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    Swarovski el

    Amazing glass. Just make sure to try them before buying. I was one of the unlucky people sensitive to the rolling ball effect while panning. I liked the still image and ergonomics of the EL better than my SLC, but sold them/kept my SLC’s because of it
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    Year Round Training

    This is great advice. Good on you for recognizing the issue. I’ll echo warden’s advice that the goal is to never let yourself get to the point where you “need to get back in shape.” It’s so much harder to build it back up compared to maintaining. My advice is do the best you can to stay in...
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    Taking Equity out of Home to Go on Guided Hunts

    Love it. Congrats and enjoy the hunts
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    8x as Primary Glassing Optic?

    I vote neither. Buy a nice set of 8 or 10x binos. Then save up enough to buy another quality set of 15x binos and/or spotter. Cheap glass isn’t worth the weight or $$. I would take a good quality of low mag binos over a cheap 15x bino or spotter any day. 8x42 SLC are always on my chest and see...
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    Burris FF 3-9x40mm Drop Eval Q&A

    I’ve had the same Philippines made burris FF2 4.5-42 mm BDC for 20 years and paid about $200. It has held zero incredibly well. I can’t recall the last time I had to re-zero that rifle/scope combo and it sees a fair amount of hard use in the field every year
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    Kifaru KU 4300 review **Updated 2/25/24**

    Thanks for the feedback and great point. I only typically backpack hunt for mule deer (maybe sheep/goat if I ever draw) and day hunt for archery elk/antelope. I’m trying to find the best do-all pack, but may be better served with a couple different bags for day vs backpack hunts
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    Kifaru KU 4300 review **Updated 2/25/24**

    Do you know if this pack will fit a bone in elk quarter? I’m trying to decide between this setup and the stone glacier terminus. I prefer the Kifaru frame but prefer the bag/layout of the terminus. Too many good options to choose from
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    Kifaru Bedlam Review, By Mike Moore

    Great review Mike! The Kifaru frames have been the most comfortable for me. Do you personally feel the extra weight is worth it over a something like the stone glacier terminus or your previous seek outside pack (almost 3 lbs lighter). I mostly day hunt, but often do some November mule deer...
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    Most Filling Health Bars?

    Another vote for pro bars. About 350-400 calories per bar.
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    Mystery Ranch aquired by Yeti

    Had a warranty issue I inquired about last week. They handled it the same way they did several years ago and were excellent to work with. Sent a replacement belt two days later with shipping included. Hope the integrity stays
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    The best 15x binos

    I have the meoptas and buddy has SLC’s. The swaros have better eye relief and were just slightly brighter in low light. Otherwise the same IMO
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    Any 10x Bino Folks Around?

    I think a lot depends on your glassing style. Optics are always a compromise. I primarily hunt Montana and Alaska. 10’s are a good balance, but personally I favor 8x42 on the chest and 15x56 always on a tripod. I almost always pack both. 8’s have larger exit pupil/better low light performance...
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    2023 Rokslide Staff and Moderator Favorite Gear Picks

    See attachment from Mayo Clinic. I’m always shocked when any eye doc would recommend sleeping in contact lenses with good conscience. Keep up the great work Tony
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    2023 Rokslide Staff and Moderator Favorite Gear Picks

    Great podcast, thanks! @ Tony Trietch (maybe somebody can forward to him? As an ophthalmologist/eye surgeon I would not recommend sleeping in any type of contact lens regardless of what your optometrist says. I’ve seen numerous corneal ulcers from patients sleeping in their contacts. These can...
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    Sold Mountain House Beef Stroganoff/Chili Mac

    Sorry! Just sold
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