Companies that have helped me on my journey
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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 one method of igniting a fire, The best DIY Fire Starter is a cotton ball impregnated with petroleum jelly (Vaseline); it makes an outstanding Safe, Lightweight Fire Lighter; a practical addition in your Survival Kit Ingredients How to make a ‘Cotton Ball’ Fire Lighter Petroleum jelly in its normal solid…
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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 Signal mirror, also cut into multiple strips acts as signalling flag Fishing lures By placing your fire starter on top of an aluminium sheet you will stop the wax or jelly leaking into the ground Police and cybersecurity experts recommend wrapping your car’s key fob in tin foil so potential…
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Survival Shovel
Adventurer’s must-have Survival Shovel for ‘tasks’ in camp, on the trail or in the wilds. Multi benefits & Uses Except from “Live a Life to Die For” by Roger Davies (page 129). Then I would cut snow blocks to be melted for drinking and cooking. I continued to secure the pulks, shovelling snow to cover the valence, to help keep the draughts to a minimum and also stops snow being blown up between the inner and outer tent in high wind and blizzard conditions. I then dug a little cold air trench in the vestibule space between the tent’s inner and outer door. This allows space for cold air to sink…
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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 the *search & rescue services* to locate you, is a plus. #livealifetodiefor
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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. In addition to his finding the solution to your Foot and Ankle problem; he understands how we, who enjoy challenges, think and react…… #livealifetodiefor
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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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Adventurers Eating Tools
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 be used as an emergency cooking pot … The robust stainless steel ‘deep’ 9″plate,that’s lightweight & easy to clean. Ideal for heating up your food in your oven, over the fire or your BBQ. Sharp durable knife: some prefer a folding knife and others a lightweight fixed blade, importantly they both…
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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 change your clothes in public places without exposing yourself or feeling embarrassed. A Changing Robe / Dry Coat you to change outside, inside. Whether your surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, walking the dog, staying dry and warm is important not just an indulgence. It protects you from the cold, wind, and…
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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 lightweight even when frozen, as well as being tough and durable. The tent provides a shelter for cooking, eating and sleeping and surviving the night. 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…
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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 favourite has the comfortable pistol grip and razor-sharp teeth, that makes for a superb go to work saw! Both have an efficient ‘pull stroke’ cutting action is protective of the blade and importantly “less tiring” to use… There are many ways a ‘Saw’ comes in handy ; on occasions it is the survivalist…
