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  1. Kobuk

    Backcountry Bear Baiting

    I can share a few barrel mods that I use. I have a smaller plastic drum, maybe 35 gallon. It’s chained to tree using U bolts on drum. I made a lid with aluminum plate and held down with a cross bar. It sits recessed on top so a bear can’t rip it off and small holes drilled around edge so rain...
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    Favorite/best headlamp?

    Thanks for the replies. I realize that without going to a remote battery, it will be getting cold. I'd like to try one of the Sofirn headlamps. Any suggestions? I don't use red, I like a simple on off (hopefully to the last brightness setting) and durable! I see the SST40 and D25L style and then...
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    Favorite/best headlamp?

    Any suggestions for a headlamp that will perform in cool to cold temps? My ice fishing trips range from 20 above to 15 belowF. I usually try not to go out much colder than that because it usuall takes an hour or so trail ride to where I fish. People that play in the really cold use highend...
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    Smoked Salmon Brine - Wet vs Dry

    Question for those that make the nova lox. It's smoked salmon time and I want to also try making some nova lox. I tried a buddies and said he used dill but I couldn't taste it. I see that some recipes use dill, pepper and whatnot. My question is what spices seem to come through best? I might...
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    Wall Tent Advice

    Our 12x14 uses 3 rafters per side. We do get some snow but not more than a few inches at a time. We built our frame from electrical conduit. The brackets are just welded conduit that slides inside the poles. Pretty easy and inexpensive build if you have a welder. We have three tents set up like...
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    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    Aaah, thanks!
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    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    Great stories but if I knew what all of the acronyms meant I bet they would be a LOT better!
  8. Kobuk

    Bearing Grease

    I use one grease for everything. It's the Evinrude Marine EP/ Wheel bearing grease. Not saying it's the best but I have a 21 yr old heavy boat that has a lot of miles and is only dunked in salt water. I'm still using the original bearings. Same grease gets used in vehicles, atv's, tractor, etc...
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    Garmin InReach Messenger Vs Inreach Mini 2

    I've been wanting to get a satellite messenger too. Like Elfor mentioned, the Zoleo looks great too. Those that have the zoleo, does the app let you know your message count? Also, for someone that won't be messaging much at all, is there a better one for that?
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    Sewing Machine Reccomendations

    When I was trying to find a sewing machine I looked around for quite a while for a used machine and didn't have any luck. I bought a new singer 4452 for 200 and have been happy with it. My thinking is that if I can ever wear the thing out, it was only 200 bucks. If it only lasts 10-20 years then...
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    Skinning for rug?

    I agree that skinning a head out isn't a big deal. Just take it slow if it's your first time. Where I hunt, you have to get the skull and hide sealed and the head need to be removed from the hide. If you take it to a taxidermist, they will skin the head and seal it at one time. I guess you...
  12. Kobuk

    Smoked Salmon Brine - Wet vs Dry

    I seem to get more consistent results when I wet brine. I started to use the Kummock's brine about 10 years ago and haven't changed. Different for cold smoking. When I smoke fish I like to do a large batch and this works great. I use low sodium soy sauce, don't add a glaze but I do add fresh...
  13. Kobuk

    WTS ACR Bivy Stick (New)

    Curious, did you go with something else? If so, any thoughts?
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    ACR Bivy Stick vs Garmin Mini 2 vs Zoleo

    Does anyone have experience with the Bivy Stick? After doing my research, the Bivy Stick seems like the best fit for me but the REI reviews don't seem too positive. I mainly want one for an emergency beacon similar to a PLB which I use to carry until it became obsolete. The main downfall of a...
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    WTS ACR Bivy Stick (New)

    I see that this is an old add. Just wondering if it is still available?
  16. Kobuk

    Fire or no fire

    We have a fire in the wood stove every morning and evening. I haven't seen any negative effect on moose by camp and it sure doesn't deep the dang grizzlies away from camp!
  17. Kobuk

    Best two radio?

    Just curious about how that baofeng uv-5x compares to my handheld VHF that I have for boating? It seems that the VHF has a great range on the water but I haven't ever tried a walkie talkie out on the water. At moose camp we talked about trying the VHF radios but I'm the only one who has one and...
  18. Kobuk

    Moving to Alaska

    My wife and I made a trip up last year about the same time you are thinking in a new to us motorhome and towed a trailer with a metal carport on it. We zig zagged through a few national parks before heading north. My vote is to drive up. We weren't in a big hurry and didn't do super long daily...
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    Solvents for cleaning

    I used to use the BG-12 copper cleaner which worked great and doesn't have any ammonia in it. Then I learned about wipe out and never looked back. I don't get too crazy because I think you can do more harm than good sometimes. I don't understand what you meant by using a copper solvent but don't...
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    The most repeated thread topics *or* posts?

    What's your buy once cry once gear cuz everyone knows that it's the gear that does all of the work!

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