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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!

IMPROVISED EMERGENCY STRETCHER – USING SNUGPAK KIT

by Snugpak April 26, 2017 in Brand Ambassadors, News 0 comments

Unforeseen accidents can occur anywhere in the world and especially in the great outdoors, where situations can quickly develop and deteriorate. In extreme circumstances, removing a casualty from a dangerous location may be necessary to save a casualty’s life. In this article, our Snugpak ambassador “Perry McGee” from the National Tracking School, shows us a useful survival technique, taken from his latest publication of how to create an emergency stretcher, utilising Snugpak equipment and a climbing rope. As far back as I can remember, I was always taught that when the circumstances get extreme and it becomes necessary, most kit can be easily improvised in some way and there is no better example, of this than improvising a simple effective stretcher, using a roll mat, Snugpak sleeping bag and climbing rope or improvised cordage. Not to be confused with camping beds, improvised stretchers can quickly be adapted for use by 4-6 rescuers and are used to carefully carry and relocate a casualty from a set of life-threatening circumstances to a nearby place of safety. Patient care is always essential and the casualty should not be relocated unless it is absolutely necessary and only to prevent the threat or loss of […] Read more!

Modern Essentials for Global Travel

by Snugpak February 17, 2016 in News 0 comments

Modern Essentials for Global Travel With Christmas behind us and Easter only weeks away, travellers of the world are looking at their next venture or travel holiday for 2016. Whether it is a winter escape to warmer, tropical climates, a sight-seeing urban journey into colder cities of the Arctic Circle, or even just a weekend break to a popular tourist destination, one question that can spark popular debate is: What are the modern essentials for global travel? Essentials Items are those that you need close to hand, all the time. In an absolute emergency, can you walk away from your venture and get on a plane to come home, leaving everything else behind you? Whether you are hiking across unknown terrain and need the robustness of the ResponsePak, or walking around a favourite city and want the security of the Passport Delux, for the majority of travellers, keeping essential items close to hand is second nature; the Utility Pak is a happy medium between the two, offering adequate space for essential documents, as well as a bottle of water and other essentials. Whatever your needs, Snugpak has a range of luggage items for the explorer, venturer or tourist, travelling thousands of miles away, or even staying close […] Read more!

Wind Chill & Evaporative Heat Loss & First Aid on the Hills

by Snugpak December 16, 2015 in News 0 comments

Wind Chill or the ‘Feels Like’ Temperature can have a dramatic effect on any venture, this article explains in depth how to interpret the figures and includes a handy print out and keep guide to calculating the feels like temperature from the ambient conditions. Even on low level walks clothing choices, minor injuries and poor weather can quickly escalate into life threatening emergencies, learn what you can do to prepare yourself to reduce the risks of injury, illness and prevent hypothermia. The article includes practical advice on risk assessing your trip, guidance on what type of items to carry in your personal first aid kit and an overview of what to do when confronted with an emergency situation in the field. Download this article as a PDF Read more!

Understanding Heat Loss, Insulation and Hypothermia

by Snugpak December 07, 2015 in Articles 0 comments tags: heat loss, hypothermia, insulation

This month, our technical article explores Understanding Heat Loss, Insulation and Hypothermia, invaluable reading for anyone spending any time outdoors at any time of year. It covers in detail hypothermia, thermodynamics and all aspects of heat loss and ‘feeling cold’ expanding on this to discuss the benefits of making informed choices regarding insulated clothing systems and emergency preparedness. The article includes pointers for timely accurate diagnosis of the different types of hypothermia and action points for when the worst happens, including the limitations of conventional solutions when aiding a hypothermic casualty. Download this article as a PDF Read more!

Understanding Wet Out – Humidity & Condensation

by Snugpak November 30, 2015 in Articles 0 comments

Regardless of what you wear over your Snugpak® Insulating layers, it may come as no surprise, that all PTFE garments will eventually ‘wet-out’ in sustained and heavy rainfall, or in warmer conditions when there is an increase in humidity. Wetting outis essentially a build up of condensation on the inside of (waterproof) layers that prevents evaporation and transportation of moisture to the atmosphere. Humidity is the amount of invisible Water Vapour contained within the atmosphere around you. There are two key elements to clothing wetting out; firstly, the ability for the waterproof (PTFE) layer to shed liquid water from the membrane, and this is best achieved with the application of a Durable Waterproof Repellant (DWR) on the outer clothing to prevent build up of water, allowing rain to bead and roll off the fabric. Secondly, the relative humidity and temperature between the inner and outer layers of clothing will affect the ability to transport water vapour (sweat) from clothing layers to the atmosphere. Most 2 and 3 layer PTFE Waterproof Garments have a DWR finish that beads water and prevents saturation of the exterior or face fabric. The PTFE breathable layer is protected by the face and interior […] Read more!