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    What the closest face-to-face encounters you've had with animals while hunting?

    3 wolves at about 30 yards, as they walked right towards us on the forest trail. They didn't even us even as we were downwind and with me whispering over my shoulder to my buddies "wolf ! wolf!". Once my brain registered that a pack of wolves was walking towards us totally unawares, I figured...
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    Sold Swaro 15x56 SLC - Immaculate Condition

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    Sold Swaro NL PURE 12x42 good deal!

    I'll take them. PM sent.
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    Sold Swaro 15x56 SLC - Immaculate Condition

    Hi All, I really loved these but just haven’t been using them as I’ve focused on archery season. Single owner Serial number says Mfr in 2019 Outdoorsman Stud installed Outdoor Vision Bino harness (tan) included (need to clean harness so no pics yet) Never had any issues Lenses clear and...
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    NEW! Kowa Prominar TSN-55A Review ***Updated 7/28/24***

    Any updates/comparisons from folks after using this season?
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    6.5mm bullet for Elk

    My experience with the GMX, which was perfect on a cow elk at 400yds. Think they have modified it to the CX now which I haven’t used. https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/6-5-creedmoor-bullet-after-400yd-shot-on-elk.153013/
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    Bivy vs tent.

    I’ve gone back-and-forth on this and basically settled that for about the same weight as a Bora, Bivy and DCF tarp, I can use a tarp tent protrail li. Everyone is different, but clearly the advantage of the Bivy is rollout and sleep wherever you want, saving time. I’ve tried other one person...
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    Sitka Arrowhead Equipment MDWi Hoody Review, By Mike Moore

    SIZING Has anyone tried the XXL and if so how does it fit? I’m 6’, 205lbs, broad shoulders/chest The XL just arrived with the body fitting well, but the sleeves about an inch or so shorter than my normal XL midlayer/light jackets. Anyone washed theirs and if so did it shrink?
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    lightweight canvas hot tents

    I think it’s pretty straight. When the stove is hot, it does get a little tougher to open, but I think that’s just the metal expanding.
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    lightweight canvas hot tents

    Sweet! Definitely do the initial burn before you go out. Mine had what looked like a bunch of sealant or glue or something fizzle out of seams and burn off.
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    Ambient / Active insulation w pit zips?

    I hear you guys and listening to so many other people I’m always amazed at how much they can hike with a mid layer on, whether fleece or other. Personally, from years of experience I know my body just gets way too hot and sweats. Even the naked polartech alpha 60 I sweat easily in when no wind...
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    Sitka Arrowhead Equipment MDWi Hoody Review, By Mike Moore

    Ps- At the Arrowhead jackets back in production ?? Sure looks new and they’re talking about a new color too. Let me add to the cart but haven’t had a chance to call and confirm, but seems open for biz. https://www.arrowheadsitka.com/collections/midlayers
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    Ambient / Active insulation w pit zips?

    Thanks. Looks like the Arrowhead is 90g insulation (vs Ambient 100) with a slightly thicker shell than the Ambient of 30denier v 20d. How durable does the arrowhead shell seem as it sounds like you e done some bushwhacking in it? Thx
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    Sitka Arrowhead Equipment MDWi Hoody Review, By Mike Moore

    Thanks, I’ve actually been trying that this year. I do like it as the air passes right through it when no shell on. However, when I tried wearing it for a pre-dawn hike in this spring I still got too hot. It was super mild too before I had to take it off, at just 200ft elevation and half a...
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    Ambient / Active insulation w pit zips?

    I have just had the FL Klamath grid fleece up until now but so rarely wear it under my bino harness if moving at all, as I get too hot. Considering one of the active jackets that allows front and pit zips ideally as I’ve found those most helpful for dumping heat during mild hiking then can zip...
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    Sitka Arrowhead Equipment MDWi Hoody Review, By Mike Moore

    Hi Mike, After running the ambient, what’s your go-to midlayer now? I get so hot when moving that I very rarely use my grid fleece under my bino harness, as can’t regulate temps. Seriously considering finally getting an alpha direct jacket with full front zip. Have you ever tried adding out...
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    Ambient / Active insulation w pit zips?

    Hi All, Does anyone know of a jacket like this? As soon as I get moving, I run very hot, so would love to have the option of pit zips in an ambient style jacket. It’s always a game changer when I open them in my rain jacket if I’m using it as a windbreaker. Thanks S
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    New Kowa 55 experience?

    Hi All, For those who pulled the trigger on the new Kowa 55, now that you've got scouting and some of the hunting season under your belt with it, what are your thoughts? What are you coming from as a spotter? Is the wider field of view in real life a game changer to broaden its usability or...
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    Recommended factory loads

    This... When I tried 5 different factory loads there was a huge difference in grouping, of about 3/4" to 1.5" at 100yds. I have factory loads that work amazing in one of my calibers but not in the other. The two main hunting rifles I have ended up with Federal Terminal Ascent and the other...
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    Suggestion for 12v string lights for the basecamp tent?

    Yes, works great for normal lighting in Bundok. As mentioned earlier, it's not a quick on/off or super bright, but for that I just have the small led lantern, small flashlight or headlamp. The total length of the light string/cord is 100", and simply has a USB B male on one end that plugs...

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