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    Durston X-Mid 2 or Tarptent Double Rainbow DW

    Take into consideration the type of terrain you’ll most likely be setting up in. I’ve been using an X-mid 1 this summer for backpacking trips. Rocky ground makes staking out a perfect square tedious at times. The X-mid has been great but I’d prefer a freestanding if I’m gonna be in mostly rocky...
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    Truck bed cover

    I had issues with a roll-n-lock freezing. Wouldn’t get another retractable.
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    Oldest Ammo You've Shot?

    Not sure how old but I occasionally break out the spam can of 7.62x54R. Think I lost the part of the top with the year. Still shoots fine out of a 1926 Mosin. Makes for a cheap day at the range
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    DIY ideas for carrying bow on pack.

    Back when I hunted out of an osprey backpacking pack I had 2 nylon straps with plastic buckles that I could run inside an exposed part of the frame stays around the outside of the pack. Unless you can attach to something solid like the frame it’s gonna move around a lot while hiking. I almost...
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    *edited*Official roast the first time elk hunter thread

    Google image search elk. That’s what the ones in the unit look like.
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    Daypack/meat hauler on a budget!

    I’ve seen the alps pack frame recommend a few times but I would suggest spending a little more. I have one and have hauled out meat twice with it. Uncomfortable with heavy loads both times and the second time I somehow broke whatever piece gives the hipbelt rigidity. It does however do fine with...
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    Trekking poles a necessity?

    I keep a pair collapsed in my pack and mostly use them for packing out a heavy load. They’re great to have when it’s snowy/icy too. If you ever find yourself having to push through a minor injury like a rolled ankle or strained muscle you’ll be glad to have them.
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    Tonneau cover or Camper shell?

    After having my retractable cover frozen shut several times I am looking to replace it with a camper shell.
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    Hiring an outfitter to pack elk out?

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    Scarpa Mescalito Trek GTX: 100+ mile review...think I'm in love

    They seemed very close in stiffness at the store, mescalitos might be slightly stiffer. After hiking several miles the Rush’s broke in nicely and became noticeably more flexible.
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    Heel Blisters- Need advice

    For what it’s worth I was recently in the same dilemma as you with a pair of Zamberlan boots and heel blisters. Thought I had the fit nailed down when I bought them. I tried different insoles and lock lacing at the top with minimal improvement too. It wasn’t till trying on several more pairs I...
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    Heel Blisters- Need advice

    When you did your foot measurements did you go off US or EU size? Check the Zamberlan size chart, they convert differently than other manufacturers. You may need to size down. I’d return them and try a different size. Bad blisters can take weeks to fully heal and that’s time you can’t spend...
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    Scarpa Mescalito Trek GTX: 100+ mile review...think I'm in love

    I almost bought a pair of these. They seem like a good boot for just about everything. I tried them on next to the Rush TRK’s and got the rush for the lighter weight. Fit was almost identical between the two, wouldn’t say either had great ankle support. The mescalitos definitely look to be more...
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    Co high country cutthroat fishing pointers

    Ant flies are my go to for high county trout when nothing else is working.
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    FORLOH - "The One"

    The camo obviously makes it a hunting pack. 4lb 5oz does seem heavy for a laptop bag though.
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    WATERPROOF LIGHTWEIGHT HIKING BOOTS - minimal insulation

    I’m also looking for a boot like you described. I got a pair of Scarpa Rush TRK’s this summer and the waterproofing has been good so far after 50+ miles but time will tell. Maybe look into Scarpa Terra GTX, full leather and sub 3lbs, seems like that may do the trick
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    Mountain Lion Hunt Footwear

    It really depends on the day. I live and hunt in northern Utah and have used insulated boots as early as October and uninsulated late season. Last year we had plenty of warm days in December. There’s a chance you won’t even be in the snow. Can’t hurt to bring both. If you expect to be moving a...
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    Hiking in wet conditions

    For me, heel blisters have been a result of poor boot fit that gets more noticeable with incline. I’ve hiked plenty of miles in soaked boots, if do end up getting blisters from wet boots they’re usually on the bottoms of my feet or toes. Try a good steep hike on a dry trail (once the blisters...
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    WTS Zamberlan 996 Vioz GTX size 10

    I read somewhere the leopards are based on the 996 so they should fit similar to what you have. Compared to other brands the heel pocket seems to sit just a little further back from your ankle. I got some heel slip with the 10.5 but was able to try on some 10's yesterday and they held my heel...
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    WTS Zamberlan 996 Vioz GTX size 10

    Let me know if you're interested in a trade for these: https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/zamberlan-1013-leopard-size-10-5.267258/

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