Europe was hit with a huge swell in recent days, and we had some hefty waves over in the UK too. The strong offshore wind made things extremely difficult during this session, but some really nice rides went down regardless. Chocolate barrels with a few friends, does it get any better than that?
Surfing J-bay South Africa with Dylan Lightfoot. We used the GoPro MAX 360 camera to capture Jefferys Bay, the best right hand point break wave in the world from a never before seen perspective using a 3rd-person mount by Sail Video System. Watch Dylan rip up his home break and take you along for the POV ride as if you were there!
Cyclone Seth delivered a massive swell to the East Coast of Australia in the New Year and Kirra was the playground for the Pro surfers and experienced locals. Mikey and Owen Wright were the stand outs but some of the locals went wave for wave in the 8-10ft sets.
If you’re all about the outdoors life, there’s some pretty cool gear out there for turning a bit of a road trip into a full-on adventure. The right equipment makes a real difference when it comes to thriving in and enjoying nature and throwing yourself into what the outdoors has to offer.
Here’s a round-up of items to pack for your next trip …
Selk’bag Original 6G Wearable Sleeping Bag
An ingenious wearable sleeping bag, Selk’Bag will keep you warm and cosy on all adventures. Perfect for drying off and staying warm.
Price: £159.99
Selk’bag Rainforest Wearable Sleeping Bag
Crafted with 100% post-consumer recycled fabrics, this limited edition Selk'bag wearable sleeping bag is inspired by the Patagonian jungle.
Price: £129.99
Klean Kanteen Insulated TKPro Flask
The TKPro is a high-performance, plastic-free thermal flask with innovative 360-degree pour-through functionality and cutting edge thermal performance for both hot and cold beverages.
Price: from £34.95
Klean Kanteen Classic Water Bottle
The original, stainless-steel water bottle designed by Klean Kanteen in 2004. You can’t beat a Classic, replace single-use and keep hydrated all day.
Price: from £17.95
Klean Kanteen Food Boxes
Easily store and transport food in these stainless-steel meal boxes from Klean Kanteen. Plastic free and light weight, perfect for life on the go.
Price: from £24.95
Klean Kanteen Insulated TKCanister
Keep meals hot up to 11 hours in a TKCanister from Klean Kanteen. Great for winter adventures, they’re leakproof and durable.
Price: from £24.95
Klean Kanteen Insulated TKWide with Twist Cap
Stay hydrated all day long with the 32oz TKWide with twist cap. Perfect for sipping ice cold water for up to a whopping 75 hours!
Price: £36.95
Princeton Tec Eco Flare Marker Light
The waterproof Eco Flare is a great locator device and essential bit of kit. It can be used with a high output mode or swapped to a flashing, red beacon.
Price: £14.95
Princeton Tec Meridian Emergency Strobe Beacon Light
A great addition to your kit bag, the Meridian Strobe is an emergency and personal locator light visible for over a mile when activated.
Price: £39.95
Princeton Tec Aqua Strobe Marker Light
The Aqua Strobe LED promises to grab attention when activated, wherever you are. It is visible up to one mile and produces 60 flashes a minute.
Price: £39.95
Princeton Tec Helix Backcountry Rechargeable Lantern
A great lantern for outdoor adventures, the glow-in-the-dark collapsible globe shines over a wide area and packs down to fit easily in hand.
Price: £69.95
Heroclip Small Gear Clip
Small but mighty, this gear clip holds up to 22kg and features innovative 360° swivel. Your gear is always accessible with Heroclip.
Price: from £17.95
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Nazaré has been off the dial recently, the North Atlantic was well and truly awake during the start of 2022. This place is no playground and certainly takes no prisoners. This session alone resulted in two injured, who were transported to the hospital, thankfully stable and out of danger. As always we salute the teams for their commitment to surfing and the safety of each other.
