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    10x42 OR 12x50 plus tripods

    Agree with above. Only thing I would add is that you won't be able to use 12x50'a without a tripod for long periods of time, so if you're only buying one pair keep that in mind. What the 10x42 lack in magnification may be made up for in versatility.
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    Short quotes that speak volumes.

    Failure is the tuition you pay for success
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    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    I was spiked out in the Russian Wilderness (CA) and woken up at about 2AM by a sound that was just like a baby whimpering and crying. As the father of three I think there's something etched in my survival instinct that's triggered by the sound of a baby crying in the night. My eyes burst open...
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    What makes you trigger happy?

    Last day of the season with a tag burning a hole in your pocket!
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    Lightweight FAK Pre-Trip Checks

    I'm also in favor of every person carrying a minimal amount of first aid equipment so each can self solve their minor to moderate first aid needs. With that said you have coban, med tape and compressed gauze so ditch the ace bandage. You can also ditch the med tape if you carry duct or...
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    help me out with your favorite blues artists

    Buddy Guy, Robert Cray and since your a rock guy check out The Red Devils
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    Sako vs Tikka

    ^ this. Having owned both I believe the quality is equal while fit and finish both go to Sako. Because the Tikka has some plastic parts it gives the perception of being more fragile, although I've never had a part fail on it. For what it's worth to you my experience has been that they are...
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    California B Zone Wilderness Blacktail

    260,000 hunting licenses sold in CA last year. They're all heavily pressured.
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    Puffy vest

    I picked up the Kuiu Kenai vest last year and took it to Montana in late October. There were two reasons I chose a synthetic vest over a down vest. First, if I'm wearing a vest at all it's usually because I'm hiking with a pack, butchering or doing something active in cooler weather. No one...
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    What never leaves your pack

    Most of my essentials have already been called out here, with one exception; large plastic garbage bag.
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    The morality of poaching

    So if poaching is appropriate to feed your family, what's wrong with stealing if the same logic applies? Poaching laws are set up to protect the resource and laws against theft are set up to protect property. If we're going to go down the road of deciding which illegal activity is more...
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    Cheap Stuff that Works

    I've been looking for a lightweight sheath (no belt loop needed) for use when carrying my fixed blade knives in my pack. Ordered these and cut them to length with a hack saw. Weight when cut for a knife with a 4" blade is just over 1/2 ounce. These are felt lined to prevent scratching the...
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    Lower back disc pain

    When your hip flexors, IT band and hamstrings are tight it can present as excruciating lower back pain that will wake you up from a dead sleep, or worse keep you up all night. This stretch changed my life. Get a jump rope, resistance band or even a length of paracord. Sit on the ground with...
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    What kind of skinning knife do you use and why?

    I carried buck fixed blades for a long time (102 & 103). When I started doing more backpack hunting I started obsessing about how heavy my knife was (and my sleeping bag, and my pad, and my camp shoes, and...it's an illness I can tell you share). I thought about switching out the heavy leather...
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    Kydex sheaths for Buck fixed blades

    Does anyone have a source for kydex (or other light weight material) sheaths for Buck fixed blades? I'm specifically looking for an alternative for the heavy leather sheaths for my 102 Woodsman and 103 skinner. Also interested in knowing how difficult it would be to make these with a DIY kit...
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    Ethics in hunting, the story of my once in a lifetime Buck....

    I finally got through all 44 pages and haven't felt this empty since following the thread about the guy with the rat problem. Where are we supposed to go from here?
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    Bikini Scope Covers

    Another vote of confidence in the bikini cover to keep your scope clear. But if you are going to buy one I recommend you pick up a second as a backup. My experience has been that the side of the cover that fits over your objective lens eventually wears out. This is because I'm always...
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    USA Made

    Sixsite. American made and, as a bonus, one of the best fits if you're tall. Rana soft shell pant and jacket are high quality.
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    Thinking about ditching the pants....

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FFCM5J1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details Here's another footwear option to take a look at. And you need to bring a boat load of patience. The slower you move the quieter you'll be. Slow beats light weight every day.
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    Thinking about ditching the pants....

    But then you have to decide if you're going camo or solid. It could make all the difference!

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