Water
Aqua Pure Traveller
 The Aquapure Traveller is a personal water purification unit, capable of turning up to 350 litres of potentially contaminated water, into clear, clean drinking water.
"Mike says"
I have had an Aquapure Traveller for sometime and love it. I have it on the belt of my rucksack and top it up as and when I come across a clean water source. In conjunction with a 4 litre Ortleib water bladder and a Source Wraptank, for me it is the best hydration rig to date. Sorry Steripen. The Traveller removes Viruses, Bacteria, Pathogens such as Giardia, chemicals, heavy metals and faecal matter. It even has a fail safe system, where by when the system is nearing it’s 350 litre life span, it gets more difficult to squeeze the water through, eventually not letting any water through at all. All you have to do then is replace the system. Brilliant.
Source Hydration Bag
An innovative hydration system for you backpack. They come in 1.5, 2 and 3 litre capacity, along with a winter conversion kit.
" Mike says "
These hydration systems are a great bonus for you and your rig. Prior to this I had to stop, remove my pack have a drink replace my pack and move on. Over a period of time I was finding that I wasn’t stopping as often as I should to take on water, so getting more and more dehydrated as the day went on. These hydration systems have stopped all of that, as I can drink on the move without removing my pack. I always carry my hydration bladder in a winter kit for added protection against punctures.
Source Tube Brush Cleaning Kit
 A perfect accessory for cleaning a hydration tube
"Mike says”
Essential piece of kit if you use a hydration bladder. See our YouTube video.
The 4 litre Ortlieb water bag with, optional shower attachment, is great for camp use.
" Mike says "
I have had one of these water bags for as long as I can remember. I carry it empty and as soon as i make camp I filter and purify my water and transfer it to the bag. I find the 4 litre version suits me for all cooking and washing in camp.
GSI Outdoors 1 litre Dukjug
 BPA free water bottle, designed to store Duck tape under the rubber grip.
" Mike says "
Over the years I have seen some amazing equipment being produced that as soon as you see it your mind starts to race on how it can be used in your rig. This happened recently with the GSI Outdoors Dukjug. Firstly it’s a 1 litre water bottle with graduated scales in ounces and millilitres, which is great for measuring out food ingredients. Secondly, it is designed to hold Duck Tape under the rubber grip, with the rubber grip ensuring the Duck Tape doesn’t get damaged. Personally I use this recess where the Duck Tape should go as a Hobo fishing kit. I remove the rubber grip and wrap a full reel of 3lb fishing line with a size 14 hook on the end and replace the rubber grip. Then I take more hooks 3 x 12, 2 x 14 and 3 x 16 hooks, split shot, jigs and some tin foil and primary pigeon feather tips and stick these to some Duck Tape and wrap it around the lower part of the bottle. This gives me a comprehensive fishing kit. In essence, the Dukjug is worth its weight, completing many tasks into one piece of equipment. Oh, you can also use it as a water bottle.
Lightweight, flexible and durable water bottle.
" Mike says "
The 1 Ltr Liquitainer is a great bonus when travelling in cold Arctic conditions. When I am travelling in Northern Sweden in the winter the temperature can get as low as minus 50 Celsius. The coldest I have experienced is minus 32 Celsius, which is cold enough. The take on of fluid in these cold dry conditions is very important, especially when working hard. I fix a cord around the neck of the Liquitainer and wear is around my neck in between clothing to prevent it from freezing. Water kept in containers in your backpack or Pulka will be frozen in a matter of minutes in this environment.
Fire
Firesteel
The Army Swedish fire steel is an essential part of your kit. 12000 strikes, with every spark approx 3000 degrees celcius.
" Mike says "
Don’t leave home without one, essential for fire lighting and even lighting gas and trangia stoves. Takes a little skill to know how to use it to its full potential.
Ultimate Survival Wet Fire Tinder
The ultimate tinder to get your fire started. Designed for the military - no smoke or odour when burning, even works better when wet.
"Mike says”
BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT. Been using this stuff for ages, never go outdoors without a couple of blister packs on my person. Use Wet fire for the initial ignition, you can start it with a fire steel by shaving small pieces off, once lit place small pieces of bicycle inner tube that have been wrapped around the Wet Fire Tinder to make a fire in any weather. Remember, knowledge is everything. A good understanding of how to find, gather and utilise natural tinders and firewood is an essential part of being an outdoorsman.
Hammaro Magfire Lighting Paper Environmentally friendly fire lighting paper.
" Mike says "
Do not, I repeat, do not go anywhere in the outdoors without a few strips of Hammaro paper. I find it the best way to light fire quickly and easily in any weather conditions. Hammaro paper is fully recyclable and is impregnated with Stearin (Stearic Acid). It will easily light with a fire steel and will get your fire/stove etc to establishment with one strip. Brilliant stuff.
Lifesystems Windproof Matches20 windproof matches in a waterproof Lexan vile with integral striker.
" Mike says "
Great piece of kit. Ditch the matches and replace with strike anywhere matches (the longer Cooks match is best) and pop in a piece of sandpaper as a striker. The vile itself is the main piece of kit, I have capsized in my canoe with this vile full of matches in my pocket and they all stayed bone dry.
NB: Never carry strike anywhere matches in the original box in your pocket for these reasons.
1. They will get wet or damp and then will not work.
2. If you have an impact to that pocket, the matches could catch fire.
Lifesystems Windproof Matches
Wenger Hydor Jet Lighter
 The Hydor Lighter is constructed of high strength die cast which makes it ready for any environment. It features a Piezoelectric ignition, rotary ignition starter, burner flame and zinc alloy finish. The Hydor also includes flame control, and is incredibly impact resistant for the most demanding conditions and difficult outdoor challenges.
" Mike says”
To date, the best jet lighter I have used. Small in the pocket, easy to use one handed operation. A little expensive but worth it. Ideal for lighting a Trangia burner and starting camp fires quickly. Wenger Hydor Jet Lighter
Wenger Fidis Lighter Made up of 3 parts - a conventional flint and wick petrol lighter, a unique backup fuel tank, and a spares compartment where flints can be stored. The  Fidis includes a carabiner attachment for easy carry. Chrome Satin Finish Regular Flame Refillable Petrol Fuel (i.e Zippo) Weighs: 85g (without gas) Dimensions - 85mm x 21mm x 21mm 6g Fuel Capacity
4.5ml Reserve Tank Capacity "Mike says " As the weather is getting colder, the Butane gas in lighters starts to suffer. I wanted a lighter that I could use in all conditions. The Wenger Fidis fits the bill. Once you have saturated the lighter with fuel (I use Zippo fuel), the lighter fires up in all conditions. I especially like the small top-up fuel tank that is an integral part of the lighter, along with the spare flints in the end cap. In essence, a great little piece of kit for lighting stoves and fires in the testing months ahead. Excellent.
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