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The Happiness Trick:
21 Nov 2018

The Happiness Trick:

by admin | posted in: Farming, Home & Gardening, Inspiring People | 0

I am indebted for this to Randi Skaug the first Norwegian woman to climb Everest. First thing in the morning, clasp one hand over the other then raise your hands above your head – and smile. It is just about … Continued

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Life in the Wild
16 Nov 2018

Life in the Wild

by admin | posted in: Farming, Home & Gardening, Hunting, Inspiring People, Uncategorized | 0

‘When Miriam Lancewood and her partner Peter set off to live alone deep in the New Zealand wilderness, they told their families they’d be back in a year. But the couple came to enjoy their nomadic, off-grid lifestyle — foraging … Continued

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Alex Honnold Free Solo Climbing Capitan
4 Nov 2018

Alex Honnold Free Solo Climbing Capitan

by admin | posted in: Inspiring People | 0

Just about impossible to watch – but then I’m not good with heights, or watching people die…The good news is he doesn’t. See video here: or here:  

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Riding on the Sheeps’s Back
25 Sep 2018

Riding on the Sheeps’s Back

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Clothing, Farming, Home & Gardening, Hiking, Hunting, Inspiring People, Uncategorized | 0

Or vice versa. Patagonia’s Woolyester Fleece (US$139 – Oct 2018) might  be a great mid-layer addition to your other wool clothing, your Kathmandu/Columbia thermal for example, and your Kathmandu or Columbia wool shirt. I rarely get cold enough (even in … Continued

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A Sand County Almanac
26 Aug 2018

A Sand County Almanac

by admin | posted in: Farming, Home & Gardening, Inspiring People, Uncategorized | 2

“We reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes. I realized then, and have known ever since, that there was something new to me in those eyes—something known only to her and … Continued

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NZ’s South Coast Track: Westies Hut to Cromarty:
29 Jul 2018

NZ’s South Coast Track: Westies Hut to Cromarty:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Bucket List, Fiordland, Hiking, Inspiring People, New Zealand, South Coast Track (Fiordland), Uncategorized | 0

After you have completed the wonderful journey on the South Coast Track from the Rarakau Car Park to the magical Westies Hut it is possible to continue the journey all the way to Puysegur Point Lighthouse, the Te Oneroa shelter … Continued

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Amazing Lives: Jim Corbett and the Man-Eaters
21 Jan 2018

Amazing Lives: Jim Corbett and the Man-Eaters

by admin | posted in: Hunting, Inspiring People, Uncategorized | 0

For those of you who came in late Jim Corbett’s life and stories will still be an eye opener. During his ‘holidays’ he used to stalk and kill man-eaters. Some of them had killed and eaten thousands of people! Really! … Continued

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How to Travel Around the World With Just a 20lb Backpack:
20 Jan 2018

How to Travel Around the World With Just a 20lb Backpack:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Bucket List, Equipment, Inspiring People | 0

People carry too much gear. We are planning a trip to Scotland this year so we are working on how to fit everything we need into a couple of sub 500 gram backpacks such as these . For about a month … Continued

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Thrilling Tales: 37 Days of Peril
12 Aug 2017

Thrilling Tales: 37 Days of Peril

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Hiking, Hunting, Inspiring People | 0

You can survive: Truly alone in the wilderness: Lost in Yellowstone for 37 days pretty much without equipment, food, clothing or shelter. ‘After wandering away from the rest of the expedition on September 9, 1870, Everts managed to lose the … Continued

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The Twelve Woodlores: Ray Mears.
4 Sep 2016

The Twelve Woodlores: Ray Mears.

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Inspiring People, Survival Kit | 2

Some sound advice from the introduction of Ray’s excellent ‘The Survival Manual’. If you have not caught up yet with Ray, you should. He is the original of those poor copies such as Bear Grylls having trained the SAS and … Continued

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Thrilling tales: Erin McKittrick:
25 Jul 2016

Thrilling tales: Erin McKittrick:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Books & Films, Bucket List, Hiking, Inspiring People | 0

This young lady (accompanied by her husband, Hig) is amongst the greatest living explorers. Their 4,000 mile trek along the US Pacific Coast related in her book ‘A Long Trek Home’ is astonishing – but it proved to be only … Continued

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Lost at Fromelles:
20 Jul 2016

Lost at Fromelles:

by admin | posted in: Farming, Home & Gardening, Inspiring People | 0

Just like thousands of other Australians I lost a relative at Fromelles a hundred years ago today. Private Joseph Leslie (Roy) Martin Number 1584, 30th battalion AIF, an ex cadet, single labourer from Grenfell NSW, an uncle who would never … Continued

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Archaeology is exciting.
6 Jul 2016

Archaeology is exciting.

by admin | posted in: Farming, Home & Gardening, Inspiring People | 0

There is so much more to learn. Its secrets should never be locked away from us (eg by spurious claims of respect for remote ‘ancestors’). I have enormous respect for these ancient ‘Spaniards’ who were the first people into America … Continued

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Thrilling Tales: The DIY Motorcycle:
22 Jun 2016

Thrilling Tales: The DIY Motorcycle:

by admin | posted in: How To Guide, Inspiring People | 0

Emile Leray built a working motorbike from a broken down car to escape the African desert: ‘A Frenchman has found fame over 20 years later after pulling off a remarkable escape from the Moroccan desert – by building a motorbike … Continued

