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    Back Country Hunting with Type 1 Diabetes

    I was diagnosed with T1D 25 years ago but have only been backpacking for the past 3 years. Definitely still have a fair amount of kinks to work out but I am comfortable with my system. Most importantly, this is MY system and like others have said on this thread, everybody's body reacts...
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    Rigging sawyer mini for inline bladder filtration

    👆 this has been my experience as well. I would not worry about back flushing it in the field
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    Do they really climb 1500' or 2000'

    They might be. I wasn't with them to fact check but I have had a lot of days where I felt like I had gained 1500+ and then a quick check on OnX reveals that what feels like 1500 is generally 750 haha. When you're off trail it feels considerably more than I've found it actually is. Here in NW...
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    Exo Mountain Gear

    I have been running the K2 with a 3500 for the past couple of years and it has exceeded my expectations. This is the first "serious" pack that I have run and it has taken everything I've thrown at it. When loaded down the comfort is incredible. Definitely not the most affordable pack out...
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    Montana paper maps

    I spend quite a bit of time in that country. For roads I have found that the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) are valuable and they are free. For trails I rely heavily on OnX though. I have yet to find a trail map that I believe is satisfactory. For targeting bears I would suggest using...
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    Merrell Moab 2 Prime Mid Waterproof

    I have used the Moab 2 for the past two years. They have been fine for me but my feet don't require a lot. They were pretty waterproof for the first year but have been lacking since. I have had to treat them with Nikwax 3 or 4 times in the past year. The boots have held up well other than...
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    Meeting Blaze Orange Requirements

    For the pack I have just spray painted one side of a piece of closed cell foam that I use for a glassing pad. Once rifle season opens up I just flip the pad around so that the orange is visible.
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    Ice for a kill

    I’ve always brought multiple coolers and had one dedicated for ice. I just freeze gallon jugs and keep them in that one cooler. It helps to have the cooler prechilled before putting the “blocks” in. I leave the coolers in the pickup at the trailhead. If I’m successful then I begin dispersing the...
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    WTS Mountain Hardwear Hyperlamina Flame 21 Degree Sleeping Bag

    Is this still available?
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    Morning glassing spot questions

    The viewshed tool on GE can be great for locating glassing points. Watch a YouTube video first though, as it can be a little finicky
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    Fall Montana Bear hunting experiences

    I would definitely pick up a bear tag. I see a fair amount of bears during the fall while elk hunting. I’ve had multiple friends have bears walk into calling setups
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    Mule Deer Fawn Study

    Thanks so much for sharing. It's great to see sportsmen giving back and helping biologists out. I had the chance to work with FWP this winter capturing mule deer does and collaring them for migration and mortality studies here in Northwest Montana. It is very encouraging to hear that others...
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    2019 Idaho backcountry spring bear hunt

    Awesome story and congratulations. The pics remind me of the country I've been hunting bears in Northwest Montana
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    Anyone seeing bears in NW Montana???

    I was out last weekend and didn't see much. Just a couple piles of fresh scat. There's still a fair amount of snow above 4500' in the shade and north facing aspects. Logging roads and south facing slopes are starting to green up though. Heading out again this Saturday and hoping to find some...
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    Tarptent Stratospire 1

    The large vestibules are definitely a concern when it comes to finding areas to set up the shelter. I saw on the website that the vestibules can be pitched flat next to the interior to decrease the footprint. Do you have any experience running the shelter in that configuration? I am planning...
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    Made a smoked ham today

    That looks awesome. Don't have the opportunity to chase hogs here in Montana but I'm hoping to get a spring bear so that I can try my hand at smoking a bear ham. Congratulations and I'm sure that pig tastes as good as it looks!
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    Tarptent Stratospire 1

    I am currently looking at upgrading my shelter and have been stuck on the Tarptent Stratospire 1. Looking for a 1=2 man shelter with dual vestibules and room for gear as well. I like the fact that this shelter boasts 47 sqft of space when only using the fly and the potential to sleep 2, though...
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    Montana Fall bear hunt

    If you are interested in the Flathead area send me a message. I live there and might be able to give you some tips
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    FNG From MT

    I'm in Kalispell. Lived here pretty much my entire life.
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    FNG From MT

    Hello everyone. I've been checking out the forum for about a year now and decided to finally introduce myself. My name is Beau, I live in Northwest Montana and try to spend as much time as possible in the mountains. Really looking forward to getting to know some of you guys and hope to learn...
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