Zen Autumn Edition - Q2 2021

QUARTERLY Q2 2021

VOLUME 18

Autumn Edition OUTDOORS

LIFESTYLE

SPORT

WORK

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WELCOME BACK WE WORK TO A FAST PACE HERE AT ZEN, AND LOOKING BACK ON THE FIRST QUARTER THINGS APPEAR A LITTLE BLURRY - SUDDENLY WE ARE IN MARCH AND WELL AND TRULY INTO 2021.

Our main objective for the last few months has been to keep up with the inventory demands and work to publicise the newest brands in the Zen portfolio to all of our customers. Through 2020 until now, we have been actively providing opportunities for our retail partners to grow with the introduction of brands like Rite in the Rain, Selk’Bag, Klymit, Opinel and now our newly-received Katadyn brand.

Our head of brand strategy, Simon, recently rejoined us, and his first project was capturing some great photography in our new ‘Explore’ editorial feature. The project showcases many of our outdoor products in their natural environment, which you will see highlighted in this issue of the magazine.

We’re pleased to share a segment with Jérôme Le Caïnec from Opinel. The heritage knife brand from France has been extremely well received and we have started to slowly roll out inventory as we receive it. We expect a full and healthy inventory by the end of April and will make sure we always have plenty of product available to meet the high demand.

Some special items of note; the brand new Kidled Series headlamps from Ledlenser. These headlamps have been specifically designed for children, and with a huge global demand unseen before they are destined to be very popular heading into the winter months. Also look out for the brand new Klymit Nest Liners and the innovative Ratchet Driver from Leatherman.

Lastly, make sure to delve into our interesting feature from Gordon Dedman, our great friend and expert survivalist, where he teaches us about navigation skills.

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AUTUMN 2021 EDITION CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW 04

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Simon Burnett gives us some great news on the positive life changes that Social Foundry is bringing to young lives in regional Australia.

All the Zen brands come together in an Autumn Rhythm Reset hike, as we escape the rat-race for some relaxing downtime in Victoria's picturesque Macedon Ranges.

Gordon Dedman highlights the importance of navigation skills when in the wilderness and shares some tips on natural navigation using the sun, moon and stars.

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Gordon Dedman reviews his two favourite bushcraft knives from Morakniv.

From the Source's Mouth - an interview with Jérôme Le Caïnec from Opinel.

Zen's Essential picks for Autumn.

New Products - everything that's arrived in the last quarter or is coming soon to Zen. See our favourite posts in Social Snaps.

We talk to team members Marcelo and Mavis in our Staff Profiles section.

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NEWS FROM SOCIAL FOUNDRY SIMON BURNETT SHARES AN UPLIFTING STORY ON THE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES THAT SOCIAL FOUNDRY HAS BROUGHT TO TWO OF ITS EARLIEST MEMBERS, AND HOW BUILDING A CULTURE OF EMPOWERMENT CAN CHANGE THE FORTUNES OF YOUNG AUSTRALIANS. When we founded Social Foundry in 2016, we had a simple vision - to see community transformation through the lives of disadvantaged young people across regional Australia.

And we ploughed forward to achieve this by mentoring and imparting work-skills and life-skills to young people with limited opportunities. As a result, we are now seeing this vision and mission start to bud beyond immediate impact into long-term, life-changing transformation. As Mahatma Gandhi famously penned, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world”, we are starting to see our once-trainees ‘be the change’; now leading new trainees towards the same transformation.

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Change is slow, but it’s encouraging seeing the fruit of it - like any natural thing of substance or nutrition, it takes time to grow.

But given the right conditions, nurture, care and space, it not only provides, it reproduces! This ‘reproducing’ is the sort of culture we’re hoping to continue building here at Social Foundry amongst our community, trainees, volunteers, and staff. Here is a short story of some of that reproducing change, all of which would not be possible without the generous partnership support of Zen. One of the channels we deliver our mentoring and training program through is our cafe and function space - we call this SOFO Hospitality. We also offer the same values and mentoring model, just with a different set of work-skills, through SOFO Constructive Trades, where we seek to leverage Government Infrastructure projects, the Social Procurement framework and Commercial Construction Developments to provide the same impact and transformation.

One of the major challenges we have faced as a result of COVID-19 however, is a wide-spread shortage of experienced staff who are available and competent enough to not only keep our social enterprise serving great food and coffee, but also train and mentor our trainees. Well, the ‘perfect storm’ did occur - a busy service day where we were so short-staffed we couldn’t open our kitchen. But, in the midst of trial, glimmers of hope often appear.

Faced with the unfortunate reality of a likely no-trade day due to lack of managing staff, two of our first trainees - now pursuing a chef apprenticeship and further education in hospitality - got wind of this news, and raised their hands to step up and take lead roles in running the kitchen.

We pride ourselves on our food and coffee, and we manage this carefully. We handed our whole kitchen over to Jess and Ryan who didn’t just handle it all, but excelled well and truly beyond expectations on what was one of our busiest days!

So to capture some of the thoughts going through their minds, we interviewed them about this amazing day.

We asked Jess “How did you feel on the day?" Jess replied, “Trying to remain consistent with every dish and to organise multiple meals at once wasn’t easy, but I felt like I accomplished something today!

I felt like the pressure was on, but I now know I can do it. Being able to do it made me feel more confident in myself.”

“So, Ryan, on your day off from your chef apprenticeship, you chose to volunteer at SOFO and run the kitchen with Jess. How did you feel and what did you learn about yourself?” Ryan replied “When I volunteered in the kitchen I felt like I could handle the pressure a lot more than I could back when I was a trainee. I was able to keep calm and communicate well to get the orders onto the pass.”

This is the best definition of what it means to build a culture and social enterprise that empowers young people with limited opportunities to not only grow in their innate skills and gifts, but to reproduce and lead. To not only grasp a vision of those skills and gifts, but more than that - to be the change they want to see in the world. Seeing the fruit of hard work is slow, just like change, but the fruit is oh so sweet.

A huge Thank You needs to go out to Jess and Ryan, to all our trainees, to Zen for empowering this social enterprise, and to the many men and women who choose to give parts of their lives away to serve and mentor; and a community that is choosing to incline itself towards transformation through the lives of disadvantaged young people across regional Australia.

SIMON BURNETT CO-FOUNDER, SOCIAL FOUNDRY

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EXPLORING VICTORIA'S MACEDON RANGES

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Autumn Rhythm Reset ocated at the southern end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, the Macedon Ranges is a vast stretch of natural Australian beauty. Dominated by Mount Macedon, the remnants of an old extinct volcano, the area is best known as the location of Hanging Rock from the famed Joan Lindsay novel and Peter Weir film.

A landscape of rolling hills, spectacular rock formations and cool, quiet forests, the Macedon Ranges provide the perfect location to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and bask in the tranquility and peace of nature.

Here at Zen, we're about bringing the best brands to the Australasian markets.

We'll never bring you a brand we haven't first put to the test.

Over the past year we've all had our rhythms out of whack - here's to a better 2021.

So to reset, we sent one of our team on an Autumn Rhythm Reset hike, putting many of our brands and newest products in our range to the test.

Be sure to check out these new products, which are available now in ZenPort.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON BURNETT

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FJÄLLRÄVEN

Kajka 75 Pack Vidda Pro Ventilated Trousers Övik Shirt LS 1960 Logo Långtradarkeps Cap Fjällräven Logo T-shirt

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LEATHERMAN

Signal Grey

QALO

Strata Grey & Black Arrow Ring

KLYMIT

Insulated Static V Lite Sleeping Pad

KLEAN KANTEEN

32oz TKWide with Twist Cap 08 [ ZEN QUARTERLY ]

LEDLENSER

H19R Signature Headlamp

POWERTRAVELLER Merlin 15 Power Pack

FJÄLLRÄVEN

Kånken Travel Case

KLYMIT

Drift Car Camp Pillow

PRIMUS

Primetech Stove Set 2.3L

LEDLENSER

ML4 Lantern

FJÄLLRÄVEN

Räven Lite Jacket

SELK'BAG

Lite 6G Blue Evening

RITE IN THE RAIN Top Spiral Kit 3 x 5

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REVIEW BUSHCRAFT SURVIVAL INSTRUCTOR GORDON DEDMAN GIVES A RUN-DOWN ON TWO OF HIS FAVOURITE OUTDOOR KNIVES FROM SWEDISH BRAND MORAKNIV.

In issue #13 of Zen Magazine, we looked at the importance of having a good cutting tool when venturing outdoors, and how to pick a suitable fixed blade knife.

A suitable fixed blade knife or cutting tool is one of the most important “tools” you should carry and know how to use when conducting any serious outdoor activity or adventure. Indeed, everything we own, travel in, live in, or use in our daily lives has some form of cutting tool used in its manufacture, so having the appropriate cutting tool in your kit is essential.

The most important questions you need to ask yourself when selecting a knife is “what do I need the knife for?", and "what do I need it to do?”. If the main function of the knife is to be able to cut rope or webbing, then select one which has serrations. If you want a very sharp knife primarily to skin and butcher with, then select a knife that has a thinner, hollow ground (concave) blade.

If you want something to chop, split or slash with, then choose an axe (convex) or a machete. If you want something that can saw properly, then choose a decent folding saw!

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Morakniv Companion HeavyDuty Military Green and Bushcraft Expert BlackBlade

The point I’m trying to make is know what you want the tool to do 85% of the time and choose the appropriate tool for the job.

