"Noice, always good to see people getting in to bushcraft and stuff. I think there are a few good bush locations around Auckland. Check out the bushcraft map of NZ. (Go to the home drop down menu and you'll find it there)"
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Tinder
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zebedy Harris Dec 11, 2017. 6 Replies 0 Likes
So summer is here and around my place I have been finding bits of white fluffy stuff and have no idea what it is. It's not cotton I know that much.…Continue
Plant and tree identification
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Dec 10, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
So I am getting into identifying different plants and trees but I like to be certain that it is what I am looking for. I was looking at the friction fire bow drill thread and saw that sycamore was a…Continue
Favourite camp food/meal?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zebedy Harris Dec 1, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys,What is your favourite food to cook up when camping?Mine would have to be sausages or baconThanks,ZebedyContinue
Waterproofing matches
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zebedy Harris Dec 8, 2017. 2 Replies 1 Like
Heys guys,Most of you probably know about this but I just thought I'd share.Wet matches are practically useless as you can't get a flame but you can waterproof your matches.Dip them in candle wax and…Continue
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NewbieMikha left a comment for Zebedy Harris
"Good to be here. I'm a wannabe rookie bushcrafter and have been wondering which location would best suite myself and a few friends for our first time. We live in Auckland"
ShrafterZebedy Harris commented on Zebedy Harris's blog post Bushcraft Gold! (Fatwood)
"Sweet as, let me kow how you get on!"
ShrafterZebedy Harris commented on Zebedy Harris's blog post Macpac Firesteel Review
"Definately the Mac Pac, hotter and more of them!"
ShrafterDave commented on Zebedy Harris's blog post Bushcraft Gold! (Fatwood)
"Awesome. Thanks bro. I have just put together a tinder bag (containing natural and artificial). I want to add some fat wood to it. I will be on the look out now."
ShrafterDave commented on Zebedy Harris's blog post Macpac Firesteel Review
"Thanks for the review Zebedy. Which do you reckon gave the best (more or hotter) sparks? Mac Pac or Light My Fire?"
Shrafterstephen brown joined Zebedy Harris's group
Knots and Pioneering
For anyone and everyone to share their love and knowledge of knots and pioneering.See More
ShrafterZebedy Harris posted a blog post
Bushcraft Gold! (Fatwood)
This morning I watched Black Stump NZ Bushcraft & Survival's video on Finding & harvesting fatwood.I've been meaning to go out and find/gather some fatwood since reading about it on here, and after watching his video I really wanted to find some.I went down on the neighbours farm to a small clump of pine trees, I knew there were also a few fallen down ones.Instead of searching the base of the tree…See More
ShrafterZebedy Harris posted a blog post
Macpac Firesteel Review
For Christmas my sister got me a Macpac Firesteel.I tested it out today and I thought I would do a review on it.Pros:Throws a decent spark (When Compared with a light my fire firesteel)Bright colourIncluded strikerIncluded lanyardCons:Only one size (The size is decent but a larger option would be nice)I found the striker handle awkward to hold. ( My thumb kept slipping when I tried to strike it which was…See More
ShrafterZebedy Harris commented on Dave's event 'Navigation Practice and Day Outdoors'
"Hey Dave, I won't be able to make it sorry, it would have been awesome to get together. IF I do come it will be very last minute but I highly doubt it.
Hopefully we can do more meetups and stuff in the future."
ShrafterZebedy Harris replied to Frank Williams's discussion I gave up untying knots... in the group Knots and Pioneering
"Sounds good Frank, I might have to give it a go."
TohungaFrank Williams joined Zebedy Harris's group
Knots and Pioneering
For anyone and everyone to share their love and knowledge of knots and pioneering.See More
ShrafterZebedy Harris replied to Zebedy Harris's discussion Tinder
"Yeah it's around even more now since summer is now well and truly here. I think I know which trees it is coming from (I don't know the type of tree though) as that is where the stuff seems to situated on the ground but I haven't seen…"
ShrafterZebedy Harris commented on Dave's event 'Navigation Practice and Day Outdoors'
"I definitely can't do the 7th"
ShrafterDave replied to Zebedy Harris's discussion Tinder
"Haven't seen any before. Is it still around?"
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- Firecraft, Tracking, Primitive skills, Navigation skills, Shelter building, Survival skills, Archery, Plant identification, Hunting/trapping, Tramping
Zebedy Harris's Blog
Bushcraft Gold! (Fatwood)
Posted on January 12, 2018 at 17:16 2 Comments 0 Likes
This morning I watched Black Stump NZ Bushcraft & Survival's video on Finding & harvesting fatwood.
I've been meaning to go out and find/gather some fatwood since reading about it on here, and after watching his video I really wanted to find some.
I went down on the neighbours farm to a small clump of pine trees, I knew there were also a few fallen down ones.
Instead of…
ContinueMacpac Firesteel Review
Posted on January 9, 2018 at 19:27 2 Comments 1 Like
For Christmas my sister got me a Macpac Firesteel.
I tested it out today and I thought I would do a review on it.
Pros:
- Throws a decent spark (When Compared with a light my fire firesteel)
- Bright colour
- Included striker
- Included lanyard
Cons:
- Only one size (The size is decent but a larger…
Out in the bush and a neat little find
Posted on December 9, 2017 at 16:44 2 Comments 2 Likes
Had a good few hours out in the bush today.
Worked on my shelter that I am hopefully going to do a few overnighters in soon.…
My Fällkniven F1
Posted on November 5, 2017 at 15:44 6 Comments 2 Likes
My Fällkniven F1 came in the post yesterday and I've spent the last few hours today testing and trying it out. So far I am pleased with the results.…
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 19:18 on January 23, 2018,
ShrafterZebedy Harris said… - Noice, always good to see people getting in to bushcraft and stuff. I think there are a few good bush locations around Auckland. Check out the bushcraft map of NZ. (Go to the home drop down menu and you'll find it there)
- At 14:06 on January 23, 2018,
NewbieMikha said… Good to be here. I'm a wannabe rookie bushcrafter and have been wondering which location would best suite myself and a few friends for our first time. We live in Auckland
- At 22:13 on November 14, 2017,
NewbieMichael Reid said… Thanks very much. I'm a complete newbie looking to get out and about. Living in Upper Hutt, watching lots of youtube videos and starting to gear up. Looking forward to learning from people =)
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