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Signal Mirror, critical in Survivalist Kit
The signal mirror is a simple yet effective tool that can be used in a variety of survival situations. It is lightweight and easy to carry, making it a great addition to any wilderness or emergency kit. To use a signal mirror, hold it up to the sun and angle it towards your target, making sure to keep the mirror steady and steady. Use the reflective surface to flash light towards your target, making sure to hold the mirror steady. The light will be visible from miles away, allowing search & rescue to locate your position quickly. Another way to use a signal mirror is to use it to start…
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A Flexible ‘Pocket’ Saw
Nordic Pocket Chainsaw is a high-quality, efficient hand chain saw that is designed for outdoor use. It is perfect for camping, hiking, fishing trips, and other outdoor adventures. It is also useful for cutting through fallen trees and branches, preparing firewood, and clearing trails. This chainsaw is extremely powerful and durable, and can be used to cut through a variety of materials. The saw is also designed to be flexible and efficient, making it a valuable tool in emergency situations in the wilderness. A flexible and efficient hand-saw such as Nordic Pocket Saw should be an essential part of any outdoor enthusiast’s survival kit.
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No Cell Signal… “Don’t Worry, be Happy” say hello to Zoleo
Never do you need to climb a mountain, row an ocean or trek in the wilderness without a proven device that enables the connections you need! The Zoleo device uses the Iridium satellite network to provide connectivity in areas where there is no mobile coverage. This allows for seamless communication even in remote or isolated locations. This means that you can stay connected no matter where you are in the world, even in remote or isolated areas where traditional mobile networks don’t reach. With the Zoleo, you can send and receive text messages, make and receive calls, and even access the internet, all through the power of the Iridium satellite…
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Adventurer’s must-have Survival Shovel for ‘tasks’ in camp, on the trail or in the wilds.
Adventurers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts know the importance of having the right tools on hand to ensure their survival in the wilderness. One such tool that is essential to have in your arsenal is a Survival Shovel. This versatile tool can be used for a variety of tasks in camp, on the trail, or in the wilds. One of the primary uses of a survival shovel is to set up camp. Whether you’re digging a fire pit, creating a latrine, or clearing snow, a survival shovel is an invaluable tool. The sharp edge of the shovel can also be used to start a fire by striking a flint, which is…
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Sometimes problem weather is more than a weather problem
Emergency Thermal Blankets and Bags are essential in your survival kit; providing emergency shelter from the cold, wet and wind A Thermal Blanket is a reusable, lightweight and waterproof Windproof: the killing factor is wind chill effect Dramatically lowers users body heat-loss rate – keeping you warmer Importantly retains over 90% of radiated body heat Sized for one or two people. The Survival Bag can provide a personal lifesaving shelter Providing ‘total body’coverage and protection Waterproof & Windproof Durable and Lightweight Accommodate two people Highly visible from a distance and radar reflective….search & rescue ‘Safety’ Orange is used to set objects apart, making it easily visible to the human eye even in…
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Healthy feet are the essential foundation for an active life
Check your feet regularly Wash your feet every day Dry them well, especially between your toes Avoid dry & cracking by moisturising regularly Wear the correct footwear for the event / adventure Double check your shoes are the right size Train in the shoes & socks you intend to wear Change socks as often as possible – daily is more sociable Rotate your footwear; trainers or camp shoes after a day’s trekking Roll-a-ball under your feet; it relaxes tight muscles & ligaments. Trim your toenails; Lads, a pedicure is cool but a paint job is questionable! *Consult with a podiatrist if you have any concerns; not just your about an injury or footwear…
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Outdoor Adventures – get changed outside, inside!!!
Live your outdoor adventures to the fullest; from camping to wild swimming enjoy the luxury of being comfortably cloaked within your insulated and water-resistant personal shelter whatever the weather throws at you… A Changing Robe / Dry Coat allows you to change outside, inside. Whether your surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, walking the dog, staying dry and warm is important not just an indulgence. The picture is of me in Tough Guy; reputed to be the world’s most demanding one-day survival ordeal. I have conquered it five times, between January 1992 and 2008, at the ages of 47 to 61. Worryingly, before taking part, I had to sign a death waiver, to…
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Without Adequate Shelter we would Never have Survived
We set off from Resolute,on Resolute Bay, (74° 43’ N and 94° 53’ W), in the territory of Nunavut, Canada, to walk/ski for 648 km (403 miles), pulling our food and equipment bound for the Magnetic North Pole. After a 12 hour day pulling our pulk, we needed somewhere to cook, eat, sleep and survive the night. James and I were issued with a Terra Nova Tent that was proven to withstand Arctic conditions: without adequate shelter we would never survive. It was reasonably lightweight even when frozen, as well as tough. For 12-hour each day I leaning into my harness in order to drag my pulk loaded with its precious cargo northwards over some of the most difficult terrain…
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On Occasions it’s a Treat to be Pampered
Microfibre towel is integral for every adventure: they’re highly absorbent and amazingly fast drying, ideal for a day’s hiking, the beach or 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’re incredibly soft; after a hard day on the trail it’s a treat to be pampered….
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MSR® XGK™ trusted by fellow hikers, trekkers, adventurers and survivalists for its reliability!
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 Magnetic Pole in 25 days Just the extreme cold of the Arctic makes a person feel very hungry, add the enormous amount of energy (6500 calories) needed to man hauling our pulks for 12 hours per day for survival this energy needs to…
