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How Do I Prepare For Winter Camping?

by Snugpak January 22, 2015 in How To's 0 comments tags: shelters, thermal insulation, winter camping
Winter ventures can provide some of the most amazing journeys, with fantastic views, clear skylines and the wonderful sound of snow and ice crunching under your feet. However, winter travel, and camping, whilst great fun, can also be life threatening. The critical issue for anyone moving outside in the winter months, is to plan your route carefully, ensure you have the correct equipment for the environment, terrain and weather, and always ensure you have enough food and water, including hot drinks. In terms of pre-venture planning, it covers a lot of areas: What is your objective? What environment are you travelling into? What will the terrain be like? How high are you going to travel? Have you anticipated the weather? How many are in your group and what is their ability? All of these factors will determine the type of route you want to take, as well as the length of time you want to spend outdoors. Remember that in the winter months, days are getting longer after the Solstice in December, but days are still relatively short, and temperatures can drop considerably when you are in the hills, and it is a lot colder, even if you are only […] Read more!

Snugpak Winter Challenge

by Snugpak December 12, 2014 in Events 0 comments
All month Snugpak have been running the #SnugpakWinterChallenge It’s easy to enter… all you need to do is follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook and send us a selfie each day. The selfie will need to be based on a challenge we set every day via our social networks. If your selfie meets the challenge you will have a chance to win a fantastic Snugpak product! On Christmas Eve, just before Santa arrives, we will be awarding a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for the best overall entries! So get creative and keep your eye out for our Snugpak Winter Daily Challenge! And don’t forget to use #snugpakwinterchallenge on your entries. Good luck! Here some examples of the entries so far to help you get going. Read more!

Layering: How to dress for winter outdoor activities and expeditions

by Snugpak November 12, 2014 in How To's 0 comments tags: layering, temperature control, waterproof
Most people know that layering your clothes keeps you warm in most adverse conditions but how does it work and what’s the best strategy? Simply put, layering your clothes in the right way can create a microclimate that surrounds your body and can protect you from rain and varying temperatures. We usually say three layers is the right strategy – not too many to take off if warm and not to bulky either. These include a base layer, middle layer and outer layer. Base layer: The most important layer is the innermost layer, or base layer. The inner-most layer is key because it’s in direct contact with your skin. Base layers should transport moisture away from the skin and disperse it to the air or outer layers where it can evaporate. Water is a good heat conductor and damp garments draw precious heat away from your body. The base layer should be snug but not constrict your movement. Base layers are available in light, medium, and heavy weights. Light layers suit aerobic activity where sweat dispersal is paramount. Mid weight provides moisture control and insulation for stop-and-go activities. Heavy layers are best in very cold conditions, or when you’re relatively […] Read more!

Snugpak Makes The World’s Largest Sleeping Bag

by Snugpak November 11, 2014 in Snugpak 0 comments tags: events, News, philanthropy, Snugpak
We have collaborated with Centre Point UK and Puffa to create the World’s largest sleeping bag as part of Centre Point’s national Sleep Out event on November 6 to help raise awareness and funds for the millions of young homeless people. It’s been no mean feat but the end result is amazing. Check out how the World’s largest sleeping bag was made with the pictures and videos below: We would also like to send out a big thank you to Bradford Bulls for being so welcoming. They even helped with some of the photography! Read more!

How do I put up a tent?

by Snugpak October 27, 2014 in How To's 0 comments tags: shelter, tent
Choosing the tent is one thing. Putting it up without causing amusement to other, more experienced campers at the site, is another thing. So to avoid embarrassment, or tension in the first hours of your “relaxing break”, by following these simple tips: – when you’ve bought the tent it’s a good idea to ask the sales person to show you how to put it up. A good way to learn is watching someone do it. If that’s not possible then see if the manufacturer has a video on their website demonstrating how to put it up – the next step is to practice at home. Have a go at putting your tent up and, if you struggle guys, it’s not a show of weakness to read the manual! – Before you set off double check that you’re taking all the parts that make up the tent with you. Being 300 miles from home and missing the bag of tent pegs is not the start to the holiday you are looking for! – Once you get to the campsite choose the spot that right for you to pitch your tent – if it’s possible. Being near the toilets can be great […] Read more!

Snugpak’s Outdoor Bucket List

by Snugpak September 15, 2014 in Snugpak 0 comments
As you all know, at Snugpak we LOVE the outdoors! Many people have bucket lists but just never get round to doing them – this could be due to time constraints, lack of will or lack of money. Still, we believe anything’s possible, especially outdoors, and, if you put your mind to it you can achieve anything. Our Top Ten Outside Bucket List might seem grand and impossible but just imagine how you’d feel if you’d achieved it! Or maybe you have a better top ten yourself? If so, we want to hear it! Here’s our spectacular top ten: Camp on the edge of the cliff at Easter Island and contemplate what made the civilization there cut down all the trees Swim in the real sea with real whales (not a sea park!) Go deep into the Amazon jungle and spend a month with an indigenous tribe. Sleep in a hammock and get away from everything! Stand at the top of Angel Falls in Venezuela, the world’s highest waterfall Travel by helicopter into the crater of a volcano in Iceland Spend a week hauling across the Antartic icecap Scuba dive at the Great Barrier Reef Travel the entire length of […] Read more!

The End Of The World As We Know It

by Snugpak August 26, 2014 in News 0 comments
It’s unclear where the need to be a “prepper” influences some people more than others. It might stem from the constant procession of disaster movies from Hollywood or the media’s tendency to tell us all the bad things that are happening in the world. But whether you believe an asteroid, or a super volcano, or global warming, or an ice age is going to “get us” preppers are the ones that are ready for TEOTWAWKI. Yes, they have their own acronym (The End Of The World As We Know It). Preppers are skilled at avoiding the falling tin of beans as they open their wardrobe doors, they always carry an extra pair of shoelaces just in case they are needed to tie off an umbilical cord and they will carry at least two ways for making a fire on their person at all times. There are three aspects to modern prepping – acquire the necessary supplies, learn the vital skills (e.g. dodging cans of baked beans) and build a community. Necessary supplies come in the form of food, water and shelter. For food and water, preppers not only carry large stocks of these they also take steps to minimise the chances […] Read more!
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