Clothing and equipment aftercare:
Specialist products require proper care and maintenance to ensure maximum performance and lifespan. But don't worry - most care and maintenance is very straight forward.
• Walking boots and shoes
• Waterproof and breathable jackets and trousers
(inc. Gore-Tex, Aqua-Dry, and Dri-Lite Plus)
• Down clothing and sleeping bags
• Tents
• Climbing equipment
• Repairs

Outdoor skills and knowledge:
There are many skills needed by those venturing into unfamiliar terrain to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
• How to really use a GPS off-road
• How to use your off-road GPS with a Mac
• Text books
• Training courses
• Weather forecasts and climatic conditions
• Why you get cold on hill tops
• An introduction to using OS maps
• An introduction to essential first aid skills
• Outdoor clothing glossary of terms
• UK winter kit list
• Via ferrata kit list

Choosing clothing:
There is a vast array of specialist clothing available for outdoor activities.
• The layering system
• Other approaches to weather protection

Insurance:
Specialist insurance for outdoor activities in the UK and abroad.
• BMC

Choosing equipment:
Some key points about equipment design, features and benefits.
• Sunglasses
• Footwear
• Sleeping bags
• Stoves
• Tents
• Packs
• Water purification methods
• Trekking Poles
• Crampons
• Ice axes
• Climbing equipment for beginners
• Putting together a climbing rack
• Putting together a winter climbing rack
• Putting together a rack for scrambling
• Climbing ropes
• Minimal rack for ice climbing

New Products & Technologies:
A quick introduction to some of the latest outdoor technologies.
• Gore-Tex Pro Shell
• Merino Wool
• Orthotic footbeds
• eVENT fabric
• 2.5-Layer Hardshell Fabrics
• EN13537: Requirements for Sleeping Bags
• WAAS/EGNOS
• OS maps on CD
• Soft shell clothing
• GPS receivers
• LED torches
• Wiregate karabiners
• Synthetic travel clothing
• Weatherproof zips
• Phase Change Materials

Travel:
• 10 Essential items for every independent traveller
• Water purification methods
• Medical kits
• Synthetic travel clothing
• Sources of useful information for independent travellers