OUTDOORS PROFESSIONAL -- MILITARY

Ziggy

[Please note: Because of his continuing work with the British Government, Ziggy needs to keep his full name and contact details private. If you would like to work with Ziggy, please contact me and I'll put him in touch with you.  Thank You --- Ralph, Ralph@WeatherWool.com, +1-973-943-3110 mobile]

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Herefordshire, UK

Specialties: Survival, Bushcraft, Expedition Planning, Kit consultancy and field testing.

 

Ziggy served in the British Army for 28 years and is currently a veteran undergoing recovery and personal development. During his military career, he served for 6 years with the elite Parachute Regiment and thereafter, 20 years with a British army S.M.U. The other 2 years were spent as a project manager.

During his time in the British army, he served in a mountain troop and became proficient in an arctic and mountainous environment. He also learnt how to operate in all climates with minimal kit. This led him to value clothing and equipment that works well in arduous conditions. “Synthetic materials have failed me in wet cold conditions and I found that natural materials, especially wool performed to a much higher standard. This was reconfirmed recently when cold, wet and injured for a period of 4 hours before help arrived. Fortunately all my layers including socks, hat and gloves were wool" 

During a short break in his military career, he worked as the UK Contract Sales manager for Fenix Outdoor, a Swedish company, whose brands include Fjallraven, Tierra, and Hanwag. He also consulted for many other outdoor brands.

Ziggy is currently undertaking a period of recovery and personal development prior to setting up a business. 

 

Updated 18 September 2025 --- Cody via Ralph and Ziggy