Onthemark

Yeah fair enough mate, they’re an expensive chunk of steel.. I had some Chinese crap before I bought the svord and got sick of breaking handles, dull blades after minimal work etc. They makes some good stuff! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Whatever floats your boat man.. fwiw I run a svord von tempsky Bowie around camp. Now that’s a solid knife! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fwiw I run the sea to summit comfort plus- r5 rating. It’s been great, had it when we were up tops in the gatta if u remember. Pretty pricey at 200 but haven’t had a bad nights sleep on it. 700g weight I think Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Please elaborate duncs.. I sense some emotion haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Gorgeous work mate. Do you make knives full time? How bout the leather work, yours as well? Very impressive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Stoney creek glaisnock is what I run. My only tip would be make sure whatever you get finishes just above your knees somewhere, allows you to sit on it and also allows better run off without getting wet like a short jacket Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What would you say it weighs mate? Looks good, thanks for the informative post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Perhaps let us know what you are currently using? My pack is probably a downgrade from yours but I'll mention it anyway lol. Wilderness equipment breakout. Canvas, heavy duty, good support and most importantly, fits my body well. I guess you just have to try them on, weighted. It's the only real way to know I reckon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mick I'm looking for a rangefinder if you want to offload one at a decent price.. WL suggested 10x42's to me when I first started. My budget was sub 400 so I went with Vortex diamondbacks. I struggled to use them as much as I should at first, however now its almost second nature to pick them up and scan every few moments.

16.. nice work! Apprenticeship for a relationship is 10 years, then you need another couple of years to wind up to it so your probably a little overdue Joel but still tracking well haha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha beaver that's a pissa idea mate, I'll do it for shits and gigs[emoji1303] Hopefully get a hunt in soon! Gibbo mate it's been 9 years so I think she's expecting a ring to be honest, but till I learn how to make one out of empty cases that won't be happening [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When she handed me a svord for my bday! I had been eyeing off a drop point since I started hunting but was being a tight arse and never got one. She even got my initials and a deer head etched onto it.. not a sambar, think I can forgive her though.. Now to blood it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bump. Used your kit yet mate? Keen to hear how it goes.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

https://m.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/special-field-mens-boot/pid-10006023/pgid-11352826 Have a look at these mate..not specifically hunting boots but have the fast drying, light weight and comfortable properties you're after Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good stuff V. Now to put it to good use mate! Do you have any "proper" lightweight waterproof gear? I think the mallard stuff does a good job keeping most of the stuff out from what I've heard, but for serious wet stuff or even just keeping dry when pushing bush, a lightweight packable waterproof jacket and pant will ensure your main hunting garments stay dry. Last thing ya want is having your only set of camos(or whatever) damp for the duration of you packing out..real pita. I found that my rain stuff does the job, although a top that finishes below my waist ( or below my 8==D )would be ideal for water run off as the normal length one allows water through when you bend over etc. A little more length would fix the problem.. that's what she said. just some food for thought mate. Edit: never mind, just seen your other post about the hunters element gear, sorted!

My Bad!! Exped 9 it is LW is prob the go for comfiest night sleep without falling of the thing

No probs mate. I sussed out WL's mat, exped synmat 7 LW if i remember right. looked the goods and the intergrated pump was a cool feature! I am yet to buy one but its going to happen soon..On the sleeping bag front I run the denali defender hooded bag for warmer weather, its rated at -2..and can be had from anaconda for 90 bux atm. For the colder stuff I have the kathmandu Polaris XT bag which is rated to -16 comfort or -38 extreme. it is costly at 8 green ones but can be had for 500 if your a member. Even better if you know someone who works there get them to hook you up with a family discount coupon.. then go nuts. I've learnt the hard way like I said before so learn from my mistakes mate.. the poor man pays twice.

Very easy mate, took me about 5 mins at first. But I reckon I could do it in three now that I have done it once. Only has two poles, one long one which is red and the shorter one which is black. Slide em through the colour coded loops on the tent, wack 4 pegs in at a minimum and your done! Quite simple. Obviously you could spend longer setting it up with all the ropes etc but depends on the weather I guess.

I bought the Black wolf Mantis UL 2, It has two entries and vestibules, adding to that it has loads of room inside, I'm only 173 cm and had plenty of room above my head and below my feet. There is no straight sides and I'm unsure as to where you see the nearly flat roof, plenty of pitch for run off. Granted the UL 1 only has a single door and vestibule and may be smaller.. but the UL 2 has good reviews from many, and not just online, I was recommended this tent by a couple of friends who are avid hikers. I messed around in rays with one they had setup.. then bought one home and set it up again (they price matched snowy's for anyone that's keen). Plenty of room for the pack, rifle and boots in one vestibule and then adequate room to cook on the other side if getting smashed by rain for hours/days. 1kg thats not there is 1 kg less that I have to carry.. it all adds up in the end mate. like the straw that broke the camels back. Having been the new guy that packed without paying much attention to individual item weights, then actually grounded a deer and tried to harvest as much meat as i could from it, I've learnt the hard way that keeping weight down is key. I'm currently reviewing my pack contents and have a lengthy list of each item and its individual weight. At the moment it sits at 21.6 kg with everything accounted for except my sleeping mat which I'm yet to purchase..that is with rifle, food & water included also. enough for 3 days. I will make a thread once I have everything complete.

My setup, usually only take one guitar though.

Vortex Diamondback here.. ~350-400 bux. Crisp and clear.

This is my Svord von tempsky bowie. It's what I consider the do all survival knife. It is shaving sharp.. It's regularly used for harvesting and splitting firewood, banging in tent pegs, being used as a pry bar, shelter building, track clearing etc..it even came out when I hacked up my first sambar as I had no idea how to get the hind legs off..lol. This is a BIG knife boasting an 11" blade with a fair amount of weight, around 750grams in total. I've added some tennis racquet grip for extra comfort and shock absorption as I felt the handle was the only thing letting it down. Obviously is not practical for smaller nitty gritty jobs but it's really shines when you need a robust, no bull knife. Cheers, Mark. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Gday Mark from west VIC here.. Looking to get into deer stalking this year, have been into camping, enduro riding, shooting , fishing etc for many years so will be good to chat with some like minded people. Cheers!