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  1. mlgc20

    Hybrid Tent

    Maybe a Courthouse with the liner? I have a liner in my Redcliff. It does an amazing job helping manage condensation. That would keep weight and bulk down compared to canvas. Just a thought.
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    Best of Both Worlds

    I do a lot of backpacking and backpacking hunting. I still like to have separate packs for those different tasks. For example, I have a 6-day hike coming up in the Wyoming wilderness. For that I am taking a Zpacks pack that weighs 24 ounces. My total weight carried will be <20 pounds. No...
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    Sleeping bag packing question

    Yes. This is pretty much what I do. I do it a little different in that I put the quilt in the pump loosely outside of the pack. Then put that in the bottom of my pack. I definitely do not like the idea of having my quilt in my pack without something offering water resistance.
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    Is Rain Gear a must have in CO Archery

    I would be prepared for all weather possibilities. Below is a picture from the first week of September in Colorado in 2020. I've seen plenty of snow, rain, heat, etc. Sometime you can leave the cold and rain gear in the truck at the trailhead. But, I wouldn't head out to CO without it.
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    Heather’s Choice

    Here is how I would rank the backpacking meal companies I have tried. Packit Gourmet Outdoor Pantry Pinnacle Foods Peak Refuel Mountain House Backpackers Pantry Good2Go Trailtopia Alpine Aire Mary Janes Farm Heathers Choice In order to get a good variety, I will choose meals from any of the...
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    The resident short game. Long term consequences?

    I got this for em... The state owns the wildlife for the residents of that state. We don't owe NRs anything. If you want to hunt Wyoming you should move to Wyoming. But, definitely please don't ever move to Wyoming. We can make up the funding by adding 12 cents to our fishing license cost. I...
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    What lightweight tent do you use and why do you like it?

    I've gotten to where I only use my Zpacks Triplex. It's only 25 ounces (plus trekking poles). It's easily light enough to carry on solo trips. And gives me a ton of space. Typically, my daughter is with me and the triplex is still spacious. Even though it's listed as a 3 person tent, it...
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    Explain this to me

    I certainly agree with the sentiments of disliking when folks abuse "the system" and use it unnecessarily. There are lots of reforms that can and should happen to make these programs more efficient. But, there are many people who truly need the help that these programs provide. Whether it's...
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    Quilts For Cold Weather?

    The Xtherms and the whole Neoair line are plenty durable IMO. Lots of folks have taken them on triple crown thru hikes. There are occasional issues. But, considering the number of people that use them, I’d say they have a very solid track record. I also have a Neoair Uberlite that I use during...
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    Quilts For Cold Weather?

    Yes. They still have that system. It’s ok. I would like to see a company like Western Mountaineering or Katabatic take a stab at it.
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    Quilts For Cold Weather?

    Here's my $.02. Quilts are fine in the cold. Infinitely more comfortable than a mummy bag. Draft collars are unnecessary. Although they don't hurt anything. You can certainly effectively layer quilts as Justin mentions. Personally, I prefer to have a few different quilts depending on...
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    Turn in your hunting buddy?

    Not saying this is the "right" answer. But, I'd probably give him a warning the first time and then make the call if it happened again. I had a hunting & fishing buddy who worked for me. We spent a ton of time in the field together. Our families were also very close. He made a questionable...
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    New $700 pack from Osprey

    In general, I like Osprey packs. They tend to be pretty good packs for the price. Having said that, this seems silly. Don't know why you need to spend that kind of money on a 5.5lb pack that is only comfortable to 55 pounds. There are plenty of 2.5 pound packs that can do that. for...
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    Calling all Warm Sleepers

    I’ve spent a week in Wyoming in September in 8 of the past 10 years. I’ve never taken more than a 30 degree quilt and a pad with 3.2 R-value. That’s been sufficient for me. I have a 2.0 UL pad that I will use in Wyoming in August. And I could get away with that in September in most cases. But, I...
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    Non-resident elk hunters breaking point.

    This would be awesome! It would make everyone's head explode when they had to actually pay market value instead of the welfare system we have now.
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    Kifaru moving to WY

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    I propose the “Fair opportunity in America’s Outdoors Act”

    It’s not going to get any better than it is right now. Best to just make it work for you in some way. I make 2 trips a year to Wyoming for backcountry hiking and fishing. And I make 2 trips a year to Colorado for hunting. Sure, I’d love to hunt elk and deer in the wilderness areas of Wyoming...
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    Questions about quilt

    Agree with Gone4Days comments. I usually use an Xtherm with my quilts. I have quilts from Katabatic, EE, and UGQ, for different temps/purposes. The Katabatic has by far the best pad attachment system. Drafts just aren't a problem at all. EE & UGQ have the same system and it works fine. Just...
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    Lobbying Wyoming game and fish negatively affecting non-resident elk hunters

    Non-residents lobbying the local lawmakers on this front is worthless. The only way I could see where there might be some slowing of the direction towards 100/0 is if the non-hunting residents of western states decided they weren't excited about the 90% discount that the resident hunters get on...
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    Wyoming Passes 90/10: The Worst Article You’ll Read This Year

    I wonder if at some point in the Western states, that the resident non-hunters will object to the discounted prices that their fellow resident hunters get. I doubt they would care that residents get better tags, better access, better odds, etc. But, they might object that many of these resident...

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