I use both. I spent several years owning and running a remodel business. I wear my bags (occidental), with my small hand tools (hammer, tape, speed square, linesman pliers, utility knife, screw driver, chalk line, plumb bob, torpedo level, pencil, cats paw, and of course, nails/screws), and I...
That takes a lot of courage. The fact that you're going WAY outside your comfort zone for her, will probably make the gift something that she will appreciate. You're braver than I am.
Crazy how Washington works. I only put in for Wenaha, and I know of at least 5 people who drew it with 5 points or less this year.
Take notes, I'll be looking for advice when I draw next year.
I use a medium on both sides. I keep my rangefinder and a headlamp on one side, and my Leatherman, a rolll of Leukotape, some T.P. and a few protein bars in the other.
I work 4 10's, and I get 14 vacation days a year plus 2 floating holidays. I don't get much overtime, but I can comp it if I do. One of the main reasons I work for the government, certainty isn't for the pay.
About 6 years ago I took my 40 year old buddy hunting for the first time. Now he's my primary hunting partner, and backpack hunting partner. He bought his first rifle, first muzzle loader, and just bought his first bow. He calls me all the time wanting to go shooting.
It can be hard to find a...