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What New Gear?

Apparently bringing the Washington with you with that 300RUM ;-) [emoji38] Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #41
- Apr 3, 2018
- Forum: Elk
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What New Gear?

Get a custom 4 pin, perfect mid point Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #31
- Apr 3, 2018
- Forum: Elk
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What New Gear?

Just got a pair of the Beartooths. Love the snug, super locked fit in the heel and midfoot while providing plenty of ball and toe room. I really dug my lowa Tibet hi's after about a year plus of break in (they were fine before that, but absolute money after a true, long break in). But by then...
- dplantz
- Post #7
- Apr 2, 2018
- Forum: Elk
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

Have you done much backpacking in those type of conditions? Don't assume that 25 is as cold as it sounds. For some it is, for some it isn't; everybody is different. Maybe try to get out in similar conditions this spring if you haven't in the past. You may find that any type of long johns, even...
- dplantz
- Post #534
- Apr 1, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

And he proves he's not here for an honest discussion, but to be a brand apologist Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #512
- Mar 28, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

So about 8 oz. Of synthetic. Vs. 13 oz of 800 down/synthetic blend. Apples and oranges. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #509
- Mar 28, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

Nobody was confused. Your reasoning was perhaps poorly stated. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #489
- Mar 27, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

Pricing seems pretty reasonable for wool and aerowool. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #446
- Mar 26, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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Narrowed Down to SG & Exo

Don't own both, but tried both prior to purchasing sg 6900 on xcurve. Both were comfortable, exo certainly not straight backed, has some curve. Sg philosophy is to try to distribute at least some of the weight to the lateral contact of the pack on your back and on top of shoulders. But just a...
- dplantz
- Post #2
- Mar 21, 2018
- Forum: Backpacks
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Anyone have any good/bad experience with the Alps Commander X packs?

Or take the advice of those who have been there, done that; and buy once, cry once. At half price, might do u fine if you're just getting into backpack hunting and don't really expect to be packing out too much game. But if you've had some success and are looking to upgrade your pack for more...
- dplantz
- Post #3
- Mar 14, 2018
- Forum: Backpacks
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Pack for dog

I've only seen weak commercial ones, or custom made serious saddles. I've got the same question for dog backpacking Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #2
- Mar 7, 2018
- Forum: Backpacks
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

New YouTube vids just posted for Merino x and aerowool pieces. My only question, after watching these vids, is why they will have a male model stand around in his underwear, but they use a manikin for the women's underwear? [emoji848][emoji12] Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #429
- Mar 2, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

I think their pants are designed to be nearly flood height. I know a lot of guys don't like the shorter length, skinny jeans look, but I think it's intentional to avoid excess fabric getting caught on brush, under boots, etc. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #428
- Feb 28, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

I get the impression most sizing issues are more about fit preferences. Using wilkin and chama as an example. As a possible base layer, Wilkin would be more fitted, to easily layer under, chama would be looser, to easily layer over. You could probably do medium of both and have the fit that...
- dplantz
- Post #414
- Feb 26, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

At the very least, I've never had them charge me to ship back to me the replacement size Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #406
- Feb 26, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

Vapor is measured greater waterproof and way more breathable than stormtight. They probably figured if they could get better performance for lighter weight, why not. Stormtight wasn't really intended as an all day every day multiple weeks every year piece anyhow; like seak is. Everybody wants...
- dplantz
- Post #373
- Feb 11, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

I was in the two feet of snow up high in September last year, and definitely did not need the seak. Even in moderately heavy snow, I just ran chama most of the time. That wool pretty well dries as fast as it gets wet in most snow. But there are times the rain jacket comes in handy for high...
- dplantz
- Post #371
- Feb 11, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

It's way more durable than any mainstream brand lightweight rain jacket, but I wouldn't want to go uphill through over head high alder with it too many times. If you're hunting anywhere off the coasts, vapor is the way to go. Most years you'll hardly wear it, just sits in your pack as a security...
- dplantz
- Post #367
- Feb 11, 2018
- Forum: Clothing
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Leupold BX4 Pro Guide HD

I'm not saying the c1s will be better. Haven't tried em yet. Just figured for the money they'd be worth a try Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #20
- Feb 4, 2018
- Forum: Optics
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Leupold BX4 Pro Guide HD

I've heard that. And it would make sense that I would be particularly sensitive to it, as I've had Lasik. Best gift I ever gave myself, but the way your eyes see drastically contrasting light edges is definitely affected. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
- dplantz
- Post #18
- Feb 2, 2018
- Forum: Optics