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    How did my pack get so dang heavy???

    You should be fine. I wore my Valhalla pants with Core4 base layer down into the teens last season, but my legs don't get too cold either.
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    Home Made Stoves?

    Great idea! I found one in Idaho made out of a very old milk can. What about the paint? You think it will burn off?
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    Best pillow for backpacking?

    I've never packed a pillow with me, always used a jacket/stuff sack. But, I picked up a couple of self inflating pillows at Costco the other day. It is made/or branded by "the backside", they weigh in at 10oz. Not sure if I'll be packing that much extra weight, but for $14.00 I couldn't pass...
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    Best Gear...... what is yours??

    1. Arc'teryx Bora 80 2. Golite SL3 or SL5 3. Thermarest Z-lite 4. Danner Grouse 5. Snow Peak Giga 6. Zen Ray ED3
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    Bora 80

    That's a good price for that pack. I just bought my second Bora 80 for $275 new. I had one 2 years ago, sold it and then went thru several different packs. Now back to a Bora 80. I'm 6'5" with a 21" torso and the tall fits great. Lots of lift from the load lifters. They come standard with a...
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    Which type of water filtration you have?

    I use Aqua Mira and coffee filters...light & easy.
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    Outdoorsmans pack system

    You won't go wrong with the Arcteryx Bora. I just bought my second one, picked it up for $275.
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    Dropped project Yukon

    I would be more interested to listen to the conversation in the guide/outfitters tent at night. I'll bet there are lots of "whining" jokes!
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    handgun

    Beretta PX4 Storm .40 goes with me on all scouting and hunting trips.
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    Dual or single cam

    I'm not a bow expert by any means, and haven't bowhunted for a few years. When I bought my first bow, I was told. Dual cam bows are faster, a little harder to tune, and more recoil. Single cams are slower, quieter, less recoil, and more of a solid wall when drawn. Hope this helps, been awhile...
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    Hello

    Welcome!
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    Lets Introduce ourselves!

    Josh McDonald Eastern, WA C.O. Technician Turn on's: Long nights above timberline, heavy horned non-typical bucks, long heavy pack outs, and campfires. Turn off's: Thunderstorms, fog, blown stalks, and coming out lighter than I went in.
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    Great site- intro

    I'm in Zillah,WA- 20 miles east of Yakima. Did you go to Perry?
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    Great site- intro

    My name is Josh, I live in Washington (the dry side). Been on here for a few months checking it out. This is by far the best hunting forum out there. I've been strictly backpack hunting for the last 10 yrs or so for deer and elk. Elk has kinda taken the back burner for me the last 5 yrs. Been...
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