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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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ShrafterDave commented on reuben fellows's blog post FERRO RODS FOR SALE?

"Hi Reuben I would take a blank 120mm for around $20. I have a 150mm x 10mm and would like to have yours as a back up/replacement. These big ferro rods are brilliant."

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TohungaGlen Vickery left a comment for Dave

"Hi Dave really enjoying your YouTube video's. Thanks for the uploads :)"

Mar 9

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New Bushcraft Series From One Of The Best

Hi all. There is a new Youtube series on Beginning Woodscraft. It is called Woodscraft 101. The series is by a bushcrafter/woodsman from way back, Blackie Thomas. Blackie has been hunting and bushcrafting in the forests of the Southern USA, since he was a kid.This series is focused mainly on the beginner but he always has great learning for anyone. If you are trying to sift through the mountain of different information, options and opinions on what to buy and what to do, then this series will…See More

Oct 3, 2019

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ShrafterZebedy commented on Dave's blog post How To Find Wild Foods In NZ Bush

"Haha, no need, I just enjoy your content and seeing another kiwi getting out in the bush."

Jul 19, 2019

ShrafterDave commented on Dave's blog post How To Find Wild Foods In NZ Bush

"Thanks heaps Zeb. I will have to give you some money lol. "

Jul 18, 2019

ShrafterZebedy commented on Dave's blog post How To Find Wild Foods In NZ Bush

"Dave's videos are truly awesome, he has lots of great information. Keep it up bro"

Jul 17, 2019

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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, 2019

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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, 2019

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What part of the country are you based?: Waikato

Town/City where you are based: Hamilotn

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

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New Bushcraft Series From One Of The Best

Posted on October 3, 2019 at 20:30 0 Comments 1 Like

Hi all. There is a new Youtube series on Beginning Woodscraft. It is called Woodscraft 101.

The series is by a bushcrafter/woodsman from way back, Blackie Thomas. Blackie has been hunting and bushcrafting in the forests of the Southern USA, since he was a kid.

This series is focused mainly on the beginner but he always has great learning for anyone. If you are trying to sift through the mountain of different information, options and opinions on what to buy and what to do, then…

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How To Find Wild Foods In NZ Bush

Posted on June 22, 2019 at 15:00 3 Comments 5 Likes

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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At 23:29 on March 9, 2020, TohungaGlen Vickery said…: Hi Dave really enjoying your YouTube video's. Thanks for the uploads :)

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