The Legend's no good then? They were next on my list....Quote:
Originally Posted by jakewire
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The Legend's no good then? They were next on my list....Quote:
Originally Posted by jakewire
Havnt bought anything new except for boots in the past few years, boots would be the biggest ongoing, get 2-3 years out of a pair of gronels but do wear them pretty much every day at work. If your feet are happy the rest of you can put up with quite a bit of shite.
If I do buy flash Harry hunting gear I'll buy it second hand off some other gear junkie for a fraction of new retail. Usually it is in mint condition.
Shhhh GM, thats what i do.....dont tell everyone!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
I don't really do any regular over nighters in summer, just used my winter bag the last few times and unzip it when too hot. I like being mega warm when sleeping no matter the time of year :-) even used it in a hut we kept no cooler than 25degrees all weekend!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sniper
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My dogs, easily my biggest investment.
If I were to add up thier purchase prices it would put me into a five figure number already, then there is the cost of keeping them on top. Hate to think what the big kennels with multiple imports would cost!
The rate youre going you can tell us soon :D
Still cheaper than motocross :D
*edit* or jetboat racing aye @Twoshotkill!
Or children!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Pointer
Lets see, rifle WW2 Mauser $10 new Army Surplus 40 years ago
Green River skinning knife $20 about 30 years old. Looks like a bit of N08 wire bit still holds an edge
Swanny with hood and holes $40 new 30 years ago
Shorts Long moleskins don't ask..Keep in cage when not beng worn
Puttys Old blanket cut up
Boyangs Spare bootlaces
Boots $150 Hi top about 5 years ago.
Belt pouch First aid kit,needle+suture. Pull thru+patches and small oil tube.
And the most important a candle wax topped blank to clear the barrel when you arse over and use the rifle as a walking stick.
Many many years ago my wife worked as a "kennel maid" for a lady who had 30 Border terriers and 9 or so Jack Russell in here breeding kennels. Nasty little fuckers they are. All were imports as they came with her when she moved back to NZ from UK.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pointer
I shudder what it would have cost to import 40 or so dogs from the UK to NZ.
She reckoned it was the best job she ever had. All her charges were all ways pleased to see her.
Try not to spend too much as the fishing also has to come out of the budget. Bought as MSR tent recently, light but even on special was expensive. boots and gps expensive but at least they last a long time
I am on a budget so try and research everything before i buy it. Over the years i have found packs and waterproof/ breathable jackets made by hunting brands tend to be much worse than those made by generally tramping/ hiking companies like macpac.
I will research the shit out of something I want, then search for the best price on the internet and get it from the states usually. Like others said, buy quality, pay once and make it last. Even though a lot of my clothing and equipment is basic I buy the good quality stuff. I cant bring myself to buy something like a jet boil, I'm old school I still make fire.
Yip!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pointer
I recon it would be cheaper to own a chopper!!!
way to much lol
I've caught myself trying to put a figure on this before and stopped myself quickly ;-)
Let's see... Good reason to finally do a quick count up to see what I've put into this hobby:
Rifle+scope $1600
PLB $500
Suppressor (and fitting) $400
GPS $300
Tent $200
Pack $200
Fleece camo jumper + shorts $150
S/bag $120
Head torch $100
Gloves $60
Knife $60
Rifle bag $50?
MSR pot $30
Gas cooker $15
Misc gear like rechargeable batteries, bore snakes, gas canister, cutlery, cleaning kit, bits and pieces... $500
So that's a few $k there and I've probably spent a few more k on stuff that didn't work out or wasn't really fit for purpose. I've bought a lot of hiking gear from places like Bivouac and found a lot of it wasn't suitable, like packs and clothing that made too much noise or didn't have the right storage etc. Mostly I didn't know what I should be looking for.
I usually spend good money on gear I know I'll be relying on and for other stuff I buy the cheapest I can get to see if I'd use it (then pay good money if yes). Sometimes this works out extremely well... like the $15 folding cooker I got from ebay that has far outlasted the crummy $90 Primus one that doesn't even come in a waterproof box so won't light when it gets wet...
I've also got loads of use out of the $40 Nepalese-made knockoff North Face pack I bought in the Himalayas on a motorbike trip 18 months ago. It has carried far more heavy stuff than it ever should have! Very trusty.
I have some decent boots too but just use them for hiking now. I prefer my trail running shoes for hunting since they're much quieter, dry quickly, more agile... (strong ankles, no sprains).
Buy once, cry once... Never keep receipts...
Mate I used to race motorbikes with would spend $5k + on extras on a new bike before he ever rode it. Every year...
