outdoor gear

Frozen Walk

Aviemore Orbital Path

The view from the McDonald Centre

Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

Loch Puladdern
Loch Puladdern

Frozen Loch Puladdern
Loch Puladdern frozen

Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
Frost among the trees

Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

Lightweight backpacking stove and cook kit - titanium mug with lid and homemade Dragon gel fuel stove
Coffee break

Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
The view whilst I drank my coffee

Lightweight backpacking stove and cook kit - titanium mug with lid and homemade Dragon gel fuel stove
Lightweight coffee brew kit

I was using a homemade stove burning Dragon gel fuel. I needed the bandana as insulation, when sitting, from the frozen bench.

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Lunch break

I was busy today with meetings and a report but there was time to walk out for a lunch break with a view.

Saltfleet

Bench on the coast near Saltfleet

Saltfleet

Homemade alcohol gel stove,​ titanium spork, mug and lid, stainless steel bottle and Finnish Army haversack
Homemade alcohol gel or solid fuel stove

I tried out a homemade stove today for the first time out in the field… and the wind. The tin held Vaseline lip balm and the trivet fits a Trangia burner and it works with both alcohol gel or fuel tablets. The stand is made from three layers of hardboard to hold the stove steady and to insulate it from the ground or seat.

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