Regardless of whether you are in a hammock, under a tarp or a tent, the challenge can be making sure the shelter above stays tight and secure during the night. Many forms of nylon, polyester and other common materials will actually…
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My Mighty Garmin Fenix 3 Review
It’s not the cheapest of watches, but it has given me what I wanted, a GPS, a timepiece, temperature record and stopwatch. There are some things I would change functionality wise – but that is more a result of a different way of thinking about usage rather than any shortcoming of the watch itself.
Bush Legends: Skellerup Ashley Boots
Like Stubbies, Swandries and Mercator knives, Skellerup Ashley Boots are somewhat of an institution in New Zealand’s hunting community.
Re-Waterproofing your Raingear
It seems to be a common though incorrect belief, that once you have purchased your new hi-tech waterproof but breathable modern feat of wonder jacket, that you don’t need to do anything else with it.
The RIBZ
If you have spent any time on The Bloke you will know that I love the Ribz Front packs.
PLB’s – Personal Locator Beacons
More than likely, you will actually end up carrying several communications devices, but here is my personal opinion.
GPS – The Garmin eTrex 30
Man was that confusing.
The Mystery Ranch Crewcab
Though heavy, the Mystery Ranch Crewcab offers a massive amount of versatility.
The Carry System – Concepts of ‘lines’
What got me thinking about carry systems? On an MSC organised Bushcraft trip earlier this year, after a group of us wandered out in the dark for a night tramp, we reached the lookout, and we were posed the question…
Interview with Matt & Steve from Twin Needle
The guys (and girls) at Twin Needle are one of the premium services for repairs and modification of outdoors equipment in NZ. Even if it’s not their own in house product, there is a good chance if you send it out to get repaired – it is going to end up at Twin Needles Factory.