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  1. schmalzy

    Chilkoot vs sonic and accompanying pads

    I’ve had WM bags before and now have a SG 0. WM going to be slightly nicer, but the loft and treated down for the price of the SG has me sold. I also have a Katabatic flex 15 and I feel like quality is pretty damn close. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    Awesome post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    Agreed on both parts. It’s beautifully rugged country with its own unique challenges. Paradoxically feeling a ton of solitude but also knowing that you aren’t the only person in those canyons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. schmalzy

    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    I’ve said it for a while, but some of those dudes would make damn good western hunters. Hiking for MILES in rugged terrrain with a jansport loaded with 20kg in a pair of fake Nikes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    Thanks for the clarification. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    3p KUIU Mountain Star Tent

    I’ve been eyeing it too. I like that the horizontal pole goes all the way to the ground and makes it truly freestanding. 5 pounds makes it’s pretty attractive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    Firmly agree 100%. I’m definitely in the don’t extend yourself camp and that you and your family all have to be on same page. But I don’t think waiting until you’re 100% debt free is necessarily the answer for everyone either. Only thing I know is tomorrow isn’t guaranteed and you can be...
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    Not trying to split hairs here but want to clarify your last paragraph. Do you think that you should be 100% debt free (including a mortgage) and have a retirement fully funded to go on any sort of luxury or discretionary trip? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    Well said. Goes without saying but the heavy travel corridors will have a negative impact on the hunting. If you’re seeing a ton of trash and fresh foot prints it’s pretty self explanatory. If you find water and food cached I’d just keep moving along. I know I’m rambling but keeping a strong...
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    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    Had a few instances over the years but no issues. As others have stated, don’t go looking for trouble and you should be fine. If you’re crossing cattle guards/gates and need to get out of your truck make sure you take keys out of ignition and stay on alert. Never happened to me but have heard...
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    I think every family different, but I’d take the hunt/adventure with someone I loved over 25k. I sincerely mean the first part; Every family and situation different. 25k can be a huge lifeline to some, and others it’s not as life changing. My thought is you can earn more money but you damn...
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    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    I get your sentiment, but I really don’t think this math pencils out. Need to capitalize some other expenses in there; rifle, binos, pack etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. schmalzy

    Why no talk about Colorado sheep and goat draw?

    That’s awesome man. Excited for you on both aspects. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. schmalzy

    Denver Area---> Zeiss VictorySF/SFL Leica Noctivid borrow

    PM sent Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Stone Glacier/Vista

    Customer service still fantastic and more color way offerings. Yeah some of the odds and ends aren’t what I’m specifically after but overall as a whole I can’t see how the Vista buyout was negative. From an outside looking in prospective they used the new resources to be an efficient and high...
  16. schmalzy

    Lightweight Tikka t3x stock (peak 44, stockysstock, wildcat)

    About the same. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Lightweight Tikka t3x stock (peak 44, stockysstock, wildcat)

    Definitely not. Shaved a decent amount of weight off. Was on a 270. It’s snappy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Lightweight Tikka t3x stock (peak 44, stockysstock, wildcat)

    I like my stockys hunter. Needs some fitting and tinkering but for the cost and weight I’m very pleased. I got the plain carbon one and finished it myself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Drew my CO big horn tag

    That is awesome! Excited for you. Nothing like the time between the realizing you actually get to go hunt sheep and opening day. Go hard! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. schmalzy

    Best gloves

    Altimeter mitts pretty solid and are nice and packable. Wearing a liner glove can get a little tricky but mostly manageable. Black Diamond mercury mitts are probably slightly warmer and can be found for cheaper. Burlier construction. I’d recommend sizing up. Strongly recommend hand warmers...

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