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  • Staying safe in the backcountry.

    by Pete Henderson
    Heading off into the back country, whether hunting, hiking or tramping there are alot of factors to consider regarding keeping safe. I have discuss...

  • Tell Someone where you're going and why.

    by Pete Henderson
    So you've planned a trip with a couple of friends. Weather looks great for most of the weekend but coming in bad mid day on your way out Sunday. Sh...

  • A few extra things to think about.

    by Pete Henderson
    So you've got all your gear and equipment sorted. You've been training to increase your fitness. Awesome. And now you're planning a trip with some ...

  • Survival gear.

    by Pete Henderson
    Survival is when things have gone not to plan. Suddenly you find yourself lost or perhaps not lost but in a situation that has gotten you disorient...

  • A personal first aid kit.

    by Pete Henderson
    Now I'm no doctor or paramedic, but over the years I've done quite a few courses for first aid and some have been better than others. I have learnt...

  • Other useful items to carry on.

    by Pete Henderson
    As you progress in your new found hobby, it could be tramping or hunting, whatever, you will find there are items you will need or you will see oth...

  • Food for backcountry travel.

    by Pete Henderson
    There is so many options for food for back country travel. Whether you buy purpose made product or make it yourself, really this comes down to pers...

  • Miscellaneous clothing/gear.

    by Pete Henderson
    If you started at your feet and worked your way up your head, I'll give you some ideas of gear/clothing that you can have a think about and it migh...

  • Sleeping mats.

    by Pete Henderson
    You've just walked into your camping spot and have just used X amount of energy to get into where you are going. Cooked dinner and eaten to replace...

  • Tents. Do you really need one?

    by Pete Henderson
    Really do your homework on what you want a tent for. Again lots of variables, a single person tent, two person tent, shape, water-proof-ness. Do yo...

  • Sleeping Bags

    by Pete Henderson
    Once again, you need to think about its use, the time of year you will be using it, it's weight, what it's made from, size and shape. I bet you nev...

  • Pack selection

    by Pete Henderson
    So much like the boots first few paragraphs, do some investigation, what are you going to do with this pack? is it a 'day-pack' a 'multi-day pack' ...