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    Lightweight Pack - Thru Hiking and Hunting

    Sure. You can find one pack to do everything. And I could also get away with one handgun, one rifle, one shotgun, or one hunting knife. But I don’t. My hunting pack is an EXO K3. My hiking pack is a Zpacks Nero 38 or Zpacks Arc-zip 50. The EXO weighs around 5.5 pounds, the Nero weighs about 12...
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    What items do you carry multiples of while in the backcountry?

    If it's going to be really wet, I might carry a lighter or stormproof matches. 95% of the time I just use my flint. If my headlamp dies, my phone has a flashlight. Although, I've spent over 40 years in the woods and never had a headlamp die on me that wasn't just running out of batteries. YMMV.
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    What items do you carry multiples of while in the backcountry?

    I used to carry duplicates of a lot of things. Over the years, they've all gone away. I don't think I have and dupes in my pack anymore. As I get older, the premium for me is on reducing weight.
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    Need some opinions on 2 BA tents

    I prefer the Copper Spur. The 4 inches of length and being fully freestanding make it worth the extra ounces IMO.
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    Have you ever gone too light?

    When I went through my really obsessive ultralight phase, I tried going without a sleeping pad. It was archery season in Central Oregon, so the weather wasn't an issue. But my gosh was it uncomfortable.
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    Liner socks… any recommendations?

    I know it seems weird. I was skeptical at first. But, I finally gave in and tried them. It did take a short hike the first time to get used to it. But, they are a game changer.
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    Wild Society freeze dried meals?

    Tried two more of the WS meals. First was the beef stroganoff. It was OK. Not great. Not any better than other beef stroganoffs on the market. The second was their steak fajitas and rice. After Weiser's experience above, I added some extra water. Nearly an extra 1/4 cup. That ended up...
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    Wild Society freeze dried meals?

    I tried the chicken pad Thai and the bulgogi. Both were very good. I ended up adding a little siracha to both to give it some kick. But, the taste was good without. I didn’t have the dry problem that Weiser had. Mine was spot on. But, I definitely wouldn’t put any less water than called for. A...
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    Wild Society freeze dried meals?

    I ordered a half dozen different meals to give them a try. Will report back.
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    Are all sleeping pads terrible?

    I agree that the pillow is the key. The Exped pillows have tabs/loops on either side. I tie a small piece of shock cord on each tab. This keeps the pillow in place on the pad. This was the single best thing I ever did for my backcountry sleep.
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    Yeti releases $400 cast iron skillet

    This right here. I inherited my great grandmother's Griswold. I think it's from 1907. Use it almost every day.
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    Quilt for comfort not weight savings

    The weight savings is an added benefit. But, I 100% pick a quilt for comfort.
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    What are the top factors determining where you live?

    I'm fortunate that I can live wherever I want. We choose the suburbs of DFW as just a great place to raise kids. Good schools. Generally good people. Used to be a very low cost of living, but that's changing. Wanted to be near a major airport to allow for travel. I will go to Wyoming twice...
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    Disregard politics or people what’s the worst state to live in?

    My job allows me to live anywhere I want. And I wouldn't want to live anywhere but DFW. But without the people as part of the equation, Texas would definitely be at the bottom of the list of places to live. Too hot and flat. I'd move back to Oregon in a heartbeat if it weren't for the people.
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    What happened to my WKR?

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