Gear Guide and Field Routines
Clothing is kept dry by adjusting the layers
In cold and wet, warmth depends on staying dry. Layers are adjusted before moving and before a break, sweating is kept under control, snow is brushed off, and wet kit...
Clothing is kept dry by adjusting the layers
In cold and wet, warmth depends on staying dry. Layers are adjusted before moving and before a break, sweating is kept under control, snow is brushed off, and wet kit...
A sleeping bag is kept dry before the night
A sleeping bag's insulation value depends on staying dry. Wet clothing stays outside it, insulation goes between you and the ground, and night kit is dried whenever possible.
A sleeping bag is kept dry before the night
A sleeping bag's insulation value depends on staying dry. Wet clothing stays outside it, insulation goes between you and the ground, and night kit is dried whenever possible.
Feet are looked after before they start hurting
The practical basics of keeping feet in order on an exercise: dry socks, boots that fit, and getting ahead of the chafing.
Feet are looked after before they start hurting
The practical basics of keeping feet in order on an exercise: dry socks, boots that fit, and getting ahead of the chafing.
Survival is the maintenance of capability
Survival is not a single trick. It is the maintenance of capability: warmth, fluid, food, rest and order, before any of them are genuinely needed.
Survival is the maintenance of capability
Survival is not a single trick. It is the maintenance of capability: warmth, fluid, food, rest and order, before any of them are genuinely needed.
Readiness does not begin with equipment
Equipment supports readiness but does not replace practice. The first part of the Potero Standard readiness series covers capability, routines and SSVR thinking.
Readiness does not begin with equipment
Equipment supports readiness but does not replace practice. The first part of the Potero Standard readiness series covers capability, routines and SSVR thinking.