Tag: survival

  • Exciting news! Waypost Survival has relocated to the beautiful Castlepoint area in the Wairarapa. Amazing bush and one of the most stunning beaches at our doorstep means we can deliver our bushcraft survival courses as well as specialised Sea & Coast packages.   Waypost Survival: Now in the Wairarapa!  Are you ready to master the wild?…

  • Food for survival

    Although food is not exactly high on the priorities of survival, it is on people’s mind a lot! It also pays to know some things about wild food for various reasons; it can stave off the boredom that is likely to set in, it can keep up the spirits as well as provide some sorely…

  • Surviving the cold

    Winter has well and truly arrived. Although most days are sunny, the nights sure are cold. If you are going into the outdoors, don’t be deceived by a lovely sunny day. As soon as that warm sun goes down the temperatures drop significantly. Never go out into the bush unless you are well prepared for…

  • Exciting news! Waypost Survival has moved to the sunny Hawke’s Bay. This is the reason we have been so quiet lately, busy moving, setting up a new homestead and scoping out new wilderness spots. The Hawke’s Bay provides amazing opportunities for all sorts of hunting and wilderness activities. We have added ‘prepping’ to our homesteading…

  • Fire lighting basics

    The secret to surviving in comfort is to be prepared.  While it is important to know how to make a fire from scratch and in all conditions, being prepared is the smartest thing you can do. In my case being prepared is always having some fire starters in my survival belt. Sure I know how…

  • Fire lighting

    Fire is an essential part of being able to comfortably survive in most terrains. In some situations it can be the difference between life and death. While this sounds dramatic, the value of fire should not be underestimated. Over the next few weeks we will offer many tips on fires, how to build, light and…

  • New Zealand is advertised worldwide for its lovely climate, but the truth is it can get wet, cold and windy very quickly. Four seasons in one day is not unusual for this beautiful country. This kind of weather means you need to know about protection against exposure. Exposure (excessive heat loss or hypothermia) can rapidly…

  • If a natural disaster struck in your locality today, how well would you cope? Only a small percentage of New Zealand’s population is prepared with knowledge and the ability to look after themselves for at least three days following a natural disaster. But although most of us live in blissful ignorance or denial, it is…