#pack essentials

5 last minute gift ideas… With Christmas approaching, I wanted to share some of the stand out gear that I’ve experienced this year. I’ve included links in case you’re looking to pick up some last minute gifts or stocking fillers for the outdoorsy person in your life, your hiking buddies, or hey, even yourself!

6 Step DIY Survival Candle

Inspired by Mrs Config, I've put together a tutorial for creating your own mini candles, all using items I found lying around my in-laws house. 

Pack Essentials: 3 Module Preparedness

Anthony, a semi-retired Private Security Contractor (with his last stint being 3 years at the Australian Embassy in Kabul) shares his 3 module set up that keeps him prepared.

YompNotes Feature: Personal Survival Kit.

Neil from @yompnotes got in touch to share one of his recent posts where he breaks down how to design a Personal Survival Kit you can actually use.

Pack Essentials: Editor's EDC.

Over the years my Every Day Carry has been refined and reduced. Gear that stands the test of time stays and other gear sits in a drawer. These are some of the items that are with me everyday to help me tackle any challenge I come across.

Pack Essential: Maxpedition Field Notebook Cover.

Configeer #005, Brian Redgrave, shares one of his essential pieces of gear, that can be find in any of his many packs.

Pack Essentials: Thyrm Cell Vault

I’ve played around with a number of ways of storing my batteries, but I’ve settled on this effective, accessible and versatile solution.

Pack Essentials: Kifaru Pullouts

Kei and Ryo are adventure pioneers, so when they recommend a piece of gear to me I sit up and pay attention.