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    TAG Bags Recall

    Grrr. Oh well, at least he's standing behind them!
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    Cablela's Alaskan Guide 6-person dome tent, new but dusty

    This is not a solo backpacking tent but an outfitter tent. Cabela's Alaskan Guide 6-person tent This has the rainfly one version back, so the picture is not completely accurate. It is a 6'3" high dome and has excellent reviews (460 reviews, 4.8/5.0) The nylon case is dusty but the tent is...
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    MSR snowshoe detachable tails

    I think you made the correct choice if you're off-trail. The extra float is nice, and the Lightning Ascents have much better side-hill capabilities than the MSR Evos. Additionally, while you're "190-ish without a pack", once you add in your camping gear and then possibly sheds on top of that...
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    Kuiu Yukon gear leaking?

    The Derzimax NX in both Chugash and Yukon are monolithic membranes and aren't supposed to wet-out under pressure like GT/eVent/etc. Hope you just got a bad set ...
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    Toray vs. Goretex rain gear

    Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with any of the above or make clothing, I'm just fascinated by technical outdoors gear and do way too much pointless research. =) Patagonia does use Toray - look for the "FullRange" insulation such as in their new Nano Air. Arc'teryx uses Toray for their coated...
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    AZ High Desert in Dec?

    Last pic is amazing - super jealous you're out there! -mox
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    3 Layer Event

    I have a 3-layer eVent shell and, like you noticed, it breathes almost too well. It's great. I can throw a stupid-light packable wind-jacket on under it if needed. I use an approx 6oz "Sirocco Wind Shell Jacket." Then, when it stops raining, I still have a wind jacket. =) -mox
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    Eddie Bauer MicroTherm vest

    I have a Kenai; I haven't worn it in the field but really didn't like the cut of it, it rode up badly when moving and the arms were super-short.
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    Eddie Bauer MicroTherm vest

    There's also: http://www.firstlite.com/uncompaghre-vest.html and http://www.firstlite.com/springer-vest.html but you'll probably want to find a sale on them since they're a little more expensive than the EB stuff on sale at eddiebauer.com
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    Eddie Bauer MicroTherm vest

    Vests aren't great for wind ... opens arms. MicroTherm is 800wt "StormDown." I (personally) wouldn't wear it, opting instead for PrimaShield if you want packability or Climashield if you want more warmth. Just not a fan of down, even treated down, unless it's well below freezing (eg, belay...
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    Yeti Coolers 50q or 65q?

    If your hinges are busted, just go to a home-improvement store and get a couple of hinges. Bolt/epoxy those on. Lots of options to choose from (full-clear, offset, strap, T, etc) so go nuts.
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    Easton FMJ HIT insert-Broadheads wont fit

    Almost all head-lengths are standardized these days ... if your field points fit then the broadheads should fit. Additionally, the tech would have installed the HIT with the specialized installation-tool and not specific to your fieldpoints. Post a pic of the two heads side-by-side on the table.
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    KE, Momentum, Speed/FPS, Ethical Kill

    Hi Blake, and welcome. You need more dealers on the West Coast! Xpedition was on my short-list of exciting bows to try out but with no dealers anywhere nearby I ended up with a Hoyt (not a bad thing, but since you're the National manager you might care going forward. :) -mox
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    Grrr, so annoying - a tale of woe and peep recommendation.

    Deer season came and went while I dealt with bow-troubles. Turkey season is about to do the same. Having trouble with the old bow not fitting ... got a new one! Using a bow-scale on the new one ... bow-scale handles bend at full draw, yanking it out of my hand. Not quite a dry-fire since it...
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    KE, Momentum, Speed/FPS, Ethical Kill

    Congrats on the new toys and good luck!
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    KE, Momentum, Speed/FPS, Ethical Kill

    That looks very workable - good weight, kept the speed up and have good FOC to boot. I'm not sure what an extra 5-6lbs of pull will really gain you ... if you're super comfortable at the current weight and it shoots well you may just want to leave it alone. Just seat-of-the-pants, getting that...
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    KE, Momentum, Speed/FPS, Ethical Kill

    There is no "global" target. On one end of the spectrum: with a perfect shot you need enough momentum to push through the soft-tissue a deer. That's not very much ... 45 lbs recurve with wooden arrows. On the other end: a terrible shot where you need to blow through the ribs and shoulder of...
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    KE, Momentum, Speed/FPS, Ethical Kill

    Calculate the momentum values in slug-ft-per-second. That difference is your quantifiable value. Let's say you get a 0.5 slug-ft/sec difference. Does that matter? Well, since 1 slug != 14.6kg (or 32.2 lbs) then you can start to see a difference because your arrow then has 7.3kg (16.1 lbs) of...
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    KE, Momentum, Speed/FPS, Ethical Kill

    I'll go with "less forgiving." Hopefully between the three variants everyone will understand. =P
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    KE, Momentum, Speed/FPS, Ethical Kill

    Look at it this way: momentum #1: 10kg * 10m/s momentum #2: 1kg * 100m/s Exactly the same momentum. MUCH higher KE on #2. But the instant your arrow contacts anything, including your target, that target is going to start slowing your arrow down very very quickly. The resistance provided...
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