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  1. craitchky

    For you back country coffee lovers.....

    Thanks for the heads up, I can never have too much Via!
  2. craitchky

    Gear for the hunt video

    Thanks for posting, very informative! I have to work on cutting my gear and gear weight.
  3. craitchky

    Camofire

    Love Camofire, if you know what it is you want, this is a great site!
  4. craitchky

    Rok wraps

    I like them! Do you always go with a 4 fletch?
  5. craitchky

    How do you guys dry your boots in back country?

    I carry some chemical hand warmers with me, and I will toss them in my boots at night. They won't dry out a water logged boot completely, but it works good on damp boots.
  6. craitchky

    New Rokslide clothing!

    Just got my stuff today, very impressed! Good job guys!
  7. craitchky

    Sitka kelvin...how is it

    I have the Kelvin vest, it is very light, and is very warm. It is made for layering, the shell material is not very durable, and would not hold up as an outer layer.
  8. craitchky

    Rokslide Backpacking Trip?

    I am up for this. What dates are we looking at?
  9. craitchky

    Colorado September Rain Gear

    I would definitely go with some good rain gear, last year, we had 2.5 days of steady rain, my wife's Prois gear didn't last 1/2 day, made for a miserable experience. I had a Bass Pro Gore-Tex lite and was good for the most part. Upgraded to Sitka downpours for this season.
  10. craitchky

    Clothing: My Back Pack Hunting System, a hybrid of sorts...

    I like my Minus 33 stuff, you might want to look at Duluth Trading for a light weight merino wool shirt, I got one last season, good price and comfortable, not sure if they are available in short sleeve though.
  11. craitchky

    Injuries Suck...what was your first?

    My first major injury was a torn rotator cuff. I had a SLAP repair, and a biceps tectomity (sp). I was in a sling for 2 weeks, did a good job with the PT, and was shooting my bow at #50 3 months later. Made back to # 70 by the start of deer season. Second was a fracture of my tibial plateau. I...
  12. craitchky

    How many days a year do you get to spend in the backcountry?

    Out west I will have a total of 10 days this season, but that includes a total of 3 days driving. For whitetail here in IL, it is a 20 min drive from my weekend place. Next season, I am going to try and save up my vacation so I can spend an actual 10-14 days in the back country.
  13. craitchky

    Girl Scout cookies for Troops

    You are welcome!
  14. craitchky

    ABC Watches

    I have a Suntu S10, it is a great backup to my gps, and is very handy, being right on my wrist at all times.
  15. craitchky

    Frontal Shot?

    I haven't had the opportunity yet, but if it presents itself, and all is right in the world, I would take it.
  16. craitchky

    How many times have you been checked by Wardens?

    I have yet to be checked, both in CO, and in IL.
  17. craitchky

    RS logo gear

    Large here, med for the wife.
  18. craitchky

    Early Season Elk Tactics

    Excellent article, good job Aron!
  19. craitchky

    Top 3 items in your pack?

    GPS/ maps Via coffee Field wipes
  20. craitchky

    Sprint cell phone coverage in Co.

    I have Sprint, and as soon as we got of the larger cities, coverage was spoty at best, and non-existent in the back country.
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