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    Fuel canister question

    I wouldn't worry about it. Throw it in your sleeping bag at night if you are concerned about the morning cook.
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    FNG in NM

    Welcome to NM - prepare to dry out! Where abouts are you living now? I'm in Socorro area.
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    Should I get a cot?

    To answer the OP's question, the other great thing about cots is that you can store crap underneath them. It's a huge help in a shared tent.
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    Fires are burning out west

    This shit makes me very depressed. I dream of having a cabin in the woods some day but I fear for the health of any forest in the southwest.
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    • Forum: Elk
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    Investing after a home sale. Where to put the proceeds?

    Split that $100k and put half in an index fund (like VTI mentioned above) and half in a high-yield savings account (I use CIT bank (not Citibank). Adjust that split depending on when you think you might need to access it. Break up the index fund buys a few weeks or months apart if you fear...
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    Investing after a home sale. Where to put the proceeds?

    The first $250k/$500k (Single/married) in gains are not taxed by the IRS if it has been where you are living for 2+ years. There are some other things you have to check, too. Edit: Unchained got the gist of it.
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    Giving away a lifetime membership to celebrate the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act

    Yes, I'd love to have the ultimate tool to obsess over maps.
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    Floorless in colorado

    Haha, that's a good point and one way to think about it.
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    Floorless in colorado

    I've never been interested in floorless in New Mexico. Then this happened in my buddy's tent 25' away when his 9 year old left the tent open in the Gila Wilderness last month. What a way to wake up in the middle of the night. Sealed the deal on no floorless ever for me. Colorado is close...
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    WTB MSR Windburner Skillet

    I've got one that I'd be willing to get rid of. Shoot me a message
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    Top 5 pre cooked meals to bring to camp

    I hit upon shepherd's pie recently. We do a deconstructed one and it is essentially taco meat but with Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste for the seasoning, mixed veggies (like corn & peas), and mashed potatoes on top. Nice warm, and comforting to eat.
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    Bag plus Quilt?

    I do this for hunting in temps between 10-20 degrees and am often toasty (good!). I am using a 20 degree bag and a 10 or 20 degree quilt, so I think you could definitely go this route.
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    New from New Mexico

    Where are you at in the state and did you draw? I'm out of Socorro.
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    NM Draw Results - When???

    I'm in for elk and deer in 36 & 17, my kid is in for elk and deer in 36 and 23. I'm hoping to draw first bull and he's hoping for his first of either and our fingers are crossed.
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    Black Rifle Coffee Company

    I had high hopes for their instant but was unimpressed by it. I like Vias enough more that I stayed with Starbucks. No thoughts on their beans since I support a local roaster.
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    NM Elk

    Great writeup, especially the day-to-day planning and the packout. Congrats to both of you!
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    • Forum: Elk
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    Kodiak Canvas tents - yes please

    Occasionally Cabela's have them on sale.
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    Kryptek Altitude Line Sale

    Woah, I've never paid attention to Kryptek but I thought Sitka was expensive... How generous of them to mark their baseball hat down from $60. :)
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    Kodiak Canvas tents - yes please

    Newtosavage is spot on for the rug. It is a game changer in comfort, even something 2'x2' for your feet. I also use a buddy heater. Finally, I suggest that whatever tarp you put underneath, you should buy another one for inside as a carpet. I have had my tent leak water a few times but I never...
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    Elk heart how to?

    I've found it is a pain to trim the tough skin off of it but worth it. Most people don't think twice when eating it if you don't let them know it is a heart. May next time I'll just slice really thinly after a quick trim to try to avoid the trouble of a really good trim.

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