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    Kryptek Lykos II - $89.99

    As a few people mentioned it runs a tad small in the chest than other jackets. Arms and torso perfect. I put this into a compression storage sack and it is a out a finger width by 10x13.5 inches
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    Backtails with turkeys or without

    I am curious if people think hunting blacktails with turkeys in area is better, worse, doesn't matter?
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    Kodiak Island August or November?

    Having lived on Kodiak for several years and visit regularly (Dad in Coast Guard and mom still lives there) I feel uniquely qualified to speak about Kodiak. My passion is elk hunting and specifically Rosies in the coast range of Oregon. I'm used to fairly tough terrain and weather. If you are...
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    Well 0-3 on elk now

    I always try and get out of sight when glassing especially when scouting a few days before. Nothing gives away elk faster than a few guys in trucks staring through glass at a location. I always park a few hundred yards back to make it look as though I'm on foot then find a comfy spot out of...
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    Mil surplus clothing as an alternative?

    I think the key is to identify the specific material you want Fleece, Gortex, Wool, and many many others. Most of the hunting clothes names mentioned do NOT have patents on specific material types they source their material from a supplier. A few may have a patent on a camo pattern. As most...
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    Who’s doing Kodiak 2021

    Good luck all, I grew up on the island and one thing is for certain if you have gear that can survive Kodiak it will survive anywhere in any condition. I can say this without question my last couple visits I have seen more bears than deer. I typically fish the road system with the occasional...
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    Oregon Clear Cuts or Deep Timber for ANY Buck

    I have found that if your nice and polite and ask for a contact number in case you see anything worth reporting, that if they are in the area sometimes they will help you out with either a ride or an open gate to retrieve the animal. As with most things in life if you are a nice person nice...
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    Day pack/meat hauler

    I suspect there are many quality packs that will fit your need. I find the largest amount of gear I carry is during archery elk hunting. I primarily day hunt and about 2000-2400 cubic inches of space gets the job done. If I need to carry extra gear I taco my rain gear between the pack and frame...
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    Weighted pack causing hip pain

    I will chime in with my experience MR pintler pack. I day hiking in for elk hunting with a buddy. I am 5'9 about 200lbs and older. I was really getting severe pain in my hips and I knew the torso length was set correctly straps and load lifters good but man my hip joints were absolutely killing...
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    Broadhead flight issues -- weird stuff

    IF field points are grouping well out to 60 yards it would seem cam timing, fletch clearances and arrow rest are all working well. IF your FOC is close to mid point I did have an instance where 2 of my broad heads consistently hit just a bit left at 50 years. Changed broad heads to slightly...
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    Bino harness… again

    At the end of the day you are talking about a bino pocket, some side pockets for wind checker calls etc. The big difference is do you archery hunt and want a pocket for your range finder? The ranger finder pocket adds the bulk feel to AGC. Marsupial has a compelling story but I both archery hunt...
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    Other hunters lying

    True story ever since my daughter was old enough to fish she knew to tell everyone and anyone that asked where we were fishing and what we were using when cleaning fish and the tables...she would say green pixies at Psag Shak. I would always look at her and roll my eyes. She would always snicker...
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    CDS and load specific turrets from Leupold

    Works perfect on my Grandfathers mauser action 30.06 built in the 1950's with your basic core lokt 165 grain. I suspect that custom loads don't have as much data to "dial" in the dial. From 100 to 450 it seems to be spot on. You long range target guys 500+ yards may have issues due to barometric...
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    Over crowded Colorado units getting worse

    Getting crowded everywhere, 5 miles back still bump into hunters in Oregon.
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    Thoughts on Kuiu Pro vs Mystery Ranch?

    I am late to the party on this discussion but two things stood out during the discussion MR and Kuiu have different size lumbar pads. I suspect the comfort difference between packs and people are related to specifically this. Also here in the PNW hunting elk especially in the coastal range a...
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