Same issues in alaska with a vortex rangefinder. Not just mine but my hunting partner as well. Very frustrating to spend money on a piece of equipment you count on to help with taking an animal only to get let down in the field.
Had a eberlestock gunslinger 2 that was a good shorter duration hunting pack and was absolutely bullet proof however it is a little on the heavy side. Upgraded this year to the kifaru fulcrum and have loved it although far more expensive than most packs
I have always used and still have my original primos triple reed call with the plastic dome on it. Don't remember all the specifics I've had it for probably 10 years and called a few elk in with it. I found that one and it felt right and I learned to call with it and when I put a different call...
Did a 16 day fly in wolf hunt so most of our food was standard dehydrated food (fruit,mountain house etc) but I did take some homemade chili patties that were honestly pretty good and easy to eat. Put chili in those red and white French fry "boats" and put in a dehydrater. It'll come out as a...
Went on a ride this afternoon. Haven't used it to hunt but great way to get outside and try something new. Growing up my dad used his old road bike and a homemade paracordd sling to pedal his bow into the woods. Very versatile and fun contraptions
Sitka timberline are my favorite. Waterproof seat works well as long as it isn't super wet and the knee pads come in handy more than you think. Super stretchy and dry out quick