No fixed blade knife can do it all, and knives that claim to be able to are gimmicks and designed to look good and take your money.

If you want a tool that does almost everything (on a smaller scale), then choose a good quality multi-tool such as a Leatherman.

In the survival, bushcraft and “camping” world, you need a knife that is capable of cutting, notching wood and carving, is robust enough for battoning (using your knife to split wood like an axe), sharp enough for skinning, and has a flat 90 degree spine so it can be used to create sparks with a fire striker, or scrape bark off a sapling to create cordage or tinder. An important tool like this also needs to be easily resharpened in the field.

Morakniv Companion HeavyDuty™ Military Green and Bushcraft Expert BlackBlade knives These are two very affordable, good quality Swedish knives designed primarily for bushcraft, survival, military use and camping. The top bushcraft and survival instructors the world over use Morakniv knives for their simplicity, durability, functionality and their affordability.

I have been using various Morakniv knives for many years and have not found anything that matches their craftsmanship and functionality at such an affordable price.

Morakniv Companion HeavyDuty™ Military Green This all-round knife is the thicker and more robust version of the original Morakniv Companion knife. They are the standard issue knife for many of the top bushcraft and survival schools worldwide.

It has a ¾ tab tang and a 104 mm blade which has a 3.2 mm thickness, making it excellent for battoning and other heavy duty work. I have been using these knives for many years and have never seen one break. The blade profile is great for cutting, wood carving and skinning tasks. Like all Morakniv blades it is Scandi grind, so only has one large flat bevel (27 degrees), giving it maximum edge resiliency and making it very easy to sharpen, unlike most other knives that have a thin conventional edge (see previous article from Zen Magazine issue #13) that dulls quickly and is difficult to resharpen in the field. It also has a nice, thick robust handle that fits comfortably in the hand.

Although it does not have a factory-produced 90 degree spine that can be used with a fire steel, it is very easy to put one on yourself with an angle grinder or file, which is what most people do and it works terrifically. At only $46 AUD this is the most affordable, good quality all-round outdoor knife I believe on the market today. It comes in carbon or stainless steel with an olive green Polymer sheath. Keep in mind that carbon steel requires maintenance, so you need to keep it clean and oiled after use. A MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) compatible, durable nylon sheath with velcro straps can also be purchased separately to fit this knife.

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Morakniv Bushcraft Expert BlackBlade This sturdy all-round outdoor knife is a step up from the Companion Heavy Duty knife, and was specifically designed with bushcraft and survival use in mind. It has a ¾ tab tang and a 109 mm Scandi grind blade which is 3.2mm thick. The carbon steel blade has a black DLC coating that prevents reflections but will need to be kept clean and oiled when not in use.

The spine has been specially ground so that you can use the knife together with a fire striker, and is great for stripping bark for tinder and cordage making. This knife comes with a MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) compatible sheath and cover made of strong nylon, giving you a range of different mounting alternatives and making it suitable for military use.

I frequently use this tough functional knife while out on patrol with NORFORCE (Australian Army), and while instructing on military survival courses. At $106 AUD it’s an absolute bargain and more functional and reliable than many knives twice its value.

PRODUCT CODE: YKM12294 BUSHCRAFT EXPERT BLACKBLADE

About the Author

Gordon Dedman is the founder of Bushcraft Survival Australia (BSA), an outdoor bushcraft survival school dedicated to teaching genuine and authentic modern and traditional outdoor living skills through carefully designed educational courses.

Gordon is a former member of the Australian Army 1st Commando Regiment and is presently a survival instructor in NORFORCE, an Australian Army Reserve Regional Force Surveillance Unit (RFSU). NORFORCE conducts patrols in the remote areas of northern Australia, working closely with Aboriginal communities.

Gordon has trained at and completed numerous Survival and Bushcraft courses and certifications worldwide at schools run by Paul Kirtley, Ray Mears, Dave Canterbury, Lofty Wiseman and Bob Cooper. Gordon also works seasonally as an outdoor guide in the NT, taking clients on camping expeditions into Kakadu and Arnhemland. [ ZEN QUARTERLY ] 011

From the Source's Mouth TAKE A STEP INSIDE THE BRAND

Invented in 1890 by Joseph Opinel on the banks of a stream overlooked by the Savoie Mountains, the Opinel folding knife has remained unchanged for over a century, with a design that is simple, robust and functional. The Traditional Opinel knife was recognised by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1985 as one of the best-designed items in the world, alongside the Porsche 911 and the Rolex watch.

Still manufactured in the Savoie region of the French alps, Opinel's extensive range includes knives and cutting tools for almost any activity, whether you're trekking in the backcountry, working in the garden, sailing on a boat, cooking in the kitchen or eating at the dining room table.

Jérôme Le Caïnec, International Sales Director at Opinel, was kind enough to speak with us about this iconic knife brand.

Tell us about your role at Opinel. What are the most challenging and favourite parts of your job?

What are the most important selling points that retailers should know when recommending Opinel in their store?

I started 12 years ago as International Sales Director in order to expand sales globally.

Robustness, i.e. High quality of cutting, with attractive (modern) designs/colours and made with eco-friendly components.

What is challenging but exciting is the constant thinking of strategy to grow the brand together with our partners worldwide. My favourite part of the job is definitely to travel and meet our partners, which includes entertaining.

Simplicity, i.e. the same design for the last 130 years, which is part of our strong heritage.

Functionality (we do not make gadgets).

What would you say are Opinel’s key company values?

Timeless (lifetime guarantee).

Sustainability - to continue our story thanks to our strong heritage. Opinel is called the “French knife”; it is part of the French lifestyle and “art de vivre” renowned worldwide. Sustainability also refers to all our measures for the environment, which is part of our DNA.

Your standard folding knives come with either high carbon or stainless steel blades. What are they main differences between the steels and are there any particular situations/ activities where you’d recommend a specific steel?

Transmission - since 1890, it is passed on from one generation to the next.

Education - just look at the success of our cooking tools for kids!

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Carbon steel was the only material available 130 years ago when Joseph Opinel founded our iconic folding knife. It is robust and easy to sharpen, especially when you are trekking, but it requires special care because it may rust if you do not clean it after use.

It will last a lifetime if you take care of it, for example; applying knife oil from time to time.

In the 80s, the Opinel family decided to offer one version with a stainless steel blade, with the objective to provide the compromise of same cutting quality and easy sharpening. In 2005, the Sandvik 12C27M steel was selected for its perfect balance between corrosion resistance and high cutting quality. This steel is a no brainer for every camper and adventurer as well as the new user! We actually only develop any new items with the stainless steel.

We put our products through a gauntlet of tests.

Everything from overnight soaking to throwing them down the stairs; we make sure they earn their badge.

Are there any particular experts outside the company that Opinel works with when developing new knives?

Most of the products are developed internally.

We recently collaborated with the Swiss group of designers, Big Game. They are world-famous, e.g. when launching our line of Bon Appetit+ table knives with polymer handles, we were immediately listed by our customer Moma store in NYC and we got a nice feature in the Wall Street Journal!

They also helped us to develop the following lines: Intempora kitchen knives: this line is approved and exclusively used by cooks from famous cooking schools: • Paul Bocuse cooking school in Lyon, a famous chef and one of our ambassadors.

• Alain Ducasse cooking school in Paris.

Les Forges kitchen knives with 100% hot-forged blade in respect of the ancestral tradition of fine craftsmanship: this line is approved by another famous Michelin starred chef, Jean Sulpice.

Which Opinel product is your personal favourite and why?

My round tipped folding knife, which I can bring wherever, including the city centre. It is very useful (and safe) carried in my lunchbox or when going to the restaurants to cut my meat, my cheese and spread the butter! Believe it or not, the food tastes better.

What new innovations or products can we expect to see from Opinel in the near future?

We will still focus on the quality of cutting. We are seeking out new materials, especially for the handles, and looking at adding new functions which must have real meaning. For example, in July we are launching a new version of our no. 12 Explore which includes a tick remover: a safe and efficient tool to remove ticks from both animals and humans. Tick removal is essential in preventing Lyme disease, which can be very harmful.

How important is customer feedback? What’s the best piece of customer feedback you’ve ever received regarding your knives?

There are a lot of stories about great childhood moments shared with beloved grandparents during holidays. The Opinel knife is often associated with a close person who always had it in their pocket as a very personal object.

Personally, I remember meeting a French Chef in a restaurant in London. He asked for a meeting because he wanted Opinel on his table! When I asked him the question why, he showed me a long scar on his leg.

It was made by accident with his Opinel knife when he was fishing with his grandfather. This scar always reminds him of great moments with his grandfather, as well as other fond memories with his Opinel.

Your headquarters are based in Chambéry, France, close to the French Alps. What do you love most about the local area and how do you relax in your downtime?

Thanks to the weather in this region, we experience the best of all four seasons, so I can practice winter sports such as skiing, then go trekking during spring and summer times. This is the best way to relax after a hard working week!

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Enjoy piping hot or icy cold drinks, now with fresh new colours and caps.

The TKWide range keeps drinks hotter or colder than ever before, thanks to the revolutionary TK Closure™ internal thread design and Climate Lock™ double-wall vacuum insulation. The 2021 line-up features brand new colours and two new Kid Kanteen® patterns - all with chip-resistant Klean Coat™ finish. Five compatible, low-profile caps offer a variety of sipping styles, including the new Twist Cap with built-in straw.

