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The Fixed Blade Knife: The Best Tool for Outdoor Enthusiast
The fixed-blade knife is always ready to use; making them ideal for combat or survival situations. An essential tool for carrying out tasks such as hunting, skinning, shelter building, fire building/lighting, whittling, rope work and wilderness skills The fixed blades / full-tang are robust, reliable and easy to maintain; they need to be when used on…
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Signal Mirror: Essential in Lost and Rescues Survival Situations
A Reflective Survival Mirror stands out as your ultimate Emergency Sun Reflective Tool ; it’s a “Mayday Signaling Device.” The Signal Mirror—an often overlooked, despite our reliance on mobile phones, simple and practical tools like this can be lifesavers in unforeseen situations. Crafted from top-tier reflective materials, the signal mirror rescue delivers an exceptionally bright and visible reflection, ensuring optimal effectiveness in signaling…
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Survival Throw Bag / Throw Line are Key for Water Rescues
If someone falls overboard, a rescue throw bag or throw line provides an easily accessible lifeline for them to grab onto and be pulled back to the boat. This would have been an ideal lifesaver when we tragically lost Mike Johnson while rowing across the Atlantic. https://www.livealifetodiefor.co.uk/the-toby-wallace-atlantic-row-januaryfebruary-2016/ Whether you’re a seasoned water sports enthusiast or a beginner, this indispensable piece…
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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…
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How to Select the Best Water Bottle – a Guide
Water is vital for survival….. your Water Bottle is the ideal ‘on the go’ hydration’ solution! During outdoor activities such as trekking, kayaking, mountaineering or walking in the wilderness the importance of remaining hydrated cannot be overestimated. Carrying a water bottle encourages you to drink more water throughout the day. My preferred Water Bottle is the Explorer, a 650mi vacuum…
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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…
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My Personal Journey to Recovery: Creating a ‘Life You Love’.
My Journey in Recovery was from Crime, Addiction, and Cancer to Wild Adventures In my recovery journey, I’ve learned that while I cannot always control the events that occur in my life, I have complete control over my responses to those events. It is our response that ultimately determines the outcome. This is the remarkable and inspiring true story of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
