TohungaJohn Humphris and Terry Smith are now friends
Shrafter
Jul 24, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris commented on Terry Smith's video
homemade forge
"Awesome... Good luck with the sword making... I had a friend who was into swordfighting, I gave up after a few exposed knuckles, but it was fun while it lasted."
Jul 15, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Insect Repellent
"Hi, good old fashioned DEET works for me. It can be hard on the skin if worn for extended periods and you must keep it away from plastic, esp. glasses. The higher the deet % the better... I have found the Stewart Island sand flies ignore some…"
Jul 2, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion First Aid
"Hi... Like Ryan my personal kit is bare bones. Some hypoallergenic paper tape to hold wounds together or cover scrape. A #14 wound dressing bandage for major wounds. These two are always in my pocket when hunting or day trips, anything else…"
Jul 2, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Rod Thompson's discussion River Crossings
"I was taught to undo your chest strap, make sure you belly one is working and lay back, feet downstream and moving like a cycle when going down a rapid. I find this much more comfortable than on your front and easier to team up with a mate or two,…"
Jul 2, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Rod Thompson's discussion River Crossings
"Yep, those were the days. Hard life but a good one... and some great memories and stories to tell the grandkids."
Jul 2, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Steve Phillips's discussion Top cold weather clothing.
"Hi Steve... I followed your links and this looks like great gear. Do you find you get too hot in the special 6 shirt? I am wondering that if you can wear it in harsh conditions then do you have to take it off and get something lighter out of your…"
Jul 2, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Stephen Coote's discussion What Knots Do You Use?
"Hi... great thread, pardon the pun.
A knot (or series of them?) I often use to hold a fly or guy rope that can be adjusted or tied with cold wet hands is a round turn then away from the anchor tie one half hitch, come away down the…"
Jul 2, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion NEW to BushcraftNZ - Member Status!
"You are missing the point. But I have had my say and will stop following this thread...
Regards to all"
May 4, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion NEW to BushcraftNZ - Member Status!
"Yes John it is hard to imagine but it can and does happen... Not just a forum status but as Jeff states his idea was for a structured training programme."
May 3, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion NEW to BushcraftNZ - Member Status!
"Hey Scott. I never said it was a national qualification... But it may try to be used that way. An operator in Wairoa recently was doing this with (i believe several) realistic looking bogus qualifications. One was a Bush 3 qualification from NZMSC…"
May 3, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion NEW to BushcraftNZ - Member Status!
"Hi Scott.
My comments were made as concern of the Legal liabilities the site administrators may face. There is nothing more dangerous than an unknown danger! All I ask is that the admins find out first. My comments were based largely on the…"
May 3, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion NEW to BushcraftNZ - Member Status!
"John... I do not think that for the average person it is a problem or danger but for those not "normal" I have had some experience with... And I got my Scout Group Leader ( a few years ago but no longer involved) based on my previous…"
May 3, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Frank Williams's discussion Drying clothes in the Bush
"Hi Frank... I think this is a bush skill as it is not something you would normally use in an urban situation. And if you consider the wide ranging definition of Bushcraft I think it fits beautifully... See the bushcraft definition thread onsite.…"
May 3, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion NEW to BushcraftNZ - Member Status!
"I better go look at my profile...lol"
May 2, 2012
TohungaJohn Humphris replied to No. 6's discussion Found a Possible Pot of Gold....
"Sorry I don't know... They look interesting though."
Hi John
Great to have an experienced member on come board, what do you have a background in?
We have an introductions section if you would like to let us know a little more about yourslf.
Cheers
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