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:
Loadout: Lockdown Forest School
Cub Config and I got out to a local woodland for some forest school from home. Our allotted time of exercise involved exploring new paths, plant identification and of course hot chocolate in a hammock – our favourite!
Loadout: Mandalorian EDC
This EDC loadout kept my essentials close while allowing flexibility in the changeable UK weather. I’m looking forward to carrying this again. I’m also showcasing my new Mandalorian themed Religion patch, Beskar Bead and Modern Recon patch.
5 quick last minute gift ideas
With Christmas approaching, I wanted to share some of the stand out gear that I’ve experienced this year.
Review: SHADO Pack 24L
With the sheer number of features, quality materials, solid construction and its rapid adaptability – this pack truly delivers.
Loadout: September Coastal Hike
At the weekend I joined a hiking group on a 16 mile hike around the coastlines of Whitstable Bay. Here’s what I carried…
Loadout: July EDC
During the Summer my EDC usually lightens… and includes a hat! The contents of my pack and pockets do change, but this is standard right now.
Loadout: SHADO 24 EDC
My SHADO 24 Pack arrived last weekend so it went into rotation as my EDC pack for testing. Here is a loadout post of my regular everyday carry.
D-Day, 75 Years on…
I always go backwards and forwards about whether to post on remembrance days or anniversaries of great battles. But as I struggled to find the right words to explain the significance of the day to my five year old son I found my reason to post.
Introducing the PDW SHADO 24L Pack
Prometheus Design Werx has launched the next generation of S.H.A.D.O. Packs, but there’s one important change that will enable this pack to overshadow the competition…
Loadout: January EDC
Here’s my EDC from January including a new torch (finally!), some new patches and the latest Ru-bead to hit the store.
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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:
Loadout: Lockdown Forest School
Cub Config and I got out to a local woodland for some forest school from home. Our allotted time of exercise involved exploring new paths, plant identification and of course hot chocolate in a hammock – our favourite!
Loadout: Mandalorian EDC
This EDC loadout kept my essentials close while allowing flexibility in the changeable UK weather. I’m looking forward to carrying this again. I’m also showcasing my new Mandalorian themed Religion patch, Beskar Bead and Modern Recon patch.
5 quick last minute gift ideas
With Christmas approaching, I wanted to share some of the stand out gear that I’ve experienced this year.
Review: SHADO Pack 24L
With the sheer number of features, quality materials, solid construction and its rapid adaptability – this pack truly delivers.
Loadout: September Coastal Hike
At the weekend I joined a hiking group on a 16 mile hike around the coastlines of Whitstable Bay. Here’s what I carried…
Loadout: July EDC
During the Summer my EDC usually lightens… and includes a hat! The contents of my pack and pockets do change, but this is standard right now.
Loadout: SHADO 24 EDC
My SHADO 24 Pack arrived last weekend so it went into rotation as my EDC pack for testing. Here is a loadout post of my regular everyday carry.
D-Day, 75 Years on…
I always go backwards and forwards about whether to post on remembrance days or anniversaries of great battles. But as I struggled to find the right words to explain the significance of the day to my five year old son I found my reason to post.
Introducing the PDW SHADO 24L Pack
Prometheus Design Werx has launched the next generation of S.H.A.D.O. Packs, but there’s one important change that will enable this pack to overshadow the competition…
Loadout: January EDC
Here’s my EDC from January including a new torch (finally!), some new patches and the latest Ru-bead to hit the store.