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    Tipi hot tent total weight. What does your setup weigh?

    I have the Argali 2p and their stove, so a little less than yours. I think I need to find a better/lighter way to carry the stove and maybe pipe because I’m pretty sure that’s adding almost 2lbs to the whole deal.
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    Bino input

    Find some used alpha glass. I know, I spent $1500 or so on my 10x42 Swaro SLCs and almost wish I would've spent more. $1500 can get you some nice binoculars. Look at everything from Zeiss, Leica and Swarovski, even the Leupolds are good too. I believe the SLCs are now a Kahles product...
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    Able to chamber the brass but not able to chamber the rounds on twice fired brass

    I think this is because, as other's have said, you've expanded the web and it's not getting sized when you FL size. I know they're called full-length sizers but they don't actually size the full length of the cartridge. Based on this and the loose primer pockets after only 2 firings I would...
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    Options for a packable non-mummy bag?

    It should when paired with a good sleeping pad. I've honestly never used a quilt "full time". I do have a little, really light-weight, quilt from Sea To Summit that is awesome. I don't mind mummy bags so it's never been an issue for me. I would think something from Enlightened Equipment would be...
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    Options for a packable non-mummy bag?

    How about a quilt?
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    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    You want to test an ATX 65 with them? edit: Oh never mind, didn't realize this was a few months old.
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    Able to chamber the brass but not able to chamber the rounds on twice fired brass

    I would say that your brass is still growing, it can take more than one firing for the brass to be completely fire-formed to your chamber. You might be experiencing some spring-back or just need to make sure you're setting the shoulder back far enough. I would be double checking lengths to...
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    Able to chamber the brass but not able to chamber the rounds on twice fired brass

    Are you trimming your brass? I didn't see it mentioned is the only reason I ask. Are you chamfering and deburring the inside and outside of the case mouth? I've notices when not chamfering and deburring that the shoulder can get a little crushed causing a round to not chamber. What cartridge are...
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    Pants advice -Sitka/SG

    After using the Intercepts for a few days I’d say I like them quite a bit. The vents are invaluable and I’m not sure I’ll ever buy a pair of hunting pants without them. They are durable, no snags or piling from busting through alders and some sticker bushes. They were quiet. I didn’t get them...
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    Comparing tent stoves?

    I just got the Argali and it’s pretty nice. I still need to burn it in. Assembly is simple.
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    Pants advice -Sitka/SG

    Yeah, for sure. I'm thinking more of those late crappy November days here in MT when mild weather ceases to exist. We had a few of those this last year. I like that they add more than just a rain pant as they do have the fleece lining. We'll see, I still have a couple of months before I need to...
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    Pants advice -Sitka/SG

    I appreciate it but I just spent a bunch of money on pants and don’t think I’ll be buying anymore warm weather pants for at least a few years. Now I need to figure out what I want for rifle season hunts here in Montana. I’m thinking Stone Glacier M7 or the Sitka Timberline. Or something along...
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    Pants advice -Sitka/SG

    Well my Intercept pants just arrived this afternoon. First impressions out of the box: they’re heavier and thicker than I was expecting them to be. Putting them on, I think I like the fit more than the 206s. The hip vents are a lot bigger than the vents on the 206s but I still think the...
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    Pants advice -Sitka/SG

    Last week my SG 206 pants came in, there're really slick. This morning I couldn't pass up a deal on the Intercepts so hopefully those should be here around the end of the week. Bad news is that I think I might still need a pair of later season pants.
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    Backcountry food. What’s your go-to?

    I haven't I actually completely changed my diet this year so I'm sort of fretting what I'm going to take hunting and haven't figure it out yet. I switch to an animal-based diet, and I've cut out all processed foods. The occasional times that I have had something it's wrecked my gut. I've...
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    Pan head recs

    I know the VA-5 is a fluid head, but how does he Tricer LP compare with smoothness? I know I might be giving something up, but for almost a whole pound less than my VA-5 I think it'll be worth it when necessary. How does the Tricer do with spotters, mine is an ATX 65 so it's kind of heavy? Thanks!
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    Backcountry food. What’s your go-to?

    Here’s my food list. I’ll be removing the almonds this year since they just don’t sit well in my stomach. I’ll usually do this if I’m base camping too. It just makes it easier to not bring a bunch of extra stuff. I also pack some mountain ops or something like it to pour in a water bottle to...
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    Pants advice -Sitka/SG

    That makes sense, thank you! I think I'll probably end up with the 206 and I'm still considering the Sitka Intercept pant too.
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    Pants advice -Sitka/SG

    Are they loud like some of the others have been saying? My concern with the zips on the inside would be some chafing in that area. That’s been fine though, I assume?
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    Pants advice -Sitka/SG

    Thank you all for the responses. I really appreciate you all sharing your experience with the different pants I listed. I think the next step for me is going to have to be just trying them on,

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