NEW COLOURS AND CAPS 32oz

64oz

20oz 16oz 8oz

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AUTUMN Essentials

T H E T E M P E R AT U R E D U R I N G A U S T R A L I A' S A U T U M N M O N T H S I S G R E AT F O R G E T T I N G O U T D O O R S - N O T T O O H O T, N O T T O O C O L D, B U T J U S T R I G H T !

H E R E A R E J U S T A F E W P R O D U C T S F R O M O U R R A N G E T H AT W E R E C O M M E N D FOR EN JOYING C A MPING, SPOR T S, HIKING, SAILING AND OTHER AC TIVITIES THIS AUTUMN. [ ZEN QUARTERLY ] 015

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NEW Opinel Outdoor #08 Knife

The Outdoor #08 is a great multifunction knife whether you're in the outdoors or on the water.

This heavy duty knife features a 2.5mm thick 12C27 modified Sandvik stainless steel blade with a plain edge and thick serrated area, an integrated 110dB safety whistle and a shackle key for use with marine rigging.

The polymer handle features a non-slip area and can resist extreme temperatures (-40c to + 80c).

Available in several colours, the Outdoor #08 also includes Opinel's Virobloc safety ring for locking the blade when open or closed.

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Ledlenser ML6 Connect Warm Light

Cast a warm, pleasant glow around your next backyard party or weekend camping trip with the ML6 Connect Warm Light (WL) lantern.

A smartphone-controllable lantern for all low light situations, the ML6 Connect WL provides efficient, glare-free and targeted lighting – either with a pleasant warm white light or with red light to maintain night vision. Thanks to the Ledlenser Connect App and included remote control, the lantern's light output can be adjusted remotely for added ease of use. It also features a powerbank function and various mounting options.

PRODUCT CODE: ZL502201

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NEW Klean Kanteen 32oz TKWide w/ Twist Cap

Autumn is a time when a lot of sport seasons like soccer and netball kick off in Australia, so having a durable water bottle to stay hydrated is a necessity.

The vacuum insulated 32oz TKWide was created with versatility and portability in mind, making it an excellent wide-mouth water bottle for sports, hydration and the outdoors.

It features our TK Closure™ internal thread design with rounded lip for comfortable drinking and easy cleaning. The Twist Cap with builtin reusable steel straw provides quick hydration and twists closed to create a leakproof seal.

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XK1008334 (Black) XK1008335 (Blue Tint)

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Selk'bag Lite 6G

Featuring lightweight construction, the Lite is perfect for outdoor activities during the autumn months, and just about anything you can think of indoors, from playing to sleeping.

The Selk'bag Lite 6G is designed to give maximum comfort and warmth, while providing the greatest freedom of movement.

Features include a kangaroo-style front pocket to rest your hands or hold items, elastic hand closures, removable booties that zip off, an adjustable hood and a weatherresistant DWR coating.

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NEW Klymit Nest Liner Cold Weather

It can get pretty chilly on autumn nights, and if you want to stay warm on an overnight camping trip the Nest Liner from Klymit is a nice solution.

The Cold Weather Nest Liner features a micro fleece fabric that increases the warmth of your sleeping bag and is easy to wash clean afterwards.

PRODUCT CODES: BK13NCOR01C (Orange - Large) BK13NCOR01D (Orange - Extra Large)

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NEW Morakniv Lightweight Outdoor Axe

The perfect tool for preparing wood and kindling, this solid yet compact axe is much easier to transport than a full size axe and works great when chopping up smaller logs for the fire. The axe blade is made of boron steel with a black ED coating and comes with a black leather protective cover. The polypropylene handle provides a firm grip. PRODUCT CODE: YKM11991 [ ZEN QUARTERLY ] 017

NEW PRODUCTS HERE'S EVERYTHING THAT'S RECENTLY ARRIVED OR IS COMING SOON TO ZEN IN Q2 2021

FLIPPER D2 L/R KNIFE MODEL: YHB1026 (Small Black - Box) YHB1027 (Small Tan - Box) YHB1016 (Medium Black - Box) YHB1015 (Medium Tan - Box) YHB1008 (Large Black - Box) YHB1010 (Large Tan - Box) These lightweight knives feature blades made from D2 steel - a high carbon, high-chromium tool steel that's known for its high wear and abrasion-resistant properties.

The knives have an incredibly smooth, almost frictionless opening and closing action, with handles made from an FRN (Fibre Reinforced Nylon) material that features a ridged honeycomb pattern to provide a solid multi-directional grip.

Features

• Honeycomb pattern for multi-directional grip • Light and slim • Resistant to slipping even if wet • Ergonomic design for comfortable handling • High quality D2 steel • FRN handle (Fibre Reinforced Nylon) • Long cutting edge • Reversible pocket clip SPECS Blade Thickness: Blade Material: Handle Material:

3 mm

D2 steel FRN (Fibre Reinforced Nylon)

DIMENSIONS (SMALL) Blade Length: 71 mm Closed Length: 94 mm Overall Length: 166 mm Weight: 70 g DIMENSIONS (LARGE) Blade Length: 92 mm Closed Length: 117 mm Overall Length: 208 mm Weight: 110 g

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DIMENSIONS (MEDIUM) Blade Length: 81 mm Closed Length: 104 mm Overall Length: 185 mm Weight: 82 g

FLIPPER L/R KNIFE MODEL: YHB1022 (Small Tan - Box) YHB1023 (Small Green - Box) YHB1012 (Medium Tan - Box) YHB1013 (Medium Green - Box) YHB1017 (Medium Blue - Box) YHB1002 (Large Tan - Box) YHB1003 (Large Green - Box) YHB1004 (Large Blue - Box) These lightweight knives feature high-quality 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blades with excellent cutting ability and edge retention.

The knives have an incredibly smooth, almost frictionless opening and closing action, with handles made from an FRN (Fibre Reinforced Nylon) material that features a ridged honeycomb pattern to provide a solid multi-directional grip.

Features

• Honeycomb pattern for multi-directional grip • Lightweight, slim design • Reversible pocket clip • Resistant to slipping even when wet • FRN handle (Fibre Reinforced Nylon) • Ergonomic design for comfortable handling • Handle slabs, choils and blade spines that contact the hand in use

SPECS Blade Thickness: Blade Material: Handle Material:

3 mm

8Cr13MoV stainless steel FRN (Fibre Reinforced Nylon)

DIMENSIONS (SMALL) Blade Length: 71 mm Closed Length: 94 mm Overall Length: 166 mm Weight: 70 g

DIMENSIONS (MEDIUM) Blade Length: 81 mm Closed Length: 104 mm Overall Length: 185 mm Weight: 82 g

DIMENSIONS (LARGE) Blade Length: 92 mm Closed Length: 117 mm Overall Length: 208 mm Weight: 110 g

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HOOK L/R KNIFE MODEL: YHB1251 (Large - Black Handle - Box) YHB1252 (Large - Tan Handle - Box) Features

• Honeycomb pattern for multi-directional grip • Lightweight, slim design • Reversible pocket clip • Resistant to slipping even when wet • FRN handle (Fibre Reinforced Nylon) • Ergonomic design for comfortable handling • Handle slabs, choils and blade spines that contact the hand in use SPECS Blade Thickness: Blade Material: Handle Material:

3 mm

8Cr13MoV stainless steel FRN (Fibre Reinforced Nylon)

DIMENSIONS (LARGE) Blade Length: 92 mm Closed Length: 117 mm Overall Length: 208 mm Weight: 110 g

WHARNCLEAVER L/R KNIFE MODEL: YHB1038 (Medium - Black Handle - Box) YHB1039 (Medium - Tan Handle - Box)

YHB1031 (Large - Black Handle - Box) YHB1032 (Large - Tan Handle - Box) These Wharncleaver models feature a stout, modified cleaverstyle blade made from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel.

FEATURES

• Honeycomb pattern for multi-directional grip • Lightweight, slim design • Reversible pocket clip • Resistant to slipping even when wet • FRN handle (Fibre Reinforced Nylon) • Ergonomic design for comfortable handling • Handle slabs, choils and blade spines that contact the hand in use SPECS Blade Thickness: Blade Material: Handle Material:

3 mm

8Cr13MoV stainless steel FRN (Fibre Reinforced Nylon)

DIMENSIONS (MEDIUM) Blade Length: 81 mm Closed Length: 104 mm Overall Length: 185 mm Weight: 82 g

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DIMENSIONS (LARGE) Blade Length: 92 mm Closed Length: 117 mm Overall Length: 208 mm Weight: 110 g

KLYMIT NEST LINER MODEL: BK13NEGY01C (Grey - Large) BK13NEGY01D (Grey - Extra Large) An extra layer of comfort for your sleep experience. The Nest™ sleeping bag liner features an ultra-brushed soft-touch fabric that increases the warmth and cleanliness of your sleeping bag.

Cosy with plenty of room for stretching, the liner is designed with sleeping bag attachments for a secure fit. Stop washing your sleeping bag - simply wash the liner for a fresh and clean night's rest.

