A complete overview of the shelters and sleeping bag system I'll be using this winter.
The kit includes:
Generic no-brand tarp
British Army DPM basha
58 pattern poncho
Emergency survival bag
Polish lavuu
The sleeping bag is a British Army summer sleeping bag, in a Dutch Army bivvy bag, I also have a fleece liner to add warmth. I plan to see if the summer sleeping bag with additional layers can be used for UK winter.
#ArmySurplus #Bushcraft #Camping
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am3I0OObMTI
This is footage from an afternoon walkabout Bruges, Belgium/Brugge Belgique, sight seeing.
I stopped here for one night on a 3 day cycling trip which took me from Dunkirk, to Lille, to Bruges, then back to Dunkirk.
A beautiful city, within easy reach from the UK by ferry to Dunkirk, then a short travel/drive/cycle ride.
I stayed in the Youth Hostel Europa
Filmed on 30 July 2016
https://www.strava.com/activities/658456771
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7QVpdvPksk
The triad for a happy and meaningful life is good physical health, strong mental health and a philosophical framework. If a person can incorporate these three elements their life satisfaction is likely to be very high.
Finding wild swim spots in the UK.
List of rivers with Public Right of Navigation: https://nabo.org.uk/files/members/right_of_nav.pdf
Reverend Douglas Caffyn's website on public river access: http://www.caffynonrivers.org/
#WildSwimming
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC1HblgBvZ4
Everything I took for 3 days bicycle touring in Europe.
I chose a backpack for this trip, but a pannier is just as good. The backpack offers versatility in that its easier to get off the bike and walk around the city at the end of the day, some people may not get on with a rucksack and prefer the comfort of panniers.
Contents:
1 x set of non cycling clothes including shoes
2 x cycling t-shirt (doubles as a towel)
1/2 x cycle shorts
cycle gloves
helmet
photochromic sunglasses
cycle shoes
2/3 x pant
3 x socks
shower gel
tooth brush and paste
passport
print outs of ferry tickets/accommodation bookigs
wallet
bicycle locks
phones inc chargers and euro adapter
water bottles
food (dates)
rucksack cover
lights inc spare batteries
lip cream
saddle bag (inner tubes and co2 inflator)
Also weather dependent suncream is a must.
For longer rides, some washing powder so you keep your clothes clean, also a basic first aid kit, including nail clippers would be a good idea.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOWrFS5LQYA
This is my smartphone bike computer setup.
Phone - LG D100
Apps -
OSMAnd
Strava
Google Maps
GPS Status
All apps are the free versions.
Mobile phone was end of stock clearance £26 sim free, new
Quadlock £26
HRM - £12-15
Wahoo RPM cadence sensor - £40
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jgisIoF59A
Fitting a Road bike in a small car boot.
Car - Honda Civic
Fits in easily by just removing the wheels, for smaller cars you may need to remove the seat post or handle bars.
Safe and secure, ideal for parking on the streets etc.
Quicker and safer than a roof rack. Better fuel economy as your car is more aero ;)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXmzDjC7tmE
An overview of the wood burners and stoves I'll be using on my solo overnight camping trips this winter.
The cookers include:
£2 IKEA stove
Lixada folding stove box
Lixada rocket stove
Jetboil Zip gas stove
Alcohol penny stove
#Outdoor #Cooking #Stove
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDrlaWK0JjU