bheck
FNG
- Joined
- Nov 12, 2019
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- 19
Writing this in the blacktail section because I’d like some feedback from those that also enjoy being soaked to the bone and hunting timber so thick it’s like dusk all day.
First - I’m looking to consolidate my current optics down to maybe just a pair of binoculars.
Second - Which boots actually stay dry in this country? Ideally a mountaineering style boot, not mucks. And any recommendations on rain pants that are packable for bush-wacking through ferns and blackberries.
*normally I just suffer and stay wet all day, and change back at the truck into dry shoes and pants*
My current gear
Nikon 8x42 Monarch 5
Maven 12x50 B3
Kowa 883 25-60x TE11 eyepiece
Lowa Tibet with gaiters
I originally purchased the Mavens and Kowa spotter with the intention of hunting more open country and amateur phonescope photography but life happened and have had to hunt close to home here in Western Washington and had less time to go take photos. So I’m looking to change both of these out to a more suitable better optic for still hunting the timber that has good low light clarity and for the occasional clearcut opening.
I should also note my rangefinder LED are giving out on me and are not warrantied so I’ve considered a rangefinding binocular as a one size fits all. Looking into 8x42 size in the big 3 brand but am open to everyone’s suggestions.
Here’s a nice little blacktail for attention
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First - I’m looking to consolidate my current optics down to maybe just a pair of binoculars.
Second - Which boots actually stay dry in this country? Ideally a mountaineering style boot, not mucks. And any recommendations on rain pants that are packable for bush-wacking through ferns and blackberries.
*normally I just suffer and stay wet all day, and change back at the truck into dry shoes and pants*
My current gear
Nikon 8x42 Monarch 5
Maven 12x50 B3
Kowa 883 25-60x TE11 eyepiece
Lowa Tibet with gaiters
I originally purchased the Mavens and Kowa spotter with the intention of hunting more open country and amateur phonescope photography but life happened and have had to hunt close to home here in Western Washington and had less time to go take photos. So I’m looking to change both of these out to a more suitable better optic for still hunting the timber that has good low light clarity and for the occasional clearcut opening.
I should also note my rangefinder LED are giving out on me and are not warrantied so I’ve considered a rangefinding binocular as a one size fits all. Looking into 8x42 size in the big 3 brand but am open to everyone’s suggestions.
Here’s a nice little blacktail for attention
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