My gear/pack layout from base layers to binos

[uglymud]

@Formidilosus are you able to directly compare the Atlantic Rancher Ranger vs Filson Guide Henley?

I am about to pull the trigger on one, and see pros and cons to both.

Can't speak for the ranger, but the Filson Guide sweater is a heavy piece. Good for sitting in a duck blind, but I don't know that I'd want to be exerting myself in it too much.

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[HighUintas]

My lovely wife knitted me a hat from Mongolian yak yarn. She wins.

 

[Mc n NV]

After spending the better part of last 4 evenings reading the 40 pages of this thread and the links/references/referrals to other threads, I'm left wondering. Have I been doing this hunting thing all wrong? I didn't take hunter safety until I was 40, I'm 58 now. I felt like I'd progressed fairly well and had my gear dialed in. Then I stumbled into this thread. It's amazing how much good information is in here that I've never heard before. Thank you to @Formidilisus and the many other contributors who have made me look at my gear list in a whole new light.

 

[Dobermann]

Hi Form, thanks as ever for taking the time on this.

I'm not sure if you've covered it before, but I'm curious about your use of a full-size Kestrel, rather than just a windmeter (such as a smaller Kestrel, Brunton ADC-Pro, Calypso). Are you using the Kestrel for solutions/DOPE in the field, or something else? And why?

Cheers!

@Formidilosus - just bumping this question in case you have the time ... curious what you're drawing from a full-size Kestrel vs just a weathermeter. Cheers!

 

[Dobermann]

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[Timplant]

My lovely wife knitted me a hat from Mongolian yak yarn. She wins.

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I'll take one!

 

[Formidilosus]

I'm not sure if you've covered it before, but I'm curious about your use of a full-size Kestrel, rather than just a windmeter (such as a smaller Kestrel, Brunton ADC-Pro, Calypso). Are you using the Kestrel for solutions/DOPE in the field, or something else? And why?

Cheers!

I require:

1). Wind speed
2). Density Altitude
3). Temp


I would like:

4). A clock/alarm
5). BP, etc.



I’ve had all that you list- the Brunton ADC Pro I liked the best, however the wind meter kept failing within a few months of use. Only the ballistic Kestrel’s do density altitude. The Kestrel user interface is positively awful.


There is no optimum field wind/weather meter on the market that I have seen.

 

[slowelk]

I require:

1). Wind speed
2). Density Altitude
3). Temp


I would like:

4). A clock/alarm
5). BP, etc.



I’ve had all that you list- the Brunton ADC Pro I liked the best, however the wind meter kept failing within a few months of use. Only the ballistic Kestrel’s do density altitude. The Kestrel user interface is positively awful.


There is no optimum field wind/weather meter on the market that I have seen.

The Kestrel 5000 does DA, and that’s what I use without issue.

Kestrel 5000 Environmental Meter

Wind speed, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and density altitude plus logging capabilities – the indispensable tool for portable environmental monitoring.

kestrelmeters.com

 

[Formidilosus]

The Kestrel 5000 does DA, and that’s what I use without issue.

Kestrel 5000 Environmental Meter

Wind speed, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and density altitude plus logging capabilities – the indispensable tool for portable environmental monitoring.

kestrelmeters.com

That is correct, but it doesn’t save any size, weight, or be any better than other Kestrels- battery life, cold weather performance, cost isn’t much different, etc.

 

[Dobermann]

I require:

1). Wind speed
2). Density Altitude
3). Temp


I would like:

4). A clock/alarm
5). BP, etc.



I’ve had all that you list- the Brunton ADC Pro I liked the best, however the wind meter kept failing within a few months of use. Only the ballistic Kestrel’s do density altitude. The Kestrel user interface is positively awful.


There is no optimum field wind/weather meter on the market that I have seen.

Gotcha.

DA is the big delineator.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

I require:

1). Wind speed
2). Density Altitude
3). Temp


I would like:

4). A clock/alarm
5). BP, etc.



I’ve had all that you list- the Brunton ADC Pro I liked the best, however the wind meter kept failing within a few months of use. Only the ballistic Kestrel’s do density altitude. The Kestrel user interface is positively awful.


There is no optimum field wind/weather meter on the market that I have seen.

Is the meter mostly just for wind and DA etc for backup to RF bino? I was going to ask this exact question (optimum weather meter) a few weeks ago. Obviously the Revic is adjusting w/onboard sensors, so I’m just trying to understand the use case - I feel like I’ve read “600 yards and in” allows for simplifying your kit a decent bit for ballistics. It sounds like you’re carrying a meter all the time still though (you obviously shoot further than most).

I’m considering RF binos (likely BR10s, considering the Geovid R though) but have been pretty well off using quick drop/lock screen charts the past couple years, so just trying to add a bit more context to my selection. I feel like I’ve read a good bit of “wind doesn’t matter where you are” and lack of need to actually carry a meter for normal hunting.