Nat Wagstaff
Contributor
While I was researching packs for a 100km endurance hiking challenge, my interest in how we organise our gear gave birth to Pack Config, a place that inspires its readers to improve their own packs. What I carry, either daily or out on a hike, is constantly being refined as I discover new methods and products.
The unpredictable UK weather provides a constant challenge for my packing decisions. I enjoy every form of walking from woodland discovering with my wife and son, to long distance hiking across the local Downs. I had the privilege of deploying with Team Rubicon UK at the end of 2015 as a photographer/mud-shoveller and was humbled and impacted by the calibre and attitude of the whole team. I also take every opportunity I get to pursue my bushcraft techniques.
Posts by Nat:
Line in the sand
Thank you for taking the time to travel this far back into our posts!
Loadout: 5000 Followers
Earlier this week we smashed through our 5,000 followers target. I’ve already noted down the next goal of 10,000 followers, and there are still tons of exciting things still to come this year…
Bond Pack Suggestion
I had my first taste of the James Bond novels by Ian Fleming a few years ago when my wife bought me a little silver book.
Review: Triple 7 Gear Kit
The first thing that hits you about these kits is the quality. The second thing is that the closure isn’t a zip or velcro.
Special Projects 2Hawks Long Hunter
It’s no secret among my family that I want an axe. Ever since the release of this beautiful looking classic hammer-polled hawk by Prometheus Design Werx, I’ve thought it would be a fitting first purchase.
New Contributor: Kei Fujimoto
I’m very pleased to announce that Kei Fujimoto, of Thunder Bird Hills, will be a regular contributor here at Pack Config.
Team Rubicon Fundraising Patch: Final Report
Way back in March last year we dropped the first hints of a project to raise funds for Team Rubicon, (Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.)
Recon: Ranger Hoodie
The first encounter with Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings finds him garbed as a Ranger of the North. “A travel-stained cloak of heavy dark green cloth” are hardly words that you’d use to describe a modern adventuring fleece, but after spending over six months with Triple Aught Design’s Ranger Hoodie, I found a number of apt associations with Tolkien’s Rangers* that I’ll go on to mention…
Review: Bear Core Fluffy Fleece Jacket
Way back in January (2013) I picked up a Bear Basecamp Hooded Fleece and it instantly became a hit. Over the course of the year the heavy usage started to show and it was retired to the position of home wear. This filled me with considerable sadness, so I was really excited to get hold of the updated version…
Operation: Stagger – Camping Loadout
Recently, for a good friend’s stag weekend, I joined a selection of his friends and family for a cycling excursion followed by an overnight camping trip.
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While I was researching packs for a 100km endurance hiking challenge, my interest in how we organise our gear gave birth to Pack Config, a place that inspires its readers to improve their own packs. What I carry, either daily or out on a hike, is constantly being refined as I discover new methods and products.
The unpredictable UK weather provides a constant challenge for my packing decisions. I enjoy every form of walking from woodland discovering with my wife and son, to long distance hiking across the local Downs. I had the privilege of deploying with Team Rubicon UK at the end of 2015 as a photographer/mud-shoveller and was humbled and impacted by the calibre and attitude of the whole team. I also take every opportunity I get to pursue my bushcraft techniques.
Posts by Nat:
Line in the sand
Thank you for taking the time to travel this far back into our posts!
Loadout: 5000 Followers
Earlier this week we smashed through our 5,000 followers target. I’ve already noted down the next goal of 10,000 followers, and there are still tons of exciting things still to come this year…
Bond Pack Suggestion
I had my first taste of the James Bond novels by Ian Fleming a few years ago when my wife bought me a little silver book.
Review: Triple 7 Gear Kit
The first thing that hits you about these kits is the quality. The second thing is that the closure isn’t a zip or velcro.
Special Projects 2Hawks Long Hunter
It’s no secret among my family that I want an axe. Ever since the release of this beautiful looking classic hammer-polled hawk by Prometheus Design Werx, I’ve thought it would be a fitting first purchase.
New Contributor: Kei Fujimoto
I’m very pleased to announce that Kei Fujimoto, of Thunder Bird Hills, will be a regular contributor here at Pack Config.
Team Rubicon Fundraising Patch: Final Report
Way back in March last year we dropped the first hints of a project to raise funds for Team Rubicon, (Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.)
Recon: Ranger Hoodie
The first encounter with Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings finds him garbed as a Ranger of the North. “A travel-stained cloak of heavy dark green cloth” are hardly words that you’d use to describe a modern adventuring fleece, but after spending over six months with Triple Aught Design’s Ranger Hoodie, I found a number of apt associations with Tolkien’s Rangers* that I’ll go on to mention…
Review: Bear Core Fluffy Fleece Jacket
Way back in January (2013) I picked up a Bear Basecamp Hooded Fleece and it instantly became a hit. Over the course of the year the heavy usage started to show and it was retired to the position of home wear. This filled me with considerable sadness, so I was really excited to get hold of the updated version…
Operation: Stagger – Camping Loadout
Recently, for a good friend’s stag weekend, I joined a selection of his friends and family for a cycling excursion followed by an overnight camping trip.