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    The best of the worst: Spotters

    You're right, the diamondback is an adequate spotter.... At not double but nearly 3.5 times his budget.
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    The best of the worst: Spotters

    Pay someone $150 to steal you a decent spotter. I was in a similar boat last year but had a budget of $300. I looked at the Leupold Ventana and some Barska spotter.... You couldn't pay me $300 to carry those POS up the mountain. I assure you there is nothing new for even double that budget...
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    I need your opinions

    I've heard the Badlands 2200 is a decent pack.... It must not be made at the same factory as the Super Day. Granted I overloaded the pack a bit but by the end of my trip there were so many seams that had ripped I don't know how it even held its contents. I've thought about giving the pack...
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    Driving long distances

    Sunflower seeds, books on tape, Metallica and energy drinks.
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    Archery Opener

    I saw that BSA arrowed a dandy on opener.
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    Guidance wanted

    Dotman, You saved me $90.... Or $55 I guess. I owe you a beer.
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    Guidance wanted

    I was in the same boat last month. Initially had it narrowed down between the Meoptas and the Conquest HDs. I really liked the Meoptas but did not like the ergonomics at all..... Delayed the decision and researched for another week and decided to go back and buy the SLCs (hadn't even looked...
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    BackCountry Navigator (How I made it do what I wanted)

    That resolution is incredible. I've done some digging to try and identify the best android device, seems that Samsung has batteries available that one can swap. Coming from an iPhone for the last 6 years I'm new to the array of options. Are there any other features that are must haves in your...
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    Wilderness trails in kmz file?

    Thanks Bob. I think an Android OS with the BCN is my best options for the time being. A future in law actually works for ESRI as a GIS specialist... I have sent a request his way for some recommendations.
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    what spotter are you using?

    Had a 65 mm Viper HD but wasn't impressed with the higher magnifications. Now I run the little 11-33 x 50 and have been very impressed. I still need a bigger spotter when funds allow.... May pick up some 15x binos first to run off the tripod.
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    Bino tripod adapters

    I'm still nervous. You don't have any experience with the Zeiss adaptor?.... $90 is absurd but I'd hate to have to use the warranty one day.
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    Wilderness trails in kmz file?

    Very generous of you Scott, thank you!
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    Wilderness trails in kmz file?

    I committed the cardinal sin and posted before using the search function.... Thanks MuleMan
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    Wilderness trails in kmz file?

    Thanks! This is actually perfect timing! I'll be buying a new phone this month (it appears this is only available for androids?). Do you find that it renders a traditional GPS obsolete? How does it affect your battery life? Do you utilize a Goal Zero or anything on extended trips?
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    Wilderness trails in kmz file?

    I'm going to give up on this idea, it's more of a pain than it's worth. Do any of you fellas use high resolution satellite or aerial images in the field? I'd love to have topos, aerials, sunlight/shade etc. in the field to pour over at night back in camp. I've only been into the area a few...
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    Bino tripod adapters

    Was this on your Conquest HDs?
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    The uncoolest backpack gear.

    I have backpacked in the Sierras for 20 years now.... All through the 90's it was a given that we'd have bears in camp. They've tore my friends soft top jeep apart, ripped the handles off our camper shell window, knocked our tent down with us in it, tore a backpack to shreds to get to coffee...
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    Kansas?

    War Damn Eagle! My degrees are in Animal Science as well. In regards to the politics, I've lived in the most liberal state in the nation and two of the most conservative. Neither end of the spectrum helped or hindered my passions for the outdoors. I can say this: regardless of the politics...
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    Kansas?

    Uh oh.... An Aggie teaching at K state!? I went to Auburn (the real tigers ;)) for Undergrad and Grad school. My major prof was an Aggie and my judging coach a Wildcat.... Neither would let you forget it. Good luck with whatever you decide. If you're looking for a good Animal Science...
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    Kansas?

    Where did the wife get her degrees if you don't mind me asking?

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