Aussi/Kiwi gear question.

[Bootstrap Bob]

Next year I have a relative visiting Australia and New Zealand and they have offered to bring anything back for me if there is something specific I would like.

Now the obvious manufacturers that sprang to mind were Swazi and Swanndri but I really don't need any clothing.
I have my eye on something from http://www.campingwithhillbilly.com but beyond that I can't think of anything.

So if you were in the same position would there be something that has taken your fancy that is only available in Australia or New Zealand or perhaps something that you can get in the UK but is too expensive over here?

 

[Shewie]

Canvas swag maybe?

 

[Harvestman]

Kangaroo leather pouches?

 

[Bootstrap Bob]

Canvas swag maybe?

Good suggestion, I've often considered these but need to have a look.

Kangaroo leather pouches?

Not quite what I was thinking.

Links would be useful for any suggestions.

 

[Trojan]

Ridgeline kit looks good?

 

[tombear]

I've a hillbilly comedy sized frying pan which I love to bits but consider Southern Metel Spinners as well if your looking at a oven, cheaper and bombproof.

http://www.southernmetalspinners.com.au/camping-page.html

i've the 12 and 15 inch ovens and they are great bits of kit. I got cases from these folk for all three.

http://www.infrontcampinggear.com.au/ofont-colorredoven-bagsafont

mind I got them way back when there were a lot more Aussie dollars to the pound.

atb

Tom

Bum. Hillbilly now make a even bigger frying pan, 410mm. Can I justify all the effort for a extra 80mm dia? I don't think I can.

 

[Tiley]

Cactus Climbing gear. Their packs are superb and very well made and their trousers are virtually indestructible! Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, they will mail stuff to the U.K. but you'll get better access to their kit down there.

 

[tombear]

And if they have a really big suitcase how about a 30 litre Thermette ?

http://spiroloc.co.nz/our-work/

i love my 10 litre job.

atb

tom.

 

[santaman2000]

An Aussie saddle.

 

[Countryman]

SVORD knives. Originate in NZ

http://www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/knives2.htm#svord

http://www.saharaswags.com.au/nomad.html

Possum Skin from NZ and Kangaroo Skin from Oz. Strangely perhaps Possum is a major pest species in NZ but in decline in Oz. Bring back either and I suspect our makers could turn them into something very cool.


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[forrestdweller]

in case you cannot get them in the UK i'd suggest a few handlines/handcasters....

 

[Bootstrap Bob]

Some good suggestions there chaps, keep them coming.
I rather like the look of those Sahara Swags.

 

[MongooseDownUnder]

The cooking gear from Southern Metal Spinners is fantastic I can recommend them.

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