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    Microfibre Towels

    Microfibre towel  is integral for every adventure: they’re super absorbent and amazingly fast drying, ideal for a day’s hiking, gym, the beach, camping and the rigors of expeditions into the wilderness. Whatsoever my next adventure, I always carry a lightweight microfibre sports towel that packs down into such a small pouch. I strongly suggest to my fellow adventurers to do the same. They are very absorbent and can hold up to seven times their own weight in water, and are antibacterial and can remove up to 99% of bacteria with just water; making them eco-friendly, hygienic and safe for health. They’re incredibly soft and gentle – after a hard day on the…

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    Camping Stove

    Camping stove need to be trusted by fellow hikers, trekkers, adventurers and survivalists for its reliability! Test it at home or on short hikes first. So on an adventure your stove of choice will be based on your experience. My personal experience – Every breakfast and evening meals our robust  MSR® XGK™ stove’s powerful flame melted snow and ice giving us lifesaving boiled water incredibly fast so we could enjoy a drink and by rehydrating our freeze dried meals – eat… This was so necessary during the Polar Race, probably the world’s toughest race; – starting from Resolute, Nunavut (74°43’N and 94°53’W), walking & skiing 648 km to the North…

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    Outdoor Hygiene

    Toilet Paper or Wet Wipes ??? Wet wipes are the best innovation for personal hygiene and gentle on your bitsduring adventures.Some brands are very eco-friendly, for example; My Happy Planet’s GenieWipes –are 100%biodegradable and best of all, they’re totally plastic free.Toilet paper is light but bulky and must be protected from getting wet; no onewants soggy tissues. As with all supplies you carry with you, they are rationed;you are issued 3 sheets per dump: one up, one down and one too polish!Opus Genie Wipes are tiny pellets that take up almost no space, light and easyto carry in your pocket or bag. However, when you add just a few drops…

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    Woodsman Knife with matching Firesteel

    Roger Harrington; I designed the Woodsman Knife in 1999 to fullfil my needs as a Bushcraft/Survival instructor. I was still serving in the reserve forces at the time teaching in both civilian life ( As Bison Bushcraft ) and in my military role. I needed a strong bushcraft knife that wasn’t the overkill of issued military blades. It had to be something capable of the fine detail needed for bushcraft projects, but still be able to cope with heavy duty work. I settled on 4mm thick blade stock not only for strength but the ability to split wood. The Scandinavian grind profile at 27 degrees Is both stable and strong…

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    Cordage

    Cordage is a vital tool; it has endless potential uses It is  a must-have for every adventure, from a day’s hiking or the rigours of long expeditions into the wilderness. It has all the main quality requirements “Strength, Flexibility, Durability and Lightweight”. There are many ways will come in handy during family camping holiday, on a day’s hiking, sailing or out in the remote wilderness; on occasions it is the survivalist best pal…. I always carry a roll Dyneema Throwline – 50m cordage (weight 120g) with a minimum breakage 410kg and strongly suggest to my fellow adventurers to do the same. In 2009 when I walked 650km from Resolute Bay to the…

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    Sleeping Bag

    A Sleeping Bag is your must-have when ‘Sleeping under the Stars’. An average person can survive up to 3 Hours outside of the body’s core temperature** Sleeping Bag Your Sleeping Bag is a personal choice, there are lots of styles, shapes and sizes to choose from > single, double, square, mummy-shaped and some made with water resistant materials, antibacterial fabrics even a few have built-in mosquito net; all designed to suit your needs – from camping to glamping , from arctic to tropical,from festivals ‘n raves to wilderness adventures. Through my own experience I appreciate the selection of Snugpak sleeping bags has various options to create your ideal sleeping setup.…

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    Insect Repellant Clothing

    Anti-Insect Bite Clothing Based on my own experience I support Craghoppers anti-insect bite clothing range. NosiLife is a treatment built into the fabric that offers defence from the worries of irritating insect bites; also reducing the possibility of infection and contracting diseases. Anti-insect bite clothing gives campers, trekkers and adventurers peace of mind and the opportunity to enjoy travel anywhere! Scottish Midges feasted on me. #livealifetodiefor

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    Rescue Knife

    Your Rescue Knife is the ideal survival tool made for emergency situations. The Safequip Rescue knives are an essential safety tool to carry with you on the water. Whether tangled in rope or needing to be released urgently, it can cut you or a companion out of danger. The compact Rapid Ti has a corrosion resistant Titanium blade with one serrated edge and one smooth edge that incorporates a line cutter into the blade. The blade is blunt ended for safety which makes it an ideal compact rescue knife. The moulded handle is fitted with a metal shank at the base which can be attached to a lanyard and comes…

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    LED Flashlight / Torch

    A LED Flashlight is an crucial survival tool – it gives benefits beyond ‘Light’. A Compact hand-held Flashlight that is powerful rugged and water-resistant flashlight that punch far above its weight, illuminating large areas is what every Adventurer and Survivalist, whether Trekker, Backpacker, Climber or Kayaker carries to deal with the unexpected and unplanned in the dark.  If your running late and dusk is closing in, your Flashlight will certainly help you set up camp, find the WC or walking the dog. A high-powered , LED Flashlight with a long, spot beam Is a must-have for the Emergency Services; security, police, fire service and military An essential ‘tool’ for search and rescue operation…

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    LED Head Torch       

    LED Head Torch is essential…“You need to ‘see’ where you’re going”. During any Adventure, whether a Hiker, Trekker, Climber, Angler or an experienced Survivalist; when nightfall’s your biggest threat is poor visibility! One of the most important pieces of gear I highly recommend you take with you is a quality rechargeable LED Head-Torch it will provide you with extra security thus giving you peace of mind; by illuminating a path ahead of you. In the dark, your led head torch will reveal unseen obstacles & avoid accidents, assist you navigating after dark and survive a wilderness adventure. On a Multi-day expedition / events I take a spare…  A head torch is indispensable and even better its…