• black-blum-meal-prep-boxes-3-sizes-meal-prep-top-view
    Camping / Equipment & Accessories,  My Blog,  Overlooked Survival Items

    Discover the Best Outdoor Lunch Boxes for Alfresco Dining

    For the more serious outdoor activities such as trekking, kayaking, climbing or walking in the Wilderness ; Meal Prep Sets have been designed specifically to be robust and multi functional; Ideal for meal prepping, food storage and eating on-the-go. On a long day, during my 650 km trek to the North Pole , I would occasionally dip into my lunch box and treat myself. We stopped every hour for five minutes to drink from our flasks, and that’s when I really attacked the munchies. All the contents had frozen together, you would break a bite-size piece off the goody clump. Pop one in and it slowly thawed in your mouth.…

  • Drybag in the Highlands
    Camping / Equipment & Accessories,  My Blog,  Overlooked Survival Items

    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…

  • blank wuffler template
    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…

  • swheat_lifestyle_cream
    Overlooked Survival Items

    Eco-Friendly Water Bottle: Better for a Greener Planet

    During outdoor activities such as a day’s hiking, camping or enjoying a music festival’ the importance of remaining hydrated cannot be overestimated.   The lightweight Water Bottle ”S’wheat bottles’ is made from plants ; they are convenience on the go! Providing safe water in all situations and are easy to keep clean Suitable for tea, coffee and soup and the all round favourite – ‘Water’… Benefits of Using Eco-Friendly Water Bottles Environmental Impact Health Advantages Economic Savings How to Choose the Right Eco-Friendly Water Bottle Material Considerations Design Features Caring for Your Eco-Friendly Water Bottle Making a Sustainable Choice Adopting an eco-friendly water bottle is a small step with significant environmental benefits.…

  • omm-ultra-bladder
    Climbing,  Climbing / Caving,  Hiking / Trekking,  Hiking / Trekking,  Overlooked Survival Items

    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…

  • Critical items you ‘Need’ to Survive an Adventure,  Overlooked Survival Items

    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…

  • Acme Survival Whistle
    Critical items you ‘Need’ to Survive an Adventure,  Overlooked Survival Items

    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…

  • How To's,  Overlooked Survival Items

    Best DIY Fire Starter Kit for All Outdoor Enthusiasts

    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 ‘Cotton Ball’ Fire Lighter‘ Ingredients > How to create > Petroleum jelly in its normal…

  • Campfire Foil Cooking
    Overlooked Survival Items

    Aluminum Foil: An Essential for Your Survival Cooking Kit

    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 Easy to clean , non-stick surface 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…

Get in touch

If you would like to get in touch with me, send me a quick message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

I shall look forward to hearing from you.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Live a Life to Die For

This is the remarkable and inspiring true story of a man who went from being a violent criminal and alcoholic to a charity worker, extreme adventurer and World Record holder.