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    New kryptek down puffy, aquillo

    somewhere i read anything over 800 was marketing, maybe on BPL. but thats not to say its truthful or scientific..
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    New kryptek down puffy, aquillo

    its also not as lofty as i had imagined...
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    New kryptek down puffy, aquillo

    nothing scientific but the aquillo feels warmer than my uncomp. puffy. does not seem as durable. its lighter. i much prefer the zipper, hood and pockets of the aquillo to the FL. edit:for clarity
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    2012 Kuiu Icon 7000 - Great pack, just not for load hauling...and it SQUEAKS!

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    Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 2 DP

    no worries. would hate to see you drop the coin and put it on the scale like WTF!
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    Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 2 DP

    youre slightly confused here. thats whats referred to commonly as fast and light pitch. its JUST the footprint fly and poles. no tent body. otherwise is 3lb7 plus stakes
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    Menu review- Looking for breakfast ideas, besides oatmeal?

    some breakfast ideas, i like shotblocks. 200c with or without caffeine. with for me ;) pop tarts. quick, not much actual nutrition, but can be pretty tasty if you havent had them in awhile. not necessarily breakfast, but i dont confine myself to "breakfast" salami, pepperoni, string cheese...
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    marmot precip jacket L

    marmot precip jacket. size large. green. recently re-upped the dwr. in good shape. only 13.2oz... $60
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    Reflections on a goat hunt

    no hunny, leave the boots on...
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    New Article up on Hard Core Rain Gear

    well said matt, and what a timely post for me at least.
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    How much backpack weight on shoulder straps?

    with a light to moderate load maybe, but if were talking hunting, that sounds like a recipe for sore, overtaxed hips to me...
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    survived my first (false) black bear charge

    interesting. that goes against pretty much anything ive ever read regarding bullet selection for a bear sidearm..
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    Wet weather advice?

    a small tarp rigged above the opening of your tent or over a common area can be nice. it also useful pitched high in the wind with wet clothes underneath so they can dry in the breeze. sometimes being wet is inevitable, focus on wet and warm. wet isnt an issue til its wet and cold..
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    Tent change

    i ran the SL5 two seasons. my thoughts mirrored yours. for me since switching to the LBO this winter, it has addressed pretty much every complaint i had with the SL5 while keeping all its strengths. its also more versatile. roll solo lean-to. early season with the 3pc vestibule for -10oz. works...
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    2014 Washington buck

    way to go john!
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    survived my first (false) black bear charge

    holy chit man! of all the bears ive been up close with, theyve always boogied when they noticed me!
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    Alaska Range Dall Sheep: My First Sheep Hunt

    wow. what an adventure. i really appreciate you taking time to tell such a story
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    Seeking some insight part 2 – Pack slip/fit

    if the belt is staying tight, just continually riding down, your torso could be set too long. are you able to shrug the load up or twist your back and shoulders and get the weight off them entirely momentarily?
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    Seeking some insight part 1 - Blisters/sore feet

    i know of no way to toughen feet up other than backpacking. i scout alot. and backpack alot of the summer. it helps. but they still are never quite ready for a hunt. i find very few ways to replicate the steep ups, downs, and sidehilling as well as the long days and huge mileage. couple that...
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    Kuiu performance - not as advertised! Beware

    ive got to 2nd the windshirt and switch to other clothes once stopped. been much happier since ive started using this technique.

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