I have the Metcalf, going on my 4th year. Agree with everything EastHumboldt said above.
Most comfortable pack I have owned and I have struggled with other brands for pack fitment. Have pack game with it and it excelled in the dept. for me. What sold me was it was easy to use as a day pack and...
@bobr1
I have used http://www.themontanataxidermist.com/ on several mounts, Elk, Deer, Moose and Mountain Goat over 20 years, both with Bruce the owner and now Russ McAllister. I have nothing but a positive experience from start to finish. Stop in and see their work first hand would be my...
Good merino wool.
Forget the branding, look for what really fits your needs technically, Fitment, dry, warmth and movement, etc.
Sierra trading, REI , Outdoor research offer so good reasonable rain and warm gear for the money.
I know you are asking specifically about Federal TBT vs Nosler Accubond. I'll throw in my 2 cent on my overall experience with the product brands.
I have good performance with Federal Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, with Elk, Deer, Bear, Moose, MNT Goat and Antelope.
My daughter took the bull below...
Just researching both for the best fit.
Question - Can you message to you hunting partner in the backcountry if you your using the same system between units? If so is there a lag time or is it instant?
Hopefully I'm not breaking any rules here.
Alot of good information on knives and makers on Bladeforums
They have a Makers sellers forum.
https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/for-sale-fixed-blades.754/
Another knife maker on my wish list is Backwoods Custom Knives...
I am still trying to dial in my system, work in progress, I tend to over carry due to I hunt solo 90%.
I went to a "Modular" system, meaning I use small specific bags for each of my current hunting needs. Then I can Drop - Go in what I need in my MR Metcalf for the day or days depending on the...
I too have been looking for the perfect duffle bags
Looked at FL, really like the design features, on the $$$ for me.
Looked at Kuiu, on the basic side but like the $
Was looking at REI's Big haul series, but they stopped making with the model I was looking at...
This is a^^^Pro Tip here. I don't know how many times have had to drop my pants on the prairie to pull prickly pear needle from my knees from a antelope stalk and crawl. I would add a Leatherman to pull them out.
I can only counter with the fact some of the best gifts I received from my wife of 27 years is one she picked out. Because she put her heart in to it. It wouldn't matter if it was a pink scarf with purple polka dots, my hunting buddies would just have to deal with it.
If it comes from her its...