If the stuff you use is durable and appropriate for the temperatures I don’t see any reason not to use that gear. I’m sure an argument could be made for scent control. For example, being a firefighter and wearing boots all day, I could never give up merino wool socks cause my feet sweat like...
It sounds like you’re really on top of it dude. If that is sustainable I wouldn’t burn yourself out. Gotta make time for the fam and not be exhausted at work at the end of the day.
Love my rechargeable black diamond. If you forget to charge it, the battery charges easily in the truck on the way to the unit and if it runs out it takes batteries too! Makes life easy and is plenty bright.
Absolutely love my Meopta 15x56s. Was also extremely on the fence between these and the Swaros and wouldn’t go back. Only thing I’ve noticed is some small edge distortion compared to Swaros and when I’m hunting coues deer far enough out to use the 15s I’m moving so slow on a tripod that it...
Like has been said, it’s pretty easy to get away from people, just target quiet areas and wilderness areas with good water. And have a backup plan in case your areas quota closes earlier than you expect.
Hunting elk I never felt like I needed better glass than vortex. Coues deer are a different story. I really feel like the benefits of expensive glass aren’t a true or false thing. Looking for tiny deer in the heat of the day with mirage and distortion is different than looking for giant animals...