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    What model Hilleberg tent for 2 person 3+ season?

    I've used and had a number of Hilleberg's over the last 10 years or so. The Nallo's are really tough to beat on value unless you are tall. The Allak is a better fit for long bags in a reasonably light 4 season option, but the cost jumps up big time.
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    T3X and Ruger American questions

    I've had a superlite and several lites. It was a couple ounces, it's about a wash. I personally don't mind the factory Tikka stock, particularly when you add a vertical grip to the T3x. I've had a bunch of McMillans and Manners, and yes they are far better, but from a purely functional...
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    Puffy jacket - hooded or hoodless?

    Hood for sure. It's about the highest value per ounce warmth you can get.
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    Merino base layer weight?

    I tend to agree with mtwarden, but do use straight wool sometimes too. Patagonia and Rab Meco are good blends. When straight wool I prefer 150-ish weight. There is a lot of personal preference to it.
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    Who has a lot of experience with Kifaru AND Stone Glacier?

    PM Tanner.
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    Vias sales

    Vias reminds me of a half mixed cookies and cream milkshake. I don't know if it works, not a camo guy, but it does make me hungry! :)
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    What would you rather?

    Give me a base 10 system (mils in this case) and the LRHS any day in your group of options.
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    polartec neoshell hunting clothes

    It breathes slightly better than up to the 2015 generation of eVent. Around that time eVent rebranded their classic membrane and came out with a suite of membranes, each balancing breathability and water column at a different point. I have not compared the most breathable of those, DV Storm to...
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    polartec neoshell hunting clothes

    I've used it as my primary shell for several years. Mine is a Westcomb Shift LT. I also have some shell pants in NeoShell but very rarely hunt in them. I think it's a great fabric, but its not magical. I have found it slightly more breathable than eVent, and the stretch is nice. It is reported...
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    What is the skinny on laser bore sites?

    I have never had a problem pulling the bolt and getting on paper at 100. Do it at 50 if you're nervous.
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    Elk Hunting Rifle Combos - Tikkas Go or No Go?

    I killed my last two elk with a Tikka T3x .308 and 155 scenars. I would not be sizing up from that personally, but to each their own.
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    6.5x284 vs 300 wm??

    Pick a bullet you want to deliver. Pick a speed you want it to exit the barrel at for your needs. Pick the lowest recoil cartridge that achieves that. To me that eliminates a lot of unnecessary mental gymnastics, in my opinion anyway. There's no perfect chambering.
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    Patching Cirrus jacket

    For longer term repairs I seam grip the edges of the Tenacious Tape all the way around.
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    Keeping boots dry.

    Of course if I can keep my feet dry I prefer to. But like most types of gear, fast drying stuff that works well when wet is usually a better bet in the long game. Dry socks on at night, wet ones back on in the am if needed. This is after a pile of ice climbing, mountaineering, and many dozen...
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    Medium Weight Layer Help

    This is one of my favorite synthetic midlayers personally: Men's Black Spider Hoody – NW Alpine
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    Medium Weight Layer Help

    If quick drying and light are a priority, Polartec PowerDry is my favorite fabric for that chore, and can be found on a few different pieces. Basically any 100-200 weight fleece will work though. If it's going to be a work horse that's lived in for days on end, a light-ish wool option is nice...
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    Insulated or not for archery season?

    None for me through October in WY and MT.
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    Merino safe soaps?

    I prefer the McNett wool wash in general, but Woolite is cheap.
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    Gaiters for large calves

    OR Crocs, or another model?
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    Hunting hoody

    190 is a reasonable all around hoody weight. I don't like them much heavier, but that's just personal preference. My favorite wool hoody is the Ibex Indie. My favorite synthetic is the NW Alpine Black Spider. I use them a ton in all seasons. In the wee hours after a night time packout.

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