"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…"
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Tinder for a Soggy Bush
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Cameron May 6, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
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
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Hunt Mar 13, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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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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…"
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."
TohungaRay Saunders replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"It might have been fushia bark"
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,…"
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?"
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…"
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…"
NewbieBrent Jarnell replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"Great response thanks Ryan.
I always have an section of inner tube with me and two firelighters just for such occasions. I hadn't heard of fat wood so I will keep my eye's peeled (they usually are, but normally more for footprints,…"
AdminRyan Hunt replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Tinder for a Soggy Bush
"In my experience it is pretty hard. Breaking it down, I guess you need dry tinder, dry kindling, and dry wood. You can carry some things with you to help with the tinder part, even if it only as a backup. Pieces of tyre inner work great with a…"
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Tinder for a Soggy Bush
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 tinder was trickey. I managed it with persistence, the main issue being not enough time left in the day before camp (this said, I didnt really need the fire, it was more for some soggy practice). He mentioned that the old bloke that used to take him hunting use to get the bark off one of the trees…See More
NewbieBrent Jarnell replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Axes: Selection, tips, recommendations
"While I have used an axe many times for many hours it has always been for a simple purpose; either felling, limbing or kindling. I have always used cheap hardware store axes and had to sharpen regularly and replace the odd…"
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Getting started
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 bushcraft (I can hear my wife sigh as I type). As hunting involves a large amount of time absorbing the surroundings, I started to read while I was waiting and learn more...and then I found this site.While I wont be able to provide much info to you all, please rest assured that I will be absorbing…See More
AdminRyan Hunt replied to Brent Jarnell's discussion Getting started
"Hi Brent
Great that your joined BushcraftNZ, I hope we can give you plenty of help! The forums are a good place to start, and private message me with your address and I will post you out some books from our library for you to borrow as well (join…"
NewbieBrent Jarnell posted a discussion
Getting started
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 bushcraft (I can hear my wife sigh as I type). As hunting involves a large amount of time absorbing the surroundings, I started to read while I was waiting and learn more...and then I found this site.While I wont be able to provide much info to you all, please rest assured that I will be absorbing…See More
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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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