Cherry spoon, coffee stained and oiled with walnut oil
Iceland trek along the Laugavegurinn trail Link to album: https://goo.gl/photos/HKZxcWAStnCFFTDE6
This product is currently a kickstarter project so it has not been tested in anyway. Basically 550 FireCord is 550 parachute cord or "paracord" but with the ability to use it as tinder for fir...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/03/new-gear-550-firecord.html
A quick look at a couple of maxpedition pocket organisers for backpacking and trekking. The organisers are usually used for EDC but make great organisers when backpacking. They can be used for al...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/03/field-test-maxpedition-pocket.html
These wooden cups by Snow Peak come in three different sizes which are stackable for easy storing. This is the wooden version of their popular titanium cups. Hand-crafted in Japan th...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/02/gear-we-like-handmade-wooden-stacking.html
A traditional style Hand-forged bushcraft knife, finished off with leather trim. Made by my local friend Roger Barnard.
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/02/traditional-style-hand-forged-bushcraft.html
Vargo are well known for making titanium products and the fire box grill is one of their new products. I have not tested this myself but it looks pretty good for potential backpacking trips as...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/02/gear-we-like-titanium-fire-box-grill-by.html
Lance Ockenden hand-made knives, this one is the pocket pal in cocobolo wood. Check out his website: http://www.driftwoodwalker.co.uk/
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/02/gear-we-like-lance-ockenden-knives.html
The Vertex Ultralight stove is also designed to support a popular alcohol burner (the Trangia Spirit Burner) used by many minimalist backpackers. The great thing about denatured alcohol...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/01/gear-we-like-vertex-ultralight-stove.html
Lightweight Primaloft insulated hoodie with Pertex Quantum fabrics for versatile lightweight warmth and protection, ideal for Alpine belays. Pertex quantum inner & outer Primaloft One insu...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/01/gear-we-like-rab-xenon-hoodie.html
A very useful camping and backpacking saw that can be folded into itself, making it easily transportable in a backpack. This one is the 21 inch blade variety and weighs in at 1 lb. Fo...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/01/field-test-sven-saw-lightweight-folding.html
The LP Series PackNet is a good solution for securing external gear to a pack ranging in size from 45 to 110 liters. It has a six point system that can attach to the pack in multiple confi...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/01/gear-we-like-tribe-one-lp-series-packnet.html
Custom made knives by Stuart Mitchell http://www.stuartmitchellknives.com/ pictures by Maaten
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/01/gear-we-like-stuart-mitchell-survival.html
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2014/01/memories-from-summer-wild-camp-on-beach.html
Just a couple of tips for using the gearpods survival kits as lanterns. Invert a head torch on the outside to give off a ambient light (this also works well for empty milk cartons). Or altern...
Cold night on Dartmoor last night -4.5 C, very unusual for April.
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2013/04/cold-night-on-moors.html
With the popularity of bushcraft quite a few traditional style backpacks are on the market besides the old favourite bergen style backpacks. These range from quality offerings from Fjallraven to ...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2013/03/traditional-style-backpacks-frost-river.html
A number of shots I've taken of a father and son wildcamping together over the last 7 years. They don't half grow up pretty quick.
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2013/03/10-years-of-wildcamping-together.html
ANY OUTDOOR BIT OF GEAR WITH THE WORD ‘SYSTEM’ IN IT NEEDS CHECKING OUT IN MY OPINION. AS I’M A SUCKER FOR MULTI-FUNCTIONAL BITS OF KIT. SO WHAT IS THE THERMAREST ‘SLEEP SYSTEM’?...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2013/03/gear-test-thermarest-sleep-system.html
Not particularly light this one, but still nice and very robust too
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2013/03/vintage-style-bushcraft-kit.html
Had to stay pretty still for this one, 6 second exposure
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2013/03/avon-falls-on-dartmoor.html
Morning world - sunrise behind an old ruined farmhouse on dartmoor
I’VE RECENTLY BEEN GIVEN A COUPLE OF SPYDERCO FIXED BLADE KNIVES TO TRY OUT AND REVIEW, THE FIRST BEING THE SPYDERCO BILL MORAN AND THE SECOND THE SMALL ENUFF. FIRST OFF WITH THE BILL MORAN WHI...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2013/02/gear-test-spyderco-bill-moran.html
Nothing fancy about this, just a very quick roast. Brush the partridges with olive oil or butter and season. Place a small onion in the cavity, chuck in a few cherry tomatoes and roast for 30 ...
http://www.theoutdoorlab.com/2013/01/quick-roasted-partridge.html