I've put a couple of holes in my Grumman from not being careful and snagging it on a nail and sharp metal. After putting some tenacious tape on it has held up really well.
If you decide you want a Hoodlum in Coyote Brown I've got a brand new one to sell... decided to keep my multicam one. Probably will be the most suggested pack for a 7-10 elk trip from Kifaru.
Yeah I believe performance/features should matter way more depending on your type of hunt. If you had two items that had the same performance but one was heavier but cheaper and vice versa where do you draw that line?
I started using an eVent compression bag for my sleeping bag and gained a lot of room. Kinda trade ounces for ounces though for getting a smaller bag but usually leave my stuff at a spike camp throughout the day so you maybe can consider it a weight savings overall. Plus piece of mind my...
Same specs as you/ side sleeper and I run a Sea to Summit Aeros pillow and a Nemo Tensor. I'd say another key thing is not to fill your pad to full. Let it have some give so your body can conform better.
I hear yah. I like showing friends and family the experience. I'm also a nerd and want to learn how to get better at editing as something to do when I'm not outdoors.
I've got one already but wanted to try out the SG to compare how the strap systems work. Sometimes I get a little drafty from moving around and having a double loop with a draft collar looks like it would help with that problem.
awesome, thanks for the links! yeah I'm a big fan of the silent bushcraft films and was drawing some inspiration there. want to tell a story without having to spell it out to the audience because i hate my voice on film lol