News from the Trenches
No Tent, No Problem: Mastering the Art of Sleeping Under the Stars with a Bivy Bag
I. Introduction II. Types of Bivy Bags III. Components of Bivy Bags IV. Benefits of Bivy Bags V. Considerations When Choosing a Bivy Bag VI. Tips ...
A Primer on buying a Torch / Flashlight
There are a few things to consider when choosing a modern handheld torch or headlamp.
Battery type and run time
Light output and beam distance...
Meals Ready to Eat - Survival Kit Series
Food for fighters
As long as there have been organised military forces, there have been food rations to keep the collective fighting machine firi...
Water Purification - Survival Kit Series
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Water purification
The water in New Zealand is pretty good. Mountain streams and rivers are a fairly safe bet for...
Sleeping Bag Basics - Survival Kit Series
A decent sleeping bag is an essential piece of kit, both for outdoors and for travel. If you’ve got a really good quality sleeping bag, you can ge...