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    Your thoughts? UL waterproof rifle cover for packing

    I like it! Protecting the trigger guard from grabbing a branch, or maybe releasing the magazine, seems like a good idea to me. I can't tell how it closes. I'm not a fan of velcro: it's loud, it wears out and gets clogged, it snags on other stuff. imho, some kind of bungie rope, and/or metal...
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    Your thoughts? UL waterproof rifle cover for packing

    I *think* I'd be OK with some rustling, not like I'm super stealthy to begin with. I'd be much happier if when I pull the cover off, my scope isn't soaking wet and covered with pine needles. Extra happy if the cover lasts long enough that I can't remember how many years ago I bought. If it makes...
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    Your thoughts? UL waterproof rifle cover for packing

    I found this thread looking for a dyneema scope cover. I've worn through two neoprene scope covers in 2 years....and they don't even keep my scope dry. Water, justy from bushing through brush, goes right through the seam. I don't need a full rifle cover. I am interested in buying a basic...
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    Semi vs Bolt Gun for Bear Country

    1) imho. worrying much about bears is a red herring. If bear encounters were 1/1000th as serious as we all worry about on the internet, hundreds of people would be mauled every year. Most bear encounters happen on internet forums ;) 2) again, just my opinion, but I *really* don't want to shoot...
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    Rifle minimalists

    There's NO way I could justify buying multiple guns. I've spent all my money of stacks and stacks of skis and ski boots
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    New shooter: blame me or the gear?

    Thanks for the great advice all, really appreciate it! Updates: - Fortunately an old friend recently moved up here to AK. He's a gun nut and a 1000yard shooter. Hopefully he can help me out. - I like the .223 practice rifle idea. - I really like the "balance a coin" dry fire drill. I'd actually...
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    Camp shoe in the snow?

    Thanks Tree'em....checking these out now. Look promising
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    New shooter: blame me or the gear?

    HIstory: I have no family history with hunting or guns. I bought my first shotgun 4 years ago for shooting clays with friends, discovered upland birds and realized that I like hunting. Bought my first rifle 2+ years ago to get into big game hunting, got my first moose this year. I'm now...
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    Camp shoe in the snow?

    I did NOT know that, cool! I’ll go look those up, sound ideal
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    Camp shoe in the snow?

    yeah, see my previous note up there . I have a few pairs of cabin booties (down and synthetic, ultra-light and with a rubberized sole). They don't work. They get wet in deep snow and they have no traction. Right now I'm thinking of getting a set of replacement Vibram soles and trying to glue...
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    Camp shoe in the snow?

    Sealskinz socks look like the thing! But, they also seem to be sold out of the extreme cold version everywhere. boo. When I'm out in winter conditions like this I carry microspikes for my hunting boots....never thought of trying them on my crocs while in camp. worth a shot...I'll try it out...
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    Adult onset hunter in AK

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    Camp shoe in the snow?

    oh I should add; in non-snowy conditions I use Xero sandals in camp. And I have weatherproof down booties for winter hut trips, but they're pretty useless for tent camping.
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    Camp shoe in the snow?

    thick wool socks and bread bags is a nice simple solution. simple is usually good.....I like it. gotta find something with some traction to slide over that combo
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    Camp shoe in the snow?

    I've read lots of good stuff on here about camp shoe options, I'm curious to know if anyone has found any good options when the temps are very cold and/or the ground is snowy. I try very hard to keep my multi-day backpack kit light, but I also *need* a camp shoe alternative to get my mountain...
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    Adult onset hunter in AK

    FNG, been lurking here for a three years, finally registered. I grew up in New England and my social circle was generally anti-hunting and anti-gun. I moved to Alaska in 2016 at age 36 and discovered upland bird hunting as an off-season thing to do in the mountains when not backcountry skiing...

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