What to buy HELP PLEASE!

Vivi said:
For a Spyderco that's light, has a secure grip and offers a good amount of blade, I'd suggest the Spyderco Military.

For a multi-tool, I personally prefer Victorinox swiss army knives like the Farmer or One Handed Trekker, but Leatherman makes nice models as well such as the Wave. Look for the one that has the tools you think you'd use the most.

For fixed blades, it really depends on what you want to do with it. If you want one mostly for pure cutting, a puukko or Mora is a good place to start ( www.ragweedforge.com ). For an all-around knife, something a little more robust like your Ontario, a medium sized Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard, small Leukko etc, would do nicely. Anything larger and you could look at larger Busse's, HI Kuhkuris (They have a forum here), Machete's, Axes & Hatchets (Fiskars are inexspensive and preform very well) and might also want to consider a folding saw.

These are just general suggestions, I don't know what your environment is like. If you're doing a lot of wood cutting, an axe would be advisable, but if you're not, I wouldn't take much more than my EDC (Folder + Swiss Army Knife) and a medium fixed blade.

For the rest of the gear, I'd check out the Wilderness and Survival forum. They can tell you all about Nalgene bottles, ferro rods, paracord etc over there. Just make sure you read up on all the stuff you're going to need to know about, such as local geography and climate, first aid, edible plants, water purification techniques, fire-starting methods etc. All the knives in the world won't do you any good if you don't leave with knowledge as well.
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Great post mate, you are spot on. I will be checking out the Wilderness & survival forum asap. I am going to do lots of research but I still want to get things happening soonish cuz my holidays are fast approaching and time goes fast! I have some good knowledge already but I will be learning a heap more in the next couple of months and it is great to have forums like this to learn from. thanks again y'all !
 
All that "supposed" experience , and you don't know what gear to take with you. That's a problem. I know you will justify this encounter of the 17th kind in your own mind....good luck to you.
I'm a Christian, but the spiritual crap in the bush is for stoners.
You want spititual -->> go to a church or some sort of revival in town.
In your case ... 3 very important things to take...
1)Large first aid kit
2)GPS w/ extra batteries, so you can tell the medics where you are at..
3)Cell phone w/ extra batteries, to call the medics.....

Optional:
4)Girlfriend (if you can find one dumb enough to go) ... hopefully you can out run her, and the wild critters will get her instead of you ... or maybe because she smells nicer .... the snakes will bite her instead of you .... think about it....
 
Noble Warrior said:
Oh he also said that Busse's don't come with receipts and that the warranty is extended to anyone who has one for as long as Busse exists... I find it hard to believe that you don't get a receipt. ANYWAY...
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This is true. A Busse is guaranteed against any unintentional damage forever (as long as the company exists), and there is no reciept (it doesn't matter if you're the original owner or not, the warranty follows the knife). May I ask what model you are looking at?
 
Radios (plural), solar panel, and etc are nice to have.

I would strongly consider the total weight of the load you plan to carry. Much over 50 pounds and items will get cached long before you reach a destination - which must be planned out from waterhole to waterhole, each an easy dayhike apart. You may find packing more than a gallon of water between points difficult at best, yet, on a nice warm day, consuming a quart an hour with full pack in the sun. So, water becomes tedious and has a very quick diminishing return. You can get to the point where you can't go anywhere because you're taking too much.

Read up on those who hike the Appalachian trail for the extreme walkabout conditions of a very long distance hike, Vermont to Georgia, over 1500 miles. Their experience will put some things in perspective for your plans.

I agree with JGarth - your request for what to get sounds too all encompassing. It should have already been decided among your proven kit from the last dozen shorter adventures. Each time you went out you could have sorted two competing systems in the essentials - fire, water, shelter, and been plenty burdened carrying that. If you don't already know, take that as an indication of the level of preparedness you have, and adjust.

Not meant to ruin your trip - we'd just like to hear from you personally when you get back, not as another news item from down under!
 
My suggestions, for what it’s worth:

As stated above, do some research on keeping the weight down. Do a few internet searches on “light hiking” and “through hiking”.

Maybe consider checking out the excellent survival (not survivalist) website Equipped to Survive – www.equipped.com

If you’ve done the above, forgive me for patronizing you. If this whole thread is a subtle joke, which I’m starting to suspect, forgive me for taking the bait.
 
Grebo..

I'm beginning to side with your view of this ... no one can be this un-informed, dis-organized, and naive ... he's putting us on, or his IQ is well below 90, or he's having flashbacks from bad street stuff, and thinks he's Crocodile Dundee's cousin or somethin'.
Where's Wally when ya' really need em ......

Option 2, his daddy gave him the the $10K, and encouraged him to go on this trip....hoping it's croc season...
Take Care ....
 
Ikarus said:
This is true. A Busse is guaranteed against any unintentional damage forever (as long as the company exists), and there is no reciept (it doesn't matter if you're the original owner or not, the warranty follows the knife). May I ask what model you are looking at?
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Fat Fusion Battle Mistress:

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Thanks for that info I feel a lot more reassured. Cheers!
 
