Montane create lightweight and breathable clothing for Mountain Running, Climbing and Biking. Montane is, by design, not the biggest outdoor clothing brand, but it is certainly one of the most specialist, being at the forefront of innovative, lightweight design and the use of the most technologically advanced fabrics. www.montane.co.uk

Since 2002 skilled footpath repair teams with the help of hundreds of volunteers have been using both traditional and cutting edge techniques to maintain and repair the Lake District’s upland footpaths.  With generous funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the support of our fantastic partners, we’ve fixed more than 160 Lake District paths. www.fixthefells.co.uk

The Endurance Store is committed to providing performance equipment for athletes. We pride ourselves in our knowledge of triathlon, trail running and ultra distance running performance. Our staff are both coaches and athletes, better enabling them to provide the support you require. Visit our website or call into the store.  www.TheEnduranceStore.com

The concept of the headlamp seems so obvious today. However, in 1972 when Petzl invented the first headlamp, the idea of attaching the lamp and the battery case to a headband was very innovative: by freeing the hands, any activity could be carried out thanks to a beam of light that remained oriented in the direction the wearer was looking. www.lyon.co.uk