Tag: adventure
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Review – Karrimor SF Sabre 60-100
One pack for all situations. The SF in the name tells you exactly what this pack is designed for, and after six months of getting lugged around, it doesn’t disappoint. I needed a new pack for all my travels, milsims, wild camping and hiking. In the previous article I talked about what I was looking…
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Survivalist – Choosing a Pack
After a few months of shopping, I finally picked up a pack for all my travel and adventures and it really did take a lot of looking before I decided on one that suited my needs. I’ll do a seperate review of the one I’ve been using, but I wanted to talk about how I…
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Out with the old, in with the new?
Old kit vs new kit. And I’m not talking about second hand purchases. Is modern equipment as good as the old surplus gear? In recent articles I’ve been working on a new section called Survivalist, where I’m looking to put together a 72hr kit for all conditions, from Milsims to wild camping. As a long…
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Shelters
Shelter is absolutely vital in any environment. At a minimum, you’ll need somewhere warm and dry to sleep. Additionally, in bad weather you’ll want a place to escape the elements. The best place to start this survivalist section is with the biggest and most important component. Yeah, it’s that important. Now, I could include things…
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Bug in or bug out?
A common question in the prepping community, and one that forms the basis for your kit and kit preparation. Do you pack a bag and head out into the great unknown, or do you turn your house into a self sustaining fortress? If you’ve read the first article in the “Survivalist” section, I’m not looking…
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Review – Arktis A192 Stowaway Shirt
Now the first thing I grab any time I’m heading outdoors, the A192 is an exceptionally good piece of kit. I’ll do a quick look at the product first, and then explain where it fits into my kit and why. For a few years now, I’ve had one of these at the top of my…
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Review – Helikon Pakcell Set
Whether it’s travelling, hiking, camping, bushcraft or Milsim, being and staying organised is absolutely essential. Not only do you need to make sure you have everything you need, you need to be able to find it in your kit when you want it. I do a lot of the above, and recently invested in a…
