Tag: safety

Cutting Edge: The Basics of Axe Safety When You Camp

Doug Williams

Safety when doing outdoor activities, including using axes, comes down to managing risk. Risk can be divided into two components: probability and severity. While the probability of…

Skip the Saddle Bag – New XLAB Dual Chambered Duo Pod

We love anything that makes life on a bike easier and that’s what this Duo Pod from XLAB does for us. One of the Guys…

Is The Gambia In West Africa Safe To Visit

Paul Pinkerton

Should I travel to The Gambia? After the recent political upheaval affecting this really well loved ‘winter sun’ destination. Should holidaymakers start to return and…

Water Of Life: Notes From SAS A-Squadron

Paul Pinkerton

Here’s a great article from Bob Podesta, who it’s fair to say know’s what he’s talking about when it comes to Survival and adventuring around…

HEAT-O – Wearable Modular Heating System

I personally don’t own a heated jacket; the Outdoor Revival office isn’t quite cold enough to warrant it! But I’ve bought them for people before…

Natural Shelters – Identifying And Adapting A Survival Shelter

Paul Pinkerton

This is our first in a three part series on Survival Shelters from James Mandeville. Read part two – Building Shelters & Warmth Read part…

Winter Walking Tips For Scotland

Doug Williams

There’s no excuse for staying inside this winter when you could be enjoying Scotland’s amazing outdoors, even if it is cold outside. The best way to enjoy…

EagleTac D25A Clicky – Flashlight Review (CREE XM-L2 U2)

Paul Pinkerton

Well, I’ve been on a bit of an AA binge the last few months, so I thought I’d review a few of my recent purchases…

Surviving a Plane Crash – When It Happens

Paul Pinkerton

  If, like me, you fly frequently, it must cross your mind at some point that there is a chance one day you may be…

Crescent Moon Bring Out New All-Foam Sports Snowshoe

Paul Pinkerton

Remarkably light, with a rocker shape and no rotational hinge, Crescent Moon’s new all-foam sports snowshoe looks like the love child of an Adidas running…