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    Uncomfortable on blow up sleeping pad! Any tips?

    This is very true for me as well. The Neoairs have never been comfortable for and I’ve tried many. The Exped vertical baffles are way, way more comfortable for me. I now backpack with the Exped Synmat UL Winter, it’s 3.5” thick and even though not the lightest, still backpackable. For car...
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    Canvas tipi??

    Hey @Dirtydan, those are some nice looking tipis for sure! I am contemplating a canvas tipi for basecamp use. Here in Finland the traditional Lapland tipi is pitched with about 10 wooden poles, similar to what the native americans did, but my requirements are a single pole pitch for portability...
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    Hot Tent Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Worries

    For peace of mind you could always get a carbon monoxide meter/alarm. I had these same concerns when I first got my hot tent, especially in winter conditions when snow is covering the tent. Fall or winter, I always leave the door zipper open about 5-10” so there’s always air coming in. I...
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    Future Kifaru Minimalist bags

    I was lucky enough to find an Argali on here about a year ago. Been using nothing but that bag since. Just got back from a 7-day trip and it just works so well for me. As I’ve been reducing and reducing the amount of stuff I pack, the better the Argali gets. A zipper would not even benefit me...
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    Decision between Reckoning and Fulcrum

    The Fulcrum main bag does not separate, it's sewn in. I have both the Reckoning and the Fulcrum and if I had to choose one bag, I'd get the Fulcrum. Yes, it's pretty strappy but it's also really versatile. I've carried 120 lbs of beer and wine in it, I've put in a sandbag and been able to...
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    QUESTIONS FOR KIFARU - Podcast

    Will the Supertarp annex be available ever again?
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    Hatchet vs Saw

    The Granförs axes are still handmade where the Fiskars are mass-produced. I have a Gransförs axe but quickly figured out I would never take it backpacking because it weighs close to two pounds. Instead I use a Silky Gomboy saw and a full tang knife. Combined they weigh less than the axe alone...
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    Setting up notifications for classifieds listings

    This would really be awesome. I have tried setting up a crawler to go through the classifieds looking for keywords but I didn’t have enough patience to make it work. Big thanks to the OP for the initiative for suggesting this!
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    WTB Kifaru Camp Bag in Ranger Green

    Thanks, at the moment I’ve got my mind set on RG. I’ll let you know if I change my mind!
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    WTB Kifaru Camp Bag in Ranger Green

    Looking for a Kifaru Camp Bag in Ranger Green. Let me know what you have! Thanks.
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    WTB Kifaru Argali in Ranger Green

    BTT
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    WTB Kifaru Argali in Ranger Green

    Looking to buy a Kifaru Argali bag in Ranger Green. Preferably with no rips/tears or stains, but I am open to everything - so let me know what you have!
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    WTB Older Kifaru Reckoning in Ranger Green

    Looking to buy a Kifaru Reckoning bag in Ranger Green from 2017 or early 2018. All my stuff is from that time and the current Ranger Green seems to be a different shade. OCD about color. :)
  14. valtteri

    DIY Sawtooth Liner

    I bought the liners and agree that they would be very simple to make if you can sew at all. I don't have a photo but they are basically a duplicate of the whole side of the Sawtooth, starting from the orange paracord marked loop in the front, going all the way back, from the bottom all the way...
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    FjallRaven Abisko Lite 2 Tent

    Fjällraven is really big in Scandinavia (I’m in Finland, Fjällraven is a Swedish brand), but seems like they never targeted the North American market that much. I have plenty of Fjällraven clothing, like anoraks, pants and even a down parka I use every day. The clothing has a minimalist and I...
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    Cooking moose meat suggestions

    Here is a traditional Scandinavian recipe that I really like: http://www.swedishfood.com/swedish-food-recipes-main-courses/372-reindeer-frozen Essentially you put a frozen roast into the oven in low heat, cook it to 150F, then put it into a marinade and let cool overnight in a fridge. It’s the...
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    Body Style and Pack Fit

    I am 6'3" and 280lbs, most of that is in my legs and ass, but also in my gut and upper body. Have a fair amount of muscle mass but also plenty of fat. I have a fairly curved back. I went with Kifaru because they offered aluminum stays that you can bend and because they have a reputation of...
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    WTB Older Kifaru Native in Ranger Green

    Looking for an older (bought in 2017 or early 2018) Kifaru Native in Ranger Green. All my stuff is from 2017 when the Ranger Green was a different shade from what it seems to be today and I’m OCD about color. The older RG is a more desaturated and brownish hue than the newer ones. Let me...
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    Kifaru Guide Lid vs. OGL ??

    I have both the original Guide Lid and the OGL. The thing I don’t like about the regular Guide Lid is the bulge and the way it fits (doesnt fit) over the pack. The OGL does indeed bend and I find it fits over the pack so much better. I like the small pockets and use them. To the OP: I would...
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    Video of my 2017 Alaska hunt

    Really loved the video and really nice shooting on the bear!

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