Thread: Build a kit for a newbie

Cordage for tying animal or spare bootlaces. Some barley sugar sweets or chocolate. Candle matches or lighter and a small billy. Whistle. Large plastc rubbish bag , serves as emergency shelter and for carrying meat also keeps spare clothing dry.

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

Great inputs gents. This stuff is really useful. Here in INDIA we never worry about getting lost as there is always someone around to tell the way so I was not even thinking about compass, maps etc.

Originally Posted by Inder

Great inputs gents. This stuff is really useful. Here in INDIA we never worry about getting lost as there is always someone around to tell the way so I was not even thinking about compass, maps etc.

I know you're keen to stuck in to hunting, but if you find yourself in the north (Whangarei), I will happily take you fishing.

Originally Posted by MB

I know you're keen to stuck in to hunting, but if you find yourself in the north (Whangarei), I will happily take you fishing.

Thanks for the kind offer MB. ::Folded hands::

If you see my avtaar, I am also an angler and very very keen to learn fly fishing. Will surely take up your offer one day.

I plan to cover all NZ by road and very keen to meet as many as outdoorsy people and make friends. Big plans for now, hopefully will materialise one day. NZ immigration willing

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

Id say you have everything you need already and you are overthinking it
unless you are heading in for a heli hunt in doing your looking around you will quickly realise how warm clothing you need

iv given up on hunting gear and just use my normal work clothes IE jeans and redbands with a polyprop jersey
if I need a raincoat ill go a different day. at a stretch ill use thermals but quickly regret it for day hunts when I start sweating my ass off

its not siberia till you hit the alpine bits of the south island

one litre milk bottle full of water and a knife on my belt and you are into it

watch a few hunting in nz programs and try ignore the brands they are trying to push for the $$
then hit the second hand shops and get a pair of pants that fit for $6 and just get out there

Originally Posted by Bill999

Id say you have everything you need already and you are overthinking it
unless you are heading in for a heli hunt in doing your looking around you will quickly realise how warm clothing you need

iv given up on hunting gear and just use my normal work clothes IE jeans and redbands with a polyprop jersey
if I need a raincoat ill go a different day. at a stretch ill use thermals but quickly regret it for day hunts when I start sweating my ass off

its not siberia till you hit the alpine bits of the south island

one litre milk bottle full of water and a knife on my belt and you are into it

watch a few hunting in nz programs and try ignore the brands they are trying to push for the $$
then hit the second hand shops and get a pair of pants that fit for $6 and just get out there

I ll learn from folks like you guys here @Bill999. As I will not have liberty to choose the days (Will only get weekends) and intend to get out as much as I can (Need to compensate for 45Y of my non-hunting life on this planet ) . I need to be kind of weatherproof hence the question on rain gear.

I am more function over form so will take heed to your suggestion of being frugal. Regarding hunting brands, though I don't have much experience with them (Barring few items I pick up on my trips to US) I feel they are overpriced when compared with normal hiking, tracking stuff. Just IMHO off course.

One of the best things , considering you are inexperienced to NZ conditions is to join the N Z deerstalkers association
clubs are through out nz and very helpful . best of luck mate .

This list helped me when i was starting out. Still carry similar gear now, its a great place to start. FishnHunt - New Zealands Famous Hunting and Fishing Forum Since 1995 - NIMRODS pack contents

Originally Posted by HILLBILLYHUNTERS

One of the best things , considering you are inexperienced to NZ conditions is to join the N Z deerstalkers association
clubs are through out nz and very helpful . best of luck mate .

Also see if you can get onto a HUNTS course.

Originally Posted by HILLBILLYHUNTERS

One of the best things , considering you are inexperienced to NZ conditions is to join the N Z deerstalkers association
clubs are through out nz and very helpful . best of luck mate .

Thanks HILLBILLYHUNTERS, Yes thats the plan. Will join NZDA once I am there.

Originally Posted by kbrebs

This list helped me when i was starting out. Still carry similar gear now, its a great place to start. FishnHunt - New Zealands Famous Hunting and Fishing Forum Since 1995 - NIMRODS pack contents

This is pure gold for newbies like me, thanks for writing and sharing it here. Nice bangstick too