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  1. SMITTY1HUNTER

    Running vs Biking

    I'm not an expert by any means but what I find best is to mix things up. My first year I did more biking and running and was not in as good of shape as last year when I really mixed things up. I ran stairs at work, I walked up the stairs skipping a step each time with my pack on, I hit the gym...
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    Solo Elk Hunt

    Personally if I had the creek handy I would put the meat in several contractor bags and submerge in the creek, sealed off from the water.
  3. SMITTY1HUNTER

    All Purpose Folding Knife

    Another Kershaw user here. I carry the Kershaw Blur. American made and very light with a nice blade. The speedsafe is pretty nice too!
  4. SMITTY1HUNTER

    Looking for lightweight elk rifle

    Since you already reload you could stay with a .284 bullet if you want to use them for the 7mm 08 and just go up on case size to another round. Of course you'd have to get some heavier bullets, or at least I would. Not saying you couldn't use the 7mm 08, just saying if you want a new rifle...
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    Poser

    I'll take it a step further, I really could care less if they hired a model to pose behind the animal to help with the advertisement of a product. Someone running a business in the outdoor industry doesn't have to be exempt from marketing strategies. It's the world we live in. I don't watch a...
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    Jeep Trails?

    I'm sure it won't either. I can't help but think it's hurting the wildlife, as well as hunters, with so much access. Just how many roads do people need to ride a Jeep up and down on. Don't get me wrong, I love Jeeps and off roading but dang, every good looking mountain you see has a freakin'...
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    Jeep Trails?

    Wilderness areas won't have any roads but may have ten horse trailers at the trailhead. CO needs to close some darn roads I can tell you that!
  8. SMITTY1HUNTER

    Wyoming hunt plan for the future

    I made my first archery elk hunt last year in WY. Out of a party of four one guy scored on a raghorn bull and I really should have but messed up. We went this year to CO with OTC tags but didn't have any luck. We started last year in Bridger NF and left after one day because mule deer with rifle...
  9. SMITTY1HUNTER

    Bora 80 value ?

    I bought mine off here for $150 shipped. I packed out a decent amount of elk meat this year and it worked fine. It had been used to pack a bear out from the guy before me.
  10. SMITTY1HUNTER

    48" Shiras or Bust!

    Good luck man, just got back from Wyoming elk hunt. One guy out of our group of four scored, I came close a few times. Had a calf, cow, and bull Shiras come in to about 20 yards and stopped the bull with a quartering away shot. Wish I had a tag! That was in Bridger. Also saw nice bull and cow...
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    What are you guys using for protien shakes?

    Isopure is my favorite followed by Myofusion. Both mix really well but I'd give the edge to Isopure.
  12. SMITTY1HUNTER

    Zeiss " Terra "

    Guess what? They are made in China. They are inspected by Zeiss before shipping. Not saying they aren't any good, just thought you should know. Another thing worth mentioning is that although companies assemble their products in factory, most all glass worth a darn is made is Japan. Even the...
  13. SMITTY1HUNTER

    Anyone use military green patrol bag?

    Kind of what I was thinking. Thanks for the help guys.
  14. SMITTY1HUNTER

    Anyone use military green patrol bag?

    Thanks SHTF. The bag itself is suppose to be rated for 30 degrees and if that is the case I was thinking about using it. I was actually going to buy, and still may, a Marmot helium which is a 30 degree down bag. I get a pretty good discount but I think it would still be around $290 for it...
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    Anyone use military green patrol bag?

    Just wondering how good this bag is. It is rated to 30 degrees. This is a Tennier Industries military issue bag that makes up a four part modular sleep system. A friend gave me the green patrol bag and I'm making an archery elk hunt in Wyoming this Sept. They make an intermediate bag for colder...
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    anyone addicted to energy drinks?

    I drink Pure Leaf green tea when I need a little pick up during the day. Nothing like coffee or energy drinks but it is at least a little healthy and tastes good. I do drink about two cups of coffee in the AM sometimes more. It is my only vice now. I quit Skoal last year after an on and off...
  17. SMITTY1HUNTER

    A Midwestern Elk hunters training...

    Glad to see you're sticking with it. When you ease back into benching use dumbells and stay away from the barbell for a while. In days when you strength train eat a higher protein breakfast. Eggs, turkey bacon, Ezekiel bread. Oatmeal and a greek yogurt is good on between days. It is better if...
  18. SMITTY1HUNTER

    Rain jacket

    Just bought a set yesterday off of Wing Supply on sale. Had good reviews.
  19. SMITTY1HUNTER

    Marmot Helium or Helium w/ membrane?

    Just wondering which bag most prefer. I've heard the mekmbrane bag kind of has a sticky feel to it. I don't have any stores close by to see the difference between the two. i'll be using it for an elk hunt in WY this year. Price difference is not the issue just want it to be comfortable but...
  20. SMITTY1HUNTER

    What does your layering system look like?

    I recently read a good review from an outfitter about the Browning Hell's Canyon jacket. Cabela's has it on sale for $89 right now. I haven't got it yet but I was looking for an outer layer pretty much exactly what you are describing and this seemed to be worth a try.

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