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    Talk me into or out of kowa spotter, 554 vs 773 vs 883

    Thanks for getting this thread going again. I currently have 10X RF binos, Zeiss conquest HD 15X, an old nikon ed50, and a Kowa 664M. When you look at weight-it's always easy to bring a 34 oz bino, and 20-28 oz spotter makes sense. Once I got the 46 oz 15X binos I never want to leave them...
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    lightweight shovel

    Based on just glassing spots I think the garden trowel would also be best for size/weight. But, I also have the cold steel. 31.5 with the sheath, and it fits great hung between pack frame and pack bag. I sharpen mine and split wood with it, and great for cutting brush around glassing spots...
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    Suggestions on tents

    Great discussion and ideas-thanks all. I think it's important to look at where and when you hunt and build a system. I bow elk, do some above timberline hunts, and later season deer and elk hunt in Rockies. After several years ended up with a warbonnet hammock kit with quilts for September, a...
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    Gun Bearer Vs Sling Carry options???

    I recommend gunbearer, especially the older nylon web version. Ended up just using cord and some holes to adjust height. Also started using a sea to summit 12" stretch loc strap to hold rifle on shoulder strap. I think it's easier to put rifle on, especially with gloves on. The elastic cord...
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    AKA the "Zipper" by Wiser Precision

    I was also sucked in when I saw them at WHE. They're awesome. Check out the nite ize aluminum cam jam -cheap at home depot- for another good piece of gear to hold 550 like when pulling elk leg up and hold it without having to tie a knot.
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    Kifaru Argali rifle carry options

    I took this idea from the killik packs I saw at sportsmans warehouse. Works great for gun or bow.
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    Binocular tripod recommendations

    I've only seen the BO Alpine Pro and Treeline at hunting shows. Looked like great quality and really good features for the price.
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    Single favorite do everything scope?

    Great question. And with the caveat that it costs less than the rifle you put it on-have to go with Leupold VX3HD 4.5-14x40. Side focus, windplex, zero lock- Perfect features for $750 and under a pound.
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    Kowa Spotting Scopes

    And does magview fit on the TE-11WZ eyepiece? I don't see dimensions anywhere on website. Thanks
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    Kowa Spotting Scopes

    Great advice, thank you. I currently have Kowa 66-got it because it's 12 oz lighter than 77, and solid scope for $1300. But, not prominar, lower grade of ED glass, small eyebox, and magview adapter doesn't fit on 66 eyepiece. Have any of you made jump from 66 to 77 and is it night and day...
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    Binocular tripod recommendations

    I saw you mentioned hiking. I was lucky enough to get a goat tag couple years ago so heavily researched tripods. Ended up with Field Optics Research FT6229C. There are lighter tripods (oem weight 59 oz), but this one converts into trekking poles / poles to pitch a tarp shelter / shooting...
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    Wiser Precision Nighthawk PH 170 Review, By Matt Cashell

    I have both. VA5 of course is incredibly smooth. But it's 16.5 oz and big. Wiser is tiny and 7. I added a cheap sunwayfoto spc50 so I can use Arca or pic rail on a rifle to shoot, and think it's perfect. I only have Kowa 66 for weight comparison, and it pans fine. I got tired of having to...
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    FNG'S ROKSLIDE SURVIVAL GUIDE

    Thank you all. I'll do my best to be useful.
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    Mailbox woodstove

    Very interesting idea. I bought a flat pack stove from Seek Outside a few years ago and it is a life changing add if you have any type of hot tent. It's small enough and light enough that you're glad to pack it for any Oct-Nov backpack hunts.
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    Pack hipbelt upgrade

    Check out belts offered by Hill People Gear and Seek Outside. The HPG will slip through that opening in lumbar pad. SO attaches a different way, but could also work. I did also order a different size belt for a Mystery Ranch pack and they attach with velcro like you have there.
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    Adding kickstand to frame pack

    Different concept, but I like this seat I had sewn up. Cordura pouch with velcro opening for inflatable or foam pad, and some straps with gate keeper buckles to attach to pack frame. Attach the back of the pouch to bottom of your pack. Easy to take on/off, and good back support-and your seat...
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    Challenge Ultra Fabric Sources?

    If it helps, here is the black Challenge against black cordura on a Seek Outside custom bag.
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    Bushpilot’s MYOG thread

    Very nice work. Can anybody recommend some currently available sewing machines that are smart buys? I'd like to get a machine that will do cordura as well as thicker nylon webbing and through pack belts etc. No idea what brands or features I should look for. Thanks.

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