what is it with this forum,suddenly a topic that could have provoked a long list of suggestions by many experienced traveler hunters to add too has been closed? WTF for?

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Originally posted by gryphon1:
what is it with this forum,suddenly a topic that could have provoked a long list of suggestions by many experienced traveler hunters to add too has been closed? WTF for?

Must have missed it, what topic was that?

Anyone who intends to hunt in NZ mid-year dressed in cotton (even with one pair of thermals) must have a death wish.

BruceC,much the same in Alpine Vic mid year.

I count 4 layers of clothing, including thermals, in the southern and NZ lists...is that not enough??

Bear in mind that this is a list developed for clients to bring a basic set of clothing (rather than totally inappropriate clothing) and the guides and lodges always carry extra heavy-duty clothing.

I'd also like to point-out that this is a list developed over many years by our guides (not just me), including Bob Penfold.

No doubt that others here (and guides and outfitters) will have other different ideas. I would suggest that anyone intending to travel to these places that the take these lists for what they are (a reference) and compare these notes with your outfitter/mates/forum members, etc -if you want to develop a personalised list - specific to your own needs and any other variables like the exact location, timing, season, etc.

Cheers
Matt

I closed it Gryph as I didn't want a long list of posts under it with just one or two suggestions. I meant to close it when I posted it but forgot. If anyone wishes to take the time to write up a list for the particular area that they hunt(For instance a list for alpine Victoria or the mountains of NZ.)feel free to do so and send it to me via PM. I'll add it to the post. Bearing in mind that the idea of the post was to give visiting international hunters a starting point/guide to the equipment needed, not folks that live in or close to those areas.

I have to agree with BruceC - cotton is nothing but a liability ANY TIME in the NZ South Island alps - merino, polypro and fleece is the way to go. If you are down this way I would also go for heavy weight alpine boots with a rigid sole for adequate grip on the steep slopes, ankle protection on scree slopes and comfort in riverbed walking. Add a set of gaiters to keep the gravel out of your boots and to provide some protection from matagouri and spaniard (two very aggressive shrubs that punish the unwary).

I read that and thought it had been there for years

I beleive (hope) most that are here would take that with a grain. In saying that, if it's a guided hunt then you do not need to have the serious gear that the average hunter here would use unless you are going serious. June/July are the months that you want the proper stuff but the rest of the time it GENERALLY not to bad. Not when you compare it to the likes of Alaska etc.

And before you all get to precious, I don't put to much more on for Fiordland in June/July compared to April, which is only a singlet and bushshirt. So long as you have dry gear to get into when you get back is the main thing.