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Joe Judd replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Hammocks

"Hey Jamie, It's a Hennessy hammock Expedition Asym Classic velco bottom entry. I'm am not too sure if it works with side entry models. The models are listed on the hennesy hammock website that the supershelter works with. I got the…"

May 19

Joe Judd replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Hammocks

"A few weeks back, i got the 4 season super shelter for my hennesy hammock. it works great. i'm going to get the overcover for it too and maybe the reflector pad to mess around with. I used it a fortnight ago in the Waitakeres, it was aound…"

May 18

Joe Judd replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Emergency kit to keep in the car

"I have a four wheel drive so when i go out of the city, i carry a full set of tools, 4x4 recovery gear, winch, minimum of 4 liters of water for the radiator, spare oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, air compressor for tires,…"

May 2

Joe Judd joined Ryan Hunt's group

Waikato

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May 1

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Joe Judd replied to Martin Hunter's discussion Supplejack as tinder?

"Hi Ray, from pine trees you get it either from stumps or dead branches. if you go into a pine forest try and find an aged pine stump (not rotten though), grab your ax and hack out a piece. it should feel waxy and smell really strong of pine resin.…"

Apr 21

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Mar 31

Joe Judd replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Hammocks

"Here is a local dealer that sells them http://www.tripleonecarebop.co.nz/first-aid-supplies/hardware/thermal-blanket-all-weather They only have them in orange. I haven't got one yet but I am planning to when I have the…"

Mar 28

Joe Judd commented on Ryan Hunt's group Knives and Knifesmithing

"sounds like it would work, maybe look on youtube, quite a few videos on making file knives on there. might give you some ideas"

Mar 24

Joe Judd commented on Ryan Hunt's group Knives and Knifesmithing

"oh OK. i'm not too sure. maybe try annealing it again? otherwise every time you need to sharpen it you will have to use the grinder it would be rather difficult to sharpen it in the field and it may not hold a good edge. "

Mar 24

Joe Judd commented on Ryan Hunt's group Knives and Knifesmithing

"I would use the mill bastard file or a rough grit knife sharpening stone. draw the shape you want with a marker pen then slowly shape it with the file or stone, just do 8 strokes on one side then flip it over then do the other side. its a process…"

Mar 23

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Choosing the Right Survival Instructor: How to find the "real deal" in a trainer. By Cody Lundin

Just thought i would share this Interesting article written by Cody Lundin entitled "Choosing the Right Survival Instructor: How to find the "real deal" in a trainer.By Cody Lundin"http://www.codylundin.com/choosing.html See More

Mar 13

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Joe Judd posted a discussion

Sleeping Bags

Hi just wondering what you guys use in the way of sleeping bags.I have a Domex NZ Army 4 season Black Ice XL and a Domex NZ Army Micro 1000 1 season. the Micro can fit easily inside the Black Ice to give it extra warmth. I also have a Italian wool blanket, I haven't used this yet but I am planning to use it in the next few weeks.See More

Feb 24

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Joe Judd replied to Jelena Middleton's discussion Tins for billycans.

"I found a large milo tin in my parents shed. It is unlined and would make a great billy. it has a click down lid so it has multiple uses i.e carrying water/equipment as it is water tight. I'm going to try and attach a handle without making any…"

Feb 20

Joe Judd replied to Talbert de Jong's discussion What Boots do you wear in the bush?

"Good point about the leather conditioner. I was told by Merrell to use Nixwax Leather Conditioner Link. quote -"It's Safe to use on footwear with breathable membranes e.g. Gore-Tex, SympaTex, eVENT etc". Plus some…"

Feb 19

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