Three items come to mind if you are backpacking in with explanations:
1) Boots - If your feet are f'd, you are f'd. Buy a pair now and get at least 50 miles on them. When you first put them on they better feel great. If they don't take them back or sell them. Most of the time they never...
I do not see why you couldn't. I believe there are a couple different metal options so pick the one that suits your needs. My only hesitation (I own and carry one every day) is cleaning it. To me there are too many nooks and crannies in the knife I would not if I had another option. The one...
I hesitantly bought one before my spring bear trip this year and was very impressed. I back packed in for 6 days and didn't have to charge it once or replace any batteries. Really bright and like the red light as well.
Wear over my base and mid. I’m not a soft shell guy. I’ve had two and to me they are a waste. Not warm and just there. If moisture is falling I just throw on my dew point and go.
I’m trying to decide what active layer I should buy. I always wear a KUIU 120 SS shirt, then I will wear a KUIU 145 or Stika Heavyweight Hoodie depending on temps. Sometimes both. While glassing I wear a Montbell puffy. I need that in between. In the past I’ve worn some type of fleece. I’m...
Mystery Ranch Metcalf or Stone Glacier 5900. Like another person said. It’s easy to make it smaller but you cannot make them bigger. I recommend pack close to 6000.
Mines not dead or dying. I just had mine built a couple years ago to model off Ryans pug rifle and I love it. I do reload so that helps. But, nothing like flinging 200 grain bullets down range in a short, not a ton recoil.