Mate couldn't agree more, we have some of the worlds best back country wilderness areas. An absolute pleasure bringing the beauty of our back country to screens at home!
Super uplifting , most feel good vid I’ve seen. No less entertaining if the only thing harvested was a bag of muffins and a packet of crisps...magnificent scenery, real person commentary...top shelf...Bender’s standard unsurpassed...Bang!
Cheers mate, yeah I go along time between shooting animals, so usually the muffins and chips are the ones in trouble haha. Hard to beat that beautiful west coast scenery! The more time I spend there, the happier I am!
Another great hunting doco👍, love the effort always you put in to explore what’s over the next ridge line. That Osprey backpack is definitely money well spent, with the best warranty on the market. I’ve had mine for 4 years and do multi day tramp/hunting on average once a month usually loaded up to 35kg. My shoulder strap tensioning bit broke while I had it loaded with 50kg carting out a stag last month so we just emailed Osprey and told us to take it to Bivouac, they replaced the broken bit no questions asked.
Cheers Mate, thats the beauty about hunting in the southern alps is the opportunities are endless if your willing to keep going further. Yeah mate, 100% the warranty is one of the best, hence why I switch to that pack after the debacle with tatonka. Plus the Aether is waaaay lighter than the Tatonka Bison I was using and they are such a good pack for carrying heavy loads considering they aren't a heavy pack. Hope the mountains are treating you well mate!
Great messages throughout Ben interlaced with spectacular scenery. Always enjoy watching your wilderness backpack hunts, you definately squeeze that last drop out of life!! Ps that chamois buck in the creek bottom looked like a nice animal, i presume you have set your standards higher again? Minimum 10.5 inches perhaps?
Yeah mate, really trying to pass on my knowledge as a well qualified solo backpack hunter haha. I just hope these films can inspire, as well as educate up and coming hunters. Life's so precise and beautiful, hence why I search for the most fulfilling adventures possible. I evaluated that chamois in the creek quite meticulously and he would only be in the 9" class, just didn't have the height. Nonetheless, hope life is treating you well and another epic mission is just around the corner!
@@bendb_wildaboutnz They definately inspire me mate. No one else in NZ documenting their solo hunts quite like you do. Cinematography is brilliant. Cheers brother, 2020 will be a big year adventure wise 🤞 churr 👍
@@MountainMan_NZ Love the feedback mate, as that's a huge motivator behind why I spend hours making these films, as you would know all too well. Mate look forward to seeing you have a feed in 2020, the wilderness never disappoints!
Another awesome vid mate, love the hard work over multiple days, just a question on those crampons are they the k10 or KTS ones, I’ve used the rubber instep type but as you’ve said the rubber is a weak point, but they def helped in that tussock. 👍
Cheers Mate, love putting in those hard yards as its so fulfilling! Yeah mate agree the rubber ones become unserviceable fairly quickly. I use the k10 (www.gearshop.co.nz/collections/snow-ice_crampons/products/kahtoola-k10-hiking-crampons) highly recommend them!!
Hey Mate, Its the Ridgeline Evolution jacket. I've trashed that jacket since reviewing it in 2019 and its a bloody good jacket (lightweight as well). www.hamillstaupo.co.nz/product/ridgeline-evolution-jacket/?attribute_pa_size=s&gclid=CjwKCAiA_eb-BRB2EiwAGBnXXjf9jMHgJGVnBP-IreNvuff-AvrmZRKWs-RX1p3Dw2kp0dIeHDunthoC1AIQAvD_BwE
Welldone Ben, another fantastic episode. I liked the gear review and seeing what other hunters take. Learning wee tips and tricks always helpful.
Cheers Mate, selecting the right gear can drastically improve hunting opportunities and experiences. Especially when your by yourself for days on end!
Another awesome adventure mate, well documented and some beautiful scenery!! Cheers again
Awesome mission mate. Epic shots allways a pleasure too see our back yard. We are truly lucky.
Mate couldn't agree more, we have some of the worlds best back country wilderness areas. An absolute pleasure bringing the beauty of our back country to screens at home!
