I don't know how Hilleberg can justify the huge increases in their prices over the last 12 mths or so. I currently own a Saivo and a Nammatj 3 GT. 12 mths ago you could get a Saivo for (aussie $2300), now it's $3550.00. I paid $1650 for my Saivo 8 yrs ago and about $1400 for the Nammatj. Both...
I agree with Wilderlife. Victoria is your best option. NSW has some great country but for the limited time you would have it's a big ask, you would really need access to private property . The Victorian High Country is spectacular and carries a good head of deer. Backpacking is the way to...
Thanks for that. I am talking about winds in the vicinity of 80ks an hour, which can occur quiet regularly in the OZ high country. I might need to look at something different. The lightness of these and similar shelters is great but still not sure of their continued reliability in severe stuff.
I don't worry about it at all. Whatever will be will be. I certainly don't encourage complacency in myself. I love the solitude of solo hunts , other times I'm with mates. Carry an EPIRB, In Reach, and a flare . Most important thing is to think a little about how you go about things. Personally...
Remember too on IFS vehicles it's all about the "droop" too. Change one thing you then have to change another, then another for a minimal gain. Try going to 33" from 31" tires on what we call a Hilux in OZ, fuel economy is 1400 ks with the standard rims and tires, economy when the 33s are on...
Can't beat backpack hunting. We do it exclusively. I'm a spritely 65 and have only been hunting for 3 and a bit years but love and more often than not do it on my own. Keeps you young and fit. Just need to try to keep your weights in check. Modern gear is so good these days. I can do without...
I always find it interesting to compare some of the US things to the Aussie offerings. Not sure if you guys are familiar with the Safari Sling and the sling that Moroka 30 makes, worth a look. Fenix make imo the best headlamps going around, I have 3 of them. BD seem to have fallen by the wayside...
My thoughts exactly. I am one of them....as well I also own several high end flyrods many Abel and other not so cheap top tier fly reels. I certainly couldn't be accused of being "elitist" at all. Quite the opposite actually. Sounds like the fly guys in the US are not so friendly as we are in...
I have met all types flyfishing. Rich ,poor, in between. I have found the same thing in Hunting, which I am relatively new at. Met the odd jerk in both sports as well. My friends and I are mostly tradies, plumbers sparkies etc. We fish and hunt, preferably we can do both on a trip. Flyfishing...
Feels that way in Australia. Govt is aerially shooting Sambar Deer in the Victorian High Country and just leaving them dead on the ground. A lot of the other deer species we have are getting the same treatment. They hate hunters and fisherman a lot more these days. Radical latte sipping greenies...