Found this website today.  Really interesting info on Oetzi and his gear, and much more.

 Oetzi

Thank you I am enjoying this.Kip

Very neat!

That was neat! Thanks

All the stuff on him is very cool !

Thanks, Spuman... that is really cool. I enjoy any topic that deals with the history, especially the pre-historic history of archery.

I was watching a special on Stonehedge the other night on the National Geographic channel, and they have unearthed a lot of artifacts in and around the area, and many arrowheads from different sites, indicating not only used for hunting, but evidence of clan warfare as well.

All good stuff!

this is cool stuff

I was in Bolzano (Bözen), Italy, last May where the Iceman Museum is located. It was really neat to see all the actual 5300 year old artifacts worn or carried by Ötzi lying just inches away. Also, Ötzi's mummified body is just a few feet from viewers in a refrigerated chamber with windows. It is amazing to see how little we have actually progressed in 5300 years. The materials we use are more advanced in some respects, but the basic design concepts in the clothing, backpack, weapons, and other equipment is virtually identical to what we have today. Although the museum highlights Ötzi and his possessions, there are many other aspects of the exhibits that are also fascinating. Besides being very interesting, the town of Bolzano (Bözen) and the surrounding area are as beautiful as anywhere else I have ever been -- and I have traveled extensively. Although Bolzano (Bözen) is presently part of Italy, it was formerly within the boundaries of Austria, and the architecture, languages (even the name of the town and most of the landmarks are shown in both Italian and German), culture and flavor of the area reflect its history. If you go to Italy, it is a must see place to visit.

Allan