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Tents boots clothing
Down Jackets, trousers, Mid-Layer, Waterproofs Down Jackets, trousers, Mid-Layer, Waterproofs
Shell Clothing, Mid-Layer Clothing, Base layer.
Socks Socks
We sell Falke, Fox River and Bridgedale socks.
Fjall Raven, MSR, lightwave & Terra Nova Tents Fjall Raven, MSR, lightwave & Terra Nova Tents
Fjällräven Tents, Lightwave Tents, MSR Tents, Terra Nova Tents.
Sledges Sledges
Top quality sledges
Gloves Gloves
Gloves
Waterproofing from Nikwax, Grangers, Storm, Waterproofing from Nikwax, Grangers, Storm,
Nikwax, TXDirect, Techwash, Fabseil, Cottonproof, Tentproof.
OS Maps OS Maps
All O/S maps available here.
Rucksacks and Bags Rucksacks and Bags
Rucksacks, Dry Bags and Travel Bags
From Mountain Equipment, Ortlieb, Black Diamond, Deuter and Fjällräven.
Cookwear Cookwear
Cookwear
Silva and Suunto Instruments Silva and Suunto Instruments
Suunto and Silva Technology for the outdoors
Petzl Head Torches Petzl Head Torches
Petzl Torches
Leatherman Tools Leatherman Tools
From Leatherman.
Lifesystems First Aid Kits Lifesystems First Aid Kits
First aid kits from Life Systems
Trekmates Gaiters Trekmates Gaiters
Trekmates Gaiters
Silva Compasses Silva Compasses
Silva Compasses

Outdoor Pursuits Equipment News

1/Jan/2012 news.

What a start to the year. Blacks getting into major trouble, many retailers saying the trade is dead. Rescue personel are telling us that the people on the hill have changed from serious professionals to casual day trippers. You would be excused for thinking that the end of the outdoor pursuits world had come. A lot of people are talking themselves into their own recession and this is not good for any of us. Make 2012 the year we kick out of the gloom and get back to the hills and rivers. You know it makes sence, because you're worth it.

We have a solution to the recession "Gag Robert Peston". That's it, fixed it.

Here in the co-op you may be pleased to hear that we are not talking ourselves into a recession or trading in debt. OK it's not as exciting as we would like it and their isnt a bank that will talk to a retailer but our serious customers keep comming out of the woodwork and trade keeps happening. The suppliers are tollerating small orders and many of them are doing quite well at "just in time" supply. Thankyou for being great customers.

This year we must resolve the issue of what we are doing here. The early co-ops were all about giving the average bloke/woman a cheaper deal. Well the outdoor trade is overflowing with stack it high and sell it cheap merchants. Selling tat is not what we are about. It would appear that it's the top end of the market that needs our service. Thank goodness for that because it's the only bit we like. Mainly by evolution but otherwise by brilliant decision making that is where we have found ourselves so perhaps we should write this into our constitution. A big question is, should we move into trade supply? The supply of goods into shops is at best a mish mash. After 25 years of trying to make the system work the way you want it to and, to a small degree, being a thorn in the side of the system, we know exactly what is required and the technology is there for those with the vision to see it. So will the outdoor co-op become a trade supplier? Don't miss next months exciting episode.

New stuff on this site. We have just added more socks from Fox river and Falke (these are the dogs wotsits). We have also added more down jackets from Rab.

As always, treat us like a trading post and ask for any product made our suppliers / brands. We are here to supply everything we can within the limited capabilities of our cottage industry. Every day we source specific equipment for our customers. Every day we move heaven and earth to aquire whatever is requested. We have always done this and maybe that's the reason we are here after 25 years and 3 recessions.

We love to get feedback emails.
Our email address,
outdoorcoop@yahoo.co.uk use "feedback" as a title.
Phil Barber.
01785 818500
Recreation Equipment Inc, or REi As proud members of this co-op we thought it was about time we told you about the other two outdoor co-ops that have been around a lot longer than we have.

The first is REI ( recreational equipment incorporated ) in the states. www.rei.com
This co-op has been around 73 years and is the largest with membership running into 4 million.
REi inspired a group of canadians to open their own co-op, who in turn, inspired us.
Mountain Equipment Co op or MEC Mountain Equipment Co op www.mec.ca
Canada

MEC were incorporated in 1971 when outdoor equipment was hard to find in canada. With the help of REi and small number of suppliers they got off the ground though they admit it wasn't easy.

Today MEC have 40 years of establishment and 3 million members. They inspired us to do what we do.

Both REi and MEC are inspirations in the outdoor pursuits retail field. Why not join them.
MSR Tents shelters and bivis

MSR Tents shelters and bivis

The latest designs from MSR including the new 'Wings' range of Tarp style bivis and shelters.
Full MSR Tent Accessories Range ALL HERE!

Full MSR Tent Accessories Range ALL HERE!

Now available, the full range of MSR tent accessories including footprints, pegs, guys, repair kits and spares. Please let us know your tent model when ordering footprints.

01785 818500
www.outdoorcoop@yahoo.co.uk

Cheap Peli Cases.

A bigger range of Peli Cases are now available and are very cheap. Peli’s range of rugged equipment protection cases have become the choice of professionals the world over. Those who demand reliability, performance and durability in all the equipment they use, find Peli cases, with the legendary "you break it - we replace it" guarantee.

Remember there are more models available so if you require a case that isn't listed just give us a call. 01785 818500
 Cheap Peli Cases.

Fjällräven products

As many of you know. Fjall Raven changed hands and supply has been inconsistant for a while. I can report that the system is improving and the boys in Portsmouth are getting better at finding the products you request. Our stocks are building and new stock is arriving from holland once w week on average. We have stuck with this company because their products are manufactured to such a high standard and we knew they would get the supply sorted.

So please send in your orders and feel free to challange us to land any product from their range. We will attempt to dispatch from our own stock, if we cannot do that we will email you with a delivery date and deliver from stock comming in from Holland.

So if it's on our site just order in the usual way. If It's not on our site call us on 01785 818500 and we will take the order the old fashioned way.
Phil. 		Fjällräven products
SealSkinz dot net is open for business. The sealskinz.net site is doing fine and it looks like we will be opening some more 1 brand sites. This is the first of our one brand sites. We have developed the site with Sealskinz and we hope to make it the best site for the Sealskinz brand. We hope you like it and use it.

www.sealskinz.net

Paramo Clothing now in stock- 01785 818500

Paramo clothing does what it says on the tin. It is the most breathable material we sell.
OK you do have to take care of it but it dosent require much attention. The upside is a dry warm garment that you can wear all day.

We sell everything paramo make. Our stock is reasonable and building every week. We are placing orders on a regular basis so you can demand any product in any colour and size and we will adapt to your request. We promise faithfully not to sell you the one we have on the shelf if your chosen colour or product is diffirent.
Anything paramo, call 01785 818500
or email - www.outdoorcoop@yahoo.co.uk 		Paramo Clothing now in stock- 01785 818500

New Fjällräven Sleeping Bag Range.

The Fjällräven Thermo Base sleeping bag range is available with the option of long and short length bags. Its best to phone your order through on 01785 818500.
 New Fjällräven Sleeping Bag Range.
The Outdoor co-op Facebook

The Outdoor co-op Facebook

We have got a new facebook page.

Please sign in to facebook and look up "Phil outdoor-pursuits". This is Phils page for connecting directly with the customers and outdoor pursuits enthusiasts.




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  100% of our brands range is available.

We carry huge stock and run this stock along with a continuous order stream from our suppliers. With this system we can adapt to almost any request. P.S. our new email is outdoorcoop@yahoo.co.uk