You know...my liteoutdoors is still sitting here unburned.....remember that time you convinced me I should have it?? Want me to bring it to work in the morning?
I use a what appears to be an identical item from Riley stoves in MT. It works great and I've had similar experiences with the 'airtightness' of the box. I use it with a 5 Dog stove from Four dog stove co.
A little cheaper here also.
http://rileycampstoves.com/rileystoveaccessories.html
Colonel is correct about rebranding SL-5's. Although I don't recall them retailing at $600. I just checked my invoice from Sierra Trading Post, I paid $323 including shipping on November 4th.
I couldn't agree more, people need to stop lurking about on forums and grumbling in the back of dark bar rooms. Join a group and get yourselves involved, let your legislators know how you feel. Are you a RMEF member Joe? I was at the GF banquet 2 years ago, hoping to make it back there this year.
I picked up a FHF gear in medium for this season, used maybe 18 days. I do like it, but I think a large would fit the Ranges a lot better. Unfortunately, Paul hasn't had a large available for quite some time. I bought the medium last minute.
I would recommend looking at the vortex summit ss-p.
http://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Summit-SS-P-Tripod-Head/dp/B00HYRGW4A
This tripod is definitely within your price range, and I feel like it performs better than one might expect from a cheaper tripod.
You can probably use this with an angled...
About 3 weeks ago, I ordered a Solo, Approach, 3 piece medium Krux, scope pocket and a few camp and swing out pockets. They promptly called me to inform me that the Solo was on backorder. I already knew this from the site, so I told them that it was fine, and to ship whenever it was available...