Here's his web site..
http://www.raymears.com/
I advise everyaone interested in the outdoors ot take a Bushcraft, Outdoor Education Course, Survival or Outdoor Living Course to do so. Sure many of these course will lighten your pocket book, but they will also lighten your rucksack, your 4x4 and your worries of un-needed kit and equipment. I can remember after the Army, 10 years, I arrived here in Switzerland and was about to go on a backpackign weekend. I found an old Packing List from y army days, and looked threw it at all fo the stuff I carried with me.. I realized that I after the Extra Ammo, Breacher's Kit, NVGs, Bayonet, LBE, Helmet, extra Radio batteries 60mm rounds etc.. I didn't have much in refernece to comfort items, except for a poncho liner, foam sleeping pad, extra socks, rations, flashlight and water.. so I tend to carry a lot less with me know. That ans the fact that I have had the chance ot get back to nature and learn what I can use outdoors. I spent several days outdoor a few Winters ago with just a small shoulder bag, and Swiss Army Wool Blanket. I was cold, but I survived. I built what I needed, and was able ot make a great warm fire for me and my buddy.. also a student of mine.. so I advise everyone who get's outdoors to learn how o live outdoors, those mechanical items you bring out with you will only get you so far.. so be prepared.. K.I.S.S.
Keep It Simple Stupid.
RB