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  1. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Compression sacks!!!

    Organization wise, check out the ultralight (and ultratough) kifaru pullouts - kifaru.net. Kuiu makes the same thing, but I can confidently say the Kifaru ones are really tough. Haven't been as hard on the Kuiu ones...yet. For a true compression sack, look at the sea to summit evac...
  2. ColoradoHunterHiker

    When is KUIU getting new shipment?

    I'd second the give them a call. They aren't quite Kifaru's customer service, but they are pretty helpful and they try to give you the info, if they have it - which is what I tend to find is the problem, if there is one. As for the Peleton v. the teton series, keep in mind the teton is their...
  3. ColoradoHunterHiker

    KUIU Insulated Snap Shirt

    I wear mine pretty much every day.... I got it in the outlet though, so my expectations were low. It's pretty warm, but not extremely warm. For Alabama, I'd imagine it'd be plenty warm. In CO, it's good for most days that aren't dumping snow or raining a ton. Good Luck!
  4. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Need Casual Backpack

    Honestly, for a day to day school backpack, that's not a kifaru, I just watch steepandcheap.com for a northface. Found some pretty sweet deals there... Good Luck!
  5. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Couple floorless questions

    Be careful. As someone who has hunted 2nd Season in CO for a while, the weather could destroy many of the tents out there. Snow piling on a tent is not good. A stove and tipi setup will likely be a good go to. If not, check out the hilleberg tents. Good Luck!
  6. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Colorado Elk hunting clothing- Kuiu layering

    I would say send the guide jacket back and only get one pair of attack pants. Instead, look at adding the superdown or kenai jacket and a cheap rain jacket on top. You won't honestly need the rain jacket much and you won't need two pairs of attacks. The guide jacket does little for warmth and...
  7. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Need (More) Guidance

    I did a video on my sleep system here: Sleep System A good pad and bag are the core to a good sleep system, but it needs to have the right shelter to work together. Good Luck
  8. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Need some dedicated hunting clothes.....

    As stated above, the Tiburon series is the warmest, but it isn't good for much other than really warm weather. I'd look at the attacks. Be aware the Alpines are not DWR coated. The Guide series will be far too hot for pretty much any time during archery season in Colorado. For archery, if...
  9. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Gear

    I rifle hunt 444 2nd season and have for a decade or more. Also archery hunted it as well. I've spent many a cold, snowy, windy WINDY, rainy, hailing nights in a wall tent - 3rd season will be much the same range. A good backcountry kit for everywhere else will be complimented by your stove...
  10. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Charger for Phones

    Here's a video I did on Backcountry Chargers Good Luck!
  11. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Pack

    10 days is a long time to be in the backcountry with an uncomfortable pack. That said, yes, you could do it with any pack. The price you pay for Kifaru comes with comfort - especially at weight. Other packs, you are paying for a lightweight rig, not necessarily one that carries heavy weight...
  12. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Crispi Wyoming-warm enough for first rifle?

    Unless I plan on just sitting, no hiking at all, I always wear uninsulated boots - for all hunts in Colorado. I hunt from Turkey (May), Archery (Aug/Sept), 2nd season (October) and all the way through 3rd Season (November) in the same uninsulated boot. The key for my feet is a good pair of wool...
  13. ColoradoHunterHiker

    What the heck is a "possibles pouch"?

    Exactly right... It wipes off pretty easy at the end of the day - especially nice if you're in the backcountry. Another good option is carbo mask. Good luck.
  14. ColoradoHunterHiker

    What the heck is a "possibles pouch"?

    That'd be me. Thanks for the link. A possibles pouch is what backpackers call a "ditty bag". Its basically the bag that if all else is lost, you want to have...
  15. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Shelter for Colorado 3rd rifle season

    Floorless advantage: Stove. Which means disadvantage: need wood. So, if you're above treeline, getting wood can sometimes be a pain. As stated above, Hilleberg is going to be the best fit for that. Down in the trees a little, look at the sawtooth from Kifaru. Good Luck
  16. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Headlamp suggestions

    I've also had great luck with the black diamond spot. Video here: Black Diamond Spot I've seen and heard great things about Zebralights as well, but they are more pricey.
  17. ColoradoHunterHiker

    New Boot Heel Pain

    Very, very good point. Especially with added weight!
  18. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Recommendations for layering- elk rifle hunting

    Yes, that podcast does a great job of laying down the foundation upon which pretty much every hunting clothing designs their gear (for western mountain hunting). With that philosophy in mind, then go pick the individual items you'd like from whatever company you'd like. You don't have to stick...
  19. ColoradoHunterHiker

    Additional outwear peice for archery - Suggestions Please

    I'd look at either the Peleton Series from Kuiu or the chama from first lite... Both good options for a quiet outer layer. If you really need insulation, the quietest layer I've used for outerlayer (thought usually for rifle because archery is too hot) is the kuiu kenai jacket. It's a great...
  20. ColoradoHunterHiker

    New Boot Heel Pain

    I think it's a matter of getting your feet used to the boot and vise versa... I assume you're using a liner? Try a variety of thickness of good wool socks. My other thoughts/tricks on boot breaking in: Backcountry Boot Break-in

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