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    CO Outfitter Recommendations

    Thank you for taking the time for writing this reply. I appreciate it. And it makes a lot of sense the way you explained it. Much respect.
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    CO Outfitter Recommendations

    Hi yall! newbie here. I'm interested if you have any recommendations for an outfitter. I'm going solo this year, for Archery OTC Elk. I'm interested in an outfitter to drop me off in an area. I don't need a guide/wall tent/food. I plan to bivy. I'm just interested in having someone get me...
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    WTB EXO K3, Short Frame, Small Belt, 4800 Bag

    I'm looking to piece together an EXO pack. I am currently running a Kifaru and curious to try out an EXO. Let me know what you got. Thanks!
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    Do you guys carry bear spray in Black Bear country?

    We are heading into an area this year that is known for holding A LOT of black bears but no Grizzly. I know they are generally more afraid of you than you are of them. I really don't feel like carrying bear spray. Do you guys think its necessary to carry bear spray in black bear country??
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    Sleeping Bag Temperature Rating

    Yooo, i like these Hyke&byke bags. I think ill order the Eolus 15
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    Sleeping Bag Temperature Rating

    I have been looking at their website. Is there a particular model that you recommend for under $200
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    Sleeping Bag Temperature Rating

    Ill be going on a 5-day backpacking hunt this September in Colorado. My normal summertime sleeping bag is a Marmot 55 deg Voyager. Temps where I'm going will be in the 30's overnight. Will i be ok if i sleep in my puffy jacket, or do you recommend i upgrade to a better bag. My current bag...
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    Camping with contact lenses

    Do you guys do anything special to keep your hands clean when taking out and putting in your contact lenses while caped on the mountian? Hand sanitizer.... ouch? Baby wipes?? Touching my eyes without washing my hands for days is going to be an issue with eye comfort....
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    Breakfast in the backcountry

    Hello fellow rocksliders! I'm going to be real annoying with the questions in these last few weeks leading up to my elk hunt, hahaha. What are you guys packing for breakfast food? I'm looking to maximize my sleep time and hunting time. I don't picture myself getting out the jetboil to make...
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    PA ELK ANYBODY????

    Lets here about that hunt man!
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    Colorado Weather

    Last month i heard it was getting really dry in CO. I guess all that changed pretty quick. Im glad you guys are getting some moisture now. I hope its not too sloppy mid september!
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    PA ELK ANYBODY????

    Point only this year for me. Im interested in archery Bull tag. I believe you have you build up about 20 points to have a snowballs chance in hell. Anyway... still fun to dream about hunting these magnificent creatures in my home state! Id love to see some posts from people on here that have...
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    Anybody rucking?

    Thanks everyone for all the input and advice on my original posting. I wanted to update all of you on my progress since January. We have been rucking pretty consistently every Saturday @ 4:30 Am. (A good way to vet your hunting partners, by the way.) Shortly after starting this trend, I...
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    PA public land pressure vs. CO public land pressure

    We head to CO next month for our first Elk hunt ever. DIY, Archery, OTC. I read a lot about how much hunting pressure there is in Colorado. I want to hear from PA or Ohio whitetail public land hunters. In general, how bad is it really, compared to our normal stomping grounds? I mean... we...
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    Did I buy the wrong Leukotape ?

    I bought it in April this year.
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    Did I buy the wrong Leukotape ?

    Hey Guys. I've used Leukotape P on my feet in the past, on one of our rucks. I noticed that the adhesive bled through the tape and is now permanently in the fabric of my hiking socks, even after washing several times. I know there are different types of Leukotape. Did I buy the wrong kind...
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    How much elevation can you comfortably cover in a day?

    Sorry y’all. Should have been more specific. Starting g at 8,000’ and ending at 10,000’. So a 2,000’ gain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How much elevation can you comfortably cover in a day?

    Thanks for the replies everyone. This helps a lot. Looking at a 8000-10000' climb, 5 miles, On trail. Shouldn't be too bad, but my Pennsylvania lungs may beg to differ.... And to clarify, this would be to the "area" I want to hunt, but obviously, I'm plotting my initial trail to the Plan A...
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    How much elevation can you comfortably cover in a day?

    Good points. So you've hiked 3000' in one day?
  20. J

    How much elevation can you comfortably cover in a day?

    How much elevation can you comfortably cover in a day? If you plan to park the truck at "X" and hike to glassing spot "Y". How high (or low) are you willing to hike? When you are e-scouting, when do you say "I think thats do'able" or "that elevation gain/loss is too much for me"

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