Head torch is the first thing I pack.
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 09:23 AM
Survival blankets work 100% if you have a heat source a candle is enough. PLB is on my knife belt at all times as have known a couple of people lose a pack in a fall and not be able to get to their...
Liked On: 25-05-2023, 09:23 AM
Hi everyone. Based on a minor fall I had and the recent posts by 57jl & Rusky about their mishaps I've been thinking about the MINIMUN survival contents of my pack. What does everybody carry...
Liked On: 24-05-2023, 05:47 PM
one thing I never go into bush without and have done for years one brand new cigarette lighter and glad wrapped - several pieces of push bike inner tube - in belt pack with a light survival blanket
Liked On: 24-05-2023, 02:02 PM
Inspired by 57jL post about his near death experience, I too had a close call in March this year with a hunting accident (call it a navigational slip-up if you like) that I thought I should share. ...
Liked On: 24-05-2023, 02:02 PM
I recall reading an article many years ago by a very intelligent historian/archeologist. He described that the ability to make/use 'fire' was the second thing that differentiated man from other...
Liked On: 21-05-2023, 12:54 AM
its our land,its our wood,its our heritage if I want to light a plurry fire and its safe to do so I plurry well will.
Liked On: 21-05-2023, 12:53 AM
This is totally me. my dad isn't around he never hunted anyway. Born in the Mackenzie never hunted big game no family no mates ever hunted but I'm mad about hunting I have all the gear needed except...
Liked On: 20-05-2023, 08:51 PM
now if you were to say...look Ive got say $500 to spend and want a rifle suitable for shooting deer etc whats out there???? Im POSITIVE yo uwould get 3-4-6-8-9 people offer you something...
Liked On: 20-05-2023, 10:53 AM
Yep, had a spiker walk into a camp site whilst we were sitting around getting the fire going. Full on smoke everywhere Missed the shot too :oh noes:
Liked On: 19-05-2023, 01:58 PM
I have one of these: https://www.furtherfaster.co.nz/collections/tramping-and-climbing-packs/products/wilderness-equipment-nz-prion-85 Recommend it if you want a bulletproof pack in 85 litre for...
Liked On: 18-05-2023, 03:00 PM
Yep, this mirrors my experience. A little bit of time to complete details is the main task, but no drama really. And, yes, the requirement to inform Police of the item importation within 30 days is...
Liked On: 17-05-2023, 05:14 PM
Just had an email reminding me I need to inform the Police of a part I imported recently and risked a $400 if I don't tell them in time. Email was to my work email account so was lucky I saw it in...
Liked On: 17-05-2023, 05:13 PM
$5k but so much better than the non inverter open frame types https://www.hondaoutdoors.co.nz/generators/portable-generators/eu30is Really depends how much you're prepared to pay, what you're...
Liked On: 17-05-2023, 02:03 PM
Pengy, by a 6kva good quality unit and walk away. Probably $3-$4k. Or find a good quality secondhand one.
Liked On: 17-05-2023, 01:57 PM