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New eBook in the BushcraftNZ Library: The Ten Bushcraft eBooks by Robert Graves
Head the the BushcraftNZ Library to find it and many more. Its free to join!
The author of "The 10 Bushcraft Books", Richard Graves, is a member of the Irish literary family of that name. He is also the author of "Creating Customers" and "More About Creating Customers", two authoritative works on marketing.…
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Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties eBook by Daniel C. Beard
Just came accross this great resource on all aspects of shelter production (hat tip to woodtrekker.blogspot.com).This ebook is now the newest addtion to the BushcraftNZ library and can be found…
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Nature (repost from artofmanliness.com)
One of the many blogs I subscribe to and read on a regular basis is The Art of Manliness. Its chock full of thoughts and ideas aiming to "revive the lost art of manliness" with everything from skills our grandads would have considered essential (how to shave with a cut-throat razor) to inspirations on what it means to…
Added by Ryan Hunt on June 27, 2011 at 9:30 — No Comments
Wild foods and resources maps - Auckland and Christchurch
This topic is borderline bushcraft, probably more in the environmentalist/far left domain of "urban foraging". I just think its a great concept and if nothing else a remarkable feat of collaboration. (Thanks to Nadia for telling me about it)
Both the…
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Choosing an Axe (in NZ)
Recently found some great resources on selecting an axe from jackmtn.com
"An axe with a longer handle is safer than one with a shorter handle. The longer handle allows the user to position himself further from the impact point. The further this distance is, the greater the safety buffer. There’s much…
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Bushcraft Manual
A bushcraft manual has been published to help trampers stay safe in the great outdoors.
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council guide includes tips on trip planning, managing risk, river safety and emergency procedures.
It is aimed at both novices and those with experience to help people enjoy the bush safely.
About 400 search and rescue operations were carried out in the bush last year. More than three quarters of those needing rescue were New Zealanders.
Safety…
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Bear Grylls to fundraise in NZ
Hard-core survivalist Bear Grylls is set to make his Kiwi debut to raise money for a children's hospital and the families of the Pike River miners.
The adventure-mad Briton, star of "reality" TV show Man vs. Wild, has been confirmed for two New Zealand events next month as part of a charity fundraiser.
Grylls, 36, began his climb to fame in 1998, when he entered the Guinness Book of Records as the youngest Briton to conquer Everest, just two years after breaking his back…
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Food Review: Mainstay Rations
Now I have tried some of these "emergency" foods before and to be honest it was like gnawing on cardboard. But hey they were for emergencies, desperate times call for desperate measures right? In that kind of… Continue
Added by Ryan Hunt on August 25, 2010 at 10:01 — 4 Comments
BushcraftNZ Outing Featured in Waikato Times
Added by Ryan Hunt on August 25, 2010 at 9:30 — 2 Comments
Free First Issue of BCUSA Magazine
I am sure that you will enjoy it, and look forward to the next edition. Please let them know if you have… Continue
Added by Ryan Hunt on August 6, 2010 at 14:00 — 6 Comments
Series of 16 Flintknapping Videos
Bio: Through scratching and grinding rocks, John Olsen has made many authentic replica artifacts. He majored in ceramics in college and began making primitive items with native clays.
Filmmaker: Mike Phillips…
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Added by Ryan Hunt on August 6, 2010 at 14:00 — No Comments
Mapping Bushcraft Spots in Your Local Region
Added by Ryan Hunt on August 2, 2010 at 16:30 — 2 Comments
Lewis and Matt Tramping
Its great to see young kiwis getting stuck into the outdoors, and its pretty clear by… Continue
Added by Ryan Hunt on August 1, 2010 at 9:12 — No Comments
Armyshop.co.nz Bushcraft Prizepack (CLOSED)
Congratulations to Mike McGavin whose name was drawn, he wins the Bushcraft Prizepack! Well done Mike I'm sure this gear will be put to good use with all your adventures.…Added by Ryan Hunt on July 21, 2010 at 7:00 — No Comments
Realistic Wilderness Survival, Staying Alive in the Real World
Written by Tim Smith from Jack Mountain Bushcraft
Survival is not dying. Wilderness survival is not dying in the wilderness. The simple fact that one is in the bush does not mean that rationally solving the problems associated with survival must now entail enormous, overpriced knives, combat-style clothing, and a mindset derived from exposure to countless Hollywood-style…
ContinueOuting: A Day in Hunua
Added by Ryan Hunt on July 17, 2010 at 18:30 — No Comments
Win a Great Prize Pack with our Tutorial Competition (CLOSED)
With the nationwide launch of the network coming up on the… Continue
Swanndri Modifications
In the meantime I am trying to research way to reproof them. Straight from the shop they are great at shedding water, the effect seems to wear off over a few years. The… Continue
Added by Ryan Hunt on July 7, 2010 at 17:01 — 2 Comments
Traditional Plant Use By Maori
Added by Ryan Hunt on July 6, 2010 at 7:52 — 6 Comments
Network launch
VERY excited!
If you have time could you please check out the discussion about launching the network in few weeks. In
particular help with generating the initial mailing list and
competition/prize ideas would be appreciated.
Don't forget to get active and add content, upload… Continue
Added by Ryan Hunt on June 25, 2010 at 10:30 — No Comments
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