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Single man shelters

A super low budget choice would be the Eureka Solitaire. Not much fun to hang out in - but since they changed the poles from fiberglass to aluminum it's a decent option for sheltered locations considering the low price. I prefer to be able to sit up in a shelter, so it's no longer one that I'd...
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- Post #54
- Mar 15, 2023
- Forum: Sleep Systems
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Brands you just couldn’t make work

Stone Glacier krux evo and xcurve didn't work for me. Mystery Ranch was pretty but after the changes in the harness sizing they made a couple of years ago their harnesses don't fit nearly as well me anymore. I considered grabbing an older Metcalf or similar pack before I ended up finding...
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- Post #59
- Mar 15, 2023
- Forum: Backpacks
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Leather lined boots list

Lowa Baffin Pro. I've used them for wildland firefighting and hunting with no issues.
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- Post #11
- Mar 13, 2023
- Forum: Footwear
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solo and 2 person hot tent

I'd encourage you to look at other options in addition to Seek Outside. There are several pyramid choices in that price range. A 9x9 or 10x10 from oware would work great. Dave might be able to sew a stove jack for you, or you could do it yourself or have someone else do it. I believe Argali has...
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- Post #8
- Mar 12, 2023
- Forum: Sleep Systems
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Affordable elk boots

I wear Merrells and Keens for work in the woods. They'll do fine. Heck, you'll probably be fine with $60 Asics from Kohls.
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- Post #42
- Mar 12, 2023
- Forum: Footwear
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How much tent is too much?

I would think 4 w/o a stove in the Redcliff would work fine if you guys are friends. Then again I'd do 4 in the Cimarron... as others have stated, a stove changes the equation. But IMO I wouldn't buy the 12 man unless I already had some places in mind where I wanted to set it up. It's too big...
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- Post #8
- Mar 6, 2023
- Forum: Gear
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Ruger American Stock Mod

Looks great. I did a bondo job on my ruger american rimfire stock and wondered how it would hold up - three years later with quite a bit of use and it's still holding up well.
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- Post #11
- Mar 6, 2023
- Forum: DIY Gear Modifications
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Cheap Stuff that Works

Mora and Victorinox knives Rick Young bino harness with lightweight binos Casio digital watch Chap stick I'm not a big spender when I can avoid it. But I find that for reliability you usually have to go at least up into the mid-range of any type of product.
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- Post #1,217
- Feb 27, 2023
- Forum: Gear
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Mystery Ranch x Dior Collab...

If you want to be safe and avoid any problematic crossovers you might have a hard time. The clock is ticking on Stone Glacier and Exo... it's only a matter of time. To be truly safe you need to buy from one of the real small, really uncool companies like Nimrod Packs. FWIW I am bothered by...
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- Post #60
- Feb 24, 2023
- Forum: Backpacks
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What's your pack choice?

Badlands, Kelty, Alps, etc... all very popular. I wonder how popular they are with people getting deep into the backcountry though. But I have no doubt people are getting it done with cheaper gear and older gear - I know they are.
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- Post #13
- Feb 24, 2023
- Forum: Backpacks
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What's your pack choice?

Since there's not a choice for "other," I'll just leave a comment. My Outdoorsmans Optics Hunter is a great pack. The shoulder straps are very good. The hipbelt is pretty good - it's basically a wraparound style that has some similarities to Seek Outside and to older external frames. The frame...
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- Post #8
- Feb 24, 2023
- Forum: Backpacks