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    Sold Garmin InReach Mini excellent

    I'll take it
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    Just got the Zenbivy Lite bed

    I'm going to try to use their 25 degree light sheet with my enlightenment quilt. The hood attached to the pad seems like the biggest win for me, keeps the pillow in, and I'm hoping it will allow me to keep my arm up by my head while I sleep on my stomach.
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    CPW nightmare

    Is Barbie wearing sitka?
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    Pickup Truck organizer

    I decided to go with a Leitner rack on my F-150 raptor. I run dirt bikes for hunting, so it allows me to have a dirt bike or two in the bed with coolers while strapping a bunch of stuff to the rack on the sides. Picture isn't mine, an example.
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    Enlightened Equipment?

    I have an enigma down and recently got a synthetic apex quilt. The enigma is awesome, super light and warm, has a built in foot box, the apex can be converted to a blanket or cinched into a closed foot box. I like the idea of a synthetic bag, for the hunting I do, and the weight increase was...
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    Costco CF Trekking Poles

    I used the Costco poles for 2 seasons now, they're holding up great! Would buy again when this pair breaks.
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    Sold Kuiu OG down pants size large

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    Sold Kuiu Alpine Pants, Verde 2.0, Size 34

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  9. vladkgb

    Getting In Elk Hunting Shape!

    I have a steep hill near me, and I do a mile with increasing weight in my pack, currently at 50lbs, I add 5lbs every week if I'm able to complete the mile in timely manner. Then i do 3 sets of a circuit while wearing the same pack with the weight. The circuit is 15 squats, 20 step-ups, 20...
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    Still doing your own wrenching?

    I still do, although the wife has been threatening to ban me from doing anymore oil changes due to all the spills on the pavers 😬
  11. vladkgb

    So who's Elk Hunting This Year?

    Got the big game combo in Montana, will be out there with my bow in September.
  12. vladkgb

    Elk! What Would You Have Done?

    Thank you Elk Nut, great app for a newbie like myself and i love these scenarios you post.
  13. vladkgb

    What is the attraction of elk hunting?

    It's a better value hunt, 3x the meat of a deer, better tasting IMO, calling and interacting with them is fun. I prioritize filling the freezer vs having the biggest challenge or getting a trophy.
  14. vladkgb

    Hunting with camp on your back?

    F-150 to get me on the forest roads and trail heads, and ebikes to go deeper, then I spike and hunt from there. If the spot sucks, it's easy to pick up my spike camp and ride out on my bike and go to another spot. Staying mobile is key for me.
  15. vladkgb

    Montana Elk Guide - Senior Citizen

    I used Montana High Country in Polaris last year, and had a great time. They have a great team, beautiful lodge. I took a Bull archery hunting on public land with the guide calling for me. They're really knowledgeable and are always scouting to find Elk for their clients. Give them a call ASAP...
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    Ruck training

    I start with 50lbs and hike a steep hill about 3 times a week for 30 minutes. I add 5lbs every week until I fail to reach the end of my hike in 30 minutes, then I just keep the weight until I can reach or exceed the end of the hike, and add more weight. I also do a circuit of 4 sets of squats...
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    Sleeping bag

    I run a quilt, Enlightenment Enigma, 20 degrees. It's lighter, packs smaller, and more versatile, you just need a good pad. I ran it with a Klymit insulated pad, which worked great in Idaho at 20F. Trying a big agnes rapide pad this year. I also switched to synthetic fill so i don't have to...
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    FNG from Northern Nevada

    Hi all, I'm in the Carson Valley area. I hunt whatever opportunity I can get with rifle or a bow. I took a muley with my rifle 2 years ago in unit 192, which was basically my back yard. And took my first bull bow hunting last year in Montana. Going back to Montana this September again. Hit me up...
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    Official Montana 2023 Draw Thread!

    Got my Big game combo tags in the mail, second year in a row! Last year, got a bull, this time I can take a muley as well.
  20. vladkgb

    Mountain hunting sidearm

    I run a G20 as well. It sits in a safariland holster that's down around my thigh, so its out of the way of my pack's hip pads. After reading and hearing stories of grizz encounters, i like the idea of having extra ammo, plus it's lighter and easier to shoot than a revolver.

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