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    Badlands Trip Suggestions

    I know this has been discussed before, but I can't find the threads amongst the badlands pack threads. Thinking of taking my 6 year old daughter to the badlands towards the end of August for maybe 4 or 5 days. Trying to decide between the badlands and the north shore of MN (which she loves and...
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    Cheap and light 1P tent recommendation

    Looking for an option to pack in for overnight trout fishing trips. Cheap and light take priority over durability and waterproof. Mostly need something to avoid mosquitos and ticks. I've considered a bivy but I think I may toss and turn too much for that.
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    anybody explain kids celiac blood work?

    My daughter had bloodwork done as part of a well child check up, she's 6. The results say "probable celiac and consider a biopsy". They've already scheduled an appointment with a GI specialist - but it's not for 3 months. Her Tissue Transglutaminase Ab, IgA, S came back at 12.5 which is high...
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    Do I want a Staccato?

    I'll preface this by saying I picked up some college courses a couple years ago to open more opportunities for myself in the future. I actually posted about this while I was debating doing it. Turns out this (along with other contributing factors obviously) might actually payoff as I'm currently...
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    Lowa Tibet - will it shrink or stretch?

    I have 2 pairs here. The smaller pair is slightly tight volume wise in the toebox, width is good. Heel is good. Larger size feels larger than a 1/2 size. Feels like more volume everywhere and slight heel slip on right foot. I like the boot, I think it'll work after break in... but which pair...
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    Crews search for Minnesota man missing in Yellowstone National Park

    Not sure if this was already posted or not, but it's been on the news here as he's originally from this area. Doesn't sound good that they were able to find his camp and belongings on the first day of the search but have found not found him. I've hunted somewhat close to the area in the past...
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    Cabelas mountain trapper bags

    I ordered one of these in 0 degree thinking it might be a bit warmer and definitely more durable than my 15 degree marmot for truck camping. After receiving, I've got some doubts. Anyone using one of these that can attest for their warmth rating??
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    Questions for the custom Glock guys

    I'm not a Glock guy due to the grip and trigger reach. However, I handled my neighbors Shadow Systems with a 1911 style backstrap in it, and that felt really good. The Shadow Systems frame is stupid expensive. Are the Lone Wolfs or any of the other aftermarket frames more similar in size and...
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    WTB Kowa TE-14WD (TSE-14WD) 30x Wide Angle eyepiece

    Anyone have one of these that they'd consider parting with?
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    SG hip belt with 2 straps vs the old 1 strap

    I'm running an old Krux frame with the single 2" webbing hip belt. Is the newer style with the two 1" webbings considerably better for those that used both? I've found late season with an extra layer and puffy that there just isn't enough of the hip belt strap left for me to pull on. Spoke...
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    Ever find cactus needles in meat?

    I was just cutting some meat and found half dozen or so cactus needles in a piece. Now I'm paranoid. I obviously threw that chunk away but am concerned there may be more that I didn't see. We took quarters off directly into game bags and then layed them on the ground. Obviously one of them got...
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    Tikka mountain tactical bottom metal

    I've got the mountain tactical bottom metal on my 7mm RM. Anyone else have one of these that makes like 2 half clicks when you put the magazine in rather than 1 solid click?? It does this with 3 factory mags. The magazine release is like a hair trigger - touch it twice and the mag drops. Makes...
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    WTS Mountain Shelter LT (yellow)

    $60 shipped. Only been on a couple trips and is in like new condition.
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    guidance on recurve draw weight

    I had a bunch of money tied up in an Amazon return credit. So, I impulsively ordered a TopArchery 60" takedown in 40lb draw weight as I've been thinking of trying a recurve for awhile. On my compounds I shoot a 27" draw. This recurve just "feels" like I'm not really pulling much weight? Is that...
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    Looking for a light 20ga O/U

    Looking to pick up a new 20ga and am leaning towards a Franchi Instinct SL to use for early season pheasant and grouse. Wanting something light as there is a lot more walking than shooting now days with the low pheasant numbers in my area. I have a Maxus 12ga to use late season but is there...
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    Photographers - What are you using for long term photo backup?

    I recently had a new Seagate drive fall 4" and it flat out died. Luckily, I had the originals on the PC and a second drive. But now I'm questioning the best route to go for long term photo backup. HDD vs SSD vs DVD/Blu-Ray vs Cloud. There's serious pros and cons to all of them and I'm...
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    My dog has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

    We got up on Friday morning and our boy Kodah was having a hard time. He had his head up, but was unresponsive to his favorite things and the life was just gone from his eyes. He wouldn't wag his tail and for the first time in his life refused treats. It seemed obvious it was "time". He had just...
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    Looking for a tent for the family

    I'm looking for suggestions on a tent for the family to use while car camping on the MN north shore. It'll be for the wife, 4 year old daughter, and myself. The last time I was there was in June and it dipped into the 20's at night and we had wind, rain, sleet, and an finally an inch of snow...
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    what heavy bullet for Tikka .223?

    I'm curious what bullets have been found to work in a factory length mag. Is there anything heavy I can load and use in the factory magazine for coyote? I've been shooting the 75 ELD-M but single loading sucks and I'm over it. Do the heavier TMK/SMK work in a factory length mag, or do I need...
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    what bone is this?

    I'm assuming this is from a cow, but what exactly is this bone? I found one like this while walking a river the other day and didn't think anything of it at the time. The one I found was completely rounded off on the left side - looked really old. Probably about 15" long. This is the only...

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