx Womens Beta AR Jacket keeps rain and snow out, while the reinforced shoulder and elbows survive serious alpine abuse 

The BCA Tracker 2 is an avalanche beacon that provides a fast, and highly precise way of pinpointing a stranded mountaineer using a triple receive antenna, instantaneous real–time display, and an easy–to–use interface

This is a super lightweight avalanche probe ideal for weight conscious ski tourers and backcountry skiers and boarders.  The Black Diamond Carbon Fibre Probe is exceptionally ight and packs small.

The Black Diamond Contact Clip Crampon is a lightweight, compact and straightforward 10 point walking crampon that, with a rear step in function, is designed to suit mountaineering boots, such as B2's

The Black Diamond Contact Strap ABS Crampon is a lightweight, simple to use, and compact 10 point walking crampon that, thanks to it's universal strap attachement should bit any mountaineering boot from B1 upwards.

Designed to meet the needs of runners and 'fast & light' backpackers, the Black Diamond Distance Poles and very light weight and can be deployed in a matter of seconds.

The Heavy Weight glove from Black Diamond offers an exceptionally warm grade of Powerstretch that keeps your hands very warm but still wicks and breathes enough to wear them when active