Features

• Ultra brushed soft-touch fabric • Quarter length slit opening with a velcro closure for easy entry and exit • Pull string hood keeps you warm and your pillow in place • Compatible with all Klymit sleeping bags, designed for both mummy and rectangular bags • Integrated stuff sack doubles as a pocket • Machine washable SPECS Weight: Dimensions: Packed Dimensions: Fabric:

272 g (L); 318 g (XL) 198 x 89 cm (L); 208 x 99 cm (XL) 22 x 17 cm (L); 25 x 20 cm (L) Ultra-brushed soft-touch fabric

KLYMIT NEST LINER COLD WEATHER MODEL: BK13NCOR01C (Orange - Large) BK13NCOR01D (Orange - Extra Large) The Cold Weather Nest™ sleeping bag liner features micro fleece that increases the warmth and cleanliness of your sleeping bag.

Features

• Micro fleece fabric increases the warmth of your sleeping bag • Quarter length slit opening with a velcro closure for easy entry and exit • Pull string hood keeps you warm and your pillow in place • Compatible with all Klymit sleeping bags, designed for both mummy and rectangular bags • Integrated stuff sack doubles as a pocket • Machine washable SPECS Weight: Dimensions: Packed Dimensions: Fabric:

1 kg (L); 1.1 kg (XL) 198 x 89 cm (L); 208 x 99 cm (XL) 28 x 15 cm (L); 30 x 17 cm (L) Micro fleece fabric

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KLYMIT NEST LINER HOT WEATHER MODEL: BK13NWGR01C (Green - Large) BK13NWGR01D (Green - Extra Large) The Hot Weather Nest™ sleeping bag liner is made using a bamboo, cooling fabric to provide a more comfortable sleep in warmer temperatures while also increasing the cleanliness of your sleeping bag.

Features

• Bamboo, cooling fabric for hot weather • Quarter length slit opening with a velcro closure for easy entry and exit • Pull string hood keeps you warm and your pillow in place • Compatible with all Klymit sleeping bags, designed for both mummy and rectangular bags • Integrated stuff sack doubles as a pocket • Machine washable SPECS Weight: Dimensions: Packed Dimensions: Fabric:

590 g (L); 680 g (XL) 198 x 89 cm (L); 208 x 99 cm (XL) 22 x 22 cm (L); 25 x 25 cm (L) Bamboo, cooling fabric

Arriving in Q2 2021

RATCHET DRIVER MODEL: YLA931030 (Clam)

Perfect for stubborn screws and nuts, the innovative Ratchet Driver allows you to apply more torque without adjusting your grip. It’s equipped with a multi-directional ratcheting system, magnetic bit holder, and is compatible with our proprietary flat bits and any standard ¼” bits.

The Ratchet Driver works with any Leatherman with a large bit driver and stows easily in your pocket.

Features

• 3-way ratcheting system • Magnetic bit holder for secure retention • Compatible with any Leatherman large bit driver • Compatible with Leatherman flat bits and standard ¼” bits SPECS Length: 8.28 cm Weight: 35.7 g

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KIDLED2 HEADLAMP MODEL: ZL502537 (Green - Box) ZL502538 (Purple - Box)

With the Ledlenser Kidled2, young adventurers are well prepared for expeditions into the darkness. Whether for reading, on night walks, as a colourful signal light or light toy: this versatile, batterypowered headlamp convinces with numerous child-specific functions and details to help kids see in the dark.

Features

• Versatile: White, red and blue light with flashing functions • Safe: headband releases automatically under load + lockable battery compartment (screw) • Clever: optics with reduced glare for sensitive children's eyes • Practical: integrated metal clip for further attachment options without headband (e.g. on school satchel, backpack, clothing) • Energy-saving: automatic switch-off after 20 minutes (optional) • Certifications: CE, CPSIA SPECS Lumens:

40 lm (Power) - 5 lm (Low Power) Beam Distance: 9 m (Power) - 2 m (Low Power) Runtime:

1.5 h (Power) - 20 h (Low Power) IP Class:

IPX4 Head Diameter: 54 mm Weight: 35 g (incl. batteries)

Arriving in Q2 2021

KIDLED4R HEADLAMP MODEL: ZL502535 (Green - Box) ZL502536 (Purple - Box)

The Kidled4R headlamps offer the same features and functionality as the Kidled2 models, with the added convenience of rechargeability, which helps reduce environmental waste from replaced batteries.

Features

• Versatile: White, red and blue light with flashing functions • Safe: headband releases automatically under load + lockable battery compartment (screw) • Practical: integrated metal clip for further attachment options without headband (e.g. on school satchel, backpack, clothing) • Energy-saving: automatic switch-off after 20 minutes (optional) • Sustainable: rechargeable via Micro-USB • Certifications: CE, CPSIA SPECS Lumens:

40 lm (Power) - 5 lm (Low Power) Beam Distance: 9 m (Power) - 2 m (Low Power) Runtime:

2 h (Power) - 18 h (Low Power) IP Class:

IPX4 Head Diameter: 37 mm Weight: 25 g (incl. batteries)

Arriving in Q2 2021

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P6R CORE QC MODEL: ZL502517 (Box)

The P6R Core QC offers bright and continuously focusable light in four different colours, making it an excellent tool for hunters, anglers and photographers. In addition to normal white light, this robust torch provides red light (e.g. for glare-free night vision), green light (e.g. for wildlife observation) or blue light (e.g. for tracking) with a maximum runtime of up to 120 hours.

Alternatively, the Multicolour Strobe can be activated, which flashes light in all four colours.

Features

• Multicolour LED with white (270 lm), red (140 lm), green (220 lm) and blue (35 lm) light • Continuously focusable in every single colour thanks to the Advanced Focus System • Rotary switch to change between colours - even during operation • Multicolour Strobe coloured light flashes with irritating glare effect for emergencies • Easily rechargeable via Micro-USB (charging cable included) SPECS (WHITE LIGHT) Lumens:

270 lm (Power) - 120 lm (Mid Power)

- 15 lm (Low Power) Beam Distance: 335 m (Power) - 220 m (Mid Power)

- 80 m (Low Power) Runtime:

5 h (Power) - 14 h (Mid Power)

- 110 h (Low Power) IP Class:

IP54 Dimensions: 163 mm x 42 mm x 42 mm (L x W x H) Weight: 207 g (incl. batteries)

FLEXIBLE MOUNT TYPE A MODEL: ZL502255 (Box)

With this versatile mounting bracket, the application range of many Ledlenser lights can be easily expanded. The integrated magnet, adhesive pads and a hole for screwing the bracket to surfaces allow for flexible attachment.

Once the light is attached to the mount it can be easily aimed (360° horizontally and vertically) and thus becomes a flexible and precise light source, while hands and head remain free.

NOTE: Compatible Ledlenser torches require the respective Lamp Adapter to use this mounting bracket.

USABLE WITH

All P-series torches (Core, Work and Signature) with a corresponding Lamp Adapter and H-series headlamps using the Ledlenser Connect System.

SPECS Dimensions: 112 mm x 46 mm x 52 mm (L x W x H) Weight: 46 g

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HUNTING SET, 2 KNIVES + SHARPENING STEEL, HI-VIS ORANGE MODEL:

YKM12098

This hunting kit contains a skinning knife, a butcher knife and a sharpening steel that is stored in practical, non-stick packaging.

The knives have ergonomically designed shafts with patterned friction handles and finger protectors, making them both safe and comfortable to work with. The knife blades are made of Swedish cold-rolled stainless steel, which has been heat-treated and deep-cooled for maximum hardness, toughness and sharpness resistance.

Blade lengths are 132 and 145 mm, and the sword of the sharpening steel is 168 mm.

SPECS Blade Length: Blade Thickness: Blade Material: Handle Material: Net Weight:

132 mm (Butcher), 145 mm (Skinning) 1.5 mm (Butcher), 1.6 mm (Skinning) Stainless Steel Polyamide 480 g

MORAKNIV OUTDOOR KIT MG (LIGHTWEIGHT AXE & MORA 2000) MODEL:

YKM12001

An excellent combo kit featuring the Mora 2000 MG knife and Outdoor Axe, both in Military Green.

The blade of the axe is made of boron steel with a black ED coating and comes with a black leather protective cover. The reinforced polypropylene handle provides a firm grip.

The Mora 2000 is a first class all-round knife, with a profile ground blade that makes it perfect for working with your game.

The Swedish cold-rolled stainless steel is of highest quality, treated to maximum capacity according to Morakniv's secret company recipe. It has a patterned friction grip made of TPE rubber, making the handle safe and firm. The polymer knife sheath has an adaptable leather strap so the knife is always close at hand on your belt or rucksack.

AXE SPECS - SEE YKM11991 (NEXT PAGE) KNIFE SPECS Blade Length: Overall Knife Length: Blade Thickness: Blade Material: Sheath Material: Handle Material: Weight:

109 mm 224 mm

2.5 mm Swedish Stainless Steel Polymer Sheath TPE Rubber 140.2 g

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LIGHTWEIGHT OUTDOOR AXE - MILITARY GREEN MODEL:

YKM11991

The blade of the axe is made of boron steel with a black ED coating and comes with a black leather protective cover. The reinforced polypropylene handle provides a firm grip.

SPECS Blade Length: Overall Length: Blade Thickness: Blade Material: Handle Material: Sheath Material: Weight:

115 mm 335 mm 6.0 mm Boron Steel Polypropylene Leather 521 g

CLASSIC WOODSPLITTER MODEL:

YKM13968

Featuring birch wood handles and a high quality blade, this Classic knife is made for splitting wood into kindling to help you start a fire.

