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    Tipi tents vs dome tents for high wind

    Those are strong gusts but that really doesn't look like 55 mph to me - wind speeds often get overestimated. Anyways, for strong winds and a bomb proof tent I'll take a tunnel tent any day, preferably Hilleberg. I weathered out 60+ mph winds on Denali where more than one team lost a shelter...
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    Scope for .308

    Another reccomendation for the Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x40
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    CPAP anything new for backpacking/camping

    Lots of good info in here, thanks for sharing fellas! This turned out to be very timely considering I was just diagoned with sleep apnea today..
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    Good Gas Mileage Hunting Vehicle

    It's not sexy but if you don't need to haul anything I've found the Outback to be a tolerable compromise. I average around 26/27 mpg with a lead foot and frequently used roof box. Lots of room for gear, easily sleeps two out of the back, and drives well with good tires. It has less clearance...
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    Reloading/Components Classifieds?

    Agreed, I'd love to see this as well
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    Cheap tipi option - Peregrine Boreal

    What criteria are you trying to fulfill? I think you can get a better product for the price by waiting for a sale. For example, this is SilNylon at a similar price point, from a well-known brand: https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/product/mega-light-4p-tent-limited/?colorid=11375
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    Tent vs Bivvy

    If the weather is going to be warm enough for mosquitoes and/or ticks I'll pack a tent to save my sanity. Otherwise I prefer a tarp + bivy setup for the lower volume, lighter weight, and smaller footprint.
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    How’s your fuel prices

    $4.99 for Regular at Costco in WA with typical gas station prices around $5.40
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