Companies that have helped me on my journey
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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…
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The Pulk
The Pulk is a Nordic short, low-slung small sled used in frozen Arctic conditions for transporting all your gear. When 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 on an Aiguille pulk, bound for the Magnetic North Pole. My body harness was attached by rope and bungee cord to a heavy load with no braking system, the pulk was remarkably stable whilst being manhandled over sea ice rubble! The Aiguille Expedition Pulks are a simple and bombproof, with easily adaptable hauling systems and has a load carrying capability of up to 100 kg ; designed to perform to below…
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Rain Poncho
The ‘Understated’ Rain Poncho is an ideal choice to carry on your adventures whether hiking, camping, fishing or braving a music festival. I favour the Highlander Adventure Hooded Poncho it’s extremely versatile, simply pull it out of your pack and protect yourself against heavy rain. It’s a tough, lightweight, waterproof poncho that can be used again and again. Not only is it a poncho but also doubles up as an emergency shelter. With its built in eyelets, it can be pegged down or fixed between trees to provide a short term shelter. Being loose-fitting it offers good ventilation; which is important when you’re exploring hot-humid, rainy climates. On cold and wet…
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Rucksack
A good quality, versatile rucksack is a must have for any trek…. I am a supporter of Aiguille‘s reliable products; ranging from Rucksacks that are crafted to accommodate from a day’s hiking to gear that can withstand the rigours of long expeditions into the wilderness A good quality, versatile rucksack is a must have for any trek- short, medium or an adventure in both the Summer or Winter. The main requirements > Comfortable : Capacity for your Essentials : Showerproof : Bomb-proof Whatever Adventurer you are going on, your durable rucksack’s capacity must be sufficient to carry a day’s worth of gear, food & water. To be comfortable your rucksack needs to be stable; a padded…
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Knife Blades and for what tasks they’re best suited…
There are many types of knife blades, each with their own advantages and disadvantages for different tasks. Here is a brief overview of some common knife blade types and what they are best suited for: Drop-point : This is a versatile blade type that has a curved edge and a slightly sloped spine; good compromise between strength and utility. Good for hunting, camping and general purpose cutting. Sheepsfoot / Wharncliffe; These blade types that have a straight edge and spine that curves down to meet at the tip, no-nonsense utility knife, cutting, slicing, whittling & ideal to cut rope. Lambsfoot : popular with farmers, amongst its many uses is the…
