Arctic Field ration pack by Drytec. These ration packs are a complete game changer. I can’t believe I’ve never used them before. They are perfect to keep in the car for emergencies, in your day bag for a day hike or grab a few for a weekend fishing. These Arctic Field Ration packs by Drytec…
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The Growers Cup Coffee Review.
Growers Cup Coffee Pouches by the Coffeebrewer are a great little product. I was sent these brew in the bag coffee pouches by Basecamp foods to try. Now, me I think there is nothing better than taking your time to brew a real ‘Cowboy Coffee’ in a outdoors kettle something like the Kettle by Eagle…
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Fjern Vinter Mountaineering Trousers review.
The Fjern Vinter mountaineering trousers are for you if you’re looking for a 3 season durable pair of trousers that can cope with arduous weather and terrain. Fjern are a U.K. based company designing and making outdoors clothing to that Scandinavian ethos of the love of the outdoors, no matter what the weather. The gear that…
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Fjern Arktis II Down Jacket Review.
I thought that the Fjern Arktis II down jacket would be very similar to the Aktiv down jacket by Fjern Outdoors. In a way it is, but does the Fjern Outdoors Arktis 2 has a few differences that make this jacket a great jacket to stand on its own in frigid, dry conditions but compact…
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Rigged and Ready X5 Adventure Travel Fishing Combi.
Rigged and Ready X5 Adventure Travel Fishing Combi. I’d been researching a new travel fishing set for a while. Whilst crawling the interweb for fishing in the mountain tarns of the English Lake District I came across a video on YouTube of a someone using the Rigged and Ready X5 adventure travel fishing combi. I’ve…
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Fido Pro Airlift Harness |Dog Rescue Harness.
The Fido Pro Airlift dog rescue harness is a must if you are hiking with your four legged friend. Even if you are a short distance from civilisation. I spend a lot of my time and adventures with my dog Marley. She is a Springerdor and has all the bad things of both breeds. Marley…
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Renjer Wild Game Jerky. For the Outdoorsman.
Review of Renjer wild game jerky. People that know me well know that I love jerk and biltong, in fact there biltong drying by the fire as I write this. It also gives me great pleasure to say that Renjer have asked if I would like to become one of there ambassadors. I love the…
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The Armaskin Always Dry Base Layer Review.
I’ve had this Armaskin always dry base layer for a while. Due to the Covid-19 Lockdown I haven’t had the chance to try it out until now. First thing to mention when hiking long distances I like a base layer that is tight firstly to stop any chaffing especially if you’re carrying a heavy load…
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Real Turmat Dehydrated soups.
I have been using these Real Turmat dehydrated soups for a couple of years now and have really utilised the benefits of these as a midday meal. The soups available are all using meat as an ingredient so for the meat eater I cannot recommend a more valuable meal for midday when you are using…
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Armaskin Always dry base layer T-shirt.
Recently I received deliver of the Armaskin Always dry base layer T-shirt. It always good news when a parcel arrives from down under and this wasn’t anything different. Armaskin have recently released a few more products to help all of us enjoy the outdoors whether its running or hiking. Personally the only time I run…
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