Recent content by Rocketman7

  1. Rocketman7

    Can the Garmin Alpha 200i work without the second antenna?

    I need to replace my older model Garmin with a new one. I am getting a new upland pup this spring and really like the Garmin Alpha 200 series. However, I also need a General GPS for hunting, hiking, and non-dog related stuff. I am wondering if anyone has used the Alpha 200i without the...
  2. Rocketman7

    4 Season, 4(+) person, backpacking tent recommendations

    I kill a mess of squirrels, my kids have a blast, I have a blast, we have the woods to ourselves, and the only screen anyone sees for 4 days is a Garmin. So yeah, I am really hunting... are you? I'd take the cheshire cat grin on my sons face when he spots a tail in a tree over any bull/buck...
  3. Rocketman7

    4 Season, 4(+) person, backpacking tent recommendations

    Just watched the video on the 8 person tipi from Seek. "the wood stove can really turn a character building trip into a good memory." HAHA, that's a fantastic quote, gonna find a way to steal it.
  4. Rocketman7

    4 Season, 4(+) person, backpacking tent recommendations

    That weight seems very manageable. I haven't looked into many Tipi styles, I guess I've been biased by the older models I used as a kid that were much heavier and clumsy to pack in/out. I've been running an old multi-fuel heater that I added an additional cage on to protect against my kids...
  5. Rocketman7

    4 Season, 4(+) person, backpacking tent recommendations

    I hear you, they are 4 and 6. I've got a small camper (16' Scamp trailer) which I love and we use this for weekend trips. If I go too long without some time in the woods I get a bit "difficult" (according to my wife) and it's been critical to keeping up my general sanity/composure for the last...
  6. Rocketman7

    4 Season, 4(+) person, backpacking tent recommendations

    I know, right? I did try the 2 smaller tents option on a few trips this fall. Me, wifey, and the dog in one. Kids in the other. However, at some point one kid comes over to sleep with us, which usually wakes up the other one, who also comes over to sleep with us. And then it's chaos and...
  7. Rocketman7

    4 Season, 4(+) person, backpacking tent recommendations

    The current tent I use as a 4 season is finally beyond repair (an old Cabela's tent I've had for over 15 years), and I am looking for recommendations for a new option. Now that my kids are old enough to join me I wanted to upgrade to a slightly larger model, but trying to find an option that...
  8. Rocketman7

    Snugpak Cave...Is it worth it?

    A year late to this thread, but I am wondering if you ended up picking up the Cave and what you thought of it. Thanks.
  9. Rocketman7

    Ground Blind Tornado Test

    I didn't consider it either, until it was too late.
  10. Rocketman7

    Ground Blind Tornado Test

    UPDATE: So the blind is still standing! No tornado, but wind gusts for last night got up to 68 mph in my corner of IL (according to some weather site I looked on). By comparison, the only thing that wasn't blown completely off my porch last night was my grill and smoker. Table, chairs, kids...
  11. Rocketman7

    Ground Blind Tornado Test

    I am currently in the middle of an experiment to see how well my new ground blind will withstand a tornado. I recently found a good deal on a new ground blind and it arrived late Sunday. Monday evening I tore into the package like Ralphie in A Christmas Story and popped up the blind in the...
  12. Rocketman7

    Gloves for the extreme cold

    I'm sure someone else has mentioned this somewhere on here but here's my two "life hacks" for frozen hands: First, latex/nitrile gloves as a base layer cut the wind A LOT and trap warmth in your hands, but (if tight) they don't create a dexterity problem. I am always amazed what a difference...
See more

Latest posts

Featured Video

Stats

Threads
324,011
Messages
3,402,758
Members
75,283
Latest member
Mactate55

Latest Articles

Top