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    Black Ovis Merino Boxers

    I have three or four pairs. They work well for me. No complaints. I previously wore meriwool but they jacked up their prices and the groin area on them wears out very quickly…maybe that’s just me though 😜
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    NM Archery Elk Advice Needed

    Bring all the water you’re going to need for the trip in the truck. Some units in NM literally have no businesses where your can replenish your water. In our unit last year, we only found one water source on public land that wasn’t a livestock tank, and that was a wet year! It rained almost...
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    Four words that ruin an elk hunt

    The wind is swirling
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    Packing List & Weight Critique Needed

    Seems heavy for a first aid kit. It’s obviously a personal preference, but depending on the area, I’d op for bear spray over a pistol and save 1.5#. Amazon has a tripod that is fine for binos and weighs 1# for like $100. I’ve never needed bug spray in September in the mountains but that is...
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    Campsite/Campground Near Evergreen, CO

    @fngTony think Guanella would be crowded even on a Monday or Tuesday?
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    Campsite/Campground Near Evergreen, CO

    Tent camping. And open to areas that aren’t designated campsites
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    Campsite/Campground Near Evergreen, CO

    Have a family vacation in mid June. My in-laws rented a house in Evergreen. My wife and young kids are going to come out early and camp for a couple days before the rest of the family shows up. Would like to stay within 90 minutes of Evergreen. I’ve checked out all the USFS sites in the area…a...
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    2 person Trekking pole tent

    If you’re open to floorless, hard to beat the weight and size of the Warbonnet Ground Tarp. https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/review-warbonnet-ground-tarp-spoiler-its-awesome.353047/
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    What do you run in your elk pack???

    Is there water all over where you hunt? I drink at least 2.5 liters per day. Even if you only drink 1.5-2, that’s filtering like four times a day. I can’t remember a single day elk hunting 4-5 units in two states where I found more than two decent water sources where I was hunting.
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    What do you run in your elk pack???

    Exo K4 5000 2.5-3L Water bladder CNOC 2l dirty bag and sawyer squeeze Anker 10000 with USB-C and iPhone cables Compass Leatherman Whistle Inreach Several diaphragm calls and one external reed Bugle tube Game bags Outdoor edge EDC plus 3 extra blades Lighter Waterproof matches Ferro rod...
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    Four Wheele for the Mountains Considerations

    The issue is less with ground clearance. It’s with the width of some of these roads. I’ll destroy the body getting in. And then some of them will have 2-3’ deep ruts and are too narrow to get around. I’d need 40” tires to make it through that or just zip around in an ATV/UTV.
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    Meindl sales?

    The sales I’ve seen aren’t usually that great. You’re probably never getting like 25% off or anything. I really love my Comfort Fit Hikers.
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    Four Wheele for the Mountains Considerations

    My FIL said I could borrow his 2 seater Rzr…the sportier style kind. It has very little storage, but I think we can manage two packs in the back or I can work up a temporary mount/hanging system. I don’t really like borrowing that kind of thing just in case something happens, but he’s very easy...
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    Four Wheele for the Mountains Considerations

    I’ve been contemplating a used four wheeler to navigate those crappy forest service roads more efficiently than I can in a full size truck. It would be likely for myself and one other hunter to ride. I know a UTV would be better but trying to keep cost low. Have never owned one before and...
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    Elevation change to stop other hunters

    I don’t think it’s as simple as tossing a number out there. Also have to consider what kind of trails are nearby. If there are motorized trails, bet your butt people will be zipping up and if there are horse/hiking trails, they’ll be people and stock using it. 1000’ over a couple miles isn’t a...
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