Recent content by gilby

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    Sold Borah Gear Tarp

    I'll take it.
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    Did any NonRes NOT apply for 2023 Wyoming elk?

    I applied for a cow elk tag with a group of friends. Will apply next year for a GEN tag.
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    Dollars per ounce

    I have a spreadsheet with cost per ounce on various upgrades. I feel as though it's saved me quite a bit of money since you don't end up chasing high dollar items without much weight savings.
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    Thinking about ditching my puffy pants

    I've been contemplating removing my UA down pants (16oz) when I spike out and just use my quilt and bivy. The full zip pants can be a pain to put on and off, and they don't cover your feet. When it's below 15F I need some insulation on my legs if I plan to sit for more than 30min.
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    Whitetail fat

    I used SoapCalc and this link for directions and indgridents. In addition to the tallow, we added coconut oil, olive oil, lye, and fragrance. It ended up being a 5% Super Fat. The bars are definitely hard and it can take a while for people to have the soap lather. I have enough hair that this...
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    Whitetail fat

    I made soap out of the rendered fat from last years deer. It works really well, and it's now what I use when I shower.
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    Numb toe

    I'll have to try out the different lacing technique. I spend the majority of the summer barefoot playing beach volleyball, so I'm sure my body hates when I tighten my boots up. I also switched to Altra trail runner this fall and am loving the wide toe box.
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    Numb toe

    I got that last year in both big toes, took a couple of months for it to fully go away. I think mine is caused in part by tightening my boots too much and walking off my big toe too much.
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    Has anyone been shot at while hunting?

    Paddled to an oak island in a swampy river bottom with a buddy two hours before first light. We both got setup in our respective trees to archery hunt, 20min before first light a group of duck hunters drives their motor boat and sets up 40yards away pointing semi-towards. We were both shining...
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    Antelope Archery Tactics

    That sounds like me this past weekend. I had a doe tag and couldn't brake 80yd on the does. Was able to stalk/walk up to two bucks at 42yd and 28yd. After some reflection on my doe antelope stalks, I should have waited longer to verify how many were in a herd, got busted by an antelope I did...
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    IPhone 14 Satellite Capability

    Hopefully some Android phones add this feature in the next year. It appears Apple just added the SOS feature and not a satellite sms chat feature.
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    Sirui VA-5 Head Plate Tension Screw Replacement

    I have the same problem, and have just dealt with it so far. If you end up making something post a picture of your solution.
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    Anyone get a Patent?

    I am not a lawyer, but am an R&D engineer and am in the process of filing a patent on a personal project. I'd recommend filing the provisional patent ASAP. The provisional is straight forward after watching some YouTube videos, you should be able to qualify for micro or small entity status...
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    Suppressor wait times

    Just got the email saying my suppressor was approved and ready for pickup. Took 368 days.
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    People using extra big quilts…

    I am 5'10" and have a long/wide EE Revelation 0deg. If I purchased the quilt again, I would buy the regular length. When I use the footbox the quilt can bulge at one location creating a cold spot. I do enjoy the wide width, I am able to wrap the quilt most of the way underneath myself when it is...
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