S2H Winter Rifle Course Observations/lessons

[wind gypsy]

Duckworth, the company that prides itself in using wool from Montana sheep, the ones in conflict with wild sheep in the gravely range… Not a chance I'll ever give them money for "hunting" gear.

 

[DangerRanger]

Sorry if I missed it, but are there any outer layer top recommendations for over the mid layer commando sweater?

 

[Ajsomp]

Sorry if I missed it, but are there any outer layer top recommendations for over the mid layer commando sweater?

I wear an OR or Patagonia hooded soft shell most times. I’m sure there are good soft shells from other companies too. I’ll switch that with a rain jacket if conditions dictate. If I’m sitting still (and it’s cold enough) I’ll put a puffy jacket on.

 

[Tommyhaak]

 

[Tommyhaak]

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[Tommyhaak]

Some additional 0-600 S2U winter course pictures…

 

[yycyak]

Is there a solution to the "straps" issue?

I like my SG stuff, but holy straps. Sucks in the wind, and if they get wet/cold and then freeze... also sucks.

Or is this one of those "it's a feature, not a bug" deals, because all those straps are what allow these packs to carry meat + bag.

Packs:

... Most are/were too strappy, and all lacked the ability to access required insulation/gear without undoing the straps, buckles, and the bag itself. Bag yard sales were common each day. It was either that, or they looked and sounded like Samwise Gamgee- crap strapped all over their bags clanging and clattering each step they took.
Having to undue multiple straps, open the main bag up, undue buckles, etc to reach puff suits, tripods, spotters/binos, etc. is just silly and sucks as a user. ...

 

[Formidilosus]

Is there a solution to the "straps" issue?

A different pack.

 

[NSI]

A different pack.

This is why @krisn416 and I started jury rigging EXO k3 bags onto Kifaru ARC frames

-J