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    Bigger pickup or smaller camper?

    You are way over what your truck is rated to tow with the new trailer. If you want to keep it you will need to get a 2500. I would tow at max with a 1500/weight distribution hitch for trips like you described, but not further than local trips. Just need to decide if you want a bigger trailer...
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    Which Anker charger to get

    I have 313 10K's - You can find them for less than $20. Take one with and have fully charged ones ready to go in the truck if I need them. One will last a long time with your phone on airplane mode and your gps only on when you need it (send in reach message). Also I think two 10Ks are lighter...
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    How far are your average predator shots?

    Daytime is ~50-75, but I usually can't see more than 100/200 yards. Night time is 100 or more, but my set up is completely different.
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    How Much PTO Do You Have?

    240 + 2 floaters and normal holidays, but you stop accruing at 240 hours. This the maximum we offer, based on years of service.
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    Thermal Rifle Setup

    Bering optics hogster - the QD mount is repeatable if you plan to take it off a gun and put it back on the same gun. I have tested it on my AR a few different times (five shots, take it off/remount, five shots). Going between my AR/bolt guns I have to adjust the tension on the QD mount...
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    Help me pick a rifle for my kids

    My first rifle was a 7mm-08, loved the thing and think its a great caliber for youth hunters! Ammo availability became an issue though, so I had to sell it. Personally I would buy them a nicer (good trigger and solid stock) stainless gun vs a cheap one, that way when they are young adults and...
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    Saddles

    My experience - fqh bars - 6.5" gullet for colts/narrow horses, 6.75" for a lot of horses, 7" for bigger broader horses. Don't know about mules. Pro Tip - Buy a CSI saddle pad or similar - helps cheat saddle fit by dispersing weight on any pressure points created by poor saddle fit. I would...
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    Thermal Rifle Setup

    22-250!
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    Best caller for $300

    When you look at the cheaper ones, I would suggest focusing on remote range vs. how loud they are/other features. Learn how to use hand calls to get your sound out there further and use the e caller to move them into your shooting lane when it's windy. Iotech has been the only cheaper caller I...
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    Big Agnes footprints $5

    Thanks for sharing!
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    My first elk hunt

    Or they can run 50 yards and die a half mile from the trail head? I would suggest you focus your energy on finding elk and not worry about back packing (i.e. maybe hit up some high ridges 2-3 miles for your base camp that you can glass/locate from - or a 5-10 mile loop you can cover in one day...
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    Truck question - Nissan Titan.

    I wouldn't call them a bad truck, but they are not anywhere close to a tundra. They are cheaper for a reason! Common problems i'm aware of from over the years - Rear axle seal failure, which can lead to rear dif failure, exhaust manifold/cat rusts out fast, also issues with...
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    Blister proof sock recommendations

    You wearing good boots or more of a hiking shoe? I get a lot of slip in hiking shoes if I go over like 30lbs. Others on here have nailed it - sweaty feet and you are sliding around creating the hot spots. I would try the new socks first, then insoles if it still happens. Carry some tape with you...
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    Blister proof sock recommendations

    More details please? Are you rucking in the mountains or a fellow flatlander just rucking around normal terrain? Boots that fit and good merino socks is all I need for normal terrain. Without wool socks you get hot spots like you describe once your feet get sweaty (mile 3-4 for me). If I'm...
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    85mm pros over 65mm spotting scope while backpacking

    Personally - I did not find 65mm spotters very useful for any type of hunting. Didn't really help me find more animals compared to binos on a tripod. Sitting next to someone with an 85 who can count points, while I struggled to tell if there were even antlers on the dang thing - over a couple...
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    The 1 Thing You Learned- Varmint Hunting

    It won't hurt, that's for sure! The more educated the animals are, the less likely they will keep coming is my experience. I have shot coyotes walking into stands, only to call one in minutes later from that exact spot. I have also shot doubles, only to have more coming charging in right behind...
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    Crispi Wild Rock GTX Insulated Boots ***Updated 12/13/20***

    I have had a pair for a couple years now. They are holding up nicely, keep my feet warm/dry, overall they are a great boot. My toes get cold really easy, so I went with the plus model. When I am not moving (treestand/glassing) my toes will get cold after a couple of hours if its below 30, so I...
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    Elk 101 AK hunt

    You act like they didn't know what they were doing? They said they had one good day to go after those elk and they knew they wouldn't be making it back to camp that night if they shot one. I wouldn't suggest people do what they did (not much gear that far from camp), but they knew what they were...
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    Thermal LRF

    If you have the money to buy one with a LFR, get it. I can tell with mine when an animal is within 200 yards. Beyond that distance it's a guessing game for me.
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    Locating eastern coyotes

    What you are doing but without calling - just hang out and listen around sunset. Talk to land owners - they will be hearing or seeing them in the same areas all of the time. Go hunt and find out where they like to live. If you have success in a spot this year, safe bet next year will produce as...

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