I'd like to realiably go out for 3 to 5 days and hunt in the Northeast for bear or any larger game if I win a draw.
Things I'm not sure or not settled about or would like feedback on:
Tent/Shelter
Bag - I've had a lot of analysis paralysis. Think I'm going to stick with this.
Kuiu guide clothing - I don't want to feel overdressed. I've been wearing them now to try them out and like them. They vent well.
Boots - Not sold on Zamberlan. I'd like something quality on my feet. My feet ALWAYS run cold on long sits.
Bow - LEAVE ME ALONE HERE I JUST BOUGHT IT, LOL
Land navigation - I realize redundancy here. I like to do it with MGRS, compass map protractor always. GPS if I feel like I'm really screwed on my grid location.
Wet Weather Gear - Havent purchased these yet, open to suggestions. Damn its expensive. Will buy second hand.
Cold Weather Gear - I want zip up.
Gloves - Hands always run cold.
Water filtration - I dont like trail shot. Katadyn Be Free seems nice.
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Binos - This is an area I really need some suggestions. It's been my experience that we don't have a lot of wide open territory to glass. I'm mostly in state forest land. If I did find a ridge I'd be glassing into evergreen and maybe I could catch power lines. However, I would like a tripod to use with it sitting down that's as light as I can get it. Everyone says dump money into glass and I have no qualms about that. It keeps its resale value. I'd also like something I could take out to colorado at some point too for Elk.
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If there's anything major I'm missing. My mind feels like mush right now. I'm prone to the occasional brain fart.