Thread: Build a kit for a newbie

Hi Chaps,

As I am near to travel (Hopefully) and be in your fabulas country for some time. Yet to secure the visa but I am just too exited. Wanted to start this thread to get you learned folk’s advice about a small hunting/shooting kit. Though I will be on a budget but would like to build a sturdy kit which should last me few years. Please advice if my choices are okay or you think it needs a change (Brand/type etc.) or I am missing anything. This kit is for area around Wellington, Manawatu etc not really alpine hunting.


Hunting Essentials (On person)

1. Bow (Until I secure FAL) - Big Jim Thunderchild Longbow 50# @28 (Already in New Zealand)
2. Arrows - Will pick up Gold tip trade in NZ
3. Jacket - Please advice
4. Gloves- Apart from archery glove, do I need winter gloves too?
5. Pants - Kuiu Attack pants
6. Boots - Salewas?
7. Binos - Will pick up Vortex Diamondbacks
8. Bino Harness- Vortex
9. Range finder - Got a basic Bushnell
10. Knife - Have few ESEE’s but also picking up one from @viper
11. On person first aid kit - No idea will need advice
12. Multitool - Have a small Victorinox do I need a bigger one?
13. Pack - Kuiu Pro LT frame pack kit
14. Rain Jacket - Need advice
15. Meat bag - Pillow covers?
16. PLB - Need advice

Please advice if you think I am missing anything in on person list

I hope this thread will also help other newbies to build a kit. Will be starting similar threads on Camping and Fishing so that is separate. This is mainly for what will be on my person while hunting (Goats, deer etc)

Thanks in advance chaps.

-Inder