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    Garmin InReach Mini or Explorer?

    Can the Explorer be used as a GPS without an active subscription? There is conflicting info on this even among Garmin tech support.
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    Weight for pack?

    A 50 lb bag of sand from Ace splits equally into (5) 1 gallon Ziplock baggies like that’s what they were meant for. Then I can load the pack in 10 lb increments as needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New seek outside stove?

    Here's that pic... Cub on top of a big mama and a folded cub on the table.
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    New seek outside stove?

    I took a pic at BHA I have on my PC of the new small on top of the new XXL I can post tomorrow. PM me tomorrow if I forget. The new small one is really small and the XXL was huge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Traveling by air with large backpacks

    I’ve often thought if I were to fly with mine loaded up I would put it in our car seat bag meant for checking car seats. It’s plenty big and pretty tough. It’s handled several flights with our ~30 lb car seat no problems. They are about $10 at babies r us. Just a big orange bag with a handle and...
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    Does this pack fit me?

    I picked the pack up at Kifaru and this is how they taught me to wear it but I will raise it some and see how that feels. Right now the belt is 2/3 to 3/4 above my pelvis bones. That’s probably why it looks like it’s flaring out at the bottom also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hikers with roomy toe box.

    I really like the Zamberlan Vioz 996. I have a narrow foot but like a roomy toe box and these fit that description and are very comfortable for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Does this pack fit me?

    I thought I would update this thread... I sent that MR Marshall back as I just could not get it comfortable under load. I had planned to go SG 5900 but then the Kifaru Argali ended up in the rhino den and then their black friday sale hit and that's the way I went. Also, while I have no butt...
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    Marsupial bino harness question?

    I use a small with Zeiss conquest HD 10x42 which are actually slightly longer than the sizing guide recommends for the small marsupial. GoHunt checked for me before I ordered and confirmed that they would fit and they do fit fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First lite rain gear sizing help

    I wear medium in everything FL. I'm 6' and 175 lb. I bought a M vapor to go over my M FL puffy. It is just big enough but I do wish it was about 2" longer to completely cover the somewhat long puffy. I thought about sending it back for the L but I think that would be too much loose material. I...
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    DIY OTC Idaho Elk 2017 - An Approach for a first timer

    Good luck! I'm going through the same scenario except planning for next year.
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    Does this pack fit me?

    That was a 29-34" belt. I put it on a UPS truck today. Going to try the Stone Glacier Xcurve with the Sky 5900 bag. Partly because it doesn't fit but also because even though the website says the Guide Lite and Marshall weight 7.1 lb, I weighed it at 8 lb 8 oz. The 5900 should shed at least...
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    Does this pack fit me?

    Yes, for the most part. Is buckle on the belly button the correct placement for long term comfort? It does feel better but it feels awkward in that position. That said, this is my first pack.
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    Does this pack fit me?

    Thanks for all the replies. I have watched that fitting video several times prior to ending up here. In my original pics, the belt is well above my belt-line. The buckle is about 1-2" below my belly button and my hip bones are centered vertically on the belt. When I put the pack on I lean...
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    Does this pack fit me?

    I was able to push the yoke further in. I'll keep working on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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