http://www.goldgear.co/saws.html
Check out the pruning saw. I was skeptical so I had a custom, slightly beefier one built. It turned out very nice. Seems very tough, extremely sharp, and long enough to saw antlers off elk. Very lightweight too.
A saw is useful for cutting deadfall and brush out of the way and for making a good strong meatpole. Am I the only one who needs one to cut antlers off the skull? Occasionally I'll pack the whole skull out but less weight is better.
I never elk hunt without a saw.
Thanks for the article Dave. I learned a lot. One of the better ones on here in a while, for me. Been following your blog for a couple years too and it's been great. I've lived less than 2 hours from the Bob for my whole life and still haven't been. That needs to change; maybe this fall :)
Check out the Shepherd Stove by Hill People Gear. This design made a lot of sense to me when I was looking for a stove but the one they offer is just a little big and heavy for what I wanted. I decided to build my own http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?29786-yet-another-DIY-stove...
Very cool pic Nate. Here's one with the same peak in the background from a hike last weekend. I think the peak that goat is on is in the top left corner of this picture.
Thanks guys. Weight wise it's a no brainer because I carry a pole anyway. I just assumed the cf pole would be more bombproof vs the adjustable trekking pole because there's no moving parts or locking mechanisms to potentially fail. Maybe that's not the case. The helinox poles supposedly have a...
Used my 3L big zip Platy for 4 years now and have had no issues. Probably nowhere near the use Luke has got out of his and I take good care of it. Easy to clean and fill. When it's cold I blow the water out of the tube back into the bladder and stick the bite valve under my shirt.
Haven't used the helix but the stingers have been very reliable for me. Taken 6 bulls with them. The first was with a 2 blade and had no blood trail on a heart shot. Was lucky to stumble on him 100 yds away. The rest were with 4 blades which showed better blood trails. They are easy to sharpen...
Was planning to use my Helinox groove lock pole with extender since I carry the pole anyhow. Is there any advantage to using a carbon fiber pole instead? Mostly concerned about the trekking pole failing in strong winds. Anyone had experience with poles breaking?