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    Boot Selection Help Needed: Flexibility + Cushioning, not a mountain hunter (I Have Tried Many and Failed)

    RCB, The Hoka One Kahas simply won't cut it for me in terms of ankle support and protection, which is not a knock on them. They simply aren't designed for it. They were comfortable enough, but -for me- my Brooks Cascadia trail runners cover what I would use the Kahas for.
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    Leather Waterproofing Cream

    I am a huge fan of Obenauf's products, particularly in the oil formulation (easy to neatly apply). However, one major concern I have with departing manufacturer's recommendations is the possibility of rand damage. Kenetrek, for example, states that "heavy oils" or "animal fats" in non-approved...
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    Boot Selection Help Needed: Flexibility + Cushioning, not a mountain hunter (I Have Tried Many and Failed)

    I figured it out. The Cabelas Perfekt Hiker is the same as the Meindl Comfort Fit Hiker, not the Meindl Comfort Fit LITE Hiker. The Comfort Fit Hiker has been updated, particularly to improve rand wear, but they are very closely related.
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    Boot Selection Help Needed: Flexibility + Cushioning, not a mountain hunter (I Have Tried Many and Failed)

    JM Davies, thanks. I have looked at the Lathrop fit system and it is intriguing. I have also read a couple of horror story posts from folks who didn’t get great results from Lathrop, but that could very well be the vocal minority. I’ll go back over their website info again.
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    Boot Selection Help Needed: Flexibility + Cushioning, not a mountain hunter (I Have Tried Many and Failed)

    Mr Drysdale, thanks. I am thinking your Cabelas Perfekt Hikers would correspond to the Comfort Fit Lite Hiker on the Meindl USA website? (Meindl USA does not list a Perfekt Hiker.) Do you find Meindl to run true to size?
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    Boot Selection Help Needed: Flexibility + Cushioning, not a mountain hunter (I Have Tried Many and Failed)

    Thanks mikevoyles, The Beartooth2 is a Flex 2 chassis and they weigh 4.6 pounds a pair (6" boot). Not quite what I'm after but I appreciate your input.
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    Boot Selection Help Needed: Flexibility + Cushioning, not a mountain hunter (I Have Tried Many and Failed)

    Folks, I live in the East and am primarily a hilly woodland whitetail chaser with dreams of western hunting, or at least Canada, before my time is up. I am looking for a higher than mid-height, uninsulated, waterproof (Goretex or other membrane) hunting boot with a plush ride: flexibility...
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    Favorite knives to carry for different jobs:

    Thanks!
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    Favorite knives to carry for different jobs:

    mcseal2, A couple of questions on your BM Altitude, if you don't mind? I like them for the minimalist design. I usually field dress whitetails with a Buck Vantage S30v (Paul BOS heat treated) folder. As you can imagine, it requires a fair bit of clean up after each deer, and a full...
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    Sold Sold

    Sold.
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    Upgrade Rifle or Optics first?

    An optics upgrade sounds like it would be best for you as a first step. Here, let me spend your money for you! Leupold VX6HD 3-18x44, FireDot reticle: $1200-1500, depending on where you buy it. (If eBay, get serial # from seller first and call it into Leupold to make sure it is not a...
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    Build my garage gym for me - or talk me out of it.

    TRX straps or rings.; pullup bar if no place for TRX straps or rings; Kettlebells (consider learning how to swing and snatch if KBs are new to you); dumbbells if no kettlebells; ab wheel; Rogue Echo air bike or a Concept 2 Rower, yoga mat; possibly an X3Bar (banded resistance device), if budget...
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    What are you paying for fuel?

    $1.99 at a Costco near Syracuse, NY. That is down, for us. (Diesel runs about $.80 higher per gallon here.)
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    Daypack recommendations...

    A little late, but my Stone Glacier Avail has been great for me. Really well built.
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    Washing a pack

    I spilled some diesel fuel on my SG Avail, and got it all out. Dawn dish soap, scrub brushed into the stain, then let it soak, rinse. Repeat, a couple of times. Looks new now, no fabric fading or anything like that.
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    Rtic softpak coolers?

    I have the SoftPak 20 and it has been great, but has lived an easy life. Mine rides inside a pickup truck and occasionally on a tractor. BUT, my buddy has the same cooler and flew to Louisiana and back with it, and his looks really, really beat now. My zipper is fine, my buddy's is nearly...
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    Favorite knives to carry for different jobs:

    OP, that is a FINE quiver of knives. One of my personal favorites is my old Spyderco Delica4 that has been to he** and back. I pry with the blade, cut cardboard, caulk tubes and the occasional shingle with it, and just generally use it for anything without wincing over ruining an expensive...
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    Hall of shame - gear version

    Then there is my Black Diamond Revolt rechargeable headlamp. I thought I broke the code when I bought this bad boy, but....NOPE. 1) Headband is either loosening or about to loosen at all times; 2) rechargeable battery gassed after one season; 3) the button press sequence to activate the light...
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    Hall of shame - gear version

    My gen.1 Kuiu down puffy jacket was utterly useless as an insulating piece. Every time I wore it I slowly or quickly got cold.
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    tree stand hauling pack

    Most climbers that I know of are much too big/bulky to pack inside a pack. Here in the East, most guys run them with backpack straps and cinch a day pack or waist pack onto the climber.

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