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Durable, reliable, and easy for group leaders to manage/maintain. https://accesskit.co.uk For more details check www.accesskit.co.uk

Expedition tents and camping equipment designed specifically for schools/groups, including Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), Scouts and outdoor education providers. Access Expedition Kit was founded in 2007 supplying schools and groups with outdoor equipment for DofE and similar expeditions. It became clear that equipment manufacturers were not building kit specifically for group use but rather for the retail market. So we went out to ask group leaders what features they would like to see and how they would like equipment simplified. Out of this the brand Endurance was born, focusing specifically on the needs of groups. Features requested included printed tent poles, single zippers, labeled tent components, sets of coloured rain covers for team identification and youth fit rucksacks that suit even the smallest participants. We guarantee at least 5 years consistent design on our tents so you don't need to worry about incompatible tent parts when you increase your fleet of equipment. We love providing simple solutions for group challenges and excellent value for money.

07/10/2026

There’s no better test of expedition kit than seeing it out where it was designed to be used.

Christine Cheshire shared this photo from Emmanuel College’s final DofE expedition of the season, during their Silver assessment in the Teesdale valley.

Her feedback sums up something that matters to any organisation managing expedition equipment:
“Love how robust the kit is and the thought that goes into it from Access expeditions makes keeping on top of our kit much easier and it lasts.”

For schools and groups running expedition programmes year after year, good equipment isn’t simply about how it performs on one expedition. It needs to stand up to repeated use and be straightforward to manage when it comes back to the kit store.

Thank you to Christine and Emmanuel College for letting us share the photo and feedback.

Simple. Durable. Consistent.

Explore Access Expedition Kit: https://accesskit.co.uk

17/09/2026

A good expedition tent has to work for the people managing it too.

For schools and outdoor organisations running fleets of tents, the small details can make a big difference before, during and after an expedition.

The Endurance range has been designed with group use in mind. Tent poles, inners, outers and bags are labelled so they can be matched back to the correct tent, while Perspex windows allow schools to number and identify individual tents and bags.

Downloadable kit tags also help students and leaders check that each tent has the correct number of poles and pegs before it is packed away.

And because Endurance designs remain consistent year after year, with replacement spares kept in stock, maintaining an established tent fleet is straightforward too.

Explore the Access tent range:
https://accesskit.co.uk/tent-range/

02/09/2026

Whether you're preparing for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, school outdoor activities or group adventures, reliable waterproof clothing is an essential part of every kit list.

Access is currently offering special clearance offers on the Mountain Method Waterproof range, including:

• Mountain Method Zipped Jacket
• Mountain Method Zipped Overtrousers

Designed to help keep participants protected when the weather turns, these garments are ideal for schools, outdoor centres and expedition providers looking to refresh their equipment.

Explore the range while stocks last:

🧥 Jacket:
https://accesskit.co.uk/product/mountain-method-zipped-jacket/

🥾 Overtrousers:
https://accesskit.co.uk/product/mountain-method-zipped-overtrousers/

19/08/2026

When you're responsible for a group, every detail matters.

Colour-coding isn't just about organisation. It can make group management quicker and more effective, particularly during remote supervision on expeditions.

The Endurance Team Colour Raincovers are available in 10 distinctive colours, making it easy to identify groups at a glance while helping expedition leaders monitor participants across challenging terrain.

It's a simple idea that can make a real difference when you're leading groups outdoors.

Find out more about Access Expedition Kit for groups and schools:

https://accesskit.co.uk

05/08/2026

One tent is easy to manage. Nearly 80 is a different story.

When you're organising expedition equipment for schools, Duke of Edinburgh groups, Scouts or outdoor organisations, it's about much more than simply buying tents.

It's about having equipment that's designed specifically for managing groups. Equipment that's reliable, easy to organise and consistent year after year.

That's why the Endurance range has been built around three simple principles:

Simple. Durable. Consistent.

From schools and Scout groups to cadet organisations and expedition providers, Access supplies expedition equipment designed to make managing groups simpler.

Find out more about Access Expedition Kit for groups and schools:

https://accesskit.co.uk

16/07/2026

It was great to catch up with Choire from Wild Country Consultants who gave his advice and best-practise safety tips when it comes to stoves on campsite.

Check out the full videos on our website or YouTube, and use them as a free resource to train your groups.

www.accesskit.co.uk/resources-lava/

02/07/2026

“The Lego man is the Lego hiker and has been on all of our Expeditions. We use him on our social media to advertise the Expeditions too and it always gets a good reaction!”

Images by Glenn Hughes, Learning Manager, Outwood Academy Normanby

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Outwood Academy Normanby

16/06/2026

Ever been faced with a heap of unidentifiable tent poles after an expedition? All Endurance tent poles come with the tent model, tent size, and pole location etched into the end of the pole.

Find out more at www.accesskit.co.uk

Endurance: built for groups.

04/06/2026

“This was the first time I took my drone with me during a DofE training expedition, and these bronze participants were certainly curious to know more about it.

In this picture, they have just finished pitching their Access Kit tents for the first time, and are now being given a reminder about stove safety before going on to cook their dinner.

We were exploring the Ashridge Estate and the surrounding area in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, and were blessed with glorious weather!”

Image by Ben Hayes, DofE Coordinator, Loreto College.

Discover more about Access Kit: https://accesskit.co.uk/

19/05/2026

Many expedition leaders have told us their frustrations when it comes to keeping a kit store organised, especially in the heat of expedition season with lots of kit coming and going on a weekly basis.

The unique Group ID tag system found on all components of Endurance kit is a game-changer when it comes to kit management and organisation – check out full details at www.accesskit.co.uk/resources

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Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

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http://www.accesskit.co.uk/

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