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    Forloh AllClima Soft Shell Jacket vs Sitka Jetstream Jacket

    I have both jackets. They both are quality pieces in there own right, but different. These are the things that stand out to me. Sitka Jetstream- Fleece lined so it is slightly warmer, the pit zips are longer and open up a bit more which can be very beneficial at times. The face fabric is soft...
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    Defining Pack Weight

    I like to count everything from skin out, then break it down into categories, food, water shelter, clothing worn, clothing carried, gear, weapon, first aid, ect... once you start breaking things down into categories you can identify areas to save weight and determine if spending more money in...
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    Lightweight rifle sling?

    I have a similar set up as Dinger... I had forgotten to grab my sling for a hunt earlier this year. All I had was some 2mm cord ( IIR 1000lb test), it worked great! Better than any of the slings I have, I thought for sure it would dig into my shoulder but it was fine. In fact, other than being...
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    Real hunting weight arrow speeds

    Carbon Icon #70 @ 28" draw, victory vap gamer 300 @ 453.6gr arrow average 265-270fps. Elite E35 #80 @ 28" draw, gold tip hunter pro 300 @ 451.8 gr arrow, average 279-281fps. Question, My icon varies 5 fps, My Elite only varies 1 or 2 fps. I use a Oehler chronograph. What can cause the...
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    Iron Will Knife & Broadhead Giveaway - Winner Announced!

    In. Thank you
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    Hauling meat inside pack vs outside

    I have a SG Sky 5100, to reduce my trips hauling a cow out this year I put a rear quarter in the load shelf and a front quarter in the bag. both were boned out in tags bags. The load shelf worked perfect, I had a bloody mess inside my bag with all my gear. I will avoid doing that again if...
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    Another New Guy

    After years of lurking on the site I took the plunge! I want to give a big thank you to the people on this site and the mods for all there contributions. The amount of knowledge is invaluable! G.
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