New Zealand bush solo camp

Spending the night in the New Zealand bush under my tarp. The tracker was put to work harvesting my firewood and I enjoyed a nice campfire lit with my flint and steel.
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[@UngeschlagenerWikinger]

interesting film👍

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks!

[@richardruawai747]

Hammock tents are the way to go now saves alot of work making something to keep you off the ground and they're enclosed with netting keeping mosquitoes at bay 👍

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you Richard. I've never really had the want to get into hammock camping. They definitely have a place! But I prefer the ground haha. I'll have to give them a proper go at some point. Cheers

[@nikku13]

Great video and it sucks about the salt and pepper.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks mate. I always forget something haha. Cheers

[@tewhetusimeon2863]

As a young moari full From mount tongariro I love outdoor bushcraft much respect lads we all outdoors men bushcraft is wisdom wisdom is power ti hei mouri ora

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers man. Thanks heaps

[@christiancarter6742]

Great stuff mate, I’m from NZ also, love me a good over night camping mish. Keep up the great vids

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks very much man. I really enjoyed that trip. Currently in Canada do some camping! I'll have some epic videos when I get back! Cheers

[@alastairdow4400]

Maybe s fold out sae would be the go on the manuka its alot if work to hack through a log.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Yeah just having fun! Thanks!

[@southernlandsolo7839]

Awesome vid bro. Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers dave, I really enjoyed that trip.

[@passedoutsober6322]

So cool to see you out in our bush just chilling and being very respectful but also inspiring those of us who might want to give it a go. Hope to see more!!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you! The Camp was ages ago but I'm looking forward to getting out and doing more like it. Cheers

[@passedoutsober6322]

@@BackcountryKiwi Awesome to hear!! Can't wait to see what you come up with or where the wind takes ya mate!

[@jacquiblanchard3131]

Great job out there!!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks very much!

[@007-Bond]

Really enjoyed this. Great work.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it 🙂 cheers

[@scottbeatson3881]

Good on ya mate! Good to see a young fellow kiwi out there doin' it

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks very much! That means a lot and I enjoy doing it. Cheers

[@scottbeatson3881]

@@BackcountryKiwi Just watched Pt 1 of your Canada trip. Awesome stuff! Are you over there on holiday or living now? Did you have any bear/animal protection?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

@@scottbeatson3881 I was over there in March, but had to come home. I had bear spray on my belt but I didn't encounter any dangerous wildlife. Cheers

[@melodipopham1844]

Great video! Great to see NZ bushcraft, and someone as young as yourself getting out there. My kids and I enjoyed the watch. Thank you.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you very much. Glad to hear you guys enjoyed it. Cheers

[@JenniferA886]

👍👍👍🍺

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you!

[@ReviloNZwalks]

Nice man that's some awesome mossy forest you found. Great bit of manuka firewood too!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers bro! The moss was pretty cool (and comfy). That manuka was a good score, kept my fire going for a while. Cheers

[@MrAntsrules]

great video well done cant beat nature I love camping!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers mate. It sure is nice to get out! Thanks

[@mellh7547]

I am from NZ aswell nice video and thanks for sharing. Nice knife! And good knowledge you have of our Bush and plants. Been watching so many overseas videos so good to see our beautiful back country

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks very much

[@sharonahohneck8727]

Thanks for the video learned a lot and can't wait to go camping

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Awesome hope you have a great time!

[@RavinderKaur02]

Hey, it’s good to see people doing bushcraft in nz. Which part of nz is that? Thanx

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks man this was in pureora forest park, the bottom of the Waikato. Cheers

[@RavinderKaur02]

@@BackcountryKiwi ok, thanx!! Is it possible to camp in a similar way somewhere in Hamilton or Cambridge or anywhere near north shore /Albany area without outdoor fire restrictions? Thanx!!

[@matthewaustin3488]

I also want to get into camping NZ is a perfect place for that

[@BackcountryKiwi]

It sure is! I hope you can get out and enjoy. Cheers

[@robinfox4440]

Nice to see some kiwis going out on their own and camping where they please, rather than having to pay for DoC huts all the time.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers. I really enjoy it. The doc huts are useful though, especially for those first starting out. Thanks for watching

[@OutdoorsWithCWest]

great video mate

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it!

