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  1. Becca

    Something fun, gear what worked what didn't 2017

    Most of the new gear I used in 2017 was somehow child related since our daughter was born at the very end of 2016. Our Osprey Poco Premium backpack was probably the biggest let down for me...despite being billed as the Cadillac of kid carriers, I found it super uncomfortable even with minimal...
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    Water filtration/purification?

    My preference is usually to get water from a flowing source when possible, but lake water will do if there isn’t a flowing source nearby (it just tastes terrible, at least IME). I would absolutely take a filter of some kind. For heavy fly outs we usually use a Katadyne hiker pro handpump...
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    First BC hunt - Bear down

    Super awesome! Congrats to your son, and to you for getting out there with him! Our daughter is too young to hunt herself (at 17 months) but I am already so pleased to have her along on trips with us...it’s more special than I ever realized it would be.
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    What’s your attainable bucket list for hunts look like?

    Living in Alaska, I have been fortunate to successfully hunt black bears, grizzly, brown bears, dall sheep, mountain goats, Sitka blacktail deer, moose and caribou already. Now my highest priority is getting my daughter (currently 17 months old) out on hunts with us. We managed to drag her...
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    Give me suggestions for a backpack trail

    Not totally relevant to your post, but I think some of it applies. My husband Luke and I wrote this article (6 years ago now, wow) together about some of the ways I got into backpack hunting. While some of my thoughts have evolved since then, most of it still rings true. Getting Your Wife To Go...
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    Give me suggestions for a backpack trail

    I don't have a specific trail to recommend to you. But you are spot on that getting her to go again will be much easier if she's comfortable and has fun. My first suggestion is getting her decent gear to keep her comfortable, warm and dry. You don't have to buy the latest and greatest but don't...
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    Kodiak,, Boats, Bears and Backpacks.

    Enjoying the story so far Steve! I was bummed to have to sit this one out, but it was so fun for me knowing exactly where you guys were and a little about what the adventure entailed :)
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    Wanted: Pillow that is comfortable, light, and packs small

    Me too. I sewed up some flannel pillow bags with zippers, and use puffy stuff to get the right elevation. Usually my coat and pants together is just right for me. I have a picky neck, and get headaches if it's not just right.
  9. Becca

    Zipper lubrication

    We've had some success using aerosol cans of air (like you'd use to clean a computer keyboard) to blow sand and silt out of tent zippers. It works best if you do it before you apply anything to it... Then we use mcnett's zipper lube. This is for tents and shelters we've used camping on glacial...
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    Kodiak Island Blacktail / duck combo

    I wouldn't hesitate to go in early October if you are rifle hunting and don't mind spot and stalk. You'll have more daylight to work with, and potentially better weather. No idea at all what the duck hunting is like then, or whether it even matters (you could ask Jeff), but if you are just...
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    Kodiak Island Blacktail / duck combo

    I don't know anything at all about duck hunting, so keep that in mind. Biggest thing that stands out to me about the dates you listed is daylight. The October dates won't be too bad, but late Nov/early Dec you are not going to have very much daylight to work with at all. Like it won't get light...
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    Waders for Moose Hunt on a Raft

    If the ones you have seem to have held up and remained waterproof thus far, I would guess they’d be ok (being a patch kit for leaks with any waders). Being able to hike in them comfortably (if your trip requires it) would be my main criteria. I’m really happy with my Simms, but they are...
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    Waders for Moose Hunt on a Raft

    Simms here as well. I have the women’s guide waders, and women’s vapor boots (similar to men’s guide boots) and have been very happy with them. I don’t think it’s so much that they are thicker/tougher. The construction of the Simms is such that the knees are articulated, so besides being very...
  14. Becca

    Backcountry Food Options for Nut Allergy

    Our brother-in-law is allergic to nuts. He does meat and cheese, nut-free granola bars or fruit bars, dried fruit/coconut, fig newtons, peanut butter (he’s not allergic to peanuts) on bagels or tortillas. Could also try making your own Gorp or trail mix with dried fruits and seeds...
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    Clothing for end of September moose hunt out of Bethel

    We had the pole on our 12 man tipi auger in almost 12” during a big blow on Kodiak. Very nearly lost the whole shelter, 3 of us were up all night pounding flung stakes to keep the whole parachute from flying away. Discovered afterwards that it was largely to do with how much slack we got because...
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    Car Camping Tent

    We tend to use our cabelas 6 man guide model tent for car camping, or where heavier weight is an option (think boat or atv based trips). Nice to be able stand up inside, and the geodesic design is really wind worthy (especially with the aluminum pole upgrade instead of fiberglass that comes...
  17. Becca

    Stove of choice

    We live in Wasilla, so we took two days and drove to Coldfoot (overnighted in’s fairbanks) and then floated the Koyukuk to Bettles via packraft because we had extra time and want d to see more of the area. An awesome trip before the trip, but probably not logistically feasible for a lot of folks...
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    Stove of choice

    Weight limits and fuel availability usually determines which stove we take on trips like this. We did a packraft sheep hunt with BRA in 2013 and took a jetboil Sumo cup modified to fit a Soto windmaster stove (our standard backpacking set up) bc we only did dehydrated food. If you have the...
  19. Becca

    I want a Stone Glacier child carrier.

    Imgur: The magic of the Internet Tried to embed my photo, but it didn’t work. I use the poco strapped to a 26” duplex frame with 3 1” webbing straps. Way more comfortable for me than the osprey by itself.
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    Backpack Multipurpose for child carry

    Sorry gang, having trouble posting the photos from imgur on my phone. I will try to fix them tomorrow.

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