Leupold BX-2 Alpines are on amazon for $209 right now, they are typically $250ish.
I bought the Carson BAK4 10X42 binos for my budget set at $150.
According to BackfireTV on Youtube the Carson BAK4 are just as good if not better at $150 than majority of the $250 binos. The only exception...
I was able to use the first time ordering code by signing up for their mailing list. I bought 4 pairs of pants (2 for me, 2 for my son) for $77 shipped.
I just received another 15% off code that you can stack ontop of the BOGO 50% off if anybody wants it.
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Wrangler is having their BoGO 50% off sale. Time to get the outdoor pants.
https://www.wrangler.com/shop/mens-wrangler-flex-waist-outdoor-cargo-pant-NW780.html?merchCategory=WRG_MEN_PANTS&dwvar_NW780_color=NW788FR
I like trail shoes over running shoes/sneakers for getting around town because they hold up better. These are the 2 trail shoes I have and love them both.
https://obozfootwear.com/en-us/product/mens-arete-low
https://obozfootwear.com/en-us/product/mens-bozeman-low
I have a couple friends like that. They are some of the best people I know. They will drop what they are doing to help anyone, give the shirt off their back to someone in need, and will make a make a whole room laugh with their personality.
The OP hasn't kicked him as a hunting buddy yet, so he probably enjoys his company and is fine with the guys quirks.
I have friends that if they got into hunting would probably do something similar.
Why don't you show First Lite that you are displeased with their service and spend your hard earned dollar somewhere else?
If a company makes it hard for me to spend my money on their product. I find another company that I can spend my money on.
Prep cooking for a restaurant while I was in college, running a bbq catering company, doing many bbq competitions and cooking at home, I have used what my chef recommended. Knives that are cost effective, keep an edge, easy to sharpen, and durable. The Victorinox Fibrox line hits all those...
I wish when I was 31 I was in the position you are in. You are smart to save as much as you can and have a plan to exit the rat race.
Luckily when I met my now wife, she opened my eyes to personal finance and investing. The only debt we have is our house and we are heavily investing to make...
I also use the coldpruf platinum performance midweight base layers that are 70% polyester 30% merino wool. They aren't expensive and they are warm.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6LNKF1/ref=emc_b_5_t...
SKRE has some some merino base layers on clearance. Their Granite series had a mistake in the dye process and it has a blue hue. I picked up the 150gr merino shirt and pants because the animals aren't going to see them.
https://skregear.com/product-category/outlet/
I'm a bourbon drinker but I do enjoy Irish whiskey. The Irish whiskey that I go through the most is Jameson Caskmate Stout. I drink it neat and also make cold brew Irish coffee with it.
When my wife and I were in Ireland a couple years ago we picked up 2 bottles of Jameson Crested, 2...
I have done my own bacon, corned beef, pastrami, and hams before. One tip I can offer is to do a fry test to taste the salinity of the meat before you smoke/cook it.
Slice off a small piece, fry it up and taste it. If it is too salty, soak it in water in the fridge for a day or two changing...