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My Outdoor Life by Ray Mears

Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin Foord Oct 28, 2013. 5 Replies

Anyone else read this yet?  I bought a copy a couple of weeks back and have just finished reading it.  It's nice getting a little more background on a legendary bushman.Continue

Tinder for a Soggy Bush

Started this discussion. Last reply by Philfy Vermin Apr 28, 2014. 11 Replies

I recently spoke with an old hunter about some difficulties I had on a recent camp in the Tararuas.  The weather had been rainy for a few days so needless to say the place was dripping and finding…Continue

Tags: bush, tinder, fire, wet

Getting started

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Hunt Mar 13, 2011. 1 Reply

Hi to everyone in here.  I am fresh to the field and keen to learn more about bushcraft.I have started hunting (rude not to when the Tararua's are your back garden) and have always had an interest in…Continue

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NewbieBrent Jarnell replied to John Swarbrick's discussion What Knives do Kiwi Bushcrafters Use...
"I've got two Mora's of different thicknesses, and a cheapo folding Gerber. But last year I decided to make my own with the help of a much more experienced friend. The result is my go anywhere bush knife made from 4.5 m high carbon. Means…"
Aug 24, 2014

ShrafterPhilfy Vermin replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"ive used manuka bark on many occasions, but with a ciggy lighter, rather than with straight flint or magnesium, never had any problems getting a fire started, but what can be tricky is moving up to a reasonable flame that will dry, and then take…"
Apr 28, 2014

NewbieBenjamin Foord replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion My Outdoor Life by Ray Mears
"Yeah I think that's him. Yeah, more survival, but its not a bad watch."
Oct 28, 2013

ShrafterDave replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion My Outdoor Life by Ray Mears
"Would that be Survivor Man, Les Stroud? I have one of his DVDs, it is quite good. Not bushcraft but survival. "
Oct 28, 2013

NewbieBenjamin Foord replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion My Outdoor Life by Ray Mears
"Yeah, I don't want to see a dude tear a snakes head off for the camera when his crew has a bag full of club sandwiches and ice tea in the cooler.There was another guy other than Mears who was alright too. I think they were set in Alaska…"
Oct 27, 2013

NewbieBrent Jarnell replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion My Outdoor Life by Ray Mears
"Yeah, he tends to be more of the bushcraft and historical context rather than the jump of a cliff and climb into an antelope carcase kind of guy.  I find him much more peaceful to watch than Bear Grills or Dual Survival etc.  Ray Mears is…"
Oct 25, 2013

NewbieBenjamin Foord replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion My Outdoor Life by Ray Mears
"Not the book, but he has some good programs on discovery/natgeo etc. "
Oct 25, 2013

NewbieBrent Jarnell posted a discussion

My Outdoor Life by Ray Mears

Anyone else read this yet?  I bought a copy a couple of weeks back and have just finished reading it.  It's nice getting a little more background on a legendary bushman.See More
Oct 24, 2013
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ShrafterJeff Cameron replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"I was in the bush over the weekend I wanted to use natural tinder but most things were soggy even though it hadn't rained. I made a twig bundle from dead branches of low scrub plants that had moss on them, not fine enough for tinder but one…"
May 6, 2012

TohungaJohn Swarbrick replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"For tinder The bark of manuka sheds fairly easily and is quite fibrous and the bush I'd quite dense so the bark has a reasonable chance of trying dry even in reasonably wet weather. If you peel it carefully sometimes you get a white layer on…"
May 6, 2012

Tohungaroy ernest brickell replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"the leaves are awesome tinder, as is the shed bark. It is always easy to find a dry bit as they shed so much litter."
May 6, 2012

TohungaRay Saunders replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"It might have been fushia bark"
Apr 21, 2012

ShrafterNo. 6 replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"Can't really describe it as it varies, just 'looks' right, if you rub it vigorously you can smell the gum. Don't need to worry about drying, as it's the resin that works in this case. Just shave off really fine whiskers,…"
Aug 31, 2011

AdminRyan Hunt replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"Kauri from streams? Do you split it to get to dry wood inside? Im not too good at identifying different wood are there any key things to look for to spot kauri wood?"
Aug 31, 2011

ShrafterNo. 6 replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"Have won much beer over the years lighting fires using slivers of Kauri pulled from dead wood in streams. The cotton wool and vaseline mentioned by Ryan is my favorite "goto" firestarter though - works even when wet. Just tease the fibres…"
Aug 31, 2011

NewbieBrent Jarnell replied to Talbert de Jong's discussion What Boots do you wear in the bush?
"I mainly use Skellerup Bullers if I am going into the bush.  I have hitek tramping boots but their rigid soles are rubbish for sneaking up on unsuspecting deer.  The Bullers are as simple as you get, light, dry really quickly and I can…"
Jun 28, 2011
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What part of the country are you based?
Wellington Region
Town/City where you are based
Te Horo
What are your interests?
Firecraft, Tracking, Primitive skills, Navigation skills, Shelter building, Flintknapping, Survival skills, Archery, Crafts, Plant identification, Hunting/trapping, Tramping

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At 23:41 on March 11, 2011,
AdminRyan Hunt said…
Hi Brent, welcome to bushcraftnz! We have an introductions section tin the forum it would be great to hear about your background and what you are into if you have a chance. Cheers!
 
 
 

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