[@LordAudio]

Very well made videos. Where'd you get your canteen?

[@LordAudio]

And pack. Curious that the sleeping mat is the back support.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you! The Canteen is a heavy cover titanium Canteen set. The pack is a German army infantry (I think) pack, and the sleeping mat is a Germany army folding sleeping pad. Yeah it's a pretty cool design, I no longer have this pack, but it was great one. Cheers.

[@headingoutdoorsnewzealand6031]

Great video bro you do any hunting as well?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

No I don't. I'd like to some day. Cheers!

[@warnakaranasinghe990]

great video. love it 💪💪

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks!

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

Nice video mate. It looks like the West Coast?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks bro. Nah this was in Pureora forest park in the North Island. Cheers

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

@@BackcountryKiwi ah ok, my mistake. It looks really similar to West Coast bush. I havent spent that much time tramping in the NI I suppose though. Regardless - cool. :)

[@sagemoon5937]

This video should have more likes

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers for the compliment. I appreciate it :)

[@skeme1213]

Good old kiwi survival skills.. solid bro.. love the kiwi outdoors.. Thank you for the vid 💪🔥❤️

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thankyou for watching bro. Just trying to share my experiences with others. Glad you enjoyed it

[@lumpylumpy3931]

Nancy has himself some gloves😂

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Sure do

[@missjedi88]

Love this 😇

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Hey! Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ssgtkyle7460]

this is south island right?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Nah mate. North island. Pureora forest park

[@castrx]

What's your canteen called and where can I get 1??

[@BackcountryKiwi]

That is a heavy cover Canteen and you can get them from heavy covers website. Cheers!

[@teegee87]

I've been watching Canadian Camping KZbinrs for a while now and decided to look out for some fellow New Zealander videos. Good video man, subbing now and working through the rest of your videos.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Hey mate. Thanks for the support. I hope you enjoy the videos. I even have some canada camping trips 😉. Cheers

[@GetBusyLiving]

Really enjoyed the video mate. Great to see some NZ content because our bush is alot different than the american stuff KZbin is full of. Great to see you out there and smashing it bro! (don't forget the salt and pepper next time ha ha ) 👍

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers man, glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks!

[@Borealwalkabouts]

Nice video buddy. I like your productions,

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers man 👍

[@jagatsvlog5006]

where was that?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Pureora forest park. Thanks for watching!

[@thisisweeman69]

Really enjoyed your video mate.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers man. Thanks 👍

[@danieltuhiwai81]

awesome video mate keep up the good work

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers mate. Thanks very much 👍👍👍

[@bladejones7544]

Awesome mahi and cool content, keep it up brother!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks mate. Looking forward to another trip like this hopefully soon!

[@jacksonfive197]

Your editing is getting much better cheers choice vid.....

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers bro. Means a lot 👍

[@Monica-jq4gy]

Great Video !! Felt like i was there with you :)

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks alot! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

Good knowledge & energetic, Ive given you a sub, I also do New Zealand Outdoor videos, some are bushcraft, the silky or a bow saw used earlier might have made wood prep easier, I have same issues with flint and steel, good on your perservence.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Dave. I didn't use the silky saw earlier as I was trying out different methods of breaking/processing wood. Cheers

[@missjedi88]

I wish I could be with you

[@BackcountryKiwi]

This was a great camp, thanks for watching!

