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    What did you sew today?

    That looks fantastic! Nice work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Sewing loops onto a sleeping bag?

    I just updated it, I think it will work now.
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    Sewing loops onto a sleeping bag?

    There was a good post a while back that talked about modifying a quilt to attach to the Zenbivy sheet. I think @BBob even posted a picture where the zen bivy founder explained how to do it. Zen bivy sheet/ enlightened equipment quilt...
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    Im going Tarp Bivy this year. Give me you tips and tricks

    My two most common pitches are A-frame for sleeping and lean-to for hanging out during the day. Both of those require two guy lines, so I keep them pre-tied on two stakes. I leave the line long and use the taut line hitch to adjust depending on where I set up.
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    Lightweight Pack - Thru Hiking and Hunting

    There will be some trade-off between load carrying capability and weight of the pack. A hiking pack will be at its heaviest at the start of the trip and get lighter as you go, so the pack may only need to be comfortable with ~40lbs (or whatever your anticipated weight is for an X day length...
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    So whats this membership thing

    It should be pretty quick. Maybe check after 24 hours?
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    Time to Upgrade Binos

    I have a pair of Maven C.1 10x42s and I think they are great! I don't know how much better they will be than your Vipers though. New B.2s are $1,150 on Maven's website and the Razor HDs are ~$1000 at a few retailers. For those prices, I might hold out for some used Swaro SLCs which I...
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    Ultralight Puffy Vest

    I wish I had enough experience to comment on which worked better for me. I have not dealt with wet down much before and I'm not even sure if my jackets/quilts are treated or not. I'd be interested to hear if anyone else can comment on their preference for treated/untreated.
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    Ultralight Puffy Vest

    I think a number of companies have moved away from the treated down intentionally. Brad at Argali posted this video recently based on his experience developing sleeping bags:
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    Ultralight Puffy Vest

    The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer vest is 800fp and 5.6oz. I have no experience with it though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Successful Trad Hunters: How do You Train? What are your Habits for Success?

    Sounds like a fun hunt! Archery hunting is definitely one of those things that can be addicting even if you aren't "successful". I only have a few years of experience. For shooting angles, I have a good local 3D course and several of the targets are at an incline or decline. I will practice...
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    Hanwag Boots Discount up to 70% off

    It looks like the pair on GoHunt may be a new model, but I would say a 3 on their scale is accurate. I bought them to replace Crispi Colorados and have been really happy with them. They have enough flex that I can do miles of trails and it doesn't bother my feet.
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    Binocular upgrades: Buy used or buy new?

    haha your picture got me. I also vote used. I bought some used Zeiss and reached out to them and they sent me all the accessories for it (pouch, neck strap, lens covers, etc). I'm sure Maven would do the same thing for someone who bought used. I say go for the used Conquests. Video call with...
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    Hanwag Boots Discount up to 70% off

    Great sale! I am on my second pair of Makra Trek GTX and I really like them. Might have to pick up a spare pair for the future
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    Rokslide needs one these

    @mtwarden do you have a link to the page? I can't find any more information about it. I'm curious what/how they are testing. How much load can be transferred from the shoulder straps to the hips? I would think that pack suspension comfort depends mostly on the individual fit. Maybe they are...
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