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Tracking wolves in the wilderness with Snugpak Part 2

by Snugpak May 04, 2018 in Brand Ambassadors, News 0 comments

We catch up again with Snugpak Ambassador Perry McGee from the UK’s National Tracking School, as he talks about how he has adapted the Snugpak Stratosphere tent and Jungle Hammock to help him photograph wild wolves. The perfect combination Professional trackers – or tactical searchers as they’re known – are taught to be at one with nature and to respect their environment, especially in the wilderness. This principle applies when we adapted and used the Stratosphere and Jungle Hammock on our recent expedition. Both can be adapted, improvised and positioned so that they are not easily recognisable – often by positioning them against the local background or by using simple camouflage. We use whatever is to hand, or foliage, attached to the outside of the canopy. The real skill is using just the right amount, so that it looks natural in the surroundings. The art and topic of outdoor rural concealment, along with improvisation and camouflage of hides, is vast and is mostly mastered by the military or specialist law enforcement units. However, there are many occasions (especially when searching for wildlife) where there is an immediate need to create either a quick place to rest, or, to improvise and […] Read more!

2 years in the making – Dan Shepley

by Snugpak February 05, 2018 in Brand Ambassadors, News 0 comments

I have been a brand ambassador for Snugpak for almost 2 years now and wanted to write a little about it as you may have seen the tags and their gear in some of my photos on Instagram. What drew me towards this company initially was the fact it is a British company based in Yorkshire not too far from where I live, I believe in supporting local businesses wherever possible and especially a company that provides products for the outdoors where I try to spend as much of my free time as possible. The gear they have sent me is amazing and is up to any challenge, whether it be keeping warm and dry on a snowy mountain top or camping in any condition, it really is built for the task. Many of the products are built for military and tactical purposes so you can imagine the kind of performance and durability you get. Their motto is ‘With You For The Journey’ and that’s exactly how I feel about their products especially the rucksacks. I have one that I am particularly fond of (Sleeka35 if you’re wondering) and take it everywhere whether it’s out climbing, hiking or camping and […] Read more!

Ed’s Australian Adventure

by Snugpak January 09, 2018 in Brand Ambassadors 0 comments

My latest project is in remote Central Australian desert at a Warlpiri Aboriginal community. I am making a series of documentary photographs and interviews about the ‘Dreaming’ of these people. Initially I made an 8000 kilometres reconnaissance by motorcycle to and from Brisbane to the area I am now based north west of Alice Springs, to get an idea of what challenges lay ahead. For this first journey almost all of the kit I carried on my off-road motorcycle was made by Snugpak and without any or part of it none of the arduous journey would have been possible. I use Snugpak for 3 main reasons: It is high quality/tough, it is light and it packs small. I used 4 x 15 litre side pouches from the RocketPak rucksack which my water, food, tools and first aid fitted into. These pouches hung off the sides of the bike and are so practical they can be attached to many places around the motorcycle and also to other Snugpak luggage such as the Xocet rucksack. This is a 35 litre rucksack that I wear on my back at all times. It carries my laptop and cameras and is so small and light […] Read more!

The Snugpak Torrent Jacket

by Snugpak December 12, 2017 in Articles, Brand Ambassadors 0 comments

The Torrent jacket was aptly named as I stepped out of the car and onto the Michigan plains. I was working in Grayling, around three hours north of Detroit, for a week, followed by a few days off. We’d been warned that the weather was forecast to be bad – that wet, grey time between beautiful summer and crisp, white winter. Northern Michigan is commonly referred to as ‘Up North’, and not in a Yorkshire flat-cap-and-real-ale kind of up north. Grayling was beautiful, even in the rain – stunning autumn colours (a week or two past their best, the locals said), long, open roads with snowmobile tracks running along the edges, and roadside bars and diners with fish from Lake Michigan. They’re also very into hunting, shooting and fishing, and I think there was maybe only one place where there wasn’t a stuffed animal on the wall. Before we jumped out of the car on day one I had already layered up – base layer, t-shirt over, a mid-layer and my new jacket. Taking one look at the weather, I knew it had to be waterproof and then some. It was just above freezing, but the Torrent is more than […] Read more!

The resourceful Snugpak Responsepak – some things are just best left unchanged.

by Snugpak September 26, 2017 in Brand Ambassadors 0 comments

The ResponsePak is one of Snugpaks finest achievements and its design has not altered since its initial development. In this review, our ambassador internationally renowned tracker Perry McGee from the UK National Tracking School extolls its virtues and tells us how they have adapted it for use in the fascinating world of tracking. For me, they certainly got it right when they designed this bit of kit – it is simply, off the chart. The aptly named and very useful Snugpak “response” pack, does exactly what it was designed for. They are functional; lightweight, inexpensive, robust and a useful addition for anyone using the outdoors. Over the years and throughout my many exploits, I have always used at least one ResponsePak and can attest, that they are both useful and reliable. On occasions, I have utilised them for carrying medications; image recording equipment, ammunition, survival equipment and in the jungle, it usually gets stuffed with vegetation and used as a pillow. My own personal ResponsePak (owned for over ten years) has never let me down and as a matter of routine, it always travels with me, wherever I go searching and is a constant companion. Its simplistic design was without […] 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!

Say Hello to our newest brand Ambassador Cam Stewart

by Snugpak August 14, 2017 in Brand Ambassadors, News 0 comments

My name is Cam Stewart, I am an EMT, shooting instructor, competitive shooter, horse trainer, and outdoor enthusiast. I was lucky enough to be part of the last generation of “be home when the street lights come on”, and have had a passion for the outdoors for as long as I can remember. I always had an interest in backpacking, horseback riding, and firearms, but the equipment can get expensive and anyone familiar with these activities knows that quality gear is not just a purchase, but an investment. My family was never wealthy by any means, so I quickly learned that the only way I could enjoy these expensive hobbies (soon to be lifestyles) I longed for was to work hard and reach a level where they would support themselves. That “where there’s a will, there’s a way” mindset is what got me to where I am today, and what will help me to continue accomplishing goals throughout my life. It’s what got me from learning how to saddle a horse to training my own wild mustang and helping other riders with their horses within a year’s time and it’s what got me from cashiering at a gun store to […] Read more!

The Snugpak Bunker – 3 person tent

by Snugpak July 25, 2017 in Brand Ambassadors, News 0 comments

We scouted a spot for the night – and we got lucky. A dry, soft and level area in the shade of a huge tree, a tangle of roots providing ideal hanging for packs and clothes. Right by a river with a pebble beach for a campfire, we set the tent up before having a river swim and lighting a camp fire. The tent was a doddle to put up, with coloured-coded poles and plenty of super-light tent pegs. It went up in minutes, and we were soon chucking in our gear. The fly sheet was packed separately but I struck the tent with the inner still attached with the idea that it would be even quicker next time. The footprint for a three person tent was small, thanks to its dome (rather than tunnel) design, so it’s ideal for wild camping or traditional camp sites. Inside are two lines of handy pockets and a loop for hanging a head torch. There are also mosquito nets should you need them. The weather was unusually warm for British camping. I’m not sure if that makes it cheating, but we needed the ventilation provided on the inner tent as it was so […] 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!

Tracking wolves in the wilderness with Snugpak Part 2

2 years in the making – Dan Shepley

Ed’s Australian Adventure

The Snugpak Torrent Jacket

The resourceful Snugpak Responsepak – some things are just best left unchanged.

Ground to air rescue signals

Say Hello to our newest brand Ambassador Cam Stewart

The Snugpak Bunker – 3 person tent

Life Saving Techniques Using Snugpak Merino Socks

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