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
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