Noble Warrior said:
I am in the process of looking at good backpacks, water purifiers, night vision, firelighters, clothing, footwear, swags/ultralight one man tents, torches, cooking equipment, gps, solar panels, first aid, survival books, food, radios, and you get the idea....
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O.k everyone I think you need to settle down a bit. This was what I said in my original post. I am looking at brands comparing prices DOING RESEARCH! I know about these items and have used ALL of them (cept for the $200 waterproof boots I am looking at buying heh). I am trying to get up to speed on the BEST GEAR to buy. I have never owned a lot of this stuff as I said before. I have used other peoples gear mostly. Most of the trips I have done before have been with motorbikes and 4wd's (most not ALL). I don't plan on hiking every day for 3 months I plan to set up camp and stay in good spots for weeks at a time. Actually I haven't made a concrete plan yet I'm just in the PLANNING stage. I am trying to be as light weight as possible. I checked out the equipped to survive site weeks ago. I am not just going off into the wilderness with out a clue. I don't understand why some of you are jumping to all these conclusions about what I am thinking with no reason to do so. I haven't told you anything about my plans really. I have just asked some questions about knives and stated that SOME TIME IN THE NEAR FUTURE I intend to go camping for three months. I never said where or when or anything else at all. Just because I don't know much about brand name knives and gave a list of things I am looking into means I am going to have helicopters come and rescue me?? I am not saying that I will take all of the items on the list I gave... It was off the top of my head and just ideas. I know about carrying weight and I don't intend to take any more than is essential. I never said I WAS ready to do the trip and I also said that I plan to do some weekend trial runs before I go off for en extended period of time. How do you expect anyone to become ready for a trip without asking questions. I repeat I AM STILL IN THE PLANNING STAGE. I came here to ask questions and learn some of things that will help me and it is unfortunate that Jgarth wanted to chime in with some egotistical bullshit about how scary the big bad jungle is. Dood you are being a complete goose. You have said nothing useful at all. Are you trying to impress everyone with your profound knowledge of survival? I feel so meek in comparison to you. You are a hero, in fact you are my hero. If you have nothing useful to say please stop posting messages to me as your not worth replying to. Oh and I can totally understand why you think nature is not spiritual. I feel for you my man.

Enough said. I do thank everyone for all the constructive advise never the less. Thanks heaps. Keep it coming as I am keen to learn. After all dundee wasn't born with all the answers either. heh!
 
I thought Paul Hogan got most of his experience 'painting bridges'. At any rate, I never fault someone for their trip plans, conceptual or real. And, even Jesus had his 'walkabout' in the boonies - without 'need' for a 'church' to contact His Father. I, actually a Brooklyn-born city fellow, had my greatest spiritual awakening camping in the bed of my Dodge Dakota many years ago - watching the stars - fighting the gnats & mosquitos (It was an Alabama state park south of Birmingham.). I decided to make my friend my second wife while 'out'. Two nites was enough!

I thought about your plight last night while cleaning the revolver I had shot at the range earlier in the day. I would probably 'settle' for a KaBar fixed knife - and a Buck 110 folder... spending much more on the boots. Also, here around AL, I kept thinking how much more comforting the 4" 629 (.44M) I was cleaning would be with me, but that probably isn't possible 'Down Under'. With my conceal carry pistol license, I can go just about anywhere in Alabama and adjoining states 'packing' a handgun. Sometimes, I actually do!

Still, I see nothing wrong with 'conceptual' trips - or plans. Certainly, you never misrepresented yourself - and deserve more positive input than some have afforded you. It is always good to remember... you really have no idea who you are conversing with on the internet - or their 'real' experience - or curriculum vitae. Caveat Emptor!

Stainz
 
Stainz said:
I thought Paul Hogan got most of his experience 'painting bridges'. At any rate, I never fault someone for their trip plans, conceptual or real. And, even Jesus had his 'walkabout' in the boonies - without 'need' for a 'church' to contact His Father. I, actually a Brooklyn-born city fellow, had my greatest spiritual awakening camping in the bed of my Dodge Dakota many years ago - watching the stars - fighting the gnats & mosquitos (It was an Alabama state park south of Birmingham.). I decided to make my friend my second wife while 'out'. Two nites was enough!

I thought about your plight last night while cleaning the revolver I had shot at the range earlier in the day. I would probably 'settle' for a KaBar fixed knife - and a Buck 110 folder... spending much more on the boots. Also, here around AL, I kept thinking how much more comforting the 4" 629 (.44M) I was cleaning would be with me, but that probably isn't possible 'Down Under'. With my conceal carry pistol license, I can go just about anywhere in Alabama and adjoining states 'packing' a handgun. Sometimes, I actually do!

Still, I see nothing wrong with 'conceptual' trips - or plans. Certainly, you never misrepresented yourself - and deserve more positive input than some have afforded you. It is always good to remember... you really have no idea who you are conversing with on the internet - or their 'real' experience - or curriculum vitae. Caveat Emptor!

Stainz
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Thanks buddie, refreshing. :D

I am thinking about going down the Bow or crossbow route but I also have a 243 and .22 magnum among others. I have license but I would prefer to be silent and stealthy (It wouldn't be legal to shoot in some of the places I could possibly be going). Also the weight is a factor. Still thinking about these things. I would love to own a pistol but the laws here are very tight and not really a possible option unfortunately :(

Stay cool & Bgood!
 
Noble Warrior,
Check out this site: http://www.rusticforge.com/knives.htm, it's a knife source with emphasis on bushcraft/hiking/camping, along the lines of what you're talking about. They feature Bark River knives, which are a personal favorite, and some of which have been designed with Aussie input for the bush! Enjoy! Let us know what you end up with!
 
Just picked up the Battle Mistress (damn nice knife) and have Spyderco Military Model Carbon Fiber C36CFBGP coming in the mail :thumbup:. Just need to decide on a good multi tool now and my knife bases are covered :). Thanks to everyone for all the helpful information. Muchly appreciated! :D

Terry.
 
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