Greetings, I think the question we need to ask ourselves is "Do we want to wait until 2026 to see if the Register is abolished"? Progress on the Arms Act review has been slow and the outcome is...
Liked On: 29-07-2024, 02:17 PM
I use boots if I’m expecting wet grass, farm paddocks/cattle grazed hills or on the tops where there are no steam crossings. I use trail shoes for all day trips, bush or where I will be crossing...
Liked On: 26-07-2024, 01:09 PM
I use neoprene gaiters over my trail shoes as well.
Liked On: 26-07-2024, 01:07 PM
I use Hunters Element neoprene gaiters. They keep all the stuff out and also provide some protection for the front of the shoe.
Liked On: 26-07-2024, 01:07 PM
I was in the local Gun Shop today ( in Australia ) and before I knew what was happening I bought a secondhand Air Rifle , or as we used to call them when I was a kid a “ Slug Gun “ from their Bargain...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 12:11 PM
I've spent two unpleasant unscheduled nights in the hill in my hunting career I won't tell you what to carry but I you can learn from my experiences 1- Westland mid winter with a friend we...
Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:31 PM
Spent an unexpected night in the bush a few years back luckily for me I had a large thick black bin bag from work in the bottom of my backpack Kept me dry on a cold and rainy night, after that...
Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:17 PM
I've been contemplating getting a Jerven bag https://jerven.shop/collections/jervenbag. Not only for an emergency night out but for glassing from your favorite spot waiting for last light. Couple...
Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:17 PM
A normal overnighter will see me carrying my main pack wherever I go and camp when I'm done hunting for the day. This way I have all my gear on me at all times. If I set up a base camp I will just...
Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:16 PM
Being warm will ensure you see the sun rise next morning. A fire may help, but to be honest, a half dozen army surplus store hexamine tabs is far, far better than any firestarter. My luck, it's...
Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:15 PM
I carry a small kit of "Oh sh#t" gear at all times. I carry it in a waterproof bag in a small molle pouch on the front of my TwinNeedle bino harness. That way- if I had to ditch my pack for whatever...
Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:15 PM
My 2 cents.. Firstly I believe that spending time in the hills when the weather is really shit house is invaluable. Personally I only ever did this on fly in trips that I had committed to where...
Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:14 PM
Having kids has made me way more thoughtful. Has anyone had any experience with heating under something like a poncho with a tea light? I hear you all with a fire, but I keep thinking that if its...
Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:13 PM
Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:13 PM
Something substantial to eat for breakfast. Having a meal will help with the business of getting the day back on line - and you out of wherever you are. I keep a Radix breakfast in my bag. *00...
Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:12 PM