Summit is a gear room for the hills, the coast and the woods: clothing, footwear, packs and shelter chosen to work together, with advice from people who walk in it.
Summit is a gear room for the hills, the coast and the woods: clothing, footwear, packs and shelter chosen to work together, with advice from people who walk in it.
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The gear room: jackets, boots and packs ready for the hill
01 Our story
Summit started with a simple idea: the best kit is the kit you reach for when the forecast turns. We choose clothing, footwear and packs that work together across a British year, from a wet weekend in the hills to a still night on the coast.
Every piece here earns its place in a pack. We would rather stock fewer things and know them well than fill a shelf with kit we cannot stand behind.
Come in, ask questions and tell us where you are going. The advice is part of the service.
02 What we stand for
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A jacket that fits, a pack that carries and boots that suit the ground will outlast three bought in a hurry.
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British hills are wet, windy and changeable. We choose kit for the conditions on the day, not the brochure.
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Tell us the route, the season and what you already own. We will tell you what you need and what you do not.
03 Why it matters
It is not about the latest fabric or the biggest name. It is about a shell that keeps the rain out, a pack that sits still and boots that leave your feet in good shape at the car park.