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    Clothing for cold outdoor endurance activities

    I admire the desire for multi-purpose gear, but endurance activities and hunting are emphatically different in terms of energy output. Hunting is much more stop and go, requiring different clothing and layering approaches. You’re going to have to accept some compromises if you’re committed to...
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    Alaskan Cruise

    Lots of advice above, but I’ll suggest something in a different direction. If you’ve got them, bring l a pair of used work boots and a worn carhart jacket. They go a long way when you get off the boat. I’ve been to Alaska a few times and looking less like a tourist has resulted in some great...
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    Standing Desk with Walking Pad?

    I have an adjustable desk and made the transition from construction site to office work some time ago. Some observations 1) I find the type of work I’m doing dictates my position. Anything requiring deep focus and concentration and I need to sit. Lighter work and routine administrative stuff...
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    Pack lid for kuiu 2300 pro

    Take a look at kuiu’s Pack Accessory Pouch The clips on it work well with all the extra small loops on their Pro packs. I’ve used used to add a “lid” or extra pocket to the 3600 bag.
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    Body Weight vs Draw Weight

    My bow right now is at 70ish pounds. After a season of awkward draw angles and cold stiff muscles contributing to a few blown opportunities, I’m thinking about dropping the weight to 60 or 65 pounds for white tail hunting where the distances are shorter and the positions tend to be more awkward...
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    Scott Johnson & Steve House on non-gym training & heart zone training:

    In my experience the strength requirements for mountain hunting are far greater than what running with supporting strength training will provide. Athletically, I came to mountain hunting from trail running background with a few shorter ultras under my belt. In 2021, I was doing supporting...
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    Kuiu vs Mystery Ranch Packs

    I have the kuiu pro6000, it does all I need and I find it comfortable enough with heavy loads. I like that I can simply purchase the pack bag I need for a given trip and swap it out. Both the 3600 pro pack bag and load hauler panel get good use from me. A few friends have the mystery ranch...
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    Arctic Shield Boot?

    Do you need rubber boots to get to where you're going? I wear a pair of goretex hiking boots unless I need the taller waterproof boots because of the water depth. Edit - I also throw an extra set of chemical toe warmers in the boot covers if it's really cold. Warm feet and being still help me...
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    Bow slings???

    Another vote for the third hand archery hip clip. I run it off my bino harness. It's out of the way of my legs, silent, no dangling straps, and there was zero learning curve or practice needed.
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    Backcountry hunt pack weight

    Skin out here as well, and this is also the reason I posted my lighterpack.com link. I try to not obscure what I'm claiming for weight. There's definitely some good commentary above on the choices to assume risk based on what you leave behind. Your ability to get out to safety, predict...
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    Ruck training

    The Mike Prevost programs mentioned above are solid. I've had to get creative given the constraints of life, so things like mowing the lawn with a 75# ruck and a non-self-propelled mower is a good way to get it in.
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    Will you kill an elk anywhere?

    Sure, I'm still young enough and dumb enough hunt in areas that are hard to get a critter out of. But, I'm also not hunting areas where I don't feel comfortable letting the meat hang for a day or two if it were needed. Having a partner helps immensely. I suppose I might think twice if I were...
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    Backcountry hunt pack weight

    The places I am most willing to pack a little extra weight are things that keep my feet happy (blister kit) and let me sleep well (large and warm pad and bag). You'll find a lot of people claim pack weights without specific details. That drove me to weigh dang near everything and drop it...
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    Squeaks and squeals

    I feel like I'm in the minority here, but fitment isn't that big of an issue for me. The available instructional videos out there from Corey Jacobsen and Paul Medel (ElkNut)did a phenomenal job of helping me get the mechanics down. I prefer Paul's instruction as it made more sense to...
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    Crispi Colorado Help

    Realizing that you bought different boots, I'll add something else to consider.... foot swelling due to being on your feet a long time. Coming from an ultra endurance sports background, I have found that managing swelling in my feet is critical to long days. The solution for me was...
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