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    WTS Seek Outside Brook’s and Saker

    Brooks (integrated frame w/shelf) is large belt with 2 accessory pockets Saker (breakaway w/shelf) is Medium belt with 2 accessory pockets used on 4-5 trips. DM if interested.
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    Black Friday Deal Watch

    yep ordered last night, OnX arranged early access for Elite subscribers. yearly “gravy boat sale“. Think regular sale starts Wednesday. Up to 30% off.
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    SUV AWNING

    2nd the ARB, there’s cheaper knock offs but questionable. been great for the 4 years I’ve had it. chance of wind stake it down! They have the original bag version and newer easy access hard aluminum case. Batwing is great option for lots of coverage, I just couldn’t make it work for length of...
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    Seek outside lbo pole options

    Use 1 trekking pole with carbon pole set off Amazon, bought a rubber cap for one end which slips up into pocket nicely. Carbon pole slips over end of trekking pole enough that there’s no need to tie or brace off. It’s about 18” and weighs nothing...
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    What do you want to see?

    How well different models retain the blade, last elk Havalon blade kept popping free.
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    FL sawtooth vs Klamath

    Ditto... and regulates temps better being marino. Klamath does cut the wind though more, but on me gets stinky fast being synthetic.
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    Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 Review, By Matt Cashell

    If anyone is considering a pair of these and has a REI membership, your 20% off o e full price item works! Add your dividend and any gift cards... got mine for $300. Finally have better glass than my boys!
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    Garmin Instinct GPS watch

    You can do quick replies from watch connected to iPhone? Garmin website specs says not compatible with IOS, wasn’t sure what that meant.
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    Garmin Instinct GPS watch

    Been watching comments since it was released but just came across the fact that smart notifications won’t work with IPhone. Anybody know if there will be a update by Garmin to change this? Is there a work around?
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    Which Seek outside setup

    I have the Brooks, my son has the Saker. I’ve had mine longer and love it. It is extremely flexible if you only want to deal with one pack. It compresses down perfectly for a day pack by just relocating several straps. We packed out an elk and the one thing with the Saker is my sone stripped off...
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    Crispi Summits- anyone using them, anybody tried them?

    My son bought them for me this summer. Wasn’t what I thought I wanted but didn’t want to disappoint him so I went with them. Was concerned about the narrowness of sole but after 3 pack trips and packing out an elk on one I Love em! I run from standard width to borderline wide in some brands but...
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    2018 Best Bull Elk Photo Contest, sponsored by Kifaru

    2018 California Apprentice draw Had an amazing week of ups and downs with my boys! So proud of my 15 yr old getting it done day before season ended! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Crispi summit Reviews?

    My 15 yr old bought these for me with his first summer money 3 weeks ago, I was a little hesitant and thinking they really weren’t what I wanted but after 25 miles and coming from Danners/Meindel, I’m really impressed! I felt the the ankle support was great by double lacing the top two eyelets...
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    California Elk scouting help

    Replied to PM thanks!
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    California Elk scouting help

    My 15 yr old son somehow scored 1of 2 tags for the apprentice Marble Mountains unit. Looking for anybody willing to share any tips for our preliminary scouting. Grew up on the north side but understand better odds on south and west side of unit. Also any experience with the rut for Sept 5-16...
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