It was a concept not known or embraced when I was in the army, really did my head in...straight line Nav. Dumbest idea I've ever heard. Handrails and aiming off were sworn against, apparently it's...
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 11:53 AM
Yes Uplandstalker keeping calm is good. When I did my MSC training to train others in outdoors skills/safety they suggested you should always carry a packet of cards. If you are lost calm yourself...
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 11:52 AM
Dougie and gadgetman are on to it here. Sun and Watch will get you through most stuff if you've studied the map/google earth well - check the time, say 10:00am and then where is the sun? The sun...
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 11:33 AM
I have a few GPS units but tend to navigate mainly using the sun, time and mental image of the map (photo/video graphic memory help me here). I always carry the map and compass and will sometimes...
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 11:12 AM
I was using my gps the weekend the us dealt to Osama bin laden. I could not get a signal! Yes I resorted to my back up compass, missed the road end by about 10m. Finally got back but a sobering...
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 09:24 AM
Map and compass I used first, Still carry them with me now. When time came I got the Garmin Rino too, Best buy for money I thought, Was $399 at H&F then got a mates map. Found one spot in kaimais...
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 09:23 AM
Hey man much like yourself im a amateur hunter trying to find some time in the bush between uni and work. I have a GPS and wouldnt be without it, i have a garmin etrek 20 and also the map pack and...
Liked On: 26-08-2014, 09:34 PM
Just make sure you go south not north, we have proper mountains, they don't:P
Liked On: 25-08-2014, 09:03 PM
Go and put a bait in the water Pengy. I have been through what you are experiencing and know it is not an easy time. Lean on us any time you need to.
Liked On: 25-08-2014, 07:12 PM
Been down to Gisborne for the weekend with a couple of mates.Bit of snow up there,rain & windy as to boot. Hunted in the rain all the same ,long way to go not to have a crack.Had some luck (in my...
Liked On: 24-08-2014, 11:28 PM
Nice, i was just slightly north of there. Shame Scotland is turning to crap but there you go. Might all change after they get their freedom back (save that story for another day). As for our...
Liked On: 24-08-2014, 10:13 PM
A mountain bike is plenty big enough to through at it.
Liked On: 24-08-2014, 09:23 PM
I was armed only with my mountain bike so it was pretty safe.
Liked On: 24-08-2014, 09:19 PM
Well in that case, its a stump :P
Liked On: 24-08-2014, 09:19 PM
Its like rallying, but with no wheels! Bet those boats would be fun to have a go driving :D https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5561/14819396128_91721231b0_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ozxhaN)Twin Rivers...
Liked On: 24-08-2014, 08:48 PM