Which are you guys choosing for August/Sept hunts, or has anyone tried both? I've been running a Mountain Star for a while now and trying to lighten up my early season setup. Application is for cramming everything back into my bag each morning. If im spiking out, I'll most likely still bring...
A lot of variables go into that. 1000' isn't much in some terrain, and in others it can be a big deterrent. Hunters are a lot better now, and in way better shape then they used to be.
Every airline and airport is different, so just check and declare the firearm when you get there. I always put handguns in a pelican case with two locks on it. Don't use cable locks either, had a friend make that mistake at SeaTac. They were able to unlatch and open the case slightly due to...
Last time I looked at Flycraft they were not self bailing and that's a no go for myself. The saturn triton series in 12'6 is cheaper and could strap a NRS frame on it.
Both of these are very narrow however, and can get top heavy if you get sideways in any bad chop. Personally I run a wide 14'...