Thread: Share you tricks and tips.........

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

lay out all your gear you think you will need...look at it again...put away what you dont need . a hot cuppa tea in middle of day when you start to get tired does wonders for your fatigue and concentration.

I don't get fatigued in the middle of the day, too busy having a sleep........

Never trust a man who carries his Dog .

Ken

My tip: "Any fool can take a coat on a wet day"

Duct tape has proven good for emergency bandages for myself before. And some bits of old inner tube for fire lighting

Originally Posted by Preacher

Duct tape has proven good for emergency bandages for myself before. And some bits of old inner tube for fire lighting

duct tape is like the force (star wars) it has a light side and a dark side and it holds the universe together

Keep hydrated
When it is a bit cool outside and you’re climbing a hill put your sweatshirt in your daybag so you don’t sweat too much. When you stop for a rest put it on. Take off again when moving.

Compass on a cord around your neck, when you shoot an animal in tussock country (especially with rolling hills and dead ground) , take a bearing on the animals last position prior to shot, take a gps way point on your own position so you have a back bearing if you need to search the ground. Helpful if you have used a rangefinder to get it exact too. Works for a hasty shot on Fallow in Matagouri belts too.

cable ties, lots of uses, light to carry too

Originally Posted by gonetropo

cable ties, lots of uses, light to carry too

Cable tie around rifle trigger guard, locate behind trigger with ratchet mechanism on the inside of the guard. Tighten, cut off loose end. Stops trigger over travel on my SMLE and is totally light weight, strong and reversible.

Never stick your fingers where you wouldn't stick your dick!

Never trust a fart!!!..... Oh.. and take a whistle, you can still blow a whistle long after you lose your voice..

I take dental floss, I’m yet to find a stronger string in a more compact container and there is nothing worse than trying to hunt with an annoying bit on meat stuck in your teeth

I used to use dental floss for tying a ‘fillet’ of pilchard on a hook when catching Kahwai
Smoke kahwai sandwich or as fish pie gets the thumbs up

A pair of kitchen rubber gloves. Weighs nothing but when you are way out in the boonies and not close to water you can gut your animal(sl) and still have hands clean enough to get a drink afterwards without covering everything in blood.

Originally Posted by timattalon

A pair of kitchen rubber gloves. Weighs nothing but when you are way out in the boonies and not close to water you can gut your animal(sl) and still have hands clean enough to get a drink afterwards without covering everything in blood.

Trick I learnt from adventure racing is wear only thin glove liner gloves (polypro or merino) then if get cold hands put kitchen gloves over the top. Toasty warm and much lighter than bulky gloves.