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  1. vince_n

    Garmin instinct 2 tactical vs Fenix

    One last tip if those links don't help: you can manage your notification settings on your watch through the Garmin Connect app. If you don't have the app, I suggest you download it. It will show you different metrics that your watch is gathering through the day/week/month.
  2. vince_n

    Do I Need Nicer Glass?

    There are a lot of pros for nicer glass; an important one is that you are able to glass more effectively in low light for longer. However good glass will not make or break your hunt. It might be a good long-term goal to buy some nice binos. My wife and I own the Vortex UHD 12x50's and the...
  3. vince_n

    Garmin instinct 2 tactical vs Fenix

    What's pretty handy is that you can modify the 'Battery Save' mode to turn on/off different functions. Here are a couple of helpful links: https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-31D23DBB-57C2-4DF7-A0C9-8D1A00AB4BE7/EN-US/GUID-700E76C4-F7E2-4984-8199-D59D6A31DFB9.html...
  4. vince_n

    Garmin instinct 2 tactical vs Fenix

    Agreed. Turn 'battery save' mode on and you will not get notifications.
  5. vince_n

    Garmin instinct 2 tactical vs Fenix

    I've owned the first model of the Garmin Instinct Solar since 2021. Recently it has started dying randomly regardless of battery life. Only way to turn it back on is to plug it back in which is not an option when out in the woods. There are a lot of forums that discuss this issue. I reached...
  6. vince_n

    What and how do you carry your sidearm in the highcountry?

    G20 with a Crossbreed chest rig. It's a super nice holster: https://www.crossbreedholsters.com/product/chest-rig/
  7. vince_n

    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    Brother and I walked down to a creek to fill up on water about 3/4 mile below camp. Started getting dark on our way back and saw what we thought was a deer walking toward us. Was a mountain lion at about 200 yards away. Slowly walking toward us. We walked with a pep in our step back to the tent...
  8. vince_n

    Any Engineers on Here

    Just seeing this now. Really appreciate the offer. Don't think I'll consider leaving the northwest for a long while.
  9. vince_n

    Outdoorsy Career Path for Civil/Structural Engineer

    Thank you all for the great feedback. Was recently offered a GS12 project engineer position with the USACE Portland District. Primary role would be supporting the OR coast jetty construction and then transitioning to Columbia River dredging operations, pile dike construction, Mt. St. Helens...
  10. vince_n

    Any Engineers on Here

    Mind sharing a little bit about being a CE for USDA? I'm a CE at a consulting firm and I sit at a desk 99% of the time. Been looking into CE careers at USACE and USDA
  11. vince_n

    Outdoorsy Career Path for Civil/Structural Engineer

    Curious where you're at 4 years later as I have a similar dilemma. I've worked for a civil engineering consulting firm for 6 years now and don't get out nearly as much as I'd like to while at work. Would love to get out in the field more. Been looking into civil engineering positions at USACE...

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