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  1. WCT3

    Neoair XLite Women's

    Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I just ordered one on sale, I should get to test it out soon.
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    Kathoola microspikes vs Hillsound Trail Crampons vs Amazon Cheapos. Test results

    Has anyone tried the Grivel Explorers? They look just like the Hillsound Trail Crampons without the Velcro strap and a lot cheaper, I found them for $35.
  3. WCT3

    Weight

    Right now I'm 30 lbs no water or weapon but I'm making some gear changes for my goat hunt this season. That's also only about 3000 calories/day so my food weight may go up. I'm also basing this off a pack list spreadsheet, some items weighed some just from manufacturers. The total will probably...
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    Neoair XLite Women's

    Have any of you ever used the Neoair XLite Women's sleeping pad? I've read on some of the ultralight forums about guys using these for a warm, very light pad. They're warmer than the standard XLite (R5.4 vs R4.2), same weight (12.5 oz), same width, and 6" shorter. I'm about 6'1" but I can sleep...
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    CO 2nd Season Goat Gear

    Good idea, I will add that to my SO list.
  6. WCT3

    CO 2nd Season Goat Gear

    Man I'm glad I drive a gasser with prices right now. My buddies will probably be coming and going throughout the hunt so I need to be able to haul all of my own gear.
  7. WCT3

    CO 2nd Season Goat Gear

    I'm a bit of a weight weenie, especially going into this hunt, so 10 oz. seems like a lot to me. More importantly, the $650 savings would cover a lot of gas for scouting trips.
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    CO 2nd Season Goat Gear

    Ice axe is out, seems like it will just be more dangerous to have one with me. Microspikes are definitely in, even if the weather is nice I think they could still be useful. I'll be bringing an In Reach and have buddies with me on and off. The only reason I'm really thinking about a higher end...
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    CO 2nd Season Goat Gear

    Thanks for the tip. 2 grand is probably the max on my budget unless I find a really great deal (used Swaro etc.). What do you think of the Kowa 66? It's about $700 cheaper and 10 oz. lighter. Thanks! I've only used mine with the small Razor spotter I have. I forgot about the hook, I will make...
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    CO 2nd Season Goat Gear

    This isn't my first backpack hunt, I've done quite a few 3-4 day trips over the past few years just none in goat country. I'm planning on making at least 3 scouting trips, I'm sure I will also being doing some backpacking and camping trips closer to home around 10,000 feet. I am planning to...
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    CO 2nd Season Goat Gear

    Seems like everyone is suggesting a better spotter, guess I will have to start looking in the classifieds and shopping for deals. I hadn't considered the tripod stability, I have a Promaster 525 but I'm not sure how that compares to the slik. I ordered Borah solo tarp earlier this week, I will...
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    CO 2nd Season Goat Gear

    I'm hoping to find a good camp spot at or just below treeline, I'd feel comfortable with my tent there. If I can't find anything lower and still close to the goats it sounds like I should upgrade.
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    CO 2nd Season Goat Gear

    I've used my tent at treeline in mid September but the weather was pretty mild. I will test it on a scouting trip and try to decide. I was afraid this would be the answer about the glass, sounds like I need to start shopping. I've never used an ice axe for any hunting, climbing, or skiing so...
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    CO 2nd Season Goat Gear

    I drew a nanny goat tag here in Colorado this year and was finally convinced to join the forum. I'm unbelievably excited for this tag and want to make sure I'm as dialed in as I possibly can be. I'm hoping to get some advice because I have no experience at all hunting goats. I've got a pretty...
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