If you're looking for the best quality outdoor equipment, look no further than The Outdoor Pursuits Co-op. Based in Staffordshire this rapidly expanding company can distribute across the U.K. - and whether it's climbing, canoeing, walking, scuba diving, camping, mountaineering or caving this helpful outlet has got it all.

And if you're lucky enough to live close to the shop why not take advantage of the Co-op's great deals on hiring equipment - an ideal way to try backpacking before you commit to buying your own kit. Equipment available for hire includes rucksacks, boots, tents, basic waterproofs and even canoes (if qualified).

The Outdoor Pursuits Co-op is not just another "Gear Shop", it’s more than that - it's a non-profit organisation of people working together with common aims and a common interest in the outdoors. The staff at the shop recommend from their own experience and when you're out in the rugged mountains, reliant on your kit, it's reassuring to know that you've been equipped with the best, by the best.