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    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    Have you personally been in that situation? Emotion isn’t always a bad thing. We’re not robots. Reality is that the situation I’m talking about is real life. Not hypotheticals on the internet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    I didn’t have the stomach to tell the 70 year old man and his early teen grandkids too bad. I’ve got a lot of things I’ll have to answer for one day, but it’s not going to be for not giving someone water when they needed it. If someone wants to come and charge me for it so be it. Situational...
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    Chilkoot vs sonic and accompanying pads

    I’ve had WM bags before and now have a SG 0. WM going to be slightly nicer, but the loft and treated down for the price of the SG has me sold. I also have a Katabatic flex 15 and I feel like quality is pretty damn close. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    Awesome post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    Agreed on both parts. It’s beautifully rugged country with its own unique challenges. Paradoxically feeling a ton of solitude but also knowing that you aren’t the only person in those canyons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    I’ve said it for a while, but some of those dudes would make damn good western hunters. Hiking for MILES in rugged terrrain with a jansport loaded with 20kg in a pair of fake Nikes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    Thanks for the clarification. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    3p KUIU Mountain Star Tent

    I’ve been eyeing it too. I like that the horizontal pole goes all the way to the ground and makes it truly freestanding. 5 pounds makes it’s pretty attractive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    Firmly agree 100%. I’m definitely in the don’t extend yourself camp and that you and your family all have to be on same page. But I don’t think waiting until you’re 100% debt free is necessarily the answer for everyone either. Only thing I know is tomorrow isn’t guaranteed and you can be...
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    Not trying to split hairs here but want to clarify your last paragraph. Do you think that you should be 100% debt free (including a mortgage) and have a retirement fully funded to go on any sort of luxury or discretionary trip? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    Well said. Goes without saying but the heavy travel corridors will have a negative impact on the hunting. If you’re seeing a ton of trash and fresh foot prints it’s pretty self explanatory. If you find water and food cached I’d just keep moving along. I know I’m rambling but keeping a strong...
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    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    Had a few instances over the years but no issues. As others have stated, don’t go looking for trouble and you should be fine. If you’re crossing cattle guards/gates and need to get out of your truck make sure you take keys out of ignition and stay on alert. Never happened to me but have heard...
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    I think every family different, but I’d take the hunt/adventure with someone I loved over 25k. I sincerely mean the first part; Every family and situation different. 25k can be a huge lifeline to some, and others it’s not as life changing. My thought is you can earn more money but you damn...
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    I get your sentiment, but I really don’t think this math pencils out. Need to capitalize some other expenses in there; rifle, binos, pack etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Why no talk about Colorado sheep and goat draw?

    That’s awesome man. Excited for you on both aspects. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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