The army teaches that you should be able to live out of your pack for a week and fight and survive out of your webbing for a day if you have to ditch your pack in a hurry. So translated into...
Liked On: 11-08-2020, 10:05 PM
Depends on what type of pack you have,a panel loader (zip goes all the way around and opens like a sardine can) or traditional top loader. I would recommend the latter anyway, the former sounds...
Liked On: 11-08-2020, 10:04 PM
Yup dry bags is the answer, different colours help too if you have a few the same size. big dry bag for dry clothes and sleepwear, smaller ones for smaller needs. As has been said put the same shit...
Liked On: 11-08-2020, 10:02 PM
Pack items in the same place each time, so you know where they are, torch, rain coat, knife, T.P. and First Aid etc in top pocket. Snacks in other outside pockets. I use a large dry bag as a pack...
Liked On: 11-08-2020, 10:01 PM
I have a bunch of lightweight dry bags ranging between 7L and 20L that my gear goes into before going into main pack. I.e. sleeping bag & camp kit in one, spare clothes in another, food in...
Liked On: 11-08-2020, 10:01 PM
Bag from China arrived. It's surprisingly well made with thick material, but the zips on these cheap bags usually break first. Anyway, it's a good fit. I'll need to sort out some foam or something...
Liked On: 08-08-2020, 04:12 PM
mmmm I stopped buying it when it went to fully online only thing`. Just not the same as picking a mag up off the pile.
Liked On: 07-08-2020, 02:09 PM
The link above pretty much describes whT I used for parts.
Liked On: 04-08-2020, 03:26 PM
Good post. As another newbie, I've learnt something new on every trip and adjusted my gear accordingly. Random thoughts. I also use NZTopo50, but carry a physical compass, in fact I carry two. The...
Liked On: 24-07-2020, 08:52 AM
Great write up. anyone who hasn't had a "learning experience" like that either has a short memory or tells fibs. It gets easier! Enjoy all the experience including coming home (a little boy once...
Liked On: 24-07-2020, 08:52 AM
Great to hear you got out, and I've also discovered that a 'fruitless' trip is often a goldmine of experience that will serve you well in future hunts... some good reminders in there. Let me know...
Liked On: 24-07-2020, 08:50 AM
Should have typed this up a while ago but better late than never. Newbie hunter and I’ve had my FAL and T3X 7mmRM for 18mths. In the past I’ve a done a few multisport and adventure races including...
Liked On: 24-07-2020, 08:49 AM
Decided to take the 222 for its first walk,deer like the sun which shines on their patch about 2pm to 4pm.Arrived at my spot,minus 3 degrees and hoar frost fog down to about 2 mtrs above ground...
Liked On: 24-07-2020, 08:38 AM
he's in dunedin, thats what they call a "southland blonde" welcome to the forum
Liked On: 11-07-2020, 08:19 PM
Yeah nar the idea of hot ashes left in the galv bucket a definate no no.Personally witnessed the Anne River Hut Mk 1 St James raized for this very reason by a presumably well meaning tramp on...
Liked On: 09-07-2020, 06:56 PM