I wore a Shacket and it was perfect however, if the temps are cold enough, a lightweight sleeping bag has worked for many. When ya stand up it slips quietly to your knees.
The springs on this Coleman model make for a very comfy cot.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Comfort-Smart-Foldable-Camping-Cot-with-Foam-Mattress-30-x-80/20594109?athbdg=L1101
I'm 63 and won't solo hunt elk cuz I am using traditional archery and need a decent caller to get a shot. If I were rifle hunting this would less of an issue.
I always shoot yotes, even if it pooches my dusk set. Killing coyotes is something I have never regretted. I name them. Thus far, they were all named Demi.
If you aren't moving camp around, 6lbs ain't so bad. Lose 3lbs of body fat and you break even. :)
My winter hammock set-up weighs 6.5lbs...not a deal breaker. Having more room in a bigger tent is kinda nice and why spend money to save a few lbs when you aren't sure you'll ever do it again? I...
Maybe it's us dads with daughters who see it differently. Always got something for my little Princesses on VD and their significant others quickly learned to step up too. It's a shame so few seem to understand how making others feel special actually improves your life. This is why some kids cry...
I have had meat aged for weeks, just wrap the meat with plastic wrap after 36hrs and you lose hardly anything. Had one old bull bison aged for 7 weeks, meat was nice and tender after that.
Carry a gun big enough for a biped cuz the lion isn't the most dangerous critter you may encounter. Anything will kill a longtail...I carry ammo that'll penetrate denim & leather.
He's right, that's the law and several guys have notified the GWs of their plan to enter the state at a specific place & time should they wish to issue a citation. These are people who want to challenge the law because it is completely invalid. It does nothing to protect the California lion...
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/rental-car-alternatives
Why not do a hog hunt in FL? The states wants em dead...big or small-kill em all. No size or bag limit, no wanton waste citations...it's an amazing hunt opp.