Super uplifting , most feel good vid I’ve seen. No less entertaining if the only thing harvested was a bag of muffins and a packet of crisps...magnificent scenery, real person commentary...top shelf...Bender’s standard unsurpassed...Bang!
Cheers mate, yeah I go along time between shooting animals, so usually the muffins and chips are the ones in trouble haha. Hard to beat that beautiful west coast scenery! The more time I spend there, the happier I am!
@@bendb_wildaboutnz Cracker of a vid Ben...much respect for the hunting ethics...too right re the muffins...
Another great hunting doco👍, love the effort always you put in to explore what’s over the next ridge line.
That Osprey backpack is definitely money well spent, with the best warranty on the market. I’ve had mine for 4 years and do multi day tramp/hunting on average once a month usually loaded up to 35kg. My shoulder strap tensioning bit broke while I had it loaded with 50kg carting out a stag last month so we just emailed Osprey and told us to take it to Bivouac, they replaced the broken bit no questions asked.
Cheers Mate, thats the beauty about hunting in the southern alps is the opportunities are endless if your willing to keep going further. Yeah mate, 100% the warranty is one of the best, hence why I switch to that pack after the debacle with tatonka. Plus the Aether is waaaay lighter than the Tatonka Bison I was using and they are such a good pack for carrying heavy loads considering they aren't a heavy pack. Hope the mountains are treating you well mate!
Awesome views! Great adventure
Loving the DPMs
Cheers Mate, DPM's are the bees knees in terms of camo. Unfortunately the DPM pants arn't very durable, hence why I not in full fatigues haha
Loving it Ben, keep it up and thanks for the cool show&tell.
Thanks mate, happy as to share my knowledge around solo backpack hunting, all the best!
Awesome mate , well put together . What an amazing trip
Thanks Mate, was a proper good time in some spectacular country!
@@bendb_wildaboutnz And thanks for gear review , been on the hunt for some lighter weight gear . Cheers Joe
Wicked bro. my kind of video 👍😎
Great messages throughout Ben interlaced with spectacular scenery. Always enjoy watching your wilderness backpack hunts, you definately squeeze that last drop out of life!! Ps that chamois buck in the creek bottom looked like a nice animal, i presume you have set your standards higher again? Minimum 10.5 inches perhaps?
Yeah mate, really trying to pass on my knowledge as a well qualified solo backpack hunter haha. I just hope these films can inspire, as well as educate up and coming hunters. Life's so precise and beautiful, hence why I search for the most fulfilling adventures possible. I evaluated that chamois in the creek quite meticulously and he would only be in the 9" class, just didn't have the height. Nonetheless, hope life is treating you well and another epic mission is just around the corner!
@@bendb_wildaboutnz They definately inspire me mate. No one else in NZ documenting their solo hunts quite like you do. Cinematography is brilliant. Cheers brother, 2020 will be a big year adventure wise 🤞 churr 👍
@@MountainMan_NZ Love the feedback mate, as that's a huge motivator behind why I spend hours making these films, as you would know all too well. Mate look forward to seeing you have a feed in 2020, the wilderness never disappoints!
Cheers Ben. As usual, epic!
Nice one bro 👍
Another awesome vid mate, love the hard work over multiple days, just a question on those crampons are they the k10 or KTS ones, I’ve used the rubber instep type but as you’ve said the rubber is a weak point, but they def helped in that tussock. 👍
Cheers Mate, love putting in those hard yards as its so fulfilling! Yeah mate agree the rubber ones become unserviceable fairly quickly. I use the k10 (www.gearshop.co.nz/collections/snow-ice_crampons/products/kahtoola-k10-hiking-crampons) highly recommend them!!
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What’s the jacket your wearing in the latest Rod & Rifle article (Osprey Pack)
Hey Mate, Its the Ridgeline Evolution jacket. I've trashed that jacket since reviewing it in 2019 and its a bloody good jacket (lightweight as well). www.hamillstaupo.co.nz/product/ridgeline-evolution-jacket/?attribute_pa_size=s&gclid=CjwKCAiA_eb-BRB2EiwAGBnXXjf9jMHgJGVnBP-IreNvuff-AvrmZRKWs-RX1p3Dw2kp0dIeHDunthoC1AIQAvD_BwE