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    Newbie thinking of building a pack

    If your dry bag isn't big enough, you can search eBay with terms like "usmc dry bag" "ilbe bag" etc, you can usually pick up good condition 65L surplus bags for around $30 shipped. They're heavy duty for their weight, and work well.
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    Newbie thinking of building a pack

    I was in a similar situation last year. I live in Michigan, and went on my first "out West" hunt. DIY elk, public land CO. I used my old Lowe Alpine pack (around 4000ci with minimal padding and frame structure), spray painted camo colors to break up the pattern. I spent my money on more...
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    Kifaru Sale

    I ordered an Argali and Guide Lid last night. The hardest decision was what pattern to go with, so I went boring with Wolf Grey. I still want a Nomad, but I think the Argali will cover more of my hunts, and be better for recreational backpacking trips. I wish there were some good pictures of...
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    Kifaru Nomad Coyote Brown

    Pm sent last night, not sure if it went through with the server issue
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    Cot or pad?

    Given the nature of this forum, I understand that insulation is typically a key factor in the geography, altitude and general climate of where most people are laying down to sleep. That's why I was specific in stating comfort above all else. To add a little more data to my mission, I live in...
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    Cot or pad?

    Perfect! That's exactly the kind of response I was looking for. Next question. If you were going to do a 7-12 day, fall weather, in a rugged area (think Montana unlimited), would you go back to the Xtherm?
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    Cot or pad?

    I've done some reading on lightweight cots and am curious on the opinions of any users out there. I'm looking for a sleep option for backpacking long weekends. Comfort is a priority over weight. In the past on easy trips like this I've used a light thermarest and closed cell pad together. I'm...

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