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  1. Jumpinjeepjake

    Lightweight Cook System

    Snow Peak 600 mug (3.2 oz), Snow Peak Lite Max Titanium Stove (2 oz), Optimus Folding Spork (.6 oz), fuel canister (7.4 oz), True Utility Peanut Lighter (1.06 oz). Make sure you store the fuel canister upside down and place it in last so it doesn't get stuck.
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    USB Rechargeable Batteries/Power Management?

    I'm using the Fenix HP30R Headlamp which has the ability to charge electronics. I just bring spare 18650 batteries.
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    Cold Weather Boot

    Last year I hunted late season wearing the uninsulated Lowa Tibet GTX. I used a thin liner sock, a VBL sock and a mid weight wool sock. Temperatures got down to single digits Fahrenheit. I was fine when I was moving, but quickly became cold when stopped. I brought along NEOS overboots and they...
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    Whats the deal with gaiters?

    It's easier to have and dry wet gaiters in a tent as compared to pants.
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    Choosing Boots

    I just picked up the Crispi Wild Rock GTX one half size larger than I would normally purchase. They fit really well with a liner sock, VBL sock and a thick wool sock.
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    Boots boots, what boots

    I need a more nimble boot with less insulation for the length of my hikes. I just picked up the Crispi Wild Rock GTX with 400 Grams of insulation. I plan on using a liner sock, VBL sock and a thick wool sock combined. When I want to still hunt, I'll throw on a overboot for warmth.
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    Crispi Wild Rock GTX Insulated Boots ***Updated 12/13/20***

    I just picked up a pair. I'm a size 10 and I usually have a hard time with most boots being too narrow. I tried on the size 10 regular and they felt decent with one sock on. I wanted to fit a liner sock, VBL sock and a thick wool sock so I went with a 10.5 EE. They feel really comfortable around...
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    Lightest waterproof rain coat?

    The Gore H5 is supposed to stand up to backpack abrasion better than their other Shakedry models.
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    Lightest waterproof rain coat?

    I have the Gore-Tex H5 Shakedry jacket. It comes in at around 8 oz. The jacket doesn't wet out like other jackets and can literally be shaken dry. The negatives are no vents or adjustable cuffs, I'll fitting brim, and a slim fit. I'm 6' 185 and wear an XXL so I can layer underneath.
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