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    3/4" vs. 1" Buckle and Webbing Question

    Does anybody out there have any experience using 3/4" nexus side release buckles and 3/4" webbing over the standard 1" buckles and webbing that Kifaru and other manufacturers use on there packs? I'm Looking to cut weight on my pack builds, but if there is an issue with holding strength/slippage...
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    VX21 X-Pac Fabric

    Hey guys, Quick question for all of the DIY experts. I'm planning a pack build and would like to use VX21 (210D) X-Pac for the back panel (closets to the frame) & a sewn in meat shelf for the pack. The thought being to save some weight over standard 500D as well as provide a level of...
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    Misc. Gear For Sale - Sleeping Pad, Trekking Poles, Cook Kit, Coffee Maker

    Hey guys, Trying to get rid of a few items that have been cut out of my kit, or that my wife & I don't plan on using. All items are in very good condition. PM me with questions. Paypal gift or buyer pays fees. All prices include shipping. Womens Thermarest Pro-lite sleeping pad. Pad...
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    Pressure Canning Venison - Lessons Learned

    Hey everyone, I wanted to post up my experience from my first attempt at pressure canning meat. Overall, I'm very happy with the results and the finished product is extremely versatile & delicious! Batch #1: Hot Pack 8lbs of miscellaneous trim meat cut up into 1"- 1-1/2" cubes. Meat was...
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    FS - Kifaru Duplex Belt - Coyote Brown - Medium

    Guys, My loss is your gain, literally. I lost about 20lbs training for elk season last year and this belt no longer fits me. It is in great shape and has only been lightly used. I would like to get 50 OBO shipped for it. See below for photos. Paypal gift or add 4% for fees. PM me with...
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    FS - Promaster ball head

    Guys, See photos below for a brand new, never used Promaster Ball head, quick release plate, & threaded stud. I ended up buying a pan head for my tripod, so I have no use for this. You can get them on Amazon for $79. I would like to get $30 OBO including shipping. PM me with questions...
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    FS - Kifaru AMR W/ Guide Lid - Highlander

    Looking to sell my Kifaru AMR with guide lid, & standard lid. The retail price of this package new is $465. This pack has only been used on (1) hunt and is in excellent condition with no staining. The bag itself is completely stock and has not been cut or modified in any way. The guide lid...
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    Kifaru Belt Pouch Question

    Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying a Woodsman and am planning on picking up a couple of belt pouches to run on the sides of the bag, but am having problems deciding on size. Ideally, I'd like to put (2) pretty full medium pullouts in each one of the belt pouches on each side of the pack. On...
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    Camera Selection Advice

    Hey guys, I've always loved taking photos to document road trips, hunts, etc, but I've done 100% of this with a cell phone (either an IPhone 4 or s Samsung Galaxy S5.) After a very cool drive through Rocky Mountain National Park this weekend and a metric butt ton of sub-par cell phone camera...
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    F/S - Osprey Pack, Thermarest sleeping pad, AAE fletching jig

    Hey guys, Trying to offload some gear that I don't need anymore. Thermarest Prolite sleeping pad, size - Regular - $50 OBO Pad is in great shape & has only been used about a half a dozen times, selling because I'm a side sleeper and I got a new Neo-air. Comes with stuff sack. Osprey...
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    Rapid City SD Fishing Trip

    Hey guys, I'm headed out to Rapid City with the in-laws all next week. Thought it would be a good opportunity to wet a line since the fishing back home (Iowa) isn't the best. I've never been to the area, so I'm not sure what to expect or where I'm going. I'm pretty excited to use it for...
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    Colorado Archery Elk Hunt 2016

    Hey guys, I'm from central Iowa and looking to team up with somebody or a small group of people for a DIY OTC archery elk hunt this fall (2016.) I have spent the last 8 months scouring Google Earth, getting in shape, tuning my bow, buying essential gear, trying to learn as much about elk as...
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    Arrow Building / Configuration

    Hey guys, Wanted to get your input on my current arrow & my upcoming arrow "trial" Current Arrow: Gold Tip Kinetic 300 cut to 29" carbon to carbon (10.4 GPI) 3 fletch (factory fletch) 2" vanetec HP's (5 grains each) Accu-tough Kinetic insert (24 grains) Kinetic nock bushing (7.4 grains)...
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    Broadhead tuning & shooting form question

    Hey guys, I've been a long time reader of the forum, but this will be my first time posting, so please take it easy on me. I'm pretty new to archery (started within the last 6 months,) but have been reading a ton about bow tuning & arrow tuning for quite some time. Also, I have a pretty...
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