https://idfg.idaho.gov/licenses/purchase-options
I believe to purchase online you have to create an account, then the morning of the drawing you login, get assigned a random number, and wait for your turn to draw (if your lucky). And from what everyone says every year, the system will crash.
With the money you have spent on boots that don't fit I would give Lathrop & Sons custom fit service a call. They basically build the boot to your foot.
Age is just a number. I'm 52 and most of my hunting is solo. I drive 25-27 hours every September to chase elk because that has been my dream since I was a teenager reading Dwight Shuh stories. I started when I was 46. I'll stop when I can't climb the mountains anymore.
I have a set from KUIU that is 10 years old at least. Don't remember the model name. They are lightweight and pack into the pocket of the jacket and pants.
I've been counting down the days since last Oct.1. I shoot my bow all year trying different setups. Workouts geared towards the mountain terrain. Home projects to keep my better half happy. Too much time at my paying job.
I have an EXO and my waist belt is centered on the top of my hip bones. I'm 5'11" 190lbs. It may be that the frames of your packs just don't work with your torso. Watch Steve's' fitment videos at EXO and see if that helps.
2015 2500 and a 570 Sportsman. Everything else goes in the bed and out of sight. Truck has a few souvenirs from the Wyoming FSR's. When the truck doesn't fit the trail I take the bike.
I do Crossfit 5-6 days per week, it has made me stronger and increased my endurance. Yes, some of the wods just suck which I also believe helps me to just grind thru rough days on the mountain when I'm climbing thru deadfalls, dealing with bad weather or struggling to find animals. I also ruck...