SPECS Blade Length: Overall Length: Blade Thickness: Blade Material: Sheath Material: Handle Material: Weight:

115 mm 363 mm 2.5 mm Stainless Steel Polymer Edge Protection Birch 153 g

CHOPSTICK WOODCARVING KIT MODEL:

YKM13275

The Morakniv Chopstick Carving Kit comes in a cardboard presentation box containing a Morakniv 120 Carving Knife and 4 x Swedish birch wood sticks to make chopsticks of your own design.

The narrow and pointed carving knife blade is made of laminated steel, which gives it superior toughness and edge resiliency. The full tang, which runs the full length of the handle, gives it strength and stability. The spindle-shaped handle is made of oiled birch wood and provides a solid grip when working.

120 CARVING KNIFE SPECS Blade Length: 60 mm Overall Length: 165 mm Blade Thickness: 2.7 mm Blade Material: Laminated Carbon Steel Sheath Material: Polymer Sheath Handle Material: Birch Weight: 62.7 g

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FISHING COMFORT FILLET 155 MODEL:

YKM13869

A long fillet knife with a blade made of cold-rolled, Swedish stainless steel. The combination of the blade and the rubber handle makes this an optimal knife for fishing when you need to be able to work safely and efficiently in damp environments.

The patterned friction grip made of TPE rubber reduces the risk of slipping if your hands are wet. What’s more, rubber doesn’t conduct cold, making the knife convenient to work with all year round. The polymer edge protection is simple to keep clean.

SPECS Blade Length: Overall Knife Length: Blade Thickness: Blade Material: Sheath Material: Handle Material: Weight:

155 mm 270 mm

1.9 mm Swedish Stainless Steel Polymer Sheath TPE Rubber 95.7 g

FISHING COMFORT SCALER 150 MODEL:

YKM13870

A fishing knife with a serrated spine designed for de-scaling fish and a blade made of special, cold-rolled Swedish stainless steel.

The combination of the blade and the rubber handle makes this an optimal knife for fishing when you need to be able to work safely and efficiently in damp environments.

The patterned friction grip of the rubber handle reduces the risk of slipping when wet, while the polymer edge protection is simple to keep clean.

SPECS Blade Length: Overall Knife Length: Blade Thickness: Blade Material: Sheath Material: Handle Material: Weight:

150 mm 265 mm

2.0 mm Swedish Stainless Steel Polymer Sheath TPE Rubber 125.5 g

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S-BINER DUAL CARABINER ALUMINIUM MODEL: XNSBA208R6 (#2 - Olive) XNSBA210R6 (#2 - Red) XNSBA308R6 (#3 - Olive) XNSBA310R6 (#3 - Red)

XNSBA234A2R6 (3 Pack Assorted) The iconic S-Biner design allows quick and easy attachment using its unique double-gated design. The lightweight and colourful aluminium body with stainless steel gates is available in a variety of sizes, creating a perfect way to hold, secure and connect everything from keys to water bottles to gear.

Features

• Solid aluminium construction • Secure stainless steel wire gate closure • Lightweight and strong Size #2

Dimensions: 23 mm x 50 mm x 7 mm Weight: 4 g Size #3

Dimensions: 31 mm x 69 mm x 8 mm Weight: 9 g Size #4

Dimensions: 41 mm x 90 mm x 10 mm Weight: 17 g

S-BINER MICROLOCK ALUMINIUM MULTIPACKS MODEL: XNLSBMA082R6 (2 Pack - Olive) XNLSBMAA25R7 (5 Pack - Assorted)

This mini S-Biner features a centre locking lever, stainless steel gates and a colourful, lightweight aluminium body. These small S-Biners are the perfect size for holding, organising and identifying keys or other small items. The simple twist-to-lock lever keeps items in place, making this S-Biner versatile, convenient and secure.

Features

• Mini double-gated carabiner with centre locking lever • Lightweight aluminium construction • Stainless steel gates • Twist-to-lock lever locks both gates at once • Holds up to three keys • Colourful for easy identification • Ideal for attaching small items of all types • Dimensions: 15.7 mm x 35.7 mm x 8.5 mm • Weight - 2 Pack: 5g • Weight - 5 Pack: 12g

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S-BINER SLIDELOCK ALUMINIUM MODEL: XNLSBA229BGR6 (#2 - Coyote) XNLSBA208R6 (#2 - Olive) XNLSBA210R6 (#2 - Red) XNLSBA329BGR6 (#3 - Coyote) XNLSBA308R6 (#3 - Olive) XNLSBA310R6 (#3 - Red) XNLSBA429BGR6 (#4 - Coyote) XNLSBA408R6 (#4 - Olive) XNLSBA410R6 (#4 - Red) Made of high quality, lightweight aluminium, the S-Biner SlideLock features two simple, innovative plastic sliders that slide into place to keep the stainless steel gates securely closed. Each gate can be locked independently for convenient access. The S-Biner gates will stay firmly locked until you choose to unlock them, allowing for simple and secure linking, attaching and carrying.

Features

• Solid aluminium construction • Secure stainless steel wire gates with slide-to-lock feature • Gates can be locked independently • Lightweight and strong Size #2

Dimensions: 23 mm x 50 mm x 10 mm Weight: 4 g Size #3

Dimensions: 31 mm x 68 mm x 11 mm Weight: 9 g Size #4

Dimensions: 42 mm x 91 mm x 14 mm Weight: 19 g

SLIDELOCK 360° MAGNETIC LOCKING CARABINER MODEL: XNMSBL08R7 (Olive)

When accessibility is necessary but security can't be compromised, the SlideLock 360° is the perfect solution. These dual locking carabiners are connected by powerful neodymium magnets. They can be used together or independently for quick access to small items like keys, tools, or anything you can imagine up to 2.7 kilos that may need to be clipped and accessible. The threaded locking collar adds an extra level of security, and the carabiners can rotate when connected, even when the collar is locked.

Features

• Dual SlideLock Carabiners joined by a magnetic locking collar • Aluminium carabiners and collar with stainless steel slide-to-lock gates • Quick release or locking collar • Keeps items accessible yet secure • Powerful neodymium magnets • Magnetic holding power: 2.7 kg • Dimensions: 40 mm x 84 mm x 19 mm • Weight: 22 g

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SLIDELOCK CARABINER ALUMINIUM MODEL: XNCSLA203R6 (#2 - Blue) XNCSLA208R6 (#2 - Olive) XNCSLA210R6 (#2 - Red) XNCSLA303R6 (#3 - Blue) XNCSLA308R6 (#3 - Olive) XNCSLA310R6 (#3 - Red) XNCSLA403R6 (#4 - Blue) XNCSLA408R6 (#4 - Olive) XNCSLA410R6 (#4 - Red) This lightweight, colourful aluminium carabiner ditches the traditional bulky tubular construction for a cross sectioned, rectangular body that's low profile and slim to feed more easily through small openings and rests flat in pockets. It also features an innovative slide to lock design that securely locks the gate with a simple push and slide movement, and unlocks when you want just as easily.

Features

• Lightweight and strong • Solid aluminium body construction • Stainless steel gate with slide-to-lock mechanism Size #2

Dimensions: 29 mm x 44 mm x 10 mm Weight: 4 g Weight Rating: 4.5 kg Size #3

Dimensions: 38 mm x 58 mm x 11 mm Weight: 7 g Weight Rating: 11 kg Size #4

Dimensions: 52 mm x 81 mm x 15 mm Weight: 17 g Weight Rating: 34 kg

SPOTLIT LED COLLAR LIGHT MODEL:

XNPSLG07R6 (Disc-O)

The SpotLit Collar Light makes everything from nighttime walks to camping simpler and safer. It's highly weather-resistant and easily clips onto the D-ring of your pet's collar or harness. A simple push of a button lets you switch from a constant glow mode to an attention-grabbing flashing mode.

Features

• Weather resistant • Secure stainless steel spring clip easily clips anywhere you need it • Push button switch - glow and flash modes • Battery run time: Glow mode: 20 hours | Flash mode: 25 hours • Easily replaceable 2 x 2016 3V lithium battery included • Dimensions: 53.92 mm x 32.70 mm x 21.78 mm • Weight: 16 g

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HANDLEBAND UNIVERSAL SMARTPHONE BAR MOUNT MODEL: XNHDB209R3 (Charcoal)

The HandleBand Universal Smartphone Bar Mount allows you to securely attach even the largest smartphones, with or without cases, to a handlebar so that you can easily see and access your devices while riding, walking, or running. Made from lightweight expandable silicone with an aluminium base at its core, the single band securely wraps around nearly any sized bar - including bicycles, jogging strollers and shopping carts. The split-strap design holds phones securely while making it easy to see your maps, apps, and more.

It can be positioned wherever you want, attached and removed as often as you need, and is designed to allow full functionality of your smartphone while it's in place. View maps, talk to Siri, use your training apps, or video camera - or even use your phone as a bike light at night - all while keeping your smartphone safe and accessible. The flexible nature of silicone gives the HandleBand the capability to secure and wrap other objects, too (like flashlights or bike pumps) for functionality that fits your lifestyle.

Simple, versatile and with a streamlined design, the HandleBand is the perfect way to stay connected on even the longest rides.

Bonus: it functions as a bottle opener, too!

