If you look on website below on replacement parts you can get the factory foam inserts for $34.99. This is what I did and no modification needed (besides the cutout for the gun).
I have had one for almost two years. Seem to be good construction. The foam is very customizable for whatever you would want to put in it. I purchased a new set of foam to have another option (1 gun vs 2 guns).
I only read when on hunting trips. I am currently on the Joe Pickett series by CJ Box. Start with the first one and go in order. Joe is a Wyoming game warden and the books are a very good read.
Very good. For others this Plasti-Dip is an aerosol spray that binds the foam together. It makes it a bit harder but not enough to hurt the scope or any other contents in the case. Here is a video.
Take it for what it is worth. Hunted unit 22 early archery season. Saw one small rag horn that came into blind cow calls (only elk we saw). Hunted 7 days and saw a couple sets of cow/calf tracks. Did not hear a single bugle. Not sure if it was winterkill or just hot early season. Local...
I have a trip booked with southwest currently. The two free checked bags are a great deal with most other airlines charging for checked and even carryon bags. I have found out that you can modfiy your flight for free and if the flight/rate is cheaper they will issue you a credit that does not...
Completed a boat based bear hunt in PWS in 2022. I would agree waders/wading boots are a positive. We did not need them all the time but when you do you really need them. Ours was a transport hunt so the boat captain could not "guide" us for bear. Bring everything you need to take care of...
Another vote for BlackOvis game bags. IMO head and shoulders above the Alaska Game Bags I have used in the past. As mentioned by others they hold their shape and are more durable. They wash up well and are ez to hang on meat pole. They also keep meat very clean. When I dropped off my elk...
I was just in Alaska in May on an spring bear hunt. Our vehicle we had lined up broke down so we were scrambling to find a replacement. Rental for a week was very high. We went with Turo. It is like AirBnB for vehicles. Van was dropped off at the airport for us and we used it all week then...