Thread: Build a kit for a newbie

Originally Posted by MB

I did start writing some advice, but it didn't read well, so thought I'd share my actual day hunting kit. Other people will have a different ideas, but every item whether you take it or not has risks/benefits. Main risk of taking something you don't use is extra weight which can wear you down after while. My kit is much smaller now than when I started and this has contributed to my success.

This is gold MB, I was missing too many essentials things like compass, torch etc. Excuse my newbieness but what is OSM?

Originally Posted by Inder

This is gold MB, I was missing too many essentials things like compass, torch etc. Excuse my newbieness but what is OSM?

Haha! OSM = One Square Meal. A sort of synthetic food stuff that feeds the body, but not the soul!

https://www.osm.nz/

Originally Posted by Inder

This is gold MB, I was missing too many essentials things like compass, torch etc. Excuse my newbieness but what is OSM?

My watch functions as a primary compass and my torch is very small, but it is bright and lasts long enough to get me out of a pickle. I have a bigger torch for longer trips in to the bush.

Originally Posted by MB

My watch functions as a primary compass and my torch is very small, but it is bright and lasts long enough to get me out of a pickle. I have a bigger torch for longer trips in to the bush.

I do have a fenix20 which goes on my belt in a holster and just realised my Casio Protrek got a compass too. Thanks MB

In a small water proof seal lock plastic bag carry a new cigarette lighter and some pieces of car / bike inner tube - if you are caught out overnight in cold weather a fire is the difference between surviving and freezing

Either buy or rent a PLB. if you arent used to using maps or being well away from people having a "help I'm injured/ lost, please come get me" button is literally a lifesaver

Originally Posted by 16Tontovarish

Either buy or rent a PLB. if you arent used to using maps or being well away from people having a "help I'm injured/ lost, please come get me" button is literally a lifesaver

Yes 16Tontovarish, that is the first thing I will pick up before I head out. As you said I am not used to un-habitated places. Suggestion taken..

Thanks much