Thanks for the post. I was contemplating the same two bags and the lowest price on the Cosmic Ultra I could find was $210 with a 10% cash back through Active Junky. For $117, I ordered one. That's decent score for a 20 degree rated 2.4 lb 800 Dridown bag. Thanks again!
Free bump for a great spotter. I have one and I too compared them side by side with several other high quality scopes. This one was the winner. Hard to beat for that price!
I too am looking to by a Garmin Inreach and thought the REI sale might be the best deal. Unfortunately they don't offer the usual 20% one full price item this year. All I've received is a 20% an REI Outlet item for the Labor Day sale. Those are definitely not in the Outlet.
Steel security boxes have proved the most effective for us against critters. They also provide an additional level of weather protection. Mounting high is an option, although it can significantly reduce your detection zone.
We lost quite a few cameras to bear attacks before moving to steel...
Mobil 1 2021 rebate program:: https://acbincentives.com/mobil1/terms.asp
Good at many retailers, including Walmart. They had a similar rebate program last year and it can all be done online. Tough to beat $12 and change for 5 qts of full synthetic.
Carbon fiber Cascade Mountain Tech trekking poles back in stock at our local Costco, $29.99. Hard to beat for the price. (A person can order them online, but only sold by the pair for $69.99...
I endorse these pants as well. Love them, especially for the price. I have 4 pairs and they've held up very well. Very comfortable, don't need to wear a belt due to the stretch waistband, and fit me well (5'8, 165) in a 30x32.
Looking through this thread I see several variations of pants...
Browning cameras get a lot of love on here, and personally I've had good luck with them also. Hard to find for $70 or under, however.
Today Active Junky is offering 14% cash back at Cabelas, and they have a Browning Strike Force Apex for 89.97. With Active Junky that would make it $77.37...
Not sure if this will help you, but here's a few links to some trail camera footage from a mix of brands:
https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/budget-trail-cam-compilation.150038/#post-1428964
https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/stealth-g30-compilation.148885/#post-1404894...