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  1. Desk Jockey

    Moving on from a Mystery Ranch Metcalf to what?

    To each their own. I was an MR fanboy for a long time. Switch to Kifaru and then back to MR. Bought a seek frame and pack for nonhunting backpacking use. Like it. May think about getting a hunting pack bag for the frame. I doubt I have enough miles left in my back and legs to wear these...
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    Scope for 300wsm

    Not much of a rifle guy compared to some here but I have been on hunts where vortex and Leopolds failed for other hunters. One was on a pretty pricey elk trip. That sent me towards nightforce. You pay more and they are heavy but they work and can stand some abuse.
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    Filson clothing and gear.

    I can’t blame them. Timberland, northface, yeti. These companies make good solid products that catch on and become cool. You pay a little more because they are made in the USA, are high quality or just work well and last a long time. Their sales grow. They lean into it to sell more. They...
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    Filson clothing and gear.

    Love their stuff. Caught a bit of a filson bug 15 years ago or so, just as the hipsters found them. I worked on a project in Seattle and the flag ship store was in between the job site and the airport. Stopped by a dozen times in a year. Probably spent more on filson stuff than I made on...
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    Which side arm makes most sence

    The answer is always to buy a new gun. Sadly I don’t spend enough time in grizzly country so far from an expert. I do spend a decent amount of time behind a pistol. The revolver vs semi debate is interesting. I spent this year shooting steel challenge matches with a SW 617 10-shot 22 LR...
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    Aron Snyder leaving Kifaru

    I am just looking forward to Aron being able to dedicate more time to his OnlyFans content.
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    Early/mid season glove

    Mechanix they have one called the tactical cold work for about $30. The kuiu guide glove is my favorite hunting glove for mid temps but they are pricey.
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    Soft bow cases sufficient?

    Soft case in the truck, hard case for planes has worked for me. I am thoughtful about not putting things on top or not letting g it slide around too much.
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    What the closest face-to-face encounters you've had with animals while hunting?

    I was sitting in a make shift ambush site watching a trail while deer hunting and a flock of turkeys walked right over me 4 days after turkey season. 10-12 of them basically flowed around the rock I was sitting next to. Leafy camo suit. Bow rested on my knee. One gave my broadhead a half...
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    Mink Oil on Kenetrek Boots…

    I think some of the glues they use on soles don’t like some oils. FWIW - I have used the kenetrek past and Obenaufs on my kennys and they are in great shape with a few years of sadly infrequent use.
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    New to packs, need advise

    welcome. I have and use a pop up. Great pack, but I am not sure I would want it to be my only pack if I was planning to do a long trip in the future. You can’t go wrong with any of the options you mentioned and (unfortunately) the only real way to tell what works best for you is to get some...
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    What torque screwdriver?

    Not an expert but I went DIY a while ago after I watched some gun store Rambo mount an AR scope for me eyeballing the level and gorilla twisting the screws. I have mounted a dozen rifles since then. Fat wrench has done just fine for me. Get a few levels of various kinds. A deck of...
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    Daypack with Rifle Carry

    I run an MR pintler and pop up with a gun bearer type rig. Rifle is in the gun bearer when I need fast access and strapped to the pack otherwise. Both packs will handle a load of meat but are small enough for bushwhacking.
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    Looking for some courage/advice on leaving a job for a 40k pay cut per year?

    @Elite I had a pretty high pressure long hour job for about 10 years when I was single and for the first five years of my marriage. Made good money, burnt myself out a bit too. 10 years ago, I realized I wasn’t home enough with the family. Saw my wife and kids in the morning but they were...
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    YOUR favorite all purpose jacket

    I can’t give up my soft shells, but I spend a lot of time in a Sitka traverse too.
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    Longer Stakes for Tipi Tent?

    I have gotten away with mini MSR and even titanium pins for the most part. I do mix in two full size ground hogs on my tarp set up for the ridge line. I have some of their twisty stakes but can’t recall using them. The only time it has ever been an issue, I have been able to plant the stake...
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    2024 Blister Care

    As far as prevention, keeping your feet dry is important. Wet skin blisters more easily. Take your boots off at rest breaks and air dry your feet. Change socks and dry the other pair on the top of your pack. Foot powder is good too. Tape or pad hot spots with leukotape, duct tape...
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    Climashield Apex quilts

    The DIY thread may have a better answer. One thought, go to the EE site and you can back into how much Apex fill they are using in their quilts based on weights of the different models on the custom quilt page.
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    The BEST pad for side sleeping???

    Sea to summit extherm. 4 inches thick but still backpacking weight. They have the regular and extreme which is a little heavier and warmer. I am a side sleeper and on the husky side. Only pad that doesn’t let my hip bottom out...
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    Ambient / Active insulation w pit zips?

    Fairly durable. I went with the arrowhead because it was the only option for a hood and pockets at the time and @mtwarden did a good write up on the piece. I found a shop that was liquidating them and bought another because I liked it and it was dirt cheap. 30d face fabric was a bit of a...

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