You should've drawn per the stats im looking at... doesn't even take 2 points More like 0. Anyone else seeing the same? its not adding up.
Do you mind posting a pic of what exactly your apps looked like as oneshot did.
They work pretty good for locating any item you put them on, unsure about theft but I have used them to locate luggage and keys before with ease. If you have an iphone very easy to setup and use.
What style of hunting do you do? Do you expect to be carrying 60+ pounds on your back for miles and miles in mountain terrain?
Also, I think you started too heavy. You mentioned last year was your first mountain hunting exp. I am assuming this was first time using a pack with frame then? If so...
I think we are currently at the lowest demand there is ever going to be across the west.... Just as someone else above has said, just because you and others are ready to call it quits doesn't mean there are not 5-10x the amount of next generations ready to hop in.