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    Fire Starter Kit

    Camping, trekking or in a survival situation FIRE can be the difference between life and death…. Fire is essential for keeping warm, cooking food, for boiling water, drying equipment and clothing. There are more than one way of lighting a fire — fire starter kits, firelight sticks, water proof matches lighter, fire striker; it’s always better to carry more than…

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    Aluminium Foil

    Aluminium Foil is versatile; and hence is useful addition to your bushcraft survival gear It keeps heat and cold in because it does not efficiently radiate nor absorb heat Cooking – roasting, steaming, frying.  Create improvised pots, food container and plates Use as a Wind shield & reflect heat around cooking stove and/or a camp fire Build a Solar oven…

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    Thermal Bags & Blankets

    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  ‘Safety’ Orange is used to set objects apart, making it easily visible to the human eye even in poor lighting conditions… Survival is Sustaining your Life: Anything that makes it easier for…

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    Healthy Feet

    Healthy feet are the essential foundation for an active life   *Consult with a podiatrist if you have any concerns; not just your about an injury or footwear but how your foot and ankle impacts the rest of the body. I am blessed with finding a first class podiatrist, Martin Parry, who represented the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in Triathlons.…

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    Trail Etiquette

    My, not so secret tips on Tent Etiquette My, not so secret tips on the Trail Etiquette What to bring when hiking – a smile and a kind word! My, ‘not so’ secret Toilet tips in the Cold *You, nor your colleagues, want a frozen surprise on the next visit… #livealifetodiefor

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    Changing Robe

    A changing robe is a useful and versatile piece of clothing that can provide many benefits for people who enjoy outdoor activities, especially water sports.  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…It allows you to…

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    Survival Shelter

    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. James and I were issued with a Terra Nova Tent that was proven to withstand harsh Arctic conditions. It is known for being…

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    A Versatile Tool for some Wild Jobs …Hand Saw

    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…