Depends how far I wander from my truck. If I am only going a few miles and base-camping then I'll take the extra heavy Exped Megamat Lite 12 LXW. It is almost as good as my bed at home, but it's also just under 3lbs. For multi-day trips where I packup everyday I take the Synmat UL. I used...
Years ago, some of the timber companies would let you use their access roads for a reasonable fee, now its getting out of hand from what Ive seen (if they even still allow it at all). I would use those with a mountain bike and repurposed trailer and had success for years by getting as far away...
Been looking this over since I saw your post. These are a goldmine of interesting information. Thanks for bringing it to my attention! For anyone else interested: http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/commission/meeting-agendas/
She tried it. All you can ask for with a hobby like hunting. They either take or they don't. My daughter doesn't even really like going into Cabelas with me because of all the animals. I appreciate her respect for them, better than indifference.