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    Hard shell confusion

    I was looking at the OR Foray and looks like a solid piece. The dark green isn’t offered anymore in my size and the coyote brown just looks too much like elk color for me, glassing on a hilltop. I’ll check out the minimalist. Thanks for the suggestion
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    Hard shell confusion

    Thanks for the detailed reply. I’ve never been on a cold weather backpacking trip, so I don’t want to be under insulated, but also didn’t want to take unnecessary weight- which I understand will most likely be the case. I have a heavy rifle I am dreading packing around already. I’ll check out...
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    Hard shell confusion

    So I Just this year I’m doing my first backpack rifle hunt for elk first week of November, here in Idaho. I’ve been reading a lot here on the forums and this is the system that I have come up with thus far: Uppers: Base-First lite 150 or 250 merino Mid- polar tech grid fleece 1/4 zip...
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    3 person tent or tents for desert deer hunt

    That is great advice. I never even thought about why I would need a secondary door-thought it was more convenience. Your right-I don’t want to be stepping over two peoples gear to get out. I am going to look for a two man and probably a 3 with two doors. Thanks for your help
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    3 person tent or tents for desert deer hunt

    Thanks for the recommendation. I will look into them.
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    3 person tent or tents for desert deer hunt

    What do you think about two 2 person tents with vestibules for gear? I’m not sure if it would save much weight, but if the option came up on marketplace for cheaper, I’m thinking it could be an option. Not much rain in Idaho during the fall and if winters are like the last few, snow at this...
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    3 person tent or tents for desert deer hunt

    This is good advice. I should have specified I’m going with my twin brother and my 15 year old son, who is taller than me already. I might just have to pick up a Cimmaron and my son can have his own tent. You have any advice for good light weight tents under $300 with a floor for the desert...
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    3 person tent or tents for desert deer hunt

    Southwest possibly near mountain home
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    3 person tent or tents for desert deer hunt

    Looking for suggestions on sleep system for three adults plus packs and boots. Hunting Idaho desert for mule deer in October and hiking in to set up a spike camp. This setup would be primarily for this unit and recreational camping during the summer. I need something with a connected floor...
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