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Meet Sid, Coach and Founder of The Royal Navy Skeleton Team!

by Puddle May 25, 2023 in News 0 comments
Part of our commitment to customers at Snugpak is to create products that work in all environments and activities. For example, a sport that we have had the pleasure of crafting kits for is the sport of Skeleton Racing. Skeleton racing is a high-adrenaline winter sport. Athletes use a bobsleigh track at speeds exceeding 120km per hour. We began working with The Royal Navy Skeleton team in 2003, providing the team with kits and essentials for when they are racing, particularly during their tours abroad to cold countries, such as Norway, where the team was this year.  We sat down the Sid Lawrence, the coach, and founder of the RNST, to discuss his time coaching the team and the team’s favourite Snugpak gear.  Tell us about your time at Royal Navy Skeleton Team, where it began, and how you got involved. I started the RNST in 1994. After serving in the Navy for 11 years, I wanted to get involved more with the sporting side of the Royal Navy, so I began the Royal Navy Skeleton Team. After a few years of successfully building the team, I decided to form the Royal Navy Women’s Skeleton Racing team. I feel it […] Read more!

Snugpak Outdoor Camping Essentials for Beginners

by Puddle April 12, 2023 in News 0 comments
Here at Snugpak, we love to hear people have taken up camping for the first time. As a beginner in the world of outdoor camping, it may seem overwhelming, and you may not be sure what to bring with you. We have compiled a list of Snugpak outdoor camping essentials for your first camping trip. Tents Possibly the most obvious item you’ll need to invest in is a tent. When purchasing a tent, you will need to make sure you choose something durable, waterproof and able to withstand any weather conditions. We have multiple different tents available. These performance tents are versatile, 100% water and windproof, lightweight and are available for solo travellers, duos and trios. Sleeping Bags A crucial item you will need to bring along to your camping trip is a sleeping bag. When looking for a sleeping bag, you’re going to want something that is durable and can keep you warm through the night. The Navigator sleeping bag is a great introduction to Snugpak sleeping bags. Not only are they comfortable, with a super soft lining that’s soft to the touch, but they are insulated for chilly nights and have a water-resistant outer fabric. Rucksacks To hold […] Read more!

Take a look inside Snugpak HQ

by Snugpak March 06, 2023 in News 0 comments
Did you know you can take a tour of the Snugpak factory? Now we cannot let you all in but we do have a video showing you around our 1800s listed mill site. Our products are proudly manufactured in Silsden*, West Yorkshire, before being sent out for adventures across the globe. We are one of the only companies that still manufacturers sleeping bags and outdoor clothing not just in the UK, but across Europe as well. We started out manufacturing from a small unit before expanding to distribute worldwide. See how we combine bespoke machinery with the traditional approach of skilled sewing machinists stitching jackets, sleeping bags and more together. Before it leaves the factory, every garment and product is inspected to ensure it has been produced to the highest standards by our quality control team. A lot has changed since our founder Brett Harris taught himself to sew at his kitchen table but that same handmade touch remains in our process to this day. Our mission is to help more people enjoy their outdoor experiences by using Snugpak products and to become a trusted outdoor brand that is accessible to everyone. Now see it with your own eyes and […] Read more!

National Camping and Caravanning Week.

by Snugpak March 06, 2023 in News 0 comments
From Monday 25 May to Sunday 31 May, it’s National Camping and Caravanning Week. Being big into camping, we’re looking forward to it! The Camping and Caravanning Club are focusing on ‘getting kids camping’ which is something we definitely support. Camping is a great way to get the kids outdoors and to spend some quality time together away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life (and computer games). The Club has conducted research into the positive benefits of camping in tents, caravans or motorhomes on children’s practical abilities, confidence and energy levels and will be revealing the results during the awareness week – we’ll keep you updated. So how to make the most out of National Camping Week? Firstly, you need to decide on where you want to go. Think about how far you wish to travel, how many of you there will be, what sort of holiday you are looking for i.e. active, relaxing, seaside, country. Once you have the basic information you can then research the relevant areas. Useful websites such as http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/ukcampsites/ will help you identify the perfect camping spot for your holiday. Whatever kind of trip it maybe, there are certain essentials you will need, […] Read more!

Our Winter Essentials Guide brought to you by the Snugpak Ambassadors

by Snugpak February 10, 2021 in Brand Ambassadors, News 0 comments
While the snow falls and temperatures plummet, we thought what better way to help you guys decide on what to wear this winter than to ask our experts. As you will know from following us on social media, our Brand Ambassadors are not just based in the UK but all over the world.  They often put our gear through its paces in treacherous and sometimes arctic conditions so they know first hand the quality craftsmanship that goes into every Snugpak product.  So let’s hear from a few of them on their favourite Snugpak products for this type of year.   Gareth & Zoe Wildcamps, Camping Experts – Softie Elite 4 Sleeping Bags “Our favourite bit of winter kit has got to be the Softie Elite 4 Sleeping Bags. Not only do they feel like they’ll soak up a lifetimes worth of abuse but the fact they’re both length and width adjustable was a huge plus for us (being different shapes and sizes to each other).  “The Reflectatherm/Softie insulation is a real game-changer when it comes to synthetic insulation and we feel confident that whatever the UK winter throws at us, Snugpak has our backs when it comes to staying warm […] Read more!

Ground to air rescue signals

by Snugpak August 16, 2017 in Brand Ambassadors, How To's 0 comments
Prioritised as an important skill for anyone venturing to the outdoors, the ability to create immediate or delayed effective ground to air rescue signals is essential. Rescue aircraft, technicians and search operatives are taught to search for rescue signs and signals and locating them could help save your life. In this article, Snugpaks ambassador, Perry McGee from the National Tracking School, again gives us extracts from his latest publication “The Essential Tracking Handbook” and illustrates how simple objects, including Snugpak kit, can be utilised to create useful rescue and survival skills. Tips For Ground To Air Signalling The subject of survival or how to initiate rescue throughout differing environments, is perhaps too large for a publication of this nature and when venturing into the outdoors, further research is always recommended. For those of us who regularly venture outdoors however, it is vital to remember the necessity for rescue signally can happen anywhere and it can happen to anyone. It is fact that unforeseen accidents do occur, usually when you do not want them to, and it is very important to have rescue procedures and plans in place. For most of us, rescue is thankfully a rarity and although amazing accounts […] Read more!

Life Saving Techniques Using Snugpak Merino Socks

by Snugpak May 10, 2017 in Brand Ambassadors, News 0 comments
If you intend to travel and use the great outdoors, Snugpak socks are a “must have” on the list of essential items. Everybody knows that you should always carry spare socks, however, this week, one of our Snugpak Brand ambassadors, Perry McGee from the National Tracking School, illustrates just some of the uses of the Snugpak Merino range in an emergency. Have respect for your Socks! If you think about it, care and protection of the feet is one of the most important aspects to consider for anyone using the outdoors. Footcare in the great outdoors is vital and ignoring minor issues can quickly lead to serious problems, especially if you are some distance from help. Firstly, a useful edict to remember is to understand socks and feet should always be respected and that outdoors socks are not just to keep the feet comfortable, they have multiple other uses too. Secondly, the connotations of their use is restricted only by the users imagination, so by way of brief illustration, here are a few techniques using Snugpak Merino technical socks. Let’s begin with the technicalities and the properties of the Merino range. Illustrated are the mid-calf Snugpak Merino Technical Sock in Olive and the Snugpak Merino […] Read more!
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