Thread: Gear lists

Gidday guys
On the back of my last post about power banks, what are some other things you take into the bush that aren’t necessarily necessities as such.
Most of my hunting life has been duck shooting or farm hunting/public land based at the truck.
Starting to branch out a bit more and wanting to do some multi day trips on some North Island bush. What are some other things you guys take that make life at camp easier/better.
Things that probably aren’t first on the gear list like food, shelter, cooker, clothes, navigation, health and safety gear.

Also If anyone is keen to T up a hunt central North Island or similar areas (based in the waikato) send me a message. Always keen to learn about hunting different ways and different areas.

Top of my list of unnecessary but awesome things:

https://www.gearshop.co.nz/products/...xoCEgoQAvD_BwE

Inflatable pillow. Cheapie from aliexpress definitely improves my sleep quality, weighs next to nothing.

Depending on the terrain and conditions, a wee fold-out foam sitting pad is also great for throwing down before lunch, glassing, at camp in the evening. Especially good if the ground is wet, cold (sat on ice with it before), or a bit bony and rocky.

Bog roll

Yup, same as striker, go to your local op-shop, buy a yoga mat for $1-$2, and slice off an arse-sized bit to sit on when cooking/glassing/don't want a wet crack.

Alternative to Ryan_Songhurst's option, one of these: https://www.gearshop.co.nz/products/...-camping-stool - prob not as comfy, but a bit lighter - both game changers.

A bag of chips and a beer in a chiller bag or under the car depending on time of year) for when you get back - they taste so much better when earned. Just one beer though if you're driving after exertion and being a bit dehydrated.

These: https://hardkorr.com/en-nz/collectio...ithium-battery good for both inside and outside the tent. Haven't had to recharge one on a trip yet.

Salt/pepper/butter

A small stainless or carbon steel fry pan from an op-shop - a few extra grams beats the shit out of millimetre-thin titanium that burns whatever you try cook on it.

A bit of building-wrap as a ground sheet under your tent (as long as it doesn't catch and hold water off the fly...). Stops a bit of moisture, and protects your tent-floor from rocks/sticks.

Total overkill, and the seasoned veterans will quite rightly tut-tut at this, but a tarp over your tent makes for much more enjoyable wet-weather multi-day trips. A wet tent is bearable, but great to avoid. You can even make your own tarp out of rip-stop nylon and turps/silicon if you have access to a sewing machine and cost is a factor.

A good compass and map (laminated print out is a cheap option of you have access to printer and laminator)

3mm paracord - washing line, haul pack up a bank or across a river, hang an animal/legs, bootlace, whatever.

Silky-saw pocketboy (if you might need it and can afford the weight)

Electrical tape and/or cloth tape/snipers tape.

Not all of these things at once unless you love carrying weight. You'll need to balance what you need with want you want (to carry). You can spend a shitload of money on stuff you don't need, but that's your call. Previous related threads on a search for "gear list" for your learning and enjoyment, but bear in mind everyone has a different style and different needs, so a lot of these comments/recommendations won't suit you:
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ight=Gear+list

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ight=Gear+list

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ight=Gear+list

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-weight-82184/ (look out for the wise words from Ryan_Songhurst on p.4)

Do some research. Everyone hunts differently and likes (or can get by with) different things. The more seasoned veterans here will go out with a gear list in single digits, but that comes with years of hard experience and wisdom, so take what suits you, and allows you to go out and get home without too much damage.

Originally Posted by yeah_na_missed

Yup, same as striker, go to your local op-shop, buy a yoga mat for $1-$2, and slice off an arse-sized bit to sit on when cooking/glassing/don't want a wet crack.

Alternative to Ryan_Songhurst's option, one of these: https://www.gearshop.co.nz/products/...-camping-stool - prob not as comfy, but a bit lighter - both game changers.

A bag of chips and a beer in a chiller bag or under the car depending on time of year) for when you get back - they taste so much better when earned. Just one beer though if you're driving after exertion and being a bit dehydrated.

These: https://hardkorr.com/en-nz/collectio...ithium-battery good for both inside and outside the tent. Haven't had to recharge one on a trip yet.

Salt/pepper/butter

A small stainless or carbon steel fry pan from an op-shop - a few extra grams beats the shit out of millimetre-thin titanium that burns whatever you try cook on it.

A bit of building-wrap as a ground sheet under your tent (as long as it doesn't catch and hold water off the fly...). Stops a bit of moisture, and protects your tent-floor from rocks/sticks.

Total overkill, and the seasoned veterans will quite rightly tut-tut at this, but a tarp over your tent makes for much more enjoyable wet-weather multi-day trips. A wet tent is bearable, but great to avoid. You can even make your own tarp out of rip-stop nylon and turps/silicon if you have access to a sewing machine and cost is a factor.

A good compass and map (laminated print out is a cheap option of you have access to printer and laminator)

3mm paracord - washing line, haul pack up a bank or across a river, hang an animal/legs, bootlace, whatever.

Silky-saw pocketboy (if you might need it and can afford the weight)

Electrical tape and/or cloth tape/snipers tape.

Not all of these things at once unless you love carrying weight. You'll need to balance what you need with want you want (to carry). You can spend a shitload of money on stuff you don't need, but that's your call. Previous related threads on a search for "gear list" for your learning and enjoyment, but bear in mind everyone has a different style and different needs, so a lot of these comments/recommendations won't suit you:
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ight=Gear+list

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ight=Gear+list

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ight=Gear+list

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-weight-82184/ (look out for the wise words from Ryan_Songhurst on p.4)

Do some research. Everyone hunts differently and likes (or can get by with) different things. The more seasoned veterans here will go out with a gear list in single digits, but that comes with years of hard experience and wisdom, so take what suits you, and allows you to go out and get home without too much damage.

Nice mate. Out of interest which Silky Pocketboy is the go to? Few versions to pick from

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Top of my list of unnecessary but awesome things:

https://www.gearshop.co.nz/products/...xoCEgoQAvD_BwE

Got me the Kathmandu version about 6 years ago weighing in at around 800gr worth its weight in gold

salt and vinegar pringles

Originally Posted by 199p

salt and vinegar pringles

Salt and vinegar chips have everything you need.
Veg, oils and salt oh and a helping of vinegar can't forget that.

Funnily enough that was exactly what I was thinking! Nothing worse than a cold, wet arse!

Originally Posted by Lazza

Funnily enough that was exactly what I was thinking! Nothing worse than a cold, wet arse!

Haha forgot to quote it. Was referring to something to sit on. 😁

A meat mincer (but only if your are built like a brick shithouse, can carry a deer out of the bush in bare feet, can build a hammock in your rubber boat and can laugh anytime the going gets tough