Features

• Universal design fits nearly every smartphone, including plussizes, with or without a case • Conveniently accessible to attach and remove smartphone without having to remove the HandleBand from the bar • Split Strap allows for visibility and accessibility to the screen while still attached to HandleBand • Easily attaches to most common bar diameters in either horizontal or perpendicular configuration • Simple, robust design holds your device securely • Aluminium base piece functions as a convenient bottle opener • If theft prevention of HandleBand is a concern, the unique base piece is designed so that it can be secured to your handlebar with zip ties or cable ties • Dimensions: 55 mm x 50 mm x 95 mm • Weight: 105 g

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TRADITIONAL #08 WORKSHOP COLLECTION 8.5CM MODEL: YO002173 (2-pack)

The #08 Workshop knife reveals the expertise and creativity of Opinel's craftsmen. To limit the waste of unused ebony, this handle allows them to recover the wood that would have otherwise been scrapped. The result is a mix of walnut and ebony separated by a layer of maple. To get a velvet touch, a specific wax is applied manually on each handle.

The 8.5 cm blade is made from corrosion-resistant Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel which is low maintenance and provides excellent cutting quality. The Virobloc safety ring allows the user to work without any risks.

Features

• 8.5 cm Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel blade • Walnut and ebony wood handle • Virobloc safety ring

TRADITIONAL #08 ELLIPSE 8.5CM IN WOODEN GIFT BOX MODEL: YO002347 (Gift Box)

The Ellipse features a handle made from ebony, an exotic hardwood prized for its durability and dark hue (ebony is commonly used for fingerboards in guitars for those same reasons). Opinel also gave the Ellipse’s handle a slim and curved aluminium leaf inlay that adds a touch of understated elegance.

The 8.5 cm blade is made from corrosion-resistant Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel which is low maintenance and provides excellent cutting quality. The Virobloc safety ring allows the user to work without any risks.

Features

• 8.5 cm Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel blade • Ebony handle with aluminium inlay • Virobloc safety ring

TRADITIONAL #08 S/S + SHEATH SET DISPLAY OF 12 MODEL:

YO002406

This cardboard counter display features 12 x #08 stainless steel knife + Alpine sheath box sets (YO001089).

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DIY #09 STAINLESS STEEL DISPLAY OF 12 MODEL:

YO001805

The 8 cm stainless steel blades on these extremely robust folding knives are equipped with a wire cutter (5mm max. cable diameter and a wire stripper (1.8mm max. cable diameter). The handle also includes two screwdriver tips.

This cardboard counter display comes with 12 x DIY #09 knives (6 x grey handle, 6 x yellow handle) Features

• Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel knife with wire cutter and wire stripper • Fibreglass-reinforced polyamide handle • Two built-in bits: flat screwdriver (4 mm screws) and Phillips screwdriver (3.5 to 5 mm screws) with a magnetised bit holder • Virobloc safety ring to lock the blade when open and closed

TRADITIONAL #08 S/S 8.5CM OLIVE WOOD HANDLE + SHEATH IN WOODEN GIFT BOX - DISPLAY OF 8 MODEL:

YO001854

This pencil box makes a beautiful gift by offering the traditional #08 stainless steel folding knife with olive wood handle and Alpine sheath in a wooden case closed by a plexiglass cover.

This cardboard counter display comes with 8 x wooden gift box sets.

EXPLORE #12 STAINLESS STEEL - DISPLAY OF 8 MODEL:

YO001975

The #12 Explore folding knife combines the qualities of a hunting and survival knife. The short robust blade (10 cm long, 2.7 mm thick) ensures accurate cutting.

The bi-material handle is made of hard polymer charged with fibreglass for excellent resistance to water, knocks and extreme temperatures, the softer part ensures good grip. At the end of the handle there's a 110 dB whistle, a flint to rub on the back of the blade, and a steel cutting hook for twine and large game.

The hook is detachable for easy cleaning and features a hole allowing you to secure the knife to clips.

This cardboard counter display comes with 8 x Explore #12 knives (4 x green handle, 4 x orange handle) Features

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COLORAMA KEY RING #02 S/S 3.5CM DISPLAY OF 36 MODEL:

YO002278

These folding knives feature a 3.5 cm Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel knife and a varnished hornbeam wood handle with built-in keyring and chain.

This counter display comes with 36 x Colorama #02 folding knives: 9 x Cyan Blue (YO002270) 9 x Green (YO002272)

9 x Anise (YO002271) 9 x Orange (YO002273)

Features

• 3.5 cm Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel knife • Varnished hornbeam wood handle with keyring and chain

COLORAMA KEY RING #04 S/S 5CM DISPLAY OF 36 MODEL:

YO002279

These folding knives feature a 5 cm Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel knife and a varnished hornbeam wood handle with built-in keyring and chain.

This counter display comes with 36 x Colorama #04 folding knives: 9 x Khaki (YO002054) 9 x Black (YO002268)

9 x Red (YO002055) 9 x Dark Blue (YO002269)

Features

• 5 cm Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel knife • Varnished hornbeam wood handle with keyring and chain

COLORAMA TREKKING #06 S/S 7CM DISPLAY OF 60 MODEL:

YO002225

These knives feature a 7 cm long Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel blade and a hornbeam wood handle. The handle is varnished for protection against moisture/dirt and features a leather lace cord.

This counter display comes with 60 x Colorama Trekking #06 folding knives: 12 x Turquoise (YO002200) 12 x Strawberry (YO002201) 12 x Cloud (YO002202) 12 x Sage (YO002203) 12 x Grey Purple (YO002204) Features

• 7 cm Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel knife • Varnished hornbeam wood handle with leather lace cord

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COLORAMA TREKKING #07 S/S 8CM DISPLAY OF 60 MODEL:

YO002226

These knives feature an 8 cm long Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel blade and a hornbeam wood handle. The handle is varnished for protection against moisture/dirt and features a leather lace cord.

This counter display comes with 60 x Colorama Trekking #07 folding knives: 12 x Purple (YO002205) 12 x Anise (YO002207) 12 x Green (YO002210)

12 x Cyan (YO002206) 12 x Orange (YO002208)

Features

• 8 cm Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel knife • Varnished hornbeam wood handle with leather lace cord

COLORAMA TREKKING #08 S/S BLUE & RED + SHEATH SET DISPLAY OF 12 MODEL:

YO002407

This cardboard counter display features 12 x Colorama Trekking #8 knife + sheath box sets: 6 x blue handle - YO001891; 6 x red handle - YO001890).

The box set features a Colorama Trekking #08 stainless steel knife with varnished hornbeam wood handle and leather lace cord along with an Alpine sheath.

Features

• 8 cm Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel knife • Varnished hornbeam wood handle with leather lace cord

TRADITIONAL #07 CHESTNUT & GARLIC KNIFE 4CM DISPLAY OF 12 MODEL:

YO002361

This pocket knife is used for cutting and peeling chestnuts, as well as peeling garlic or quickly removing stones and pits from fruit by making an incision. It is ideal for preparing jams and tarts.

Its small size means it fits easily into your pocket and the short, pointed and curved 4 cm blade is easier to handle than a long blade. Perfect as a useful and practical gift idea.

This cardboard counter display features 12 x Traditional #07 Chestnut & Garlic knives (YO002360).

Features

• 4 cm Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel knife • Chestnut wood handle • Virobloc safety ring

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OYSTERS AND SHELLFISH KNIFE #09 S/S 6.5CM - 12 PIECE DISPLAY MODEL:

YO002405

With its short and pointed blade, which is only sharp at the point, the #09 Oysters and Shellfish knife is effective at opening cupped and flat oysters. The padouk wood handle is ergonomic and resistant to swelling in damp environments.

This cardboard counter display features 12 x #09 Oysters and Shellfish knives (YO001616).

Features

• 6.5 cm Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel knife • Padouk wood handle • Virobloc safety ring

LES ESSENTIELS PLUS PARING KNIFE S/S #312 MODEL: YO002350 (Blue - 6 pack) YO002351 (Green - 6 pack) YO002352 (Red - 6 pack) The paring knife from the Essentiels + collection enables you to cut and slice with precision, as well as peel fruit and vegetables.

It has a smooth, sharp 10 cm blade and a polymer handle that is dishwasher safe and comfortable in the hand.

This knife is available in green, red or blue.

Features

• 10 cm stainless steel fixed knife blade with plain edge • High-quality polymer handle that's resistant to water, chemical and heat damage

LES ESSENTIELS PLUS PARING KNIFE S/S SERRATED #313 MODEL: YO002353 (Blue - 6 pack) YO002354 (Green - 6 pack) YO002355 (Red - 6 pack) The serrated knife from the Essentiels + collection makes cooking enjoyable and simple. The 10 cm serrated blade is corrosion resistant and can be used to slice and cut food. The polymer handle is dishwasher safe and comfortable in the hand.

This knife is available in green, red or blue.

Features

• 10 cm stainless steel fixed knife blade with serrated edge • High-quality polymer handle that's resistant to water, chemical and heat damage

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LES ESSENTIELS PLUS PEELER #315 MODEL: YO002356 (Blue - 6 pack) YO002357 (Green - 6 pack) YO002358 (Red - 6 pack) The Essentiels + peeler features a 6 cm double-sided peeling blade so it can be used whether you're right-handed or lefthanded. The solid, comfortable polymer handle is dishwashersafe and the peeler comes with a choice of handle colours.

