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  1. Hussar

    How to not die on first trip?

    Seems like you have a solid set of expectations of your capabilities! Feel free to shoot me a PM as well and I'll offer whatever help I can! Good luck!
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    Iron Will August Giveaway!

    S125, hunting in AZ.
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    Regular backpacking pack for backpack hunt

    As others have mentioned. You could convert and use the hunting pack for all your backpacking activities and sell your current backpacking pack. Another cheaper alternative would be to pick up one of the load hauling frames, like the Alps Commander Freighter. You could keep that in the truck...
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    Airline Archery Case @ 62" (or under) for Oversize

    I have a Pelican Vault V730 that has flown on American and Southwest. I've never been charged for it, even without "sporting equipment" in it.
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    How much does your 2024 pack weigh loaded?

    I'll be hunting Archery OTC Deer in AZ. Pack is a Seek Outside 5400. Depending on the trip, my 3 general loadouts are: Day Hunts with no chance of staying overnight - 23.6lbs - Usually cover 1-8 miles - Lighterpack Link Early Season Trip - 29.5lbs - usually 2-3 day trip, with 6-20 miles -...
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    Beginner level experience with optics

    Their adapter should be threaded with a 1/4-20 nut on the bottom. This allows you to screw the adapter plate for your tripod head to the bino mount. The general components you'd need are: A tripod. Some tripods are sold as a standalone. Others include some sort of head, either integrated, or...
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    One pack

    It's easier to make a bigger pack smaller, than a smaller pack bigger. I'd be looking at something between 3500-5500 ci. Any of the major pack manufacturers should have something for you within this range. My only pack is a Seek Outside 5400ci pack. It cinches down to hardly anything for day...
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    Sea to Summit Spark 30 vs REI Magna 30

    No experience with the Sea to Summit, but I do have the REI Magma 30. I think the 3p is definitely more of a limit rating than a comfort rating. You're probably fine with it above 35, especially if you have something for colder temps. It's a good quality bag and I haven't had any issues with it...
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    Pics of backcountry camps

    Early Archery Deer Late Season Montana
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    Budget Sleep Systems

    I also don't have experience with Sierra Madre or any of their gear. I was looking at their 20 degree quilt, but it does not look like a standard quilt to me. It looks like it'd be cold. As an alternative, I'd recommend waiting for Hammock Gear to run a 30% off sale. You can get a 20 degree...
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    Reco some trekking poles

    Another vote for the Cascade Mountain Tech/Costco poles. They're the best value for a set of poles that you can find. Andrew Skurka who is a backpacking guide has a solid review of them. review Two things I'd consider when looking for poles: I'd go with aluminum, especially for off trail...
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    Durston Kakwa 40

    I don't have specific experience with the Kakwa, however, my backpacking pack is an Osprey Exos. I don't think you'd be disappointed with a lighter pack, especially if you're talking sub-30lbs loads. Personally, I don't notice much of a difference in comfort between my two bags, when carrying...
  13. Hussar

    Iron Will June Giveaway!

    S125 - Mule Deer & hopefully Sheep, Bison, and Javalina.
  14. Hussar

    Sleeping pads & wide or regular

    I'd go with a wide pad unless you're a smaller individual, or really cutting ounces.
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    No BS - Best Bino Harness w/ No Magnet

    I have the original Marsupial No Mag pack and have been really happy with it for the last 2 years. It has the shock cord that you can tighten/replace if you need more tension. I'd recommend it if you can find one. I also have the newer No Mag rangefinder pocket and it's been really good. But, I...
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    New Argali Yukon 8P 2-Pole Tent

    This is a really cool take on a larger shelter. Did you consider being able to fully separate the two sides since the doors go up so high? I think it'd be a huge attraction to be able to split the tent weight amongst two people.
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    Tripod Talk - Best bang for my buck?

    I'll agree with trying to get the best binos you can, over dumping money into a real expensive tripod/head combo. Also, I'd start with a tripod that you can use either standing or sitting, vs limiting myself to a sitting only tripod to start. Especially if you don't fully know the terrain you'll...
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    Detained over a couple rounds of ammo

    I can see how it's easy to miss if you shoot occasionally, and travel infrequently. It really sucks, and this does seem like a shakedown from T&C Government, especially if it's been slaps on the wrist before. It's habit for me to empty my entire bag before a trip to ensure there's no hidden...
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    Backcountry tent?

    I've spent time in the following tents. They're all fantastic options depending on what you're end goal is: Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2 Person Seek Outside Guardian 2 Person with a stove SJK Outpost 4 Tipi Borah Gear Bivy & Solo Tarp (Wouldn't recommend outside of a dry climate. Not much room...
  20. Hussar

    TSA Travel Case for Handgun/Pistol

    Not an integrated lock, but I use a Pelican 1170 case if I'm just flying with my pistol. link You could use something like these locks to secure it without a key. link There's no way I am putting a TSA accessible lock on my firearm case. I need to be the only one with access to be able to open...

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