[@meriatihan5271]

Excellent video and great environment to camp in. My worry is that when it rains, your bed will be wet, looking at your camp setup. The water flow will be going through your camp.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Haha yep this has been pointed out before and it was also something I considered when I set up here. I was only there for one night and I knew there was no rain forecast so I decided it was worth the risk. I appreciate your concern though. Thanks

[@pedoslayer]

Wheres this in New Zealand

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Pureora forest park. Cheers

[@pedoslayer]

@@BackcountryKiwi Thanks! 👍

[@TEATlME]

i'm wondering how old are you?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

I'm 18. Cheers

[@sumittrox143]

*Good Job Mate*

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks you very much bro 👍

[@missjedi88]

Love it! Take me with you. California USA sucks! 😕

[@BackcountryKiwi]

The USA has some pretty beautiful spots but thanks! NZ is awesome. Cheers

[@NoahfromEarth]

Do you know of any good places to do some overnight bush camping near the Auckland region?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

I've never done any camping in that area but you can check out DOC'S website or go to the bushcraftnz forum (the forum is pretty dead) and in the drop down menu under home, you will find "a bushcraft map of NZ" that has a bunch of places to get out in the bush. Hope this helps bro. have fun

[@NoahfromEarth]

@@BackcountryKiwi Thanks for your reply man! Also keep up the good content!!

[@cuzzyhard8352]

i own 378 acers of land up north

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Awesome bro, that must be great. If love to own something like that someday. Cheers

[@T74V1N]

Great video mate, you bush couldn't be any more different to what I'm used too. You should do a bit of a run-through of the gear you use.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks mate! I've been considering doing a video like that, maybe for my next trip. Cheers

[@bz6h301]

Great vid! Definitely deserve more views, keep it up! I'm also wondering what model is your knife? It looks really useful :)

[@BackcountryKiwi]

The knife is a tracker style, also known as a wilderness survival knife (WSK). Mine is a hand forged custom knife. Thanks for watching mate :)

[@craigoneill2367]

Today mate I am just watching your vid and enjoying it so far I see you have the tracker and what look like a silky saw would that have not been easier to cut down the tree rather than hacking it with the tracker? Also when you leave your camp site to fetch wood, miss and or water do you ever worry about not finding your way back? The reason I ask is I am also into solo overnights and want to expand my skills. Keep up the excellent work cheers Bro

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Yeah for sure it would have been easier to take down the tree with my saw but using the tracker was more fun 😁. When I'm away from camp exploring, gathering fire wood etc, I try to keep in mind the general direction of where my camp is. I've only had one scare where I was wandering around for a bit trying to find my camp but apart from that I haven't had any problems. Best of luck out there bro, you'll love it 👍

[@jettonogbanua]

Good stuff mate!! Really interesting camping!!! Where was this?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you! This was in Pureoea forest park in the north island of New Zealand. Cheers

[@bryanpalpatine8746]

I like that knife you got there bro. Perfect for NZ, What is it?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

It's a tracker/WSK style knife. I absolutely love it, it can take a beating and keep on going! Cheers

[@sandeepdhami5731]

Fire 🔥 is big issue did you obtain a permit?? How do i know where can i lit 🔥 fire???

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Check out DOC website bro. I didn't need a permit here, it was open fire season

[@justinwatson2915]

hey, just wandering where this is because i want to go camping with my friends on my birthday

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Hey this was somewhere in Pureora forest park. There are a couple of cool campgrounds in this area. Just jump on the DOC website and have a look. Cheers

[@HunterParkNZ]

Is fire allowed in the area you live? Im jeolous..

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Yes it is providing there is no fire ban. Cheers

[@sandeepdhami5731]

I would love go for camping but without fire it is boring!!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Haha even without a fire it can still be fun. But yeah, a fire definitely makes it way more fun!

[@sandeepdhami5731]

Do we need permit ?? Or it ok ??

[@nicholasspirosgreening8900]

Get some Bic lighters bro sheesh 3$

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks ill keep that in mind

[@sutibu1]

Pitching your tent in a hollow resulting in a cold wet bed if it rains is hilarious. But there's nothing funny about cutting live trees for tent poles etc.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Haha this was a while ago but yes it is in a bit of a dip but it was only for 1 night and I knew the weather forecast was looking good. Also none of the trees I took down were alive, they were all very dead. Cheers

[@thexniperianz8698]

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[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers

[@thexniperianz8698]

cheers 🍻 👍😁

[@shamicentertainment1262]

how much did you pay the government for all that moss?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Haha not a penny lol

[@kefelonia1]

Real men don't need or wear gloves

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Haha they can come in handy at times! Cheers