Features

• 6 cm stainless steel peeler blade • High-quality polymer handle that's resistant to water, chemical and heat damage

LES ESSENTIELS PLUS 3PCS S/S KITCHEN SET MODEL:

YO002359 (4 pack)

Effective, practical and offering great handling, the Les Essentiels + Kitchen Set consists of a paring knife, a serrated knife and a peeler. With brightly coloured polymer handles, they are sure to bring joy to your kitchen.

The blades are made from stainless steel, are resistant to corrosion and feature an excellent cutting edge and fantastic strength.

Features

• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel blades • High-quality polymer handles that are resistant to water, chemical and heat damage • Set contains 1 x #312 plain-blade paring knife, 1 x #313 serrated-blade paring knife and 1 x #315 peeler

PARALLÈLE KNIFE BLOCK "BREAD" MODEL:

YO002402

This knife block comes with the following five Parallèle knives: • • • • •

Parallèle Paring knife Parallèle #118 Chef's knife (20 cm) Parallèle #119 Santoku knife Parallèle #120 Carving knife Parallèle #116 Bread knife

Crafted from beechwood, the shape of this knife block echoes the lines of the wooden blanks used to make Opinel knives.

Fitted with silicone pads, the block will remain stable without damaging your kitchen bench.

It is easy to maintain as the slots pierce right through it for easy cleaning.

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HONING STEEL 25CM MODEL:

YO002321

Designed by BIG-GAME studios, this 25 cm long, 13 mm diameter all-steel honing rod features a rounded, varnished beechwood handle to provide a comfortable grip with a leather lace cord for easy hanging in the kitchen.

It can be used frequently and is an effective way to hone knife edges.

DIAMOND SHARPENING STEEL 25CM MODEL:

YO002385

Also designed by BIG-GAME studios, this sharpening steel features a diamond-coated rod 13 mm in diameter and 25 cm long. It's a more abrasive steel that allows the user to re-establish blade sharpness on a dull knife. Like the honing steel it features a rounded, varnished beechwood handle and leather lace cord.

CHIC LEATHER SHEATH (FITS TRADITIONAL #07, #08, #09 & SLIM #08, #10) MODEL: YO002179 (Black - 2 Pack) YO002180 (Tawny - 2 Pack) The genuine cowhide leather Chic sheath is a beautiful compliment to any Opinel knife. This sheath is suitable for the #07, #08 and #09 Traditional knives, as well as the #08 and #10 Slim knives.

The flap/loop closure keeps your knife secure and the belt loop holds the knife closely to your body, ready for whenever you need it. Suitable for 2" inch/5 cm wide or narrower belts.

POCKET SLEEVE SHEATH - BLUE (FITS TRADITIONAL #06, #07, #08 & SLIM #08) MODEL:

YO002181 (Blue - 4 Pack)

This simple sheath is made from synthetic leather and is suitable for the #06, #07 and #08 Traditional knives as well as the #08 Slim knife. It cannot be worn on a belt.

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SHEATH - OUTDOOR M (FITS TRADITIONAL #07, #08, #09 & SLIM #08, #10) MODEL: YO002182 (Brown - 4 Pack) YO002194 (Blue - 4 Pack) The Medium Outdoor sheath fits all #07, #08 and #09 Traditional folding knives, as well as the #08 and #10 Slim folding knives.

The Medium Outdoor Sheath is a great knife companion. The sheath can be hung by the webbing, or run a belt through the loop for a snug fit. The stainless steel snap enclosure will keep your knife safely secured during transport.

SHEATH - OUTDOOR L (FITS TRADITIONAL #09, #10, MUSHROOM #08 & CORKSCREW #10) MODEL: YO002183 (Brown - 4 Pack) YO002193 (Blue - 4 Pack) The Large Outdoor sheath fits all #09 and #10 Traditional folding knives, as well as the #10 Corkscrew and #08 Mushroom folding knives.

The sheath can be hung by the webbing, or run a belt through the loop for a snug fit. The stainless steel snap enclosure will keep your knife safely secured during transport.

SHEATH - OUTDOOR XL (FITS TRADITIONAL #12, SAW #12, EXPLORE #12) MODEL: YO002184 (Brown - 2 Pack) YO002185 (Blue - 2 Pack) The Extra Large Outdoor sheath fits the #12 Traditional folding knife, the #12 Saw and the #12 Explore multifunction knife.

The sheath features a secure button snap closure to keep the knife secure during transport and can be attached to a belt or webbing.

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SOFT WATER BOTTLE 450ML MODEL: AOB1212BLK

Stay easily hydrated when out and about with the new OverBoard Soft Water Bottle. When empty they pack down to virtually nothing, and being extremely lightweight are ideal for any OverBoard waterproof backpack's side elasticated mesh or internal zip pockets.

The 450ml Soft Flask is also manufactured using environmentally BPA & PVC free fabrics and are dishwasher safe too.

Features

• 100% BPA and PVC Free • Dishwasher safe (top rack recommended) • Suitable for freezing or hot water up to max temp 60°C / 140°F • Flexible 450ml capacity soft bottle ideal for hydration during outdoor activities • HF welded seams for a super tough bond • Soft material for easy storage and comfortable carrying • Compatible with most hydration vest, pocket, or belts • Bite valve automatically seals after drinking to prevent drips SPECS Height: Width:

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20 cm 6 cm

Capacity: Weight:

450 ml 30 g

Arriving in Q2 2021

SELK'BAG NOMAD MODEL: XSBSBNMS (Blue Navy - Small) XSBSBNMM (Blue Navy - Medium) XSBSBNML (Blue Navy - Large) XSBSBNMXL (Blue Navy - Extra Large) The environmentally sustainable Nomad lives up to its name an adventurous spirit in harmony with nature, respectful to our environment. This wearable sleeping is bag built for freedom of movement with cozy comfort and warmth.

The Nomad features 100% post-consumer recycled Primaloft® Black Insulation ThermoPlume®, a sustainable material offering the warmth, softness, compressibility, water resistance, and lightweight performance of natural goose down. The Primaloft® Black insulation teams with Selk’bag’s new seamless baffled construction technology to wrap the entire body in warmth while minimising cold spots.

Features

• Balaclava Face Mask • Cargo Pocket • Dual Zipper • Leg Ventilation • Side Entry

• Elastic Hand Enclosures • Kangaroo Pocket • Removable Booties • Adjustable Insulated Hood

SPECS Shell: 100% Recycled Polyester Lining: 100% Recycled Polyester Insulation: Primaloft® Black Thermoplume® 100% Recycled Temp Rating (ISO 23537): 6 C (Comfort) / 2 C (Limit) /

-13 C (Extreme) Weight: 1.54 kg (S) - 1.72 kg (M) 1.89 kg (L) - 2.08 kg (XL)

MANBUG WHARNCLIFFE MODEL: YSMBKWP (Plain Blade - Box) YSMBKWPBK (Black Plain Blade - Box) Spyderco’s incredibly popular Manbug packs big-knife cutting performance into a diminutive package small enough to fit on a keychain. Now this pocket powerhouse is also available with a Wharncliffe blade.

The perfectly straight cutting edge of its full-flat-ground VG-10 stainless steel blade offers phenomenal edge geometry and an exceptionally acute point. It is housed in a lightweight, injectionmoulded handle featuring non-slip Bi-Directional Texturing and a reliable back lock mechanism.

SPECS Handle Length: 64 mm Weight: 20 g Handle Material: FRN

Blade Length: 49 mm Blade Steel: VG-10

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NAVIGATION AND FINDING YOUR WAY…A CRITICAL SKILL Gordon Dedman explains why learning to use a map and compass, as well as natural navigation methods, are essential bushcraft skills for anyone planning an outback adventure.

Gordon Dedman Founder of Bushcraft Survival Australia

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Natural selection dictated that those animals and humans that were unable to work out a way of getting to where they needed to be in order to survive did not contribute to the next generation's gene pool.

What is Navigation? n this article we will be taking a broad look at one of the most important skills for any outdoor enthusiast, traveller, adventurer, hiker, sailor or soldier, and that is navigation and being able to find your way.

From the day we start to crawl we begin to construct a mental picture of where things are and how to get to them. As we grow up, the distances we travel from our immediate surroundings become increasingly greater, and therefore the importance of being able to find our way back again also grows.

Since ancient times man had to navigate to find food, water, shelter and resources. The ability to find his way to any given place, and more importantly back again was, and still is a critical skill.

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Navigation can be defined as the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one’s position and planning and following a route or course either by land, sea or air to your objective.

There are two general methods of navigation;

Navigating or finding your way with the use of instruments, tools and technology (Modern navigation) eg. map and compass or GPS (Global Positioning System), or navigating and finding your way using nature (natural navigation) without the aid of tools or instruments eg. using the sun, stars, moon, plants, weather, animals etc.

Both ways are not mutually exclusive and should be used in conjunction with each other.

The importance of being able to navigate and find your way The ability to navigate across country by day and night is an essential skill that must be mastered. Many survival situations begin from people making navigational errors, or not being able to read a map or compass in the first place. In a survival situation, you will be faced with many tough decisions. You may have to decide whether to stay where you are and await rescue, or move to an area that offers a better chance of survival and rescue.

Your ability to navigate effectively, whether by using a map and compass or by using natural navigation, play a major role in your decision-making process.

Map and Compass Before you set off on a trip or adventure, you should have at least a basic understanding of how to read a map and use a compass. Your ability to correctly assess a map of the area you intend to visit will allow you to make informed decisions while preparing for your trip. If you understand the area and terrain, your chances of getting lost will be greatly reduced.

