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MR Beartooth 80 vs Marshall

Selway is a solid choice for 3-4 days with decent gear
- fbhandler
- Post #3
- Jan 5, 2020
- Forum: Backpacks
Sold WTS USMC/MOLLE pack and frame

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- fbhandler
- Post #12
- Jan 3, 2020
- Forum: Rokslide Classifieds
Budget pack for 2-3 nights 5-7 miles?

Just posted my USMC pack on molle frame. Great load hauler, I’m 5’10 with 19” torso and I still get load lift. Comes with sustainment pouch, new dry bag/load cell and a set of game bags.
- fbhandler
- Post #31
- Jan 3, 2020
- Forum: Backpacks
Sold WTS: Mystery Ranch Guide Light MT

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- fbhandler
- Post #13
- Jan 2, 2020
- Forum: Rokslide Classifieds
Backpack hunting the east?

Spent quite a few years backpacking hunting in Michigan where I’m from... before I knew there was such a thing really and well before I realized this is how folks hunt “out west”. Definitely not a western thing only !! I started backpack hunting because like a lot of people in Michigan, I...
- fbhandler
- Post #67
- Dec 24, 2019
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
How much can a pintler hold?

I’m kinda in the same boat... I really like Sawtooth but I’m about 5L from being able to get my late season bivy kit in there so I have to end up using that Selway. If I could make the jump to down I’d be there, but I’m a synthetic holdout... The Sawtooth is just about perfect.
- fbhandler
- Post #9
- Dec 24, 2019
- Forum: Backpacks
Window mount ?

Yeah... I’m pretty happy with it. I’m never using my tripod and window mount at the same time, so it just makes sense. Plus it keeps all my QD plates all the same. Win/win for me... not so much for the folks tryin to sell more stuff. I would have thought more people would be wanting to use the...
- fbhandler
- Post #7
- Dec 24, 2019
- Forum: Photography // Video // Filming // Digiscoping
Synthetic insulation vs fleece

Double post
- fbhandler
- Post #19
- Dec 21, 2019
- Forum: Clothing
Synthetic insulation vs fleece

I’m only sweating because of the guide jacket. Believe me when it’s to warm to wear my second layer, I’m only in my base... What we’re talking about here is when the base layer isn’t enough and something like the guide jacket etc. is to much while moving but not adding anything or very little...
- fbhandler
- Post #18
- Dec 21, 2019
- Forum: Clothing
Synthetic insulation vs fleece

Agreed... but because this is my second layer and I’m only ever running my base under it, I always need it (cold weather).
- fbhandler
- Post #16
- Dec 21, 2019
- Forum: Clothing
How much can a pintler hold?

If I was going with a spike camp, then it would be fine using the load shelf on my Sawtooth (opted for that over the Pintler). Right now I mostly do bivy hunts or big day hunts out of the truck/base camp. The Sawtooth gets all the big day duty, early season and late, and... I can do 2-3 nights...
- fbhandler
- Post #7
- Dec 21, 2019
- Forum: Backpacks
Great pieces from non hunting brands

Wish I could say that... It’s definitely the direction I’m going, but I learn the hard way [emoji41] I will say, that as far as quality, I’ve not been to disappointed. With enough/or good enough sales/promos I think their competitive, but I really do feel as if most of it is simply...
- fbhandler
- Post #56
- Dec 21, 2019
- Forum: Clothing
Synthetic insulation vs fleece

Thanks for the conformation here... I’ve seen some pieces that have the wind stopper membrane etc. and was intrigued by them but figured that it would also have to cut down on breathability. I know this is optimal for some folks in certain situations but it’s definitely part of the problem I’m...
- fbhandler
- Post #14
- Dec 21, 2019
- Forum: Clothing
Synthetic insulation vs fleece

Agreed... I’ve had a hard time moving away from the guide jacket as it’s been so versatile, but I’m moving to a strict 4 layer system and I just can’t make it fit. Guess I finally stoped trying [emoji41] As far as a choice between a fleece or insulated vest... google seems to bring up the...
- fbhandler
- Post #9
- Dec 20, 2019
- Forum: Clothing
Synthetic insulation vs fleece

Right now I’m running the FL guide jacket as my 2nd layer. This over my base (light or med. wht. merino) this is enough for me in any temps while climbing. I find the guide is pretty wind resistant so I’m assuming it’s going along way to trap body my heat. Problem is, it’s cold when I stop...
- fbhandler
- Post #7
- Dec 20, 2019
- Forum: Clothing
Synthetic insulation vs fleece

So far it sounds like the fleece option is the way to go... I had the Klamath for a short period of time and ran into the same problem, to hot while moving to cold when stopped. Plus, I hated putting it on over my merino base as it would always hang up. This is one reason why I’m interested in...
- fbhandler
- Post #6
- Dec 20, 2019
- Forum: Clothing
Synthetic insulation vs fleece

I’m changing up my 2nd/active layer. I’m trying to get more warmth while stationary (under a puffy and shell) but more breathability while hiking. I’m pretty set on goin with a vest but I’m stuck on wether I should go insulation or fleece. I’d only be interested in synthetic insulation and there...
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- Thread
- Dec 20, 2019
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Clothing
Window mount ?

Just an update... found this at B&H for just over $16. It’s a solid little unit (aluminum I think) for anyone in the same boat.
- fbhandler
- Post #4
- Dec 20, 2019
- Forum: Photography // Video // Filming // Digiscoping
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We could do without the blasphemy as well...
- fbhandler
- Post #19
- Dec 17, 2019
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
WTB Still need the perfect daypack

I’m running the MR Pop Up 28 as an everyday/daypack/back up for the wife or kids. It goes with me to work everyday as I’m able fold up the belt/suspension tight so it rides in the front seat of the truck pretty easy. Great size for dedicated daypack hunting with the ability to haul a good...
- fbhandler
- Post #3
- Dec 16, 2019
- Forum: Rokslide Classifieds