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  1. Becca

    Women’s boot suggestions

    Boot fit is a super individual thing, so she’s likely going to have to try some on and see what fits her well. If ordering online make sure she can try them on and return what doesn’t fit her feet. I have super small feet (women’s 6/ men’s 4) so that limits my options somewhat. I have...
  2. Becca

    Water filter

    We have been using the regular Sawyer in-line with the platypus big zip 3L bladder since 2011. It’s not the fastest as a gravity filter, but it’s so convenient to be able to dip dirty water right out of the creek and go. I backflush our filters religiously after trips using the sink adapter. You...
  3. Becca

    Base camp mattress options

    For a super plush double sized alternative to the Walmart/Coleman inflatable check out lightspeed air beds. Costco sells them seasonally, or they are available on Amazon. Super comfortable, lighter weight than traditional Coleman style air mattress and we have probably 75-100 nights on ours with...
  4. Becca

    Fitness for moose hunts.

    I may be wrong, but I believe if the area you are hunting requires that the quarters be bone-in, then it would be illegal to cut the quarters in half. My understanding of the “bone in” regulation is that all the meat has to remain on the bone until it’s actually processed (including ribs in some...
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    Those who hunt moose in waders

    Obviously it can depend on terrain. But I backpacked 5ish miles in my Simms wader boots (women’s vapor, similar to men’s guide boot) on a kodiak brown bear hunt quite comfortably. I got a pair of neoprene socks to suck up some of the excess space (I didn’t want to hike up 1000’ of elevation in...
  6. Becca

    Sitka Gear Women's - Semi Live review!!

    I think we all vary somewhat as far as what we look for in a “system”. I know Jordan and Tanya both liked the Kelvin Active jacket, for me personally and my uses I prefer the Kelvin hoody as I rarely hike in a puffy, and want something super warm with a hood when I stop. I personally don’t use a...
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    Sitka Gear Women's - Semi Live review!!

    Excited for your thoughts Jordan and Tanya. I have been pretty impressed with all the attention to cut and fit in the pieces I have used. I can't usually wear the men's stuff though so I am curious to hear you compare and contrast, Jordan. The cloudburst jacket and pants and the Kelvin hoody...
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    Sitka Gear Women's - Semi Live review!!

    What type pieces are you looking for that you feel is lacking. I was actually pretty impressed with the wide number of offerings in the big game line when I reviewed them in 2016.
  9. Becca

    hurting yourself right before a hunt?

    Find a good PT who understands what you want to do, and supports you and setting appropriate goals. I fractured my tibia and fibula (both lower leg bones) in my left leg mountain goat hunting in oct 2010, and have a titanium rod and 3 screws. My leg will never be the same as it was pre-accident...
  10. Becca

    Longest kill.

    I stand corrected...I guess my longest shot was 540 yards! So much fun, thanks for digging up this video Ryan. When are you and Kelly coming deer hunting with us again?
  11. Becca

    Longest kill.

    520 on a Sitka blacktail. 2016--I didn't have a clue what I was doing, Ryan Avery worked his black magic and the deer fell over dead when I put the cross hairs on it :) I've since gotten much more interested in LR shooting, and shot 2 more deer between 450 and 500 last season with a much clearer...
  12. Becca

    Packraft Paddles & Loading

    2 piece paddles are fine if you don’t mind them sticking up, and won’t be going thru much brush. We often haul ours off trail thru some brushy stuff, so 4 piece paddles have been much better for that application.
  13. Becca

    Bone-in or Boneless?

    I never debone in the field unless we absolutely have to. ESP if I hope to do anything with the meat besides make hamburger. Way too much contamination/meat loss when you get home. And bone in quarters are much easier to hang/maneuver and even carry. Not specifically talking elk (since i’ve...
  14. Becca

    Tent packing...

    We usually put our tents and stakes into silnylon dry bags. If you have to pack a shelter up wet, it keeps it from soaking everything else in your pack. Poles (if required, most of our floorless use a trekking pole as the center pole) packed separately wherever they fit. We usually use a 25L...
  15. Becca

    Summer is finally here!

    Looks like a great day on the water! I am so glad the sun finally decided to show up. This “spring” felt long!
  16. Becca

    Archery success with my 2 year old

    This absolutely made my day! We loved hunting with our daughter last season (at 5-9 mo) and are looking forward to more trips this year. Definitely more work to have her along, but so rewarding. Congrats again!
  17. Becca

    Grizzly Success

    Super awesome! Please give her my congratulations! That’s a heck of a bear! Fun seeing you two get out there together, great stuff.
  18. Becca

    2018 Rokslide Bear Hunt

    Looks like an awesome time! Great job guys!
  19. Becca

    POW mid November hunt

    Flying AK air within AK you’ll be able to check 3 50lb bags free, and it’s only $100 for an additional overweight bag up to 99lbs. I prefer not to debone the meat when possible, bc you end up wasting a lot more once you get home. The bones really don’t add that much weight to fly back, but I...
  20. Becca

    Water filtration/purification?

    We tend to use the pump over a gravity filter as well. But lack of trees shouldn’t be a deal breaker if you wanted to do gravity. We’ve hung our platypus bladders off a tripod or trekking pole lots of times, as well as from tipi center pole.

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