bowrabob

I never think about snakes when I'm in the bush, I am more concentrated on looking for game, although I have seen plenty, I have been attacked by a tiger snake and I've stepped on a few black snakes. My old mate who recently died spent most of his life in the bush and never wore shoes. I think you have more chance getting run over on a pedestrian crossing than getting bitten by a snake.

I have a Smith's pull through sharpener, it works well, has a course carbide for an edge and a fine ceramic for fine tuning. It is pocket sizeand cost about $15, it is only a quick fix but I agree with Rono, a stone and steel is the best method.

I got a 5 gun safe on ebay, $250 + 50 postage. It is 2mm thick with 3 point locking and seperate ammo safe. Probably not the best safe you can buy but it meets the NSW requirements.

I bought some Auscam Pants, long sleeve T shirt and Hat, cost $63.00 at the local disposal store, blends in well in my area (rain forrest) maybe not so good in dry areas.

I have just got the hunting bug and I want some camping gear. I plan to buy a swag and a 4 man tent, something that I can stand up in. I have looked at some 2-3 man tents but they are only about 1.3 metres in height.