After doing the hard yards on my last trip with my younger son, my older son was keen for a trip to Tekapo. He likes motorbikes but even mentioned some hunting. It was time for some easier...
Liked On: 29-05-2023, 10:06 PM
Ouch. Here it is as it was passed over to him. Well used. :) 224908
Liked On: 27-05-2023, 11:38 PM
get a rifle that can shoot up hill mate , those north island ones like creedmoors , 708's and stuff just end up making holes in the dirt :P
Liked On: 27-05-2023, 10:43 PM
Fitness the hills down here are a hell of a lot bigger. Stubbies and thermals work just fine plenty of us wear them including me.
Liked On: 27-05-2023, 10:43 PM
Interesting reading. I have to say I'm with Barry the Hunter and Micky Duck. I was shown over 40 years ago by an ex culler, what I actually needed. He's a member with the patience of a saint. On my...
Liked On: 26-05-2023, 06:00 PM
Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it I reckon. The energy cost of carrying a decent emergency kit is relatively small compared to the possible consequences of not having...
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 11:28 PM
Well I've been at the minimalist end of the scale for about 50 years (tiny survival kit of bike rubber, WP matches, triangular bandage, panadol and plasters plus a couple of other things I don't...
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 11:27 PM
Ha ha, I read Tahr and BarrytheHunter's posts fully aware I carry too much and feeling utterly ashamed, so instantly resolved to cull a lot of shit... but then read Ranger888's post - especially the...
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 11:27 PM
I have enjoyed the company of a warm fire on those occasions I wasn’t intending spending the night :) What always amazes me is how big the “ clearing” is in the morning once everything near me...
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 07:59 PM
....or the mice in the garage will find it:o Don't ask me how I know...
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 07:59 PM
I did a stint at it too.... and now in landsar.... I can see why he did it..but what a dumb arse WAY to do it.... one of the biggest tips I would give someone in a dire situation particularly...
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 07:11 PM
When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, a weekend course was organised for instructors. It was in May, and during a wet weekend. The course was based in a residential camp....
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 04:07 PM
Consider adding a laminated family photo with your name and your ICE person's contact details on back. Tuck it in the PLB or tape it to your PLB. Very light but might help a lot if shit hits fan....
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 04:06 PM
I have a silk sleeping bag liner to go inside the survival foil bivvy bag. Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 09:28 AM
Great thread! Already got some adjustments to make! Been slowly working on this, and still think I have a slight issue with just-in-case-itis, but below is for day trips from car or camp. Bush...
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 09:27 AM