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    Garmin watch experience

    I liked the simplicity of my Garmin Instinct and their Connect App. I will say now after 3 years the altimeter is constantly off by hundreds of feet when hiking, so I don’t really use it to track activities anymore.
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    North Carolina for now

    Welcome
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    Gaiters Do you use them all the time?

    Gaiters on as soon as the snow hits the ground. Snow melting down my socks from post holing all day once was enough for me to buy a pair to prevent that misery again
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    Good Taxidermist in Colorado?

    Great operation at Elk Ridge Taxidermy in Black Forest
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    Hanwag Makra Trek vs Combi

    I will start off by saying I have been a silent consumer of Rokslide information for over half a decade, simply by googling the product I wanted to know something about followed by Rokslide. I decided a couple months ago that I wanted to start giving back after all of the information I have...
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    Hanwag Makra Trek

    I use these and have them 1/2 size larger. Personally for my foot I find the Hawags to have the most variability for foot volume with lacing. I like these much better than the Crispi boots I have tried. I have noted some definite stretch once you get some miles on them (especially elevation with...
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    Versatile hunting dog?

    +1 for wirehairs, fantastic family dog and they just know how to flip the switch when it is time to hunt
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    Montana archery antelope

    I drew this tag in 2019. My advice is to go to the places that have rolling sage hill areas, lots of goats tucked in there and it makes for some fun stalks in the wash outs, with cover available.
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    Darn Tough vs. Smartwool

    Darn Tough has my vote, they last many seasons and off seasons without getting holes and stretching out. Have also had great luck with smart wool liner socks.
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