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  1. tttoadman

    Spike camp chairs ?

    I carry the Helinox Ground Chair and a small inflatable pad from REI.
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    Seek outside Cimarron cold-weather pitch

    pitch it high and lay a blow down next to it to block the wind. good ventilation and height but not the through wind.
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    Let see your best camp photos!

    Some Blacktail hunting with the Silvertip. The deer evidently knew the weather was coming and left.
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    Side mountain walking

    Stiff boots will do their job if you force them too. Don't let your ankle roll. The boot will stay flat. Your legs will be sore, but you should not get any hot spots just because you are on the side hills.
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    Rain Gear

    I have struggled with rain gear for years. I will not buy anything Goretex. I just think it is just a high priced premium for not a lot of value. I will pay the same money for a brand with their own 3 layer fabric that will stand behind it instead of just deferring you to Goretex for any...
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    Backpack rain cover

    All I use is the Sea to Summit. They are nice and form fitting. the key for me is the belly strap that goes right between the lumbar pad and the shoulder straps. You can pull the top back without it falling off. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001Q3KMA8/ref=twister_B001Q3KMB2?th=1
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    The need for snow chains in Idaho

    I never leave home without them from sept to april. Idaho is big with big passes. It doesn't matter where your destination is. You need to plan on some big passes to get there and more important "out". I always have my rigging box with some straps chains and 1 1/2T puller. It is great for...
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    Lowa Tibet GTX material?

    The Tibet’s are going on 6 years old. My hunters I have had 3 years and I bought them used. The Tibet’s aren’t very watertight anymore. The hunters are totally good.
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    Lowa Tibet GTX material?

    I spray this on when the boots are wet as Lowa recommends. I have been using this stuff for years on my Tibet’s and hunters without issue. https://www.obenaufs.com/silicone-waterproofing-p/water-shield.htm
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    Merino....how's it work for you?

    This... The synthetics will stink up the forest in a day.
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    Hiking Distance

    Everybody has different limits and abilities. I put it in the category of “if there are elk there, I am going after them” I don’t hunt too much early season, so I can spend whatever it takes to get it out. Here are my tricks for survival: Bag everything up and hump everything to the trail or...
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    Nastiest Mountain Ranges in North America

    Another vote for the Oregon central and north cascades. Lots of roadless area. Trails are nonexistent or the man made trails are consumed by the forest very quickly. You can get cliffed out very easily and it is frustrating because you can’t see where you are going. At every canyon bottom is a...
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    Solo Tent Advice

    Funny we all get the similar shelters after a while. The double rainbow and duomid were always on my list. I have had a gatewood cape for over 5 years. It is always with me when weather or an overnight stay is possible. Quick to set up. You can prop up the front and glass out of it while...
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    Solo Tent Advice

    It seems like about 3”x 15”. I think that can include my custom 5/8 alum pole if I don’t want to use my trek pole. Don’t buy any of their poles. No matter what, it is a solid late season shelter for the cost. A little cramped, but it will be standing when you get back at night.
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    your western optics kit?

    Viper 10x42 on a short tripod. Rifle with 16x scope on top of the tripod if I want a serious look at something to go chase.
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    Would you spend $50 or $300+

    I have been carrying a 1 1/2 T Jet chain come along for 15 years. It is slow and tiring, but gets you out of a jam. Need a 20ft chain with grab hooks.
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    Go to knife

    Original havalon with the thicker blades. These are not rocket science. No reason to look at the newest thing.
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    Solo Tent Advice

    The lunar solo is my go to shelter most of the year. I don’t see condensation any worse than anything else. I am only 5-10, so I can set it up really high for better ventilation. My other solo shelter is the silvertip with a bathtub floor/nest. Small weight penalty for a lot more room.
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    Sleeping tips for the backcountry

    Advil PM Inflatable pillow I have a bathtub floor for my floorless setups. Put your boots on the side you seem to roll to. Also cram my dry bags against the head and foot. I now have only long wide pads. I either sleep in my merino bottoms or I slip them between my legs when on my side. It keeps...
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    Essential items in your daypack

    Fleece head band. A perfect comfort add for a headlamp band. In the morning and evening it is great wind breaker just dropped on the neck. I use this as one of my key temp management tools while hunting, hiking etc. The balaclava is also one of my favorite pcs

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