i have been using these http://www.modernoutpost.com/shop/546-mini-one-cup-drip-filters.html for a bunch of years,makes a great cup of coffee,just add your favorite grind,i have been knowen to pack some Jamaica blue mountain on a sheep hunt once or twice.:cool:
i have been running one for 3 years now & real happy with it killed my biggest stone ram at 700 yards with it,probably not for the true hard core long range guys but works good for me under 1000yds.
been camping in floorless tipi for 10+ years & have yet to have bug or river probs:rolleyes:always pack a lightweight water proof tarp for sleeping area though & it rains allot in this part of b.c.
well i have not had a chance to get out with it,but i must say its a amazing pack,shocked at how small it compresses down too,lots of extra staps when fully compressed but as small as a 2000cu day pack.the front zipper is the bomb makes getting stuff out of anywhere in the pack a breeze,it is...
yes me & my buddy have been doing the same for a bunch of years now,after trying a bunch of diff thing we came up with granola ,almonds. powder milk & dried fruit,just add hot water,taste great & fills you up.the other thing we pack is mini bagles & peanut butter for breakfast.
i get 3250 out of my 7mmstw with 168 & did not see a big enough diff in the 180gr vld to shoot them + i did notice a fair bit more kick to the 180gr though think i was getting about 3050fps out of the 180s,both great bullets though.
yah i know of a couple guys that built one, for under 1000yards they are about as good as it gets,both shoot amazing groups at 7-800yards with handloads.
most of the reason behind the natives backing bear hunting closers is money,even if its closed for us it will always be open for them,there are some nations that consider them spiritual but not all.