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    Coffee Pot Road Conditions - CO

    Petzl RAD system - used for many things not hunting related but always goes with me in the backcountry. Late in the day and alone I hung for skinning due to weather and warm ground conditions. I left him hanging over a few days to bone out, quarter and pack out. . . just my way for the...
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    Coffee Pot Road Conditions - CO

    Yes - not directed at you and thank you!
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    Coffee Pot Road Conditions - CO

    Sighhhh. . . . Yes - no secrets in Colorado less than 2 miles from any road. If you're pissed because I gave a road report, so be it. . . If your pissed because your a road hunter and I provided a "good" hunting report in an area that is over 350 square miles then you don't know anything about...
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    Thermal Monocular Hogs/Coyote + Early Morning Canyon Scanning

    STEINER Night Hunter H35
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    Mountain vs pac boot

    Pick the most comfortable boots or approach shoes regardless of insulation to walk in with. . . When you get to your "stationary" spot, take them off and throw on a pair of quality down booties. I have worn a pair of Western Mountaineering "Standard Men's" booties in sub zero degree weather...
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    Sleeping bag for 10deg and colder

    You have the right bag. . . you need to consider layering up under it. I have been known to wear ultralight down pants and a Mountain Hard Wear Ghost Whisperer hoody in my Western Mountaineering bag on several winter mountaineering trips.
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    Prone bipods

    MidEvil - Over Watch Commander carries my full endorsement
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    Long range class for the short range hunter?

    Makhaira Group Long Range Precision Rifle Class - 3 Days held in June at Silver Spur Ranch, Encampment Wyoming. Room and Board at Elk Hollow Lodge included in price.
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    LED Lantern for Tipi

    Drop your headlamp into an empty 1 qt. plastic buttermilk jug from the grocery store. Let the headband stick out from the opening and hang it from the peak. Only need to carry one light. . . cheap, lightweight and multifunctional.
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    Coffee Pot Road Conditions - CO

    Just got back. . . Coffee Pot Road was good to Deep Lake. West of Grizzly Jeep trail and most two tracks were muddy with some snow cover. . . hunting was good in the backcountry
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    Help me pick a tent, please

    I have well over 200+ nights in my SeekOutside Redcliff and stove;
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    Durable Rain Gear with Pit Zips

    Yes - Fjallraven is an excellent and reputable brand. I have not used this jacket but I have used many Fjallraven products and can endorse their quality, construction and dependability.
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    What about scope caps?

    Scopecoat only for me. . . . deploys faster and quieter and is less likely to break under hard use.
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    Washing First Lite Merino and Down

    I wash all my merino layers, down bags, and puffy's with Woolite on a gentle cycle then hang dry. After they are dry I tumble dry them on low for 15 minutes or so with a few dryer balls to re-loft the down and re-shape the merino garments. Some will say the Woolite will strip the down oils or...
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    Best backcountry September pant

    September in my home state of Colorado is a tricky month for clothing loadout in the high country. . . It can be hot or cool so I primarily pack a pair of Marmot Arc Rock pants. They are, light and the cut is loose enough that I can layer beneath them with a pair or 3/4 length merinos but not to...
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