I would ask the "helper" what he would like and thinks is fair. Then I would give him a little more... A quarter and a backstop seems very fair... to both parties... If I understand the situation correctly. However, after calling the packer for help and accepting said help without an agreed upon...
I went through this whole deal over the last year- 15x56 SLC, 8x32 CL, 10x42 EL ranges, ATX and BTX eye pieces...
Settled on the 10x42 El ranges as it eliminates the need for a rangefinder and the BTX eliminates the need for the 15x56's. Sold the 15x56 (stunning on a tripod) and 8x32 (great...
Nomad, guide lid, camp bag, grab it is an awesome system. I can't imagine a different system for me. The thing I really like is having a day pack (nomad) for quick trips from the house and then grabbing/adding the camp bag and taking off for a week. I am familiar with the layout and where...
Congratulations- keep up the great work! While I don't see any chance that cable/satellite tv go away- I do see Youtube/Amazon etc... being a much smarter sales channel for you and your sponsors...
Figure out what you are taking on your day trips and then look at bags- early or late season, glass, tripod, water, filter, clothing layers... everyone travels different and weather and water availability factor in...
I think you are more than fine- especially with a tent floor that goes up a few inches. Not sure I see any benefit to a hammock in that situation other than comfort. But it comes at a weight penalty so you have to balance the two out...
If I was real concerned about weather I would add a large...
Urine, while not 100% sterile- is certainly cleaner than the water you are about to filter...
I am not saying pee in a creek...
As for animals visiting at night- I hope they don't wake me... Last thing on my mind...
Own the 50 and IMO it's nothing to write home about... Gave it to my 13 year old along with the 10x42 Vortex binos (which are decent) I have.
I have not used the Vortex 65 but it couldn't possibly be worse than the 50.
Two smalls. One in the pot and one stuffed in the pack somewhere- I drink a lot of coffee when I am camping and I could live on cold MH but not without my coffee. :)
Nomad does not get loose or floppy when compressed down. I fold the wings in over my rifle (if a rifle hunt), cinch everything up, drop the guide lid down over the top (cinch the bow to the outside- if a bow hunt) and off I go. At home where I can day hunt from the house I even use the nomad. I...