Steve, thanks for taking us along on some epic hunts! I dreamed my whole life of hunting Dall sheep, and even though I was successful last year, I would give anything to return and do it again!
I used the MSR Whisperlite for a few years until I picked up a Pocket Rocket. Haven't touched my Whisperlite since and even though I was impressed with my guides Jetboil on my sheep hunt, I will stick with the pocket rocket for now.
Mtmiller,
What cartridge is your GAP chambered for?
I only have experience with the Longbow but love it for a dedicated daypack, and, I like it much more now that I have the Mystery Ranch lift kit on it!
I ride a Specialized Carve Comp. Love this bike! Used to be a hard core road racer and triathlete years ago. Riding off road is much safer seeing that so many drivers are texting/ reading texts on the roads these days....
I need to upgrade my spotter. Hoping to find a deal on a Swarovski 20-60x65. I am definitely looking to upgrade sleeping bags to cover cold weather hunts, but no rush there.