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    Does 2.8 + 2.8 = 5.6 ?? Pad question

    I used a TR Z-Rest and TR NeoAir in the snow last weekend. Bonus point is that the foam helps keep the NeoAir from sliding around. =) -mox
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    TAG Bags Recall

    I bought mine through BlackOvis and am still waiting but I have to say that seeing a manufacturer stand behind their product like this is very refreshing and appreciated. Three thumbs up. -mox
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    Clothing advice

    The FL Uncompahgre is surprisingly warm. I had on a very light SS merino, a midweight merino LS sweater, and the FL puffy on for a backpacking trip last weekend in Yosemite. I was comfortable talking/sitting in the exposed snow-kitchen at night (20F) for hours on end. It really surprised me...
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    Tipi and nest for 2 big people?

    You could run an older SL5 for 2 people. I can get two of me (6'6" 230) in an SL3 without a stove. The SL5 would be perfect if you can find one and has a full nest with bathtub floor. The Big Agnes Yahmonite 5 is the same thing but rebranded. Example...
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    prAna Stretch Zion Pants @ S&S Archery

    Great brand. Great pants. Congrats on getting them on board.
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    Pentax K-50 DSLR Camera for Hunting/Outdoor Photography

    Where most users are going to see the big changes in price and in size are the lenses. Just like binos/spotters you cannot cheat physics. Glass will cost and where you'll see the biggest improvements. A smaller sensor gets you a larger "effective zoom" for the same lens size. This is how the...
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    Esbit Stove

    Alcohol is very susceptible to wind as well, still low on BTUs and not allowed in some wilderness areas (like California ... sigh)
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    Esbit Stove

    Esbit is nice because it's light and because it's QUIET. It's not so great in a lot of places because the BTUs are low, they're a little finicky, they're not so great for melting snow, and leaves a nasty residue. They're also not legal to use in some backcountry areas (such as California.)
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    How to avoid "the slide"?

    Thin lines of silicone or seam-sealer striped over the surface.
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    Wet weather gear.

    Check out Kuiu. The Toray DerzimaxNX membrane in both the Chugach and Yukon lines is what's knows as as monolithic membrane instead of a microporus membrane. What does that mean? It means "no holes." It means that it absorbs perspiration and then transmits that through the fabric instead of...
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    Cablela's Alaskan Guide 6-person dome tent, new but dusty

    Price dropped again.
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    ASAT leafy

    Interesting. So stand/blind hunting it's good, but no one really seems to take it big-game hunting/backpack hunting. Thanks for the feedback everyone.
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    Kuiu Customer Service, /thumbsup

    Big public shout-out to Kuiu for their stellar customer service. Had a bit of a convoluted series of orders and returns but they went above and beyond and were great to work with. -mox
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    ASAT leafy

    Bought a bunch of non-patterned clothing thinking I'd wear the old ASAT leafy over the top. But there's obviously a reason it's not common. Too many snags? Or something else? Seems ideal to be able to hunt in, basically, "whatever" since it's a mesh oversuit but has anyone actually tried it...
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    Heavy-arrow tuning help

    Originally avoided those because they're 16 gpi compared to the 11.2 gpi of the Kaos. It makes for a much heavier arrow overall and also hurts FOC for the same weight-class arrow. On paper anyways. =)
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    Heavy-arrow tuning help

    Thanks for the ideas OR Archer, will try yoke-tuning. 5MilesBack, right, 2" vane not 2.5" - good catch.
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    Cablela's Alaskan Guide 6-person dome tent, new but dusty

    Price dropped.
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    Heavy-arrow tuning help

    So I decided to try something different and build "heavy" arrows. Bow 2015 Hoyt Nitrium 32 LD (Long-draw) set at 32" DL 80 lb limbs turned down to about 76 lbs Arrows .200 Gold Tip Kinetic Kaos @ 30" (longest they make) 75gr Easton HITs 300gr bullet-points to match 300gr broadhead+insert combo...
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    WTB golite SL1 or SL2

    SL1/2 are more traditional tents while the SL3 is a 'mid. Of course, nothing really stop you from pitching the SL3 as a rectangle (just fold the two extra points inwards) but you have to mod it a little to add the extra tieouts. =) -mox
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    Base camp tent suggestions.

    I have a new Cabela's Alaskan Guide 6-person dome up in the Classifieds if you're interested. It's never even been set up but has just sitting in my garage. Retails for $650, asking $550 ... put the extra towards the stove/jack! Let me know if you're interested ... =) -mox

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