I just tried on the Scarpa Ribelle, Charmoz and the SL Active. All three are built well. Definitely top of the line boots. I have heel slip in all the models, sadly. I have a regular width forefoot with a narrow heel. Makes finding a boot a never ending journey. Only luck I’ve had is with Oboz...
I just picked up a pair today. Really liking the boot but I can’t get a good lock in the heel. Everything else fits well. I want them to work, anyone have suggestions?
I’m hunting it this year and hunted it last. Private property access is best. If not, you need to put a lot of boot leather down and pattern. As mentioned success rates are low, even for an either sex tag. Most of the zone is not very accessible. With that said, it’s doable. I’ve talked to...
Started with a Kuiu, went to Marsupial, and then I got an AGC. I haven’t used anything else since. AGC is the best designed pack on the market and it’s also the original bino harness. It’s comfortable, provides good protection for your glass and all the pockets are easier to access and store...
I hated my poles the first three or four outings. They felt cumbersome and got in the way. I never leave home without them now. Makes climbing much easier. Feel more stable. After some time you start to rely on them. I just leave them in my truck since it’s always going with me.