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    Cabela's Meindl Alaskan Hunter boots

    I have a brand new pair of size 12 D Cabela's Meindl Alaskan Hunter boots, they've got 200 gram insulation. I ended up with another set of boots and these are now extras. These are brand new in the box. Not sure what shipping would be, but I’m looking for $275...
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    Jumping Rope

    I’ve been needing to workout. For a while. For a few years, the body has been changing and while my eating didn’t seem to change, my waist line has. To top it off, this last year I messed up one of my knees and finally had to go to physical therapy for several sessions to get things worked out...
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    Fit of L&S Synergy Footbeds?

    You guys provided some good insights on aftermarket insoles and after trying some different ones in my boots, I decided to give the Lathrop and Sons synergy footbeds a try. I was hoping some on here might be able to help me with a fit issue I’ve run into? My boots are Scarpa Zanskars and the...
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    Scarpa Zanskars Review

    Scarpa Zanskar Review I’ve never done a review and as it stands, this is only some initial thoughts as I just got the boots. This is bound to be far less helpful than many of the great reviews on here, but I found little on these boots from hunters, so thought I’d at least put something here...
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    Insoles?

    I’ve never added aftermarket insoles to my footwear. I’ve seen a whole lot of threads on insoles and that they can help with foot problems, aiding in arch support, or adding volume so an otherwise larger boot fits better. I think I have a pretty average foot-most brands all fit me fine and I...
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    Scarpa Zanskar?

    I’ve been hunting for a new boot after my last trip to the hills this season. I knew I needed more stiffness in the soles, but still do a fair bit of closed logging road walking with the kids. So, I didn’t want a total mountaineering boot with zero flex to the sole. I hit up several friends to...
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    Camo Merino Fabric?

    So, I have ape arms... Finding stuff that fits me for sleeve length without swimming in it is somewhat challenging. Not impossible, but definitely not off the shelf easy. I always hold off on ordering stuff from online sources with good deals because I just can’t stand getting it in the mail...
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    DIY Stove Bag?

    For you guys who’ve made your own stoves and the accompanying bags for storage and packing on the trip, what material did you use? I had some uncoated 1.9 Ripstop nylon that I used. The bag for the end plates, cable rings, etc is just fine. The one for the Ti body and pipe is not fine... The...
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    Games to pass the time?

    I’m getting ready to back pack in for the first time with the kids. Filling a couple deer tags is the goal, first my oldest, and then me. I’m staggering the boys; oldest needs to get his deer, then they swap out and younger one comes out with me. ’ve tried to plan and we should be dry and warm...
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    “Light” for me :)

    So, this probably is far from actually lightweight for many of you. However, I’m about to take my first foray into the lighter version of things and hiking in. I made quilts for me and the kids. I made a silpoly pyramid tent and a tarp. I also made a titanium cylinder stove. My kids are still...
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    18" Cylinder Stove Body Source?

    I'm getting close on my pyramid tent and want to get the stuff to make my cylinder stove. I'd planned on an 18" long stove body, but the sites I'm looking at appear to sell 12" and 16" Ti. Started looking for stainless shim stock at MSC, but couldn't find 18" wide stock there, either. Anyone...
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    Meat Sack Size(s)?

    I have some breathable ripstop nylon that I want to use to make some meat sacks for deer. I was hoping some of you have specific thoughts/suggestions on the dimensions for said sacks? How tall and wide do you like them to be? I certainly don't want them too small...but I don't need huge sacks...
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    Pyramid Tent WIP

    Pyramid Tent WIP *Pictures Added* *Edit* I think I finally figured out the Imgur stuff and am adding several photos on page 3 that include some in progress shots and up in the hills. I finally got started on my pyramid tent and decided I'd take some photos along the way and post it all...
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    My Recent Projects

    With a lot of help from people on this site, I tackled making my own stuff to be able to go backpack hunting with the kids. I sold a canvas pyramid tent I had to help fund all the materials I wanted to get. I ordered everything from Ripstop By the Roll and started with 3 quilts. I ordered 5.0...
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    Need suggestions on details for my DIY tarp

    So, I got my 3 apex quilt kits done and moved to the silpoly tarp. I wanted one, but also thought it would be a good way to practice before tackling the pyramid I have planned. So, I used the full width of the silpoly I got and cut two pieces 10' long. I managed to get the center seam done...
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    Your favorite features on your tipi

    I've been figuring out the details for my DIY tipi for a while now and was just thinking about adding tie out points further up from the ground on the corners. I'd read where some guys like having them for heavy winds. I thought I'd double check here, then realized I might be missing a great...
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    DIY Tipi Dimensions-now figuring weight I'm getting dangerously close to ordering the material for a tipi and am trying to finalize the dimensions. A friend has an SL-5 that he loves and feels it's about perfect for 2 guys and gear with his cylinder stove inside. I have been planning to go...
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    Buy Merino Fabric?

    Have any of you bought merino fabric for some clothing projects? Where did you get it? I seem to never be able to find long sleeve clothing that actually fits my monkey arms unless it's way too big around in the torso. I've looked into some overseas companies, but I was wondering if anyone's had...
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    Stiff boots....

    So, I'm hoping some of you really experienced guys can help me out with this. I've only ever had 1 pair of stiff soled boots, some Mendl's. Sadly, I ordered a bit too big , but doubled up on some socks and things were okay. But, I could just never get used to the soles that basically didn't...
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    What are your most used size of pullouts?

    So I'm getting my super cool old school thread injector back from a tune up now that I have some practice under my belt, I'm going to make some pullouts with the ripstop nylon I have. Being new to backpack hunting, I realized the sizes of the pullouts are going to be guessing for me. I was...

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