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  1. rafiki

    Anyone confirm factory Federal 7 PRC ELDX velocities

    consistent with what others are reporting...over a garmin out of a 22" bartlein: fed 175 eldx - 2,949.7 fps (11.1 SD) hndy 175 eldx - 2,855 fps hndy 180 eldm - 2,824 fps
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    Go to Power Banks??

    FWIW i just bought an anker 10,000 mAh for $17. weighs just under 9oz. tested it this week on iPhone 15 pro. first charge from 15% to full then ran my phone down to about 30% and only got up to 80% before the anker was drained. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Amazon Prime Days 2024

    Mechanix gloves for $14 - $17 depending on size & color
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    new kuiu altai bags

    fair point...i don't see any monumental upgrades which i suppose is why i said "nice" instead of "amazing" etc... pretty minor overall--color, added chest width, several oz lighter. not that it really matters but i like the color better & the reflective ripstop sounds interesting. CS just...
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    new kuiu altai bags

    kuiu sent out an email about their new altai sleeping bags earlier this week. i like the "look" but didn't see anything about them being discussed or reviewed yet. from the website photos and description they appear to be a nice upgrade. anyone pulling the trigger? and since, i'm sure a lot of...
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    MYOG Tyvek Tarp

    haven't done one but was researching this recently and seems like the recommendation is to use a glue instead of sewing for the seams. i think there's a tyvek specific adhesive that they use.
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    (kind of serious) wolf hunting question

    that makes sense and i hadn't really considered the "why/how" (i.e. scent) of wolves avoiding humans. i appreciate the response. thank you!
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    (kind of serious) wolf hunting question

    tl;dr do crying babies attract wolves? story: was talking with a buddy about our wives being "not thrilled" (to put it nicely) about multiple trips being planned for this fall. we both have kids and jokingly said we could bring the toddlers on a deer or elk hunt... now, outside of 1,000...
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    24 AZ Elk Draw

    confirmed
  10. rafiki

    24 AZ Elk Draw

    haha same boat...except anxiously awaiting to see if i drew early archery or late rifle. i thought i had zero chance but decided to check the CC and saw the pending charge from earlier today :oops: huge congrats to everyone who got lucky this year and wishing you even better luck come fall!
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    WTS Stone Glacier X frame with bags and accessories

    PM sent
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    Ultralight Tripod Options

    this^ never thought about pulling the center post but good idea.
  13. rafiki

    Best Puffy?

    i can second the ghost whisperer. amazing warmth/weight ratio and i find it warmer than my patagonia down sweater which i believe has more down. are you comparing to the kuiu pro down? that would be impressive and worth knowing given its 5oz of 850 FP down.
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    Layering question from an FNG

    For SG items i have a large M5 jacket that pairs w/ a medium grumman. the large grumman felt too baggy. personally, i'd have a rain jacket even with a tarp since you might need to be on the move while raining.
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    Best two radio?

    baofeng UV5R is inexpensive and works well. requires a decent level of understanding but what i like about it the most is that you can program channels with your computer and load them onto the radio. you need an amateur radio license to legally operate these. midland GXT1030VP4 is a good GMRS...
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    What's in your bino harness

    marsupial gear front zip pocket: lic/tags, diaphragm calls* back pouch: cell phone left pouch: thumb release* or misc odds & ends (don't always feel confident my release will stay put and do worry if i put it in all the way it could tweak my adjustments) right pouch: wind checker left side...
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    Let’s talk Flat Tarps

    this just sent me down a rabbit hole and landed on youtube DIY tarp builds. if you have a sewing machine (and some basic skills), you can make one of these for like $40 bucks.
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    Ultralight Clothing Systems and Strategies; A novel approach?

    risky click of the day...and, honestly, pretty close to what i was imagining after reading "fishnet". from the (translated) website description: "In terms of temperature control and comfort, combining natural fibers with synthetic fibers is an overwhelmingly good solution. The woolnet...
  19. rafiki

    First Lite 2024 Western Offerings

    thx for the heads up. im gonna check this out asap
  20. rafiki

    FNG that just moved to Boise

    sounds like a sweet spot. not sure about the shooting regs but you're probably about 30 min from black's creek range in kuna so that's always an option.

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