So like a lot of us I listened to Matt Rinella’s latest rant and I won’t get into what I agree or disagree with on all points. However, it did me make have some self reflection on my gear choices. With that in mind I’m in the market for a four season tent and I am interested in trying...
The shell would dry out somewhat throughout the day. I really do not have a complaint about the performance. I didn’t see any noticeable loss of loft and stayed warm the entire 8 day trip.
Thats a good point I hadn’t considered. My quilt did have a treated down. Maybe my hunting partners down was absorbing the moisture although he didn’t mention losing any loft.
I just got back from a 7 day back country hunt and I ran into an issue I didn’t expect. I was using a floorless shelter and a down quilt. I expected condensation on the tent itself which is something I am familiar with. However, I had condensation on the shell of my quilt every morning and I...
So I’ve been spoiled over the years with space hunting out of a redcliff. I have an LBO with the vestibule and I’m curious if anyone has ever run that shelter with two hunters? Seems tight to me but I’m used to a lot more room. Thinking about taking the LBO this year on a longer hunt for the...
I have one and when it comes time to put it in the pack I always leave it at home. Mine isn’t a model that can be removed quickly and it always seems like a hassle to being along.
I agree with the comment on weather. Be prepared for anything. Year before last we worked birds on the first day and had a blast. That night it snowed quite a bit and we didn’t hear a bird for 4 days. Another important piece of advice is not to underestimate the terrain. If you aren’t...