The kifaru backcountry body bag is an interesting crossover between a sleeping bag and a quilt in my opinion. I bought one last year for my california and nevada archery hunts to replace my older and heavier north face mummy, that id had for a while, and so far have had zero issues with it. I...
Yea you have a good chance of seeing more bear than deer in some areas, especially if you are trying to get into some higher elevations. I wouldnt backpack in deep especially around the d5 and d6 areas without a bear tag in my pocket.
Actually just did a trip like this last 2 weeks ago. The museum of the rockies is a cool spot for kids and adults with all the dinosaur fossils and other exhibits, right there by Montana state. Obviously yellowstone and the tetons are righ there. It was my first trip to that area too and I...
Steripens are slick, light weight, and fairly quick (unless youre trying to fill a large camp bladder 1L at a time) but be sure to get the classic and not the adventurer if you consider going this route, and carry a back up filtration like a steripen or tablets. Hunting buddies and I have had...
I also drew this tag this year. My buddies and I have hunted this zone the past couple years both archery and rifle . You can find some good bucks throughout the zone but getting above timberline is your best bet. It'll be tough if you don't have anytime to get in there and scout, terrain is...
I have heard of wardens giving guys a difficult time about it but I have not heard of anyone who was legal, in the right, and had proof of kill location that has been ticketed. My buddies and I hunt in the PCT area throughout the season and have never seen a warden except in parking lots and...
I've been looking into getting a tripod for a bit now that I have upgraded my binos. Outdoorsmans is obviously the top of line option and the way to go but I just can't swing that much cash for that right now after purchasing Swaro ELs. I've cruised through some of the past tripod threads on...