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Another option for purchase is Southern Adventures in Invercargill
If you join the VIP (for free) there is 25% off pretty much everything in their Autumn sale at present
I brought the new Osprey...

I purchased one of these from AliExpress. Great wee unit, I ordered the rechargeable battery model as all the research I could do showed that they hold their charge for a long time
Seem easy to use...

We have used these AliExpress 5W rechargeable units for about 2 years
Lightweight, seem to have good range and charged batteries seem to last for ages

Abbree Ar-63 Portable Mini Walkie Talkie

Haven’t used the Hester but really rate the NZAT Pursuit 40L packs (I have had 2)
Great for fast and light, handle the load well but probably less capacity than you need - depending on your gear
I...

Recently purchased a Manitoba Expedition Binocular Caddy based on recent review in hunting mag.
Haven’t had it out yet but binos, range finder, thermal, phone all seem to fit. Don’t have a bipod...

If you would consider a quilt then have a look at a One Planet Quest Pro. About 500gms and 800 loft down
Last pricing I saw was $367 from Southern Adventure in Invercargill (FB)
I haven’t got one...

My son uses my old Exped Lightning 60 all the time to carry his gear and meat out (back legs and back steaks)
I have been waiting several years for it to break on him but no it keeps trucking on ...

I have a Z5 and use the reticle for longer shots
It is my understanding that using the reticle system is only accurate at maximum zoom because of the reticle being in the second focal plane.
It...

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Finally the latest purchase Tikka Swarovski Z5 2.4-12 comes with carbon barrel and stock - even a titanium bolt handle...

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Forbes with Leupold VX 3 - just over 3kg including shoulder strap. Very accurate, well balanced rifle. My son has...

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Just under 3kg with Swarovski Z5 2.4x12

This is my favourite rifle and in 6.5 seems to do everything I want to do
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Meant to also say that being able to try on several makes and models in the shop and then trial them at home inside for a week or so helped me settle on the Scarpa. I wanted to like the Salomon Quest...

Go to your local Gun Shops and have a look at the secondhand stock. I know in Invercargill there would probably be 50+ suitable rifles. Benefit of this is that you get to shoulder the rifle, you may...

I’m sure everyone will have their favourites and I think it probably comes down to what hunting you do and more importantly how you treat the boots after each hunt. I wash my boots after each trip...

Greg at Custom Guns had a Kimber Hunter Pro in stock. Still on his website
https://customguns.co.nz/308-kimber-hunter-pro-desolve-blak/

Well done Nathan!
Must give Michael a hurry up about heading into check out your campsite this year
Cheers Pete

Well my lad had a challenging trip got well up into the tops, only saw (3) reds on the trip. Saw sign in patches - probably more pig sign than he expected. Lots of wind fall and fairly recent he...

Won’t get an update on how the Lower Windley trip was until Sunday night
I spent a night in the LW hut last year and there wasn’t a lot of sign on the flat. Usual story up there deer don’t tend to...

Another vote for the Sea to Summit We have (3) Thermarests of different configurations but after trying them I have only use the STS for the past 3 years - simply more comfortable and the pillow lock...

I have a Tikka and Kimber Hunter - not quite why but I take the Kimber every time (both are in 6.5 CM)

We have 3 OP bags and they are great value price wise and do the job well. My go to is the Nitreous large which I brought by mistake but have found I really appreciate the longer length over the...

One Planet Extrovert 55l
Is my favourite pack for the past 18 months
Add a rifle scabbard and you have a pack that weighs just under 1.4kg but easily strong enough and comfortable enough to take...

Saw carbon fibre Howa 1500 stocks at Delta Mike recently- pretty good weight at 475gms

https://www.deltamike.co.nz/product/howa-m1500-carbon-fiber-stock-short-action-standard-barrel/

I also have a Leica rangefinder and happy for it for the basic range range finding that I do
I remember being impressed by the quality of the SIG KILO 1600 BDX RANGE FINDER optics when I compared...

Looks like a great tent and I’m sure the extra length is appreciated
How does it go for condensation in cold, damp conditions?
I thought I had found the perfect tent until I struck those...