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survival / bushcraft suppliers in NZ

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Oct 10, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hi folks. I know of two Bushcraft/Survival supply stores in NZ. I am sure there are more. Can you respond with information about any you may know of?Here are the two I know of;…Continue

kaimanawa trip

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Dec 30, 2012. 4 Replies 3 Likes

Hi there. I thought I would share some photos and a bit about my kit from our Oct 2012 Kaimanawa trip. Thanks for a great web site guys. Please comment or reply with ideas or thoughts. DaveAs you can…Continue

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How To Find Wild Foods In NZ Bush

Hi everyone. If you are interested in learning some wild bush foods and medicines; how to find and identify them, what parts are edible and when to eat them, then please check out the series I have been doing on my Youtube channel. The Playlists will have all of them so far. Right now is the season for Kiekie Fruit to be eaten. Kiekie is easily spotted and is all over NZ, so it is well worth looking in your local area. Its fruit is quite palatable. If you are interested in tips for finding it…See More

Jun 22

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ShrafterDave commented on Dave's blog post Budget Bushcraft

"These Bacho 2444 knives are still around if anyone is looking. Farmlands Stores sell them. I think you can order online from them and have it couriered direct. I bought a couple from Farmlands Pukekohe earlier this year. They were on sale for NINE…"

Jun 22

ShrafterDave commented on Simon's blog post Bushcraft gathering or moot

"Great idea Simon. Seems a bit of a hard thing to pull in the numbers here in NZ but I would be very interested. "

Jun 24, 2018

ShrafterDave replied to Thomas Robin Hume's discussion bussshcraft to me means

"Cool discussion topic Rob. To me it means self reliance, thinking outside the box and tuning into reality."

Apr 15, 2018

ShrafterDave commented on Zebedy's photo

Fire 'n' feed

"Cool bro. What's for dinner?"

Apr 15, 2018

ShrafterZebedy commented on Dave's blog post Six Hours On A Sunday:

"Thanks Dave, I'm hopefully planning to do an overnighter or two on/around mt Pirongia during my school holidays. I'll have pics of my project up probably tomorrow afternoon."

Apr 5, 2018

ShrafterDave commented on Dave's blog post Six Hours On A Sunday:

"Hi Zebedy. Thanks mate. A good area in the Waikato is around Mt Pirongia. Mt Pirongia has quite a few walks and entrances around it to park up. After only a short walk along some of the tracks you can go off track and find some pretty stunning and…"

Apr 4, 2018

ShrafterZebedy commented on Dave's blog post Six Hours On A Sunday:

"Hey Dave, Thanks for sharing your adventure! If you don't mind, what bush were you in? I need to get back in the bush a practice my skills as well, hoping to do that soon. I've been working a few projects around home, working on one now as…"

Apr 3, 2018

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Six Hours On A Sunday:

Six Hours On A Sunday: wild edibles, natural tinders, kit testing.Easter Sunday morning. I got up later than I wanted which meant getting into the bush a lot later than I had planned. I got dressed, filled my canteen, grabbed some food, got me and my gear into the car and drove to where I had planned to go. It was already 10.30am when I headed into the bush. I came out at 4.30pm. I spent six hours under the canopy. Doesn’t sound like much time but I made the most of it. I counted fourteen…See More

Apr 2, 2018

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ShrafterDave commented on Jonathan Acton's blog post No Title

"Cool photo. I see what looks like a hand made bow saw in the back ground."

Feb 28, 2018

ShrafterDave commented on Zebedy's blog post Bushcraft Gold! (Fatwood)

"Awesome. Thanks bro. I have just put together a tinder bag (containing natural and artificial). I want to add some fat wood to it. I will be on the look out now."

Jan 14, 2018

ShrafterDave commented on Zebedy's blog post Macpac Firesteel Review

"Thanks for the review Zebedy. Which do you reckon gave the best (more or hotter) sparks? Mac Pac or Light My Fire?"

