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    Advice for first big Hunting trip

    Hey fellas,Ive come to pester you all again with my questions. My flatmate and I have decided to go on our first big hunt probably 2-3 nights out in the Ruahines. Im not here to ask for spot xs, but more to ask you guys what type of gear im going to need before setting out,as Ive never been there I dont know what to expect. So im getting a little list together for some gear. I would like to know your guys thoughts on different gear I should look at getting!. Thanks again team!

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    What ever you end up taking, you will only need about half of it if my experience is anything to go by, first multi day hunt I went on carried so much gear I would've been stuffed if I'd shot anything
    Think long and hard especially about how much clothing you really need

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    For your first trip I recommend you stay at a hut. Rangi or Kelly Knight would be good starters. If you tent, remember that the weather can turn bad very quickly on the tops. Once you have chosen an area PM me and I will give you some hunting advice. I know most of the central Ruahines pretty well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyb View Post
    What ever you end up taking, you will only need about half of it if my experience is anything to go by, first multi day hunt I went on carried so much gear I would've been stuffed if I'd shot anything
    Think long and hard especially about how much clothing you really need
    How much clothing do you recommend taking? Like maybe twos sets of clothes? including the one you wear up?
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    Got good boots?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    For your first trip I recommend you stay at a hut. Rangi or Kelly Knight would be good starters. If you tent, remember that the weather can turn bad very quickly on the tops. Once you have chosen an area PM me and I will give you some hunting advice. I know most of the central Ruahines pretty well.
    Thanks mate! That means alot bro cheers. We definitely be staying in a hut if we can help it. Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Max Headroom View Post
    Got good boots?
    My boots are okay I guess bro, nothing special. Should I look at getting a different pair?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Been Upto View Post
    My boots are okay I guess bro, nothing special. Should I look at getting a different pair?
    What do you have at the moment?

    Can you walk all day in them without getting blisters, and do they keep water out? ( The exception is crossing creeks and stuff like that. Your boots are gonna get soaked unless you can levitate.)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Max Headroom View Post
    What do you have at the moment?

    Can you walk all day in them without getting blisters, and do they keep water out? ( The exception is crossing creeks and stuff like that. Your boots are gonna get soaked unless you can levitate.)
    I have some lowa z6 but tbh they arent that great. They are waterproof, but still get sore feet wearing them. They were my first boots I bought. Should of got the tibets haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by Been Upto View Post
    I have some lowa z6 but tbh they arent that great. They are waterproof, but still get sore feet wearing them. They were my first boots I bought. Should of got the tibets haha
    Some boots you can beat into a comfy shape for your feet by walking in them for awhile. Some never take the hint and change.

    You'll have to make the decision ultimately, boots are a pretty individual thing.

    Thing is, if your feet are too sore by the end of day one, you're hobbling for the w/end. If you find the right sox to wear with them it can sometimes help.
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    Do you plan on staying in huts or fly camping?

    The basics for a couple of nights would be:

    Pack with water proof liner (or rubbish bag)
    Sleeping bag + mat
    Cooker and gas with lighter spare matches
    Billy knife, fork, spoon
    Base layers ie thermals
    Mid layer fleece top, pants optional
    Beanie, gloves
    Water proof jacket
    Spare pair of socks
    Ammo 12 rounds should be plenty with a bit of fudge factor.
    Knife
    Binos + rangefinder
    Torch
    Something to chuck your meat into
    Gps, compass, map
    Water bottle or bottles
    Basic first aid kit

    Food is entirely up to you, I usually have porridge for breakfast and a coffee. Museli bars as snacks noodles for lunch or maybe more snacks and freeze dry meals for dinner.

    If fly camping you can get away with a fly for spring and summer but the weather can still turn quick up top.

    This is by no means a complete and exhaustive list but it's the basics that you'll need and Is what I take.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Max Headroom View Post
    Some boots you can beat into a comfy shape for your feet by walking in them for awhile. Some never take the hint and change.

    You'll have to make the decision ultimately, boots are a pretty individual thing.

    Thing is, if your feet are too sore by the end of day one, you're hobbling for the w/end. If you find the right sox to wear with them it can sometimes help.
    I will have to try some different ones in the future. Cheers for your advice once again max

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    Quote Originally Posted by mawzer308 View Post
    Do you plan on staying in huts or fly camping?

    The basics for a couple of nights would be:

    Pack with water proof liner (or rubbish bag)
    Sleeping bag + mat
    Cooker and gas with lighter spare matches
    Billy knife, fork, spoon
    Base layers ie thermals
    Mid layer fleece top, pants optional
    Water proof jacket
    Spare pair of socks
    Ammo 12 rounds should be plenty with a bit of fudge factor.
    Knife
    Binos + rangefinder
    Something to chuck your meat into
    Gps, compass, map
    Water bottle or bottles

    Food is entirely up to you, I usually have porridge for breakfast and a coffee. Museli bars as snacks noodles for lunch or maybe more snacks and freeze dry meals for dinner.

    If fly camping you can get away with a fly for spring and summer but the weather can still turn quick up top.

    This is by no means a complete and exhaustive list but it's the basics that you'll need and Is what I take.
    This is solid advice brother. Thanks this is a good list to base off of. Cheers bro
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    To @mawzer308's good list, I also suggest:

    Think about buying/hiring a Personal Locator Beacon,

    Check with @Tahr about cellphone reception where you're going, in case you end up in the sh*t.
    (Or you meet somebody else who is- the phrase "the missing tourists were found by hunters" seems to crop up more and more often it seems to me. )
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    I think staying in a hut is good advice for a first trip
    It often means starting earlier to get to good ground and getting into your sleeping bag later , but it eliminates alot of gear and weight that is essential if your camping out .
    When the rain is clattering on the corrugated iron roof , and your warm in your bunk with a fire going while your wet clothes dry out you will feel sorry for the poor buggers under some thin nylon

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