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  1. GooseLR

    WTS/WTT Sitka Core Merino 330 Hoody - Men’s XL - Color: Colt

    I received this Sitka Core Merino Hoody as a gift but I wear a Large and this is just a bit too big for me. I have tried it on but it’s never been “used” per se. I have never worn it outside or for longer than about a minute to see the sizing. I am willing to trade for items of similar value.
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    I will post a longer debrief when I have time but very quickly: thanks for all the help refining my packing list. There are some minor tweaks I plan to make for future hunts but overall I think my setup was very effective. My buddy and I got into elk about three miles from our truck with some...
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    I forgot that I had a pair of Patagonia level 5 flex pants until I dug them out today. They are also on the heavy side as well (25 oz) but they are nylon vs whatever my other ones are, they’re stretchy and seem to shed water fairly well. I may just run those and save myself the money.
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    Sweet, I’ll check them out!
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    Thanks! A lot of the points are duplicates but I think that’s a good sign, everyone has pretty much come to a consensus about potential issues they’ve seen with my setup. I am definitely implementing the majority of what I’ve read here. Namely: ditching nalgene and bladder in lieu of smartwater...
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    I’m going to really dig into YouTube, the advice in these posts, etc to dial in my food situation. I have had the same experience as you with freeze dried meals, I tend to not need to go very often when those are my main diet.
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    You bring up a good point, surface-s****ers are dirty, evil creatures. I’ll bring my little camp trowel
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    My friend has packed out three from this area. I will have to ask him, I don’t know off the top of my head.
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    I like the easy breakfast idea and also going for more ready to eat options for lunch. Food was the part of this list I spent the least time on, I’ve been learning a lot from y’all’s recommendations
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    hopefully I get the chance to see what it’s all about. Thanks for the feedback!
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    Planning on dropping a Peak meal per day. I like the idea of breaking the trip up and resupplying at the truck, that could alleviate a lot of issues. Cross loading equipment between the two of us is a good call as well, I’ll have to come up with a plan for that with him. The combat bottoms are...
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    Yeah that’s the one, I have removed that from the packing list. I grabbed my puffer, threw it in a Sea to Summit E-vent bag (large waterproof bag) that I was already planning on bringing and it was actually a little better than that pillow. Saved 10ish oz there! The 550 cord I’m planning on...
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    Yeah I think I need to eliminate one of the freeze dried meals per day in lieu of something ready-to-eat. Thankfully my stomach handles Mountain House and Peak meals pretty well.
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    I have honestly never packed an elk out (this is my second year elk hunting). I have done some significant rucks through various terrain including some gnarly mountains though. I do a lot of rucking in my job (military) and often carry loads heavier than what I’ve proposed here. That being said...
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    I will definitely be doing a test run or two. Thanks!
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    “Shitting like a crippled goose.” 😂 I am familiar with the effects of MREs unfortunately. Man, 37lbs sounds so unattainable but I’ll keep working my way down. Thanks!
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    Man, I thought I did such a good job limiting weight when I first posted 😂 I appreciate it!
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    I am definitely planning on carrying less water than I originally thought. That has been a consistent theme in these replies. We will have a cooler staged at the truck full of goodies. Thanks!
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    Admittedly, I am new to elk hunting and my buddy has killed a bull in this area on the majority of his hunts so I figure it’s a good place to start. It is 100% not falling on deaf ears that if we are successful, it will be a hellacious pack out. But my friend has done it a few times, we’re both...
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    Sorry, bino harness
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