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The Best Ways to Keep Your Gear – Safe, Dry & Organised
In the world of outdoor adventures, gear protection is paramount. Keeping your essentials dry and safeguarding your valuables is not just a convenience, but a necessity. Here’s how these items can enhance gear protection: with Dry Bags, Stuff Sacks, and Ziplocs Dry Bags: When you’re out in the wild, you need reliable protection from the elements, and that’s where dry bags come in. Crafted from highly durable waterproof materials, these bags are your trusted companions for extreme activities. Whether you’re trekking through rugged terrain, navigating waterways, or braving the elements in snowy landscapes, dry bags are your shield. They are equally indispensable for activities like kayaking, boating, and swimming. With…
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Critical items you ‘Need’ to Survive an Adventure, Hiking / Trekking, Hiking / Trekking, Overlooked Survival Items
Ultimate Head Protection : Buffs, Snoods & Shemagh Scarf in All Weathers
Call it a buff, a snood or a magic scarf; the ‘Wuffler‘ is the ultimate multifunctional headwear for the Adventurous….. Buff ; a ‘fabric tube’ and they have many different intended ways to keep your neck, face and head warm, dry and protected from the sun. Snood / neck gaiter/cowl; is a lightweight hybrid of ‘scarf & hood’; protecting your face, head and neck against the sun and wind. Bandana; is an efficient way to protect you from the sun & wind, often worn as a skull cap or usually as a headband. It will keep you warm during the cold winter days and breathable; protecting you from the sun and in the heat quick…
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Stay Hydrated on the Go : Best Water Bladder Systems
A backpack/rucksack with a Hydration Bladder System is a fantastic choice for outdoor activities such as when hiking, camping, or even on long walks. The hydration bladder, usually positioned inside the backpack, allows you to sip water through a tube without having to stop and open a water bottle; convenient and efficient giving you constant access to enjoy a drink hands free. Ideal choice while you are trekking in the mountains, scrambling over dunes and for runners. Plus, it’s a lifesaver in hot weather—enabling you to enjoy a steady flow of refreshing sips, shielding your water from the sun, and outperforming traditional water bottles with its generous capacity. Stay hydrated…
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Camping, Camping / Equipment & Accessories, Critical items you ‘Need’ to Survive an Adventure, My Blog
Survival Axe / Hatchet : Best Tool for Your Outdoor Needs
Your Hatchet / Axe, is an indispensable item for your Camping and Bushcraft needs; it’s an essential item to be included in any backpacking survival kit. Versatility: A hatchet or axe can serve multiple purposes in a survival scenario, making it an incredibly versatile tool. It can be used for chopping wood, which is essential for building shelters and starting fires. Firewood Collection: One of the primary uses of a hatchet or axe is to collect and process firewood. In a survival situation, having access to firewood is crucial for warmth, cooking, and signaling for help. Shelter Building: A hatchet or axe can be used to cut branches and logs…
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Water Purifier: Is the Best for Providing Safe Water – Anywhere
Water purifiers are fantastic devices that ensure the water we drink is safe and clean; anywhere – any time Securing access to pure water isn’t just about enriching lives; it offers extraordinary advantages that uplift not only you and your companions but entire communities as well. There are various types available, from simple filtration pitchers to advanced reverse osmosis systems. Some use carbon filters to remove impurities, while others employ UV light to kill bacteria and viruses. LifeSaver® water purifiers are designed to remove 99.99% of protozoa, bacteria and viruses, making it a reliable and effective solution for purifying water in various settings. It’s the most practical and healthiest method…
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Lost Signal? Discover How to Stay Connected Anytime, Anywhere
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! “Don’t Worry, be Happy” say hello to Zoleo“ The robust ‘Zoleo’ provides seamless connectivity via the Iridium global satellite network when you’re outside of mobile coverage… It has a built-in SOS ‘Alert’ button, with 24/7 monitoring and progress updates; also has a ‘peace of mind’ check-in button. It’s an accessory that extends your smartphone messaging coverage to everywhere on Earth! Helps keep you safe — even if your smartphone is damaged or out of battery life. In 2009, amidst our awe-inspiring 650km journey to the North…
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Master the Survival Whistle: International Emergency Signals You Need to Know
If you can be Heard, you can be Found and Rescued. The resonance of a whistle travels significantly farther than that of a human voice, requiring far less exertion compared to shouting. If you find yourself involved in and/or witnessing an outdoor emergency and need to summon help, there is an established international distress. Blast for help, loudly and hold for approx. 3 seconds. I can personally confirm the Acme Survival Whistle can be heard as far as a mile away. Shatterproof plastic, discordant note, attention grabbing, loud and easy to blow. The world’s first life saving whistle developed in 1949. Offers great ease of blowing – lots of sound for almost no…
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Multi-Tool for Adventurers : It’s Your Must-Have Survival Gear
‘Multi-Tool’,they are by far first choice on my survival kit list….. best strap one of these onto your belt Your selection between the Wave, Surge, Signal,or Skeletool can depend on your next adventure; trekking, camping, fishing or general outdoors repairs. Benefit of the durable and dependable multi-tool is it’s a ‘single’ tool that’s so easy to access; yet it includes a variety of multi-tool functions: for example > Large blade, serrated knife blade, bottle & can openers, screwdriver 5 mm, lockable, wire stripper, ,…
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Survival Shovel: Best Tool -variety of 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. 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…
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Stay Warm : The Best Thermal Bags & Blankets for Comfort
Sometimes problem weather is more than a weather problem !!! Emergency Thermal / Space 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 #MoreThanMyPast #itsrogerx **I want to tell you more about my extraordinary journey.
