ThePADDLER
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REVIEWS
Wolf and Grizzly Grill and Fire Safe
One of the pleasures of wild camping is to use a fire to cook over , and here is a solution that keeps the fire small and the ground protected .
All the elements fold down and into really neat pouches , so it was easy to slip through a sea kayak hatch or into a canoe pack .
The stand is extremely robust but lightweight ( 1kg ) and can be adjusted to two different heights or even be used flat across a couple of rocks . It can be used for grilling or supporting a pot or two . The grill itself locks into the supporting stand via a very innovative series of slots on each corner . Once tensioned , it is very secure .
Coupled with this is the Fire Safe pan . Again , it folds down into a neat package ( under 1kg ) and , once assembled , seems very robust . It keeps the fire up off the ground whilst providing a good airflow to keep things burning .
An excellent solution for cooking on a small fire . There will be trips where I will just take the grill system and others to use the combination . It is undoubtedly going along on my UK trips this year .
Overboard Waterproof Phone Pouch
The lovely people at Drybags sent us some gear to try out last year ; however , with the Covid situation , we did not get out to try until October when the iPhone holder and the bum bag had their inaugural visit to beautiful Devon .
The aqua coloured silicone phone bag worked as you would expect and was easy to use ; I particularly liked the texture of the material , which was soft and malleable and secure to grip , making it quick and easy to insert or remove the phone from within . The Aqua colouring and attractive design make the bag easier to locate when in with your other possessions
and equipment . Perhaps one of the other excellent features is the capacity to use underwater to take photos due to its IP68 rating .
To open or lock the unit , the tabs slide effortlessly to allow access , but when closed , give the assurance that the phone is safe inside the waterproof areas .
Full access to the screen is possible , allowing you to make / take calls , listen to your vibes or check the weather . Comes in small and large sizes , and two colours , aqua and black . You are supplied with an adjustable , comfortable neck lanyard and carabineer . Drybag advises you to attach a float to the phone bag using the carabineer .
Tested over a couple of paddleboarding sessions , this phone bag offered a perfect level of protection and access for my iPhone SE . The Slide Seal System is 100 % waterproof . Cost : £ 19.99