A Hammock for all Occasions If you’re a regular on SumoSurvival you may have seen the hammock video where Sean and I tested the iconic Hennessy Hammocks. One thing I found which is quite fundamental with a hammock for camping is I could not sleep in one! I love laying around in them, especially in …
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Keeping your feet in good order when out in the wilds is vital. If your feet begin to suffer so does the rest of your body and that has to be avoided at all costs. We have often spoken about the need for good boots on the Sumo Survival Podcast. Over the years we have …
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Keeping you and your kit dry when exploring the wilds is essential and there are many solutions but earlier this year I opted for the SnugPak Enhanced Patrol Poncho. I am often walking across the exposed Scottish hills and more often or not at some point during the day I will be unexpectedly rained down …
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Sleeping outside while keeping your pack light is a problem that many of us have had. How do you take enough kit with you to allow you sleep in comfort but avoid having to carry a heavy tent? Well-known UK outdoor manufacturer Highlander has produced an integrated sleep system that aims to solve this problem. …
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A good friend of Sumo Survival and serving soldier, Steven Jack, brings us a review of the Leatherman OHT Muli-tool. I was given my OHT by Sean some years ago prior to my first deployment to Afghanistan and I am very happy he did. Both it and I survived in one piece although I admit …
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The Conservation Foundation has produced a yew-nique online map featuring almost 1,000 ancient, venerable and notable yews around the UK as part of its We Love Yew campaign supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The UK has one of the greatest collections of yew trees in the world, which are widely dispersed around the country. No-one knows …
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When heading out in to the wild hills or honing your bushcraft skills in the woods, it is always advisable to carry some kind of signaling device in your pack just in case your day turns sour and you need some help. The Personal Breakdown Warning and Hazard Light from the RAC is ideal for …
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