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    Headlamp?

    I know it’s been talked about all over but nothing recent here. So what brand and model is your go to for sheep? How many OZ are you willing to spend on it? Do you care if it’s 2.5 or 5.5 oz? Maybe more importantly than the weight what lumens do you want? Do you carry a back up?
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    Sheep scope tripod?

    Think I’m narrowed down to these 2. Aziak Backcountry tripod or the Aoka. The Aoka is 1.1 lb with the ball head and is $90 on amazon and the Aziak is 24oz with the short section and ball head but is about $350 total but could catch a 20% for Black Friday so about $280 almost seems like a no...
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    Back Pack

    I actually got a lot of help from Kevin at Barney’s in Anchorage and I was able to put on the stone glacier and the EXO AND I HAVE DECIDED TO GO WITH THE STONE GLACIER SKY X CURVED FRAME
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    Puffy Jacket/Pants

    Can I ask why?
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    Puffy Jacket/Pants

    SO trying to decide between the Sitka and the Stone glacier PUFFY PANTS/JACKET Any thoughts? Stone glacier Grumman Jacket is 11.8oz and pants are 12.7 and the Sitka are Hyper down jacket is 1lb 4oz and pants are 1lb 3oz. Anyone have experience with both? Is this one thing that its worth...
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    Back Pack

    So for the pack.. You guys have been great help so far and I’m narrow things down, What pack SPECIFICALLY? Please don’t just say mystery Ranch or Barny’s. If have use one and discarded for the one you are using now, please add in that and the reasons if you can. Right now I’m leaning towards...
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    Best tent for Alaska sheep hunt

    Well after much research, money played a bigger factor and weight. I ended up with a Kuiu 2p mountain star. Kuiu is have a huge sale and got the tent for 40% off. $340 for the set. I had met with the rep and was able to set it up and take a good look.
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    Cape care?

    Just wondering what some of you experienced successful sheep hunters can comment on cape care. I never seen anyone mentioning caring salt to preserve their capes. How long have you been able to care for a cape without salting to get back out of the mountains and not have slipage? Do you carry...
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    Sleeping Bag?

    Wow, so can you say anything about its down treatment. Did you have any water exposure and how it preformed?
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    Sleeping Bag?

    Would you say to go with that instead of the 15 DEG. For sheep and add the 7oz?
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    Sleeping Bag?

    So I’m thinking of going with the Stone Glacier 15 degree Chilkoot bag at 2lbs 3 oz. I watch the video they show submerging the bag and rolling it in a cooler. Seemed impressive argument for the treated down. So what is your thoughts and experiences? What bag do you prefer and what is the...
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    Sheep scope tripod?

    https://www.amazon.com/AOKA-Compact-Lightweight-Capacity-Travelling/dp/B07PK9Q627/ref=sr_1_3?crid=282KWA84V6R53&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Kn7pNfmPSli6ocDvEkOzcCmoeuipRYSC8NGlws6YmAgb1DusvsKfnu_useGUKmeJXycd74kc97sgXlxa5i6jQygi5gN4Do0-cPUvh-vGOL-E5UXgVMLfiLMmN3aQytQmOq4v998ElOKJYeTsejRDaY9J9005TxBVdlnN5W7V...
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    Sheep scope tripod?

    Are you really suggesting at $1000 tripod ? At 3lbs?
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    Sheep scope tripod?

    I was thinking of just for glassing, but what options are for both?
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    Sheep scope tripod?

    One that I am considering is the Siriu Traveler X W/ AT_10 at 2.09lbs
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    Sheep scope tripod?

    So I’m pretty sure that I have decided to go with a Kowa 66. Any comment on that? What I really need help with is MAKE and MODEL of a reliable tripod and the weight of yours and maybe where to get the best price on it if you know.
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    Rifle and Scope?

    The input has been great so far, So let me ask this guys, I was looking at the Kimber and the Tikka but a friend with pretty good knowledge and smart gut is telling me that they are so light in the barrels that after 1 shot that the barrels are to hot for an accurate follow up at longer...
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    Best tent for Alaska sheep hunt

    With the carbon poles that they have this tent is right at 3lbs, for you experienced sheep guys, what is WRONG with this tent? Would you go with this? https://www.tarptent.com/product/stratospire-li/#tab-id-2 Or this one https://www.tarptent.com/product/notch-li/#tab-id-2
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    Best tent for Alaska sheep hunt

    This has been a great thread, I found this article that is kind of long but it worth the time if you want some great info and better understanding of some things https://slowerhiking.com/shelter/tents-in-strong-wind-what-you-need-to-know
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    Lets talk sheep scopes.

    Not appropriate for this thread but being a sheep guide do you have pictures and maybe a detailed list that you can share of what to bring and weight of everything? Maybe if you can share the things of what is a waist of time/gear/weight? Might be very helpful for many of us.

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