The "Gear I love" thread - An open list for good gear

[dannyb]

+1 on Lancewood for sticks. I've recently started cutting Lancewood branches for stick making. Experimenting with different drying / treating methods. Some I'll leave untouched and dry for a year, some I am lightly sanding, some sanding and rubbing with my own BLO/ wax mixture, some BLO alone. But even green they seem pretty good, light, straight and strong
I used to laugh at people using sticks, but now I'm a convert. Not only can stop you falling down slippery slopes, but great for stream crossings, knocking dead branches / cobwebs etc out of your way, probing ground ahead to see if it's safe to walk on. Plus I can extend my reach and give the dog a nudge (not a whack) if I want him to get in behind (ie not running ahead to try and murder the other dog coming along towards us)

I've only made 1 out of lancewood but I was too keen and didn't season it, it's really flexible to flexy for a good hill stick unfortunately. Definitely definitely season it first as they do harden up well according to a few mates that have them, they also look fantastic with a light sanding which makes the ridges really stand out then finish with your chosen oil or whatever.
One thing I would suggest with lancewood is to sand the hand grip area/s smooth as the ridged surface is not that comfortable to hold especially loaded up.
Must cut another 1 and season it

[johnd]

Talking about Lancewood the other day, guy said to tie a overhand knot in a young tree and as it grows the knot forms a head to use as a handle when you cut it down for a walking stick.

[CBH Australia]

I really like my R&N Blades made Helium knife. Its a neck knife pretty handy for you guys who hunt in the hills.

Check out R&N Blades on Facebook or a store called Points South.

The owner has just posted his NZ trip

[Moa Hunter]

When we were kids we made lancewood bows. I found it too bendy for a mustering stick compared to Manuka / Kanuka.

[NZ_noddy]

Talking about Lancewood the other day, guy said to tie a overhand knot in a young tree and as it grows the knot forms a head to use as a handle when you cut it down for a walking stick.

Some of us probably haven't got that long to wait..................

[Ryan_Songhurst]

These Honeybadger Knives. Fits in my bino harness no worries. Opens easy as with one hand yet had a nice solid hinge and lock. We did 6 deer last night including removing the hocks without touching the blade and I reckon it would go another couple.

[canross]

Resurrecting this thread and adding the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. This is a 40x optical zoom camera that fits in a belt cartridge wallet - it's about the size of a big powerbank or old flat style point and shoot, but has insane zoom. Also relatively cheap at $750 NZD.

Is it the same quality as a DSLR? No. Also it's 1/4 the size, 1/6 the weight, and the same to 1/4 the price. Because it fits in a cartridge wallet on your belt, you always have it on hand rather than it being buried somewhere in a bag.

[Low box]

Snipepod. A lightweight bipod made from that thin alloy tent pole stuff. "The 30" sitting model V2 SnipePod weighs 5.5 ounces and packs to about 7 inches". It is NOT capable of supporting the rifle unassisted, and is NOT as stable as a big heavy bipod BUT it is on the sweet spot of it weighs nothing so its always in the daypack, and the sitting height means you can see over tussock, and it has enough stability for 3-400m shotsand that is extremely handy, it gets used all the time. Made by a guy in the USA, he is good to deal with.
https://kramerdesignscorp.com

[Barefoot]

I've picked up a couple of sets of those over the years and find them very useful when shooting hill country.

[MB]

I got some knock off trigger sticks from XHunter a few years ago (Primos copy), but they've had little use. Took them farm hunting for goats and pigs last week. Was able to take some nice 200m shots from standing on difficult terrain. Not something I would normally do, but after target practice, I felt confident and got good results.

[Sh00ter]

I'm a massive kitpest. I have 1000 "favorite" bits of gear most of it is stuff we sell.
This is the gear I take on every trip. Sometimes I'll trial other stuff but this is what I keep coming back to.


Garmin Etrex, I have had better ones that got lost or failed. The Etrex has everything I need.
Minox binos, nothing fancy they just work.
Delta rangefinder, my first LRF so I cant compare it to anything but it works great.
Victorinox knife, locking blade, everything you need nothing you don't.
Benchmade Nimravus, had this for years its a great GP knife.
Surefire G2X pro, duel output and indestructible.

[kingscoatkiwi]

I’ve been using the “butt out” tool for the last few years it’s just so easy to use cost peanuts
It does exactly what it says on the tin

[308]

I’ve been using the “butt out” tool for the last few years it’s just so easy to use cost peanuts
It does exactly what it says on the tin

Had never heard of it, looks like it does the biz

[canross]

Adding another one - Selke hats. https://selke.co.nz/

Made in Ashburton, They've got heaps of different designs, and they tend to do one-offs and sell them in the storefront as well. Really nice to see a place like this still going with the staff working away in the back. If you're going through Ashburton time it so you can stop in.

[Sidetrack]

These Honeybadger Knives. Fits in my bino harness no worries. Opens easy as with one hand yet had a nice solid hinge and lock. We did 6 deer last night including removing the hocks without touching the blade and I reckon it would go another couple.
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@Ryan_Songhurst, is that a medium or did you opted for the large?