I bought a rifle from a retiring guide last year, and the rifle came with a complimentary guided tahr hunt. I finally took him up on it a this past weekend. He took me into some public land via a...
Liked On: 12-11-2020, 01:04 PM
Cheers Guys The Forrest II comes in (circa 250$ + post) 8.- 10 - 12x50 ROH (roof) Titanium comes in (circa 550$ + post) 8 - 10 - 12x56 ROH (roof)
Liked On: 03-11-2020, 12:33 PM
Just wanted to put it out there that I bought some Geovids off Sarvo a few months back. After using them for a while I noticed a small hair like object inside one of the lenses. I contacted him and...
Liked On: 31-10-2020, 07:18 AM
I have this exact tent, looks pretty good quality to me. Easy to setup, lightweight and has kept me dry. It will condensate if you dont have the air vents at each end open and it is restrictive as...
Liked On: 21-09-2020, 08:10 PM
I have a hopper 2 polyester. Bit heavier at 2.5kg but plenty of room and has held up against some decent gales so far seems to be well made
Liked On: 21-09-2020, 06:09 PM
All my hunting gear has insulation tape round it. You’ve just broken them in!
Liked On: 21-09-2020, 01:52 PM
Osprey packs man you wont look back
Liked On: 27-07-2020, 07:38 PM
Good account of events. Reminds me of some of my adventures when younger. You just get wiser and better with age.
Liked On: 27-07-2020, 09:22 AM
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: 23-07-2020, 06:14 PM
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: 23-07-2020, 08:59 AM
One thing to remember if you find a good spot don't let on the location or it'll get a hammering
Liked On: 23-07-2020, 08:58 AM
Just remember those lessons will help in future hunts and if you keep at it the animals will soon come your way.
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 08:21 PM
yip I know where you headed and just how shitty it can get with a little deviation off track...its called character building....
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 08:21 PM
Good wright up , My preference is to use a lightweight tent instead of a fly this time of year , wet & windy is a bad combo .
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 08:21 PM
Mate we have all been there when starting out. We all have dragged a heavy pack with all this extra gear and cloths to realize we only needed half of it. Still good to get out on the hills,...
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 01:57 PM