I been thinking about this Sauna mod for the Polish Army Lavvu for a while now and finally found the time to give it ago. The only issue is that the Polish Army Lavvu isn’t really big enough for more than one person to be sitting in it, when using the Frontier Stove as the heater. The Polish…
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Summit to eat Freeze-dried Meals.
Summit to eat freeze-dried meals. After writing an article last summer on the different freeze dried hiking meals I thought i’d write a post about them. Summit to eat freeze dried meals. After writing an article last summer on the different freeze-dried hiking meals available I have now become a brand ambassador for Summit to…
Continue ReadingWhat I carry on a 3 to 4 day Hike.
What I carry on a 3 to 4 day Hike. Some people have asked and I think its good to share experiences of Obviously there’s a lot depending on what you carry, things like weather, terrain, drinking water and if the dog is with me or not. I think it is a really good idea…
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When you search the internet for affordable solo back packing tents you will become inundated with with affordable backpacking tents. Some will be high end and some very cheap and probably not be suitable or won’t last one camp. Each tent has its good points and bad points some however don’t have any good points…
Continue ReadingLooking after your Leather Boots with Kängsko-Smorning.
Looking after your leather boots is a must. My favourite boots are a pair of Vandra by Lundhags. They are just great, waterproof, supporting and generally brilliant. I where them when the conditions are arduous or wet (like in Northern Sweden). The one thing with wearing leather boots outdoors a lot is if they aren’t…
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Out on the land by Ray Mears and Lars Fält. It’s that time of the year when the nights draw in and many people turn to the comfort of an armchair and an open fire. Even the most hardy of us who would be out in all weather find ourselves sitting indoors -brushing up on…
Continue ReadingFJERN ORKAN Waterproof Shell Jacket
FJERN ORKAN Waterproof Shell Jacket FJERN ORKAN Waterproof Shell Jacket I’ve had this jacket for about 2 months now and think I can safely say I have tried it in some pretty horrible conditions. So I think its safe for me to review this product. Fjern was created by a group of UK based outdoor enthusiasts with…
Continue ReadingThe Splitter Cooking Multi-Utensil
The Splitter Cooking Multi-Utensil Have a look at this handy gadget on kickstater looks a handy gadget. This popped up on my instagram feed the other day. I like the look of it as I have a deep belief that each item you carry has to be multifunctional. Although I wouldn’t carry this whilst out…
Continue ReadingHomemade wax for outdoor clothing
Outdoor clothing wax can be expensive. Here is my homemade wax for outdoor clothing. A lot of clothing I wear can take a coating of wax to make it more waterproof or hard wearing. When out and about say foraging for fungi and good water proof jacket is a must. Some people say that most…
Continue ReadingCooking alfresco with the frontier stove
Cooking alfresco with the frontier stove. After a busy couple of days at work, the family away for the summer and extremely hot weather I decided to combine dog walking, swimming and evening meal all together. I had decided on a evening cooking alfresco with the frontier stove. I had to carry my frontier Stove…
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