Jan 14, 2018

TohungaRoy Hutchins commented on Dave's event 'Navigation Practice and Day Outdoors'

"I will bring back some photos and put them up"

Jan 8, 2018

ShrafterDave commented on Dave's event 'Navigation Practice and Day Outdoors'

"That is sounding pretty good Roy. Have fun up North mate."

Jan 8, 2018

TohungaRoy Hutchins commented on Dave's event 'Navigation Practice and Day Outdoors'

"Hi Dave will not be free until Feb going up north scouting out some new spots I can use for survival camps , but will be keen to do it February "

Jan 5, 2018

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What are your interests?: Firecraft, Tracking, Navigation skills, Shelter building, Survival skills, Plant identification, Hunting/trapping, Tramping

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How To Find Wild Foods In NZ Bush

Posted on June 22, 2019 at 15:00 0 Comments 1 Like

Hi everyone.

If you are interested in learning some wild bush foods and medicines; how to find and identify them, what parts are edible and when to eat them, then please check out the series I have been doing on my Youtube channel. The Playlists will have all of them so far.

Right now is the season for Kiekie Fruit to be eaten. Kiekie is easily spotted and is all over NZ, so it is well worth looking in your local area. Its fruit is quite…

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Six Hours On A Sunday:

Posted on April 2, 2018 at 23:49 3 Comments 1 Like

Six Hours On A Sunday: wild edibles, natural tinders, kit testing.

Easter Sunday morning. I got up later than I wanted which meant getting into the bush a lot later than I had planned.

I got dressed, filled my canteen, grabbed some food, got me and my gear into the car and drove to where I had planned to go. It was already 10.30am when I headed into the bush. I came out at 4.30pm. I spent six hours under the canopy. Doesn’t sound like much time but I made the most of it. I…

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Navigation Practice

Posted on November 8, 2017 at 14:24 6 Comments 1 Like

Hi yall. I live in Hamilton, Waikato and would be very interested in hooking up with others to learn and practice Navigation. I suck at it so I am hoping that a few others will suck less than me so I can learn and get skilled up. But anyone should come and we can teach ourselves if need be.

This would be a great time to meet up with others on this site, get in some outdoors time and experience, test out some of our kit (and our fire making skills for a hot brew during the breaks) . If…

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Woodcraft And Camping. A book by Nessmuk

Posted on October 28, 2017 at 12:30 1 Comment 1 Like

If you are interested in camping and bushcraft the way our forefathers used to do it then you will love this book!

George Sears (Nessmuk) had this book published in 1920 but in it he relates his experience and expertise from trips into the wilds of the USA as far back as the 1800s.

It is written in an old english style that connects you with his time and the way people used to think and communicate back then. Nessmuk not only shares his thoughts on the times he lived in but…

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At 19:34 on November 22, 2017, ShrafterDavid van Rooyen said…: hello Dave. Yes, It's me. I hope you receive my reply to your comment. I find the BushcraftNZ website very confusing.

At 16:47 on October 20, 2017, TohungaGlen Vickery said…: Thanks Dave, I am enjoying your youtube channel also.

At 5:22 on August 16, 2017, ShrafterKesate Iyasu said…: Dave Brother, what ya been up to, where ya at, keen to do some stuff together, let me know, Chur RDB aka Kesate

At 18:26 on August 15, 2017, AdminRyan Johnson-Hunt said…: Cheers for the donation to BushcraftNZ operating coats Dave! Really appreciate it.

At 5:49 on December 1, 2015, ShrafterKesate Iyasu said…: Hey Dave. What are ya doing in a few weeks. Keen to come to the waikato for some bush time.

At 21:42 on May 8, 2013, ShrafterRaymond said…: Hi Dave

Some how I must have missed that place in onehunga, I cant find that army surplus store. Can you please explain to me again where it is? or you can ring me on 021332585?

Kind regards

Raymond