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    Healthy feet are the essential foundation for an active life

    Roger / 27th December 2022

    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…

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    Etiquette on the Trail

    Roger / 24th December 2022

    My, not so secret tips on Tent Etiquette Keep the inside your tent clean and tidy, OCD works! Take your shoes/boots off before you get in the tent Change your socks daily Respecting personal space and quiet times Establish a routine to share tent tasks Personal hygiene; breathe, pits and private bits!!! Weakest bladder nearest the door/flap My, not so…

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    Backpackers & Adventurers Eating Utensils

    Roger / 20th December 2022

    Spork- a perfect eating utensil for travel and adventure; my preference is the light weight titanium, easier to keep clean and virtually indestructible; I always take two in case I lose one! Stainless Steel mug for hot drink or soup perfect after a hard day on the trail or a good morning Coffee. The single wall design means it can…

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    The Adventurers & Survivalists Woodland Axe / Hatchet

    Roger / 19th December 2022

    An essential item in your backpacking survival kit is the outstanding all-round Woodland Axe/ Hatchet ideal size and weight for carrying with you on your adventures Use it for everything from cutting down trees and bushes;  preparing and splitting your firewood. Handy, when building an impromptu shelter from the elements; dealing with tougher cuts of meat preparation; A great tool to…

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    Outdoor Adventures – get changed outside, inside!!!

    Roger / 15th December 2022

    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…

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    Without Adequate Shelter we would Never have Survived

    Roger / 14th December 2022

    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…

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    A Versatile Tool for some Wild Jobs …Hand Saw

    Roger / 14th December 2022

    A “Hand Saw” is a must-have for every adventure, from a day’s hiking to the rigours of long expeditions into the backcountry; I encourage my fellow travellers to each pack one. You may choose to carry a lightweight Folding Hand Saw on your belt; an ideal Bushcraft Saw for camping, gardening or on a hike.  Or the versatile heavy-duty handsaw when Trekking or for the Wilderness Adventures: my proven…

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    On Occasions it’s a Treat to be Pampered

    Roger / 12th December 2022

    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…

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    MSR® XGK™  trusted by fellow hikers, trekkers, adventurers and survivalists for its reliability!

    Roger / 11th December 2022

    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…

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    Toilet Paper or Wet Wipes

    Roger / 5th December 2022

    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…

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I am Roger Davies and welcome to my Adventure blog – here you will find information about me and my Journey of Recovery from Crime, Addiction and Cancer to Wild Adventures. Read more.

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