Being able to use a map and compass will enable you to plan the safest and most appropriate route, locate water, shelter and areas that will allow you to use your signalling aids properly. If you are proficient with a map and compass, you’ll have no cause to worry about getting lost or straying off track and will be free to enjoy your outdoors experience. Using a map and compass correctly is a separate skill set in and of itself and far too involved to cover in this short article, so we will take a look at some key areas in another issue. Some of the many sub-areas to be studied and understood include; Map: mapcraft (being able to relate the map to the ground and the ground to the map), map scales, the

map's marginal information (legend, contour lines, north point diagram, grid magnetic angle), grid references, measuring distances, orientating the map, plotting bearings Compass: using a compass roamer, taking a bearing, converting a bearing to a grid bearing and vice versa,

magnetic declination, back bearings, walking on a bearing, resections, pacing and aiming off.

Topographic maps with compass

GPS (Global Positioning System) device

GPS (Global Positioning System) GPS is a global satellite-based navigation system consisting of 24 orbiting satellites that provide location, velocity and time synchronisation to a GPS receiver anywhere on or near the earth where there is an unobstructed line of site to four or more GPS satellites.

GPS is everywhere - every time you use Google maps or ask Siri for directions you are using the GPS. Sadly, people these days are becoming increasingly lazy and are far too dependant upon technology, so they don’t know what to do when it stops working. GPS should be used as a backup navigation method and NOT be relied upon as the sole means of pinpointing your position or for navigation. Learn to navigate with a map and compass and use GPS (if needed) as an aid to check your position. This is how we use it in the military. Never depend on technology and equipment that relies on batteries, especially in a survival situation, as both of these can fail! [ ZEN QUARTERLY ] 043

The Three Norths Map legends refer to north in three ways; true north, grid north and magnetic north.

True North is the direction of the geographic north pole. Lines of

longitude converge towards each other at the North and South Poles and are known as meridians. These lines are not parallel.

Magnetic North indicates the direction the compass needle points

when it is affected by the earth's magnetic field. The magnetic pole is not the true north pole. There is a variation between true north and magnetic north at any place. This difference is known as magnetic variation.

Grid North is the direction in which the north/south grid lines point

towards the top of a map. They are parallel, unlike the lines of longitude using true north which are not. The variation between grid north and true north is called grid convergence and the angle between GN and TN is known as the grid magnetic angle. This needs to be calculated when using map and compass.

Natural Navigation Natural navigation is the art of finding your way by using nature. It is a process of observation and deduction involving the rare skill of being able to determine direction without the aid of instruments or tools, and only by reference to natural clues including the sun, the stars, moon, the land, the sea, weather, wind, the plants and the animals.

FINDING DIRECTION USING THE SUN AND A SHADOW STICK The sun moves across the sky from east to west (right to left in the southern hemisphere) in the northern part of the sky (below the tropic of Capricorn) at a rate of 15 degrees every hour. If you place a “straight” one metre long stick vertically in a flat area of ground that is in the sun, a shadow will be cast by the stick.

Mark the end of this shadow with a small stick or stone - this first marker will be your westerly marker. Wait a minimum of 20 minutes and the shadow will have moved. Mark the new shadow tip with another small stick or stone.

By joining these two markers together with another straight stick, you will produce an east/west line.

North and south will be 90 degrees to this.

The longer you wait the more accurate this will be. If you were to mark the changing shadow tip over the course of a whole day, you would find that depending on the time of year, you would either get a long straight line created by the markers around the two equinoxes (21 March, 21 September) or a curved line around the two solstices (21 June, 21 December).

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FINDING DIRECTION USING THE SOUTHERN CROSS AND THE POINTERS Due to the rotation of the earth, all celestial bodies rise in the east and set in the west. If you are looking east, stars will appear to rise upwards, if you are looking west they will appear to fall downwards. If you are looking south, the stars will appear to move to the right and circle clockwise around the south celestial pole, and if you are looking north they will appear to move to the left and circle anti-clockwise around the north celestial pole (which we can’t see in the southern hemisphere).

In the southern hemisphere we don’t have a star that marks the position of the south celestial pole like the north star (Polaris) does in the northern hemisphere. In order to find the south celestial pole and therefore find south, we need to guesstimate this position using two well known constellations, the Southern Cross and the Pointers.

Locate the Southern Cross and draw an imaginary line along the long axis of the cross (crux) and continue it out. Now locate the two bright Pointers, draw an imaginary line between these two stars and at the centre of this line draw another imaginary perpendicular line, continuing it out until it joins the imaginary line from the southern cross. The intersection of these two lines marks the Southern Celestial Pole, where all the nearby celestial objects will appear to rotate around it in a clockwise direction. To find south, simply drop a line downwards to the horizon.

The angle between the horizon and the south celestial pole is also equivalent to your latitude.

Southern Cross (Crux) Direction of rotation Pointers

West Southern Celestial Pole

Horizon

Southern Horizon South

Southern Cross and Pointers method

North

Finding direction using a crescent moon

FINDING DIRECTION USING THE MOON The moon also rises in the east and sets in the west, however due to its orbit around earth and the earth’s orbit around the sun, the moon lags behind the sun 12.5 degrees (50 minutes) each day. To use the moon effectively, you need to understand the various moon phases.

Put simply, the sun and moon are together in the same place in the sky at the new moon, so you can’t see the moon at this time. After 7 days, the moon is a ¼ moon (almost 90 degrees behind the sun). At full moon (14 days) it is 180 degrees behind the sun (that’s why it is bright and full), ¾ moon is 270 degrees behind, and then we have a new moon again at 28 -29 days where the sun has caught up with the moon and the cycle begins again.

The illuminated side of the moon always points in the direction of the sun. In the southern hemisphere, before full moon, this will always be the left side of the moon pointing to the sun in the west. After full moon, the illuminated side of the moon will be the right side of the moon pointing to the sun in the east. If you join the tips of a crescent moon with an imaginary line and continue that down to the horizon, this will point in a northerly direction in the southern hemisphere. The sun will therefore be 90 degrees to this line.

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Planning Before you venture into an unfamiliar environment, ensure you have a good quality compass made for your geographic region. You should also have reliable topographic maps in different scales of the area you are visiting, carefully research the type of terrain you will be encountering and investigate the best method of traveling safely and efficiently across it.

Simply checking the weather forecast before you go will also allow you to evaluate conditions and make informed decisions before you travel. The ability to assess your situation and modify your plans means that you will be able to avoid many potential survival situations.

In later issues we will look more specifically at navigation using map and compass, and take a closer look at natural navigation.

2021 COURSE CALENDAR Our well structured courses and workshops are designed to span a range of specialist knowledge and skill sets, from the priorities of basic survival, foraging for water and food, fire and shelter construction right through to natural navigation and aboriginal cooking methods.

April 15 - 18 Fundamental (Mod 1) Bushcraft Survival Course (3 Days) Victoria Venue TBA (BOOKED OUT) April 24 - 25 Junior/Family Bushcraft Survival Course (2 Days) Sydney (BOOKED OUT) April 29 - May 2 Fundamental (Mod 1) Bushcraft Survival Course (3 Days) Sydney (BOOKED OUT) May 29 - June 5 Fundamental (Mods 1 & 2) Bushcraft Survival Course (7 Days) NSW (Coffs)* (BOOKED OUT) June 6 Survival & Emergency Preparedness Course (1 Day) (Coffs)* TBC June 10 - 13 Fundamental (Mod 1) Bushcraft Survival Course (3 Days) Darwin July 3 - 10 Fundamental (Mods 1 & 2) Bushcraft Survival Course (7 Days) Darwin July 18 Survival & Emergency Preparedness Course (1 Day) Darwin TBC July 21 - 25 Intermediate (Mod 3) Bushcraft Survival Course (4 Days) Darwin Oct 2 - 9 Fundamental (Mods 1 & 2) Bushcraft Survival Course (7 Days) Victoria Venue TBA Oct 14 - 17 Fundamental (Mod 1) Bushcraft Survival Course (3 Days) Sydney Oct 23 - 30 Fundamental (Mods 1 & 2) Bushcraft Survival Course(7 Days) NSW (Coffs)* Nov 3 - 7 Intermediate (Mod 3) Bushcraft Survival Course (4 Days) NSW (Coffs)* *Note: Mods 2 and above are only run at our Coffs Coast venue

For more information, prices and how to book, visit our website.

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WHICH FOUR INDIVIDUALS, LIVING OR DEAD, WOULD YOU LOVE TO HAVE A DINNER PARTY WITH? I've got five people. Bob Marley, Claudia Schiffer, Barack Obama, Kim Kardashian and Catherine Zeta Jones.

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WHAT’S THE COOLEST THING YOU’RE WORKING ON RIGHT NOW? Just for fun, I recently helped organise an International Food Day for the office, where we asked Zen team members to bring in food from their family's country of origin. It went really great, with almost every team member at Zen HQ getting involved, and in the end we had dishes from over 20 different countries!

WHAT WAS THE BEST CONCERT YOU EVER ATTENDED? I've been to so many concerts that it's almost impossible to choose an overall favourite, however in the last two years the best one would have to be the Dead Kennedys.

IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHICH WOULD YOU BE? According to Carlos I'd be a Labrador, as they're extremely loyal!

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