His mrs found a receipt for a $60 riding jersey and went off her face that he would spend $60 on a shirt to go get muddy LOL
When I raced motorcycles seriously the budget averaged 30k a year, man hunting is cheap no matter what gear you have to have!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spanners
I used to budget $15k a year to race mtb,and I got free bikes and a lot of free gas.
Huntings cheep in comparison
Gas for a MTB? Sounds like you were cheating with a moped mate :DQuote:
Originally Posted by res
lol, driving all over the country to races and shuttling to the top of the hill constantly-the flights overseas were the real budget killer.
Yeah, i'm a bit of a gear nut, i like nice toys!
My problem is that i have about 6 different hobbies and all of them have nice shiny toys that go with them so my toy fund and my time get spread pretty thin!:yuush:
I hear ya bro.....hunting, sea kayak fishing, 'charter' sea fishing, mountaineering, scuba diving, tramping and thats before i take the 'long haired one' out!!!!!!!!!!....she loves 'flash' restaurants....but so do i.........Quote:
Originally Posted by Spudattack
There's my problem too! About to go halves in a whitebait net and buy a new flounder net too...[emoji15]Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouser
No wonder the dogs, boat, surfcaster and rifles look at me sideways. Not as sideways as the mrs does though.
Oh well, looking forward to Mondays dive.
Cost a bit to set up, scope worth more than rifle, took me a few years to work that out.,good boots, range finder, bino,s and good clothing all slowly purchased over a few years.
Replaced day bag otherday with cheap on special from hunting n fishing, leaks,zips buggered after 3 days.
Replaced gaiters with stoney creek pair and they ripped first trip.
Dog was a good buy proving his worth and gives me someone to talk to in the bush and down in the shed.
Stopped buying stuff on impulse now as have worked out what works and whats really needed.
Would like a helicopter next and my own hunting block but wife just rolls her eyes and tells me to carry on vacuming the lounge.
My wife thinks I have a problem? :wtfsmilie: Yeah you I say as I duck the incoming she has small person syndrome :ka boom:
Ive just done a big spend on all new gear including rifle, but just gear including shelter, bags, RF leica 1600B, cooking, clothes, GPS (64s), ACR PLB, game bag, dry bags, therma rest, sleeping bag, etc was so far just over 4 k theres heaps more shit too just can't remember it all, still coming in the mail. and the rifle and scope was 4 k as well, so all up including bits and bobs and the heli ride in to the winter block for my solo hunt id say 9k . peanuts in the grand scheme of things, but i feel like a new man heheh :thumbsup:
Bloody hell if you are married and you slipped that past the minister of finances and recreation your wife is a keeper?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nga
Is this you @oneshot? If so it looks like you might spend a bit more than a 303 and a swannie.
Trade Me - Listings from oneshot
Mate the key is financial independence, and a mutual respect hehehe, and yes she's a keeper alright.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zamkiwi
Good bum bag, that made life easier, range finder last yr, binos are Jason's from The 80s auto focus, fieldays I bought an oil skin cape, awesome for the pissing round I do and couple of years ago $200 on some heavily discounted boots, they make a diff, need to sort some descend pants, jeans get cold, and cheap short sleeve fleece tops @ 3 for $50 in Taupo. Oh shooting sticks really handy and a good knife.
And with all that good gear you'll probably find a " new man " no prob? :thumbsup:hahahahahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Nga
not the best place for you to come out of the closet here mate, there's plenty of other forums for that carry on, but good luck with that :cool: hehehQuote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
Nothing like good gear, the older I get the better the trade ups, I just need to win lotto to put me over the edge! Now that would be fun:thumbsup:
haha no that's not me, just a bit of a coincidence with the name.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freezer
Day walk today:
Boots $600
Swazi jacket $500
Day pack $200
Binos $2000
Range Finder $1100
EPLB $500
Camera $500
Gopro $600
Knife $200
Multi tool $150
Diamond Steel $100
Rifle $3000
Around $10k this morning and I saw two hares!
So yeah - it can be an expensive game.
No Wonder you saw nothing, apart from ya Swazi Jacket you were naked!! Glad i didnt go LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by craigc
Hamish
The reason I work is to enjoy the fruits of my labour and have fun in my hobbies.
If I want it and can afford it I'll buy it.
If I want if but can't afford it. ........... fuck it, that's what credit cards are for.
+1 on that.. I'm up to 17-18k been almost a year iv been hunting. I never asked to like nice flash new things. I was just born that way hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Nibblet