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Go Land Rover:
17 Jun 2016

Go Land Rover:

by admin | posted in: Four Wheel Driving, Inspiring People | 0

‘In 2013, three friends set off on a journey that they had been told was impossible: the north-south crossing of the Congo River Basin, from Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to Juba, in South Sudan. Traversing two and … Continued

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This Book May Save Your Life:
24 May 2016

This Book May Save Your Life:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Farming, Home & Gardening, Hiking, How To Guide, Inspiring People | 0

At very least it will make it enormously better. Enough that you can look forward to enjoying hiking in your 70s, 80s and 90s (coming up sooner than you think!) It will totally CURE Type 2 Diabetes in 8 weeks! … Continued

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Thrilling Tales: Daniel Boone:
27 Feb 2016

Thrilling Tales: Daniel Boone:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Camping, Farming, Home & Gardening, Hunting, Inspiring People | 0

If Boone could do it, I can: ‘According to one story, in 1810 (at age 79) or later, Boone went with a group on a long hunt as far west as the Yellowstone River, a remarkable journey (from Missouri to … Continued

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Hannibal Lektor’s hand:
26 Feb 2016

Hannibal Lektor’s hand:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Bucket List, Farming, Home & Gardening, First Aid, Hiking, Inspiring People | 0

So far (I think) it has not crept out at night to do mayhem on the innocent – but it’s sure looking impressive. I am now an amalgam of machine parts: you might like to tell anyone you know whose … Continued

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Thrilling Tales: ‘The Road to Endor’
11 Feb 2016

Thrilling Tales: ‘The Road to Endor’

by admin | posted in: Farming, Home & Gardening, Inspiring People | 0

By E.H Jones is simply the most amazing true escape story, ever. I have been recommending it to people for fifty years but it has largely been out of print. I have not owned a copy myself for most of … Continued

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Thrilling Tales: Lewis & Clark
11 Nov 2015

Thrilling Tales: Lewis & Clark

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Canoeing, Hiking, Inspiring People | 0

A Film by Ken Burns 1997. About the first crossing of the American continent (by Europeans) in 1804-6. We have spent the last two nights simply mesmerised by this amazing documentary. Ken Burns is always such a treat! (You probably … Continued

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19 Gram Dyneema Camp Shoes

Cookset Woes:

The Egg-Ring Ultralight Wood Burner Stove:

The Ultralight Bush Chair

DIY Hiking Gear:

Home Made Pack Raft

A Gorilla in the Bush:

Bathtime on the Trail: The One Gram Platypus Shower:

No Sew Sandals 80 grams:

Car-Camper Conversion $50

 

 

 

 

 

20 Tips and Tricks:

How to Light A Fire In the Wet

Insects can ruin a camping trip:

Finding Your Way:

Simple Hammock Double Up

The Lie of the Land

The Importance of a Roof

Raincoat Shelter

How to avoid being wet & cold while camping

River Crossings:

Why you should get your feet wet when hiking

Catching Your Breath – Walking Uphill

Tent Stakes and Tricks

Trowel tent peg

If you could only carry two things in the bush, what would they be?

Foot Care

Ultralight Personal Hygiene

Carry a Knife

Rope – Don’t leave home without it

Handy Estimation Tricks

How Long Till Sundown

Walking the Line

Naismith’s Rule

How to Light a Fire in the Snow

Collecting Water

Cookset Woes

20 Hunting tales, Tips and Tricks:

A  Wild River Stag

Not Quite Alone in the Wilderness

The Last of the Mountain Men

The Silence of the Deer

A Gorilla in the Bush

Hammock Hunting Till Dark

Solunar tables

Hunting in Fiordland

A Spot of Solitude

The Ultralight Deer Hunter

The Deer Hunter’s Apprentice 

Fair Chase

Sir Samuel Baker

The Lure of the Moose

The Ultralight Fisherman

Follow Your Nose

The Deer Hunter’s Tent

Hunting Daypack

Ultralight Hunting Daypack Update

Best Hunting Daypack

Hunting Thumbtack Reflectors

Ultimate Blades for the Ultralight Hunter

Camera Glassing

How to treat a Gunshot Wound

Amazing Lives: Jim Corbett and the man-Eaters             

 

20 Great  Places:

Dusky Track: Canoeing the Seaforth

From Dawn to Dusky

Blond Bay

The Great Gippsland Circuit

Canoe Wonnangatta

Yarra Falls

Gippsland Packrafting Routes

Everest Base Camp

A Gorilla in the Bush

South Gippsland

Wilsons Prom

Thomson River

Snowy Bluff

Upper Yarra Track

More Upper Yarra Track

Westies Hut

Macalister River

South Coast Track

Avon River

A Spot of Solitude

Mount Bartle Frere

The Isthmus

Packrafting the Remote Wonnangatta

Tasmania’s South Coast Track

Kirchubel

Western Tyers

Moroka River

Eastern Tyers

Some Pages I Like:

Backpacking Gear Test

Hikelighter

Ultralight Insights

The Hiking Life

Outdoor Veteran

Sgt Rock

Ultralight Skunk Works

Chris Molloy

Jolly Green Giant

Brian Green

Jason Klass

Erin McKittrick

Brawny

Some Favourite Hiking Suppliers:

Backpacking Light Australia

Mountain Laurel Designs

Gossamer Gear

Hummingbird Hammocks

Zpacks

Tier Gear

Titanium Goat

Montbell

Montbell Australia

Trail Designs

Brasslite

Big Agnes

Bushbuddy Stove

Minibull

Goosefeet

Ray Jardine

Six Moon Designs

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