So what is one piece of gear you bring on backcountry hunts that is out-of-the box for most people, but that you think is totally awesome?
I'll go first.
Washing Machine. I had my hunting partners laughing when I told them I brought a washing machine, but they were using it before long. All it...
I consider myself not a gram counting weenie, but also someone who will make choices and spend some $$ to hit the sweet spot between lightweight and comfort. With that in mind, I have a question as to the fatigue factor that comes into play when carrying weight bivi hunting vs spike camp...
Very lightly used 26" Kifaru Hunter Duplex Frame for sale. Used for 2 trips to Colorado. That was it. Great condition. Comes with medium belt. Coyote color. $280 F&F shipped within CONUS..
So I just completed my 2020 Pack Build. It was a full 1 lb 3 oz lighter than my 2018 pack build. I used 330D Cordura XPac for the main bag. Everything else was 500D Cordura and then some stretchy material (forgot the name) for the back stretch pocket and side stretchy pockets. The design was...
Owen, do a search of these forums. Noticed this is your first post. Not trying to put you off, but that has been discussed about 20 times each year and there is some good info out there. Good luck on whatever pack you choose.
Looking forward to the comparison Jordan. I run the hunter Kifaru frame for elk and an older Exo for deer. Will likely update to the newer frames for both packs in the next year or two. Build my own bags. I have to say that the Exo design for how the bags come off the frames was something I...
Thanks everyone. Surgery was yesterday and, while sore from the surgery, I can already feel a difference just putting some weight on it. We'll see how it feels in a couple weeks. The Dr. said the arthritis (which they thought was minimal based on the MRI) was actually quite extensive and much...
Thanks for all the input. It was helpful and eased my mind considerably. Went in for a 2nd opinion as suggested. It just so happens that the former Ortho Dr for the Minnesota Timberwolves just moved to Joplin, MO. Go figure! Anyway, went to him. Will be having my knee scoped by him...
Thanks everyone. See the doc tomorrow. Have had the MRI. The MRI techs said there were two tears - one on the inside and one on the outside, the Dr said he couldn't find either ... which kind of put up a flag for me. There is definitely an issue. Too many stories for me of people...