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    Elkhead Mountain lodge

    Has anyone used or stayed at the elkhead mountain lodge in Colorado unit 4? It's located in the in the north western part Routt National forest.
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    Tire Chains vs Cables

    I haven't used either, but I have to buy a set before next years hunt. I have a 2019 F250 4X4 with 35" tires. I am going to put new tires (normally duratracs or Ridge grapplers) on it before next fall, but I'll still need chains or cables. For you guys with experience what do you recommend...
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    Hilleberg advice needed

    I'm am finally going to pull the trigger on a hille tent this summer and I have it narrowed down between the anjan 2 and the niak. What are the pros and cons of each and which is the most livable. I mainly will be this tent for solo backpacking and camping trips and occasionally will have my...
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    R Value

    I have a klymit static v insulated lite pad that I use year round. It has been a good 4 season pad, but I have been looking at the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm as an upgrade. I was wondering if it was worth spending the extra money for a small boost in R value (4.4 for the klymit vs 5.7 for the...
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    Kuiu pack for sale.

    I have a kuiu icon pro 1850 bag in stone, icon pro 5200 in visa, and the full kit suspension(plus the carbon stays and accessories to run the 1850 frameless)with a regular frame and sm/med belt in stone color. I purchased this about a year or so ago. The system is in great shape. Pm me for...
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    Seam Sealing

    I am getting ready to order a Cimarron bundle and I was wondering if you guys would pay extra and have the company seam seal the shelter or if I should do it myself? I am not in a hurry to receive it so lead time and sealing time is not an issue. Just wanting to get a few opinions.
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    It’s getting real now.

    After almost a year of planning I leave in the morning for my first Colorado elk hunt. We are leaving a week early to scout and get adjusted to the altitude. Hunting unit 52, just hope the weather isn’t too bad.
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    Which 300 win mag factory ammo for elk?

    I have a tikka t3 in a 300 win mag and after shooting several factory loads in it I have narrowed it down between Hornady precision hunter 200g and Barnes vor-tx 180g. Both rounds group great out of rifle but which one would be a better choice for elk?
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    Sitka cloudburst or kuiu guide jacket for 3rd rifle season

    Which should I take for 3rd rifle season in Colorado? The cloudburst jacket and a puffy or the kuiu guide with heavyweight fleece? I would only like to wear one jacket so which one would be better?
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    reflectix as ground cover

    Does anyone use reflectix as a ground cover under their air pad? I was thinking of making a 30"x72" pad to place under my air pad to boost the r value and give my pad some extra protection. The entire reflectix pad should weight around 8 oz or so and pack fairly small.
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    Garmin inReach SE+

    Are any of you guys using the inreach+. I've been debating one buying one, but not sure if I really need one. I have a basic gps and onx maps for my phone. It would be nice to have for the messaging aspect, but the plans seen kind of high. Is it really worth owning one or does my setup seem...
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    Game Bags

    Has anyone used the black ovis game bags? I need some new bags and bomb bags are out of stock everywhere. How do the black ovis compare to regular tag bags?
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    Game Plan

    4 weeks out from leaving on my first Colorado elk hunt. We are hunting unit 52 near Crater peak for 3rd rifle. We a setting up main camp near a reservoir and I am planning on backpacking out several miles and hunting. Weather permitting I would like to get as far from roads and trails as...
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    Sawyer mini vs MSR miniworks

    What are you guys using to filter water in the backcountry? I have a msr miniworks that I have used for several years now, but it is heavy and takes up space in my pack. I am thinking about buying a sawyer mini and using it in Colorado this year. Has anyone had any problems with the sawyer...
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    Stika cloudburst or thunderhead jacket

    Sitka cloudburst or thunderhead jacket I need some new rain gear and I am looking at either the cloudburst or thunderhead jacket. I mainly need something packable, but also solid enough to stay dry. I'm am looking at sitka primarily because I can get a decent discount and I can try it on at a...
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    Bearpaw designs or Bushcraft outfitters

    I am looking for a new silnylon 10'x10' tarp and I have it narrowed down between these two. Does anyone have any input on either company. I have a kifaru sheep tarp that I keep in my pack. This new tarp would be setup as an occasional shelter and used around camp as an extra area for storage...
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    Do in need a spotter

    Do I need a spotter I am hunting Unit 52 in Colorado for 3rd rifle season. The area I am hunting is in the Grand Mesa NF near Crater Peak/ Mt. Hatten area. I currently do not have a spotting scope, but I am planning on running my bino's on a tripod for glassing.
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    What to expect

    I drew a cow tag for third rifle in unit 52 in Colorado. This will be my first trip to that area to hunt and I am trying to get all the info possible. We are planning to set up camp around the good enough reservoir and hunting a little higher up away from roads near priest mountain if...
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    GoPro riser mount

    Does anyone make a GoPro riser mount? I want to attach my camera to to my Hoyt, but I do not want to put it on my stab. Is there any other way to attach it? I've searched but only been able to find clip and stabilizer mounts.
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    Ball head or Pan head

    I have a benro TSL08CN00 tripod and it came with a ball head. Should I switch it out for the benro S2 head or just use what came with it? What are the advantages of one or the other?

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