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56: Wet Cold vs Dry Cold
There are many elements which affect how cold you feel and how cold you actually are at the core, in this episode Richard talks about…
Podcast - Modern Outdoor Survival
PACK
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:: Fitting rucksacks, their evolution and preferred features ::
:: Fitting rucksacks, their evolution and preferred features ::
1st November 2021
We discuss how to choose a rucksack, what to do to check the fit and why some have side pockets but others are more streamlined.
Rucksacks are one of the best ways to carry large or heavy loads and have been adapted over the years to become ergonomic for all body shapes and sizes. The most important aspects of using a pack is ensuring that it fits correctly. The back length and distance between waist belt and shoulder straps can be the difference between walking with ease and having a pack which you almost forget about, and having a tortuous experience which ends up with blisters, difficulty breathing and feeling as though your spine has been compressed. If you have only ever experienced the latter, then this episode is for you!
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Modern Outdoor Survival is a podcast from Original Outdoors.
It began as a standalone show, and is now part of the range of podcast titles available under the Original Outdoors brand.
The purpose of this show is to share realistic and relevant outdoor safety with a global audience.
Survival is about good planning, good training and good decisions – it is not about flashy gear or weird, esoteric skills.
Hosts
A Mountain Leader with over a decade of experience across the UK and overseas, Richard is our Lead Instructor and a partner in Original Outdoors. He is a specialist in temperate wilderness skills and the wild foods of the British Isles, and also works as a consultant for various brands and organisations. Richard lives in North Wales.
With over a decade of experience working outside in the UK doing everything from dry stone walling to tree planting and carrying out wildlife surveys. Amy is our resident ecologist and wild food enthusiast, and also works as a consultant for various brands and wildlife organisations. Amy lives in North Wales.
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