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Native timber for bow's

Started this discussion. Last reply by Neil Clarke Sep 12, 2010. 4 Replies

Just wondering what the best native timber is best for bow making. Is there any timber suitable for making a bow from green wood? Arrows shafts? what would you use. Thinking survival bow and arrow!

Cutting tools in the bush

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sticks65 Dec 9, 2010. 10 Replies

Just wondering what cutting tools you guys take to the bush. As a rule i take a fixed blade knife, Leatherman and folding saw. Up to now these have covered all my needs and more, but i'am…Continue

Hi from Hawkes Bay

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Hunt Sep 3, 2010. 4 Replies

Hi to all. Orignally from the UK, have been in country 8yrs this Sep and loved every moment. Spent many enjoyable years hunting, shooting, fishing and what we now call bushcraft in the UK. Work here…Continue

 

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Latest Activity

Neil Clarke commented on Amber's blog post Water Bottle Purifier Military Field Canteen
"Sounds to good to be true. Where can you get them?"
Jun 6, 2011
Neil Clarke and jack h are now friends
Dec 18, 2010
Neil Clarke replied to deanz's discussion Bush Tucker Man - an old TV series
"Make's you want to get an ex army 110 and go bush."
Nov 7, 2010
Te Hopo replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Cutting tools in the bush
"I carry my Martinii Condor (fixed blade knife) on my belt along with a small axe that made a handle and sheath for, a Victorinox Locksmith (folding knife with locking blade, wood saw and file) in my pocket and a home made bowsaw strapped to my…"
Nov 6, 2010
Neil Clarke and Scott Hamilton are now friends
Oct 26, 2010
Neil Clarke was featured
Oct 4, 2010
Martin Hunter replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Cutting tools in the bush
"Hi all, seems like carrying a machete is pretty popular! That's pretty interesting and informative! I usually carry only a small forest axe, a Gerber, as I find it carries an edge well for ages. The only downside is the handle, which is…"
Oct 3, 2010
antony smith replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Cutting tools in the bush
"hey all, i have just got myself a british army tropical machete,light weight but very thick steel great item for fire steel.. and everything really. i think any good cutting tool is a must when venturing outdoors it could save your life!"
Oct 1, 2010
Rosemarie JOhnson commented on Neil Clarke's blog post Family tramp to Te Puia Lodge
"So picturesque and beautiful.. it is New Zealand"
Sep 29, 2010
Neil Clarke commented on LewisMattTramping's album
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mountaineering trip at ruapehu

"Great photo's, looks cold to me, what was the hut like?"
Sep 25, 2010
Neil Clarke and LewisMattTramping are now friends
Sep 25, 2010
Neil Clarke replied to John Swarbrick's discussion Norwegian Army Rucksack at Kiwi Disposals
"Hi John, if your looking for a good day pack check out the British Army Patrol packs. Haven't seen them over here but anyway IMO they are hard to beat. 30litres, two side pockets, two pockets in the top, draw string closer, lashing points etc…"
Sep 13, 2010
Neil Clarke replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Cutting tools in the bush
"I tend to use my leatherman proberly more than my main knife. Here's some of its jobs; sharpening my other tools, flatening barbs on hooks, cutting hooks, cutting fishing line, cutting cord, notching out hearth boards, removing splinters,…"
Sep 13, 2010
Neil Clarke replied to Oshadhi Maha Thantrige's discussion Bush Recipies.
"Still getting to grips with whats on offer in the bush here, but a base recipie i count on is get some meat, any will do, get some tubers ie potatoe, sweet potatoe and take with you a masarla [mix of dry spices]. When ready for dinner fry the…"
Sep 13, 2010
Ryan Hunt commented on Neil Clarke's blog post Family tramp to Te Puia Lodge
"Wow what a beautiful spot! Some of the DOC huts are really quite nice, I walked around lake Waikeremoana with some friends some time a ago and the Panekiri Bluff hut was amazing! Gas fire it was such a treat. Sounds like you all had a blast, great…"
Sep 13, 2010
Neil Clarke replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Cooking Kit
"Depends, out with the family two man Trangia, out for a few days on my own one man Trangia, out for the day or going light canteen cup, Hexi stove. The other bit of kit i take is a Trangia mess tin which holds my moblie kitchen ie oil, spices,…"
Sep 13, 2010

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What part of the country are you based?
Hawkes's Bay
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Havelock North
What are your interests?
Tracking, Primitive skills, Navigation skills, Shelter building, Survival skills, Plant identification, Hunting/trapping, Tramping
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Family tramp to Te Puia Lodge

Posted on September 12, 2010 at 10:59 2 Comments

Just found the photos from last Clarke family tramp in to the Kawekas. The grand plan was to tramp to the hut, drop the kit and continue onto the Mangatainoka Thermal Springs a further 45mins from the hut, but after the 2hr drive to the carpark and the 4hr tramp to the hut, the younger members of the family deceided enough was enough and anyway the hut was far more fun. With the hut checked out next was a…

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At 21:56 on September 6, 2010, Ryan Hunt said…
Hi Neil, thanks for the message regarding the books. I have set you up as one of the group administrators for the library, it should give you a bit more freedom in case you want to add anything.
let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!
At 20:56 on August 31, 2010, Ryan Hunt said…
Gidday Neil, welcome to our network. Please feel free to have a look around the forums and groups, and please let me know if you have any questions
Cheers
 
 
 

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