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    Miserable time in a tent

    I too am big and a side sleeper. I do ok with an air mattress but its not great. I went the hammock route and its significantly better but not ideal. Just make sure if you go that route go long and wide as its easier for us side sleepers. Otherwise those ultra lite cots are a good solution...
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    What's your shelter?

    I have a cheaper 2 man from Sportsmans Guide that works well but honestly leaning toward my hammock set up for overall comfort and I also have a 10x10 tarp that I have enjoyed more and more so I really am not using my tent as much as I used to.
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    So long TV, Hello Amazon

    Well, I have already watched more episodes on youtube than I have on TV. I seldom watch anything on TV anymore. Youtube and Netflix mostly.
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    Lightweight Packable Treestands

    I would look at other solutions. I have the lone wolf and packed it in a ways but not in addition to my bivy gear. If I had to I would maybe opt for a saw and some para cord and build a small platform with steps getting into it. I can say having hunted in stands my whole life a swirling wind...
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    Decison: New 300 WM LOL

    I bought the Savage Bear hunter and love it. I paid a lot less than that for it too. I bought it on GB for about $740 a year ago. It is very accurate with factory ammo and with that muzzle brake on it you can shoot it all day long without worrying about recoil. I am very happy with this...
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    Whisker Biscuit

    I have a ripcord code red drop away that I really like except one thing. I had gotten stretch out of the string and didnt notice it until I was in a prime stand location in SE MN. I always do a practice pull back when I first get set up to get the muscles going. I noticed my drop away didnt...
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    Knife of choice

    I had been using a old Cold Steel Carbon hunter for the last 30 years but plan on using a Mora Garberg as I am likely giving my daughter my old Cold Steel. I want to be able to do more than just process an animal with my knife. Often times I am processing wood for a small fire or in case of...
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    DIY Stove ?

    Nice job! I was just watching videos over the weekend about how to make a stove out of a metal 5 gallon bucket and this looks very similar.
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    why Hoyt.....

    I used to shoot a lot of different bows. I went from Mathews to Hoyt in 2002 and honestly I am still shooting my 2002 Hoyt Cybertech. It has new limbs and new stuff on it but I have had no desire to get anything else as it is accurate and very quiet compared to many of the new bows that I have...
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    ATV/UTV Usage

    I bought a Honda Big Red in 1985. I paid cash for it and there has been times where I thought I should sell it. I never have stored in indoors it seems to be just fine. I have rebuilt the carb and replaced gas tank, brakes and fenders. Batteries and tires of course and now it looks like I...
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    Going from modern to stick/recurve

    Thanks - looking for a good used bow in the 45lb range at the moment. I am hoping to try one for a bit before going all in. I think I got a line on a loaner to get up to speed on.
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    Fng mn

    Welcome to the forum!
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    Lighted Nocks?

    I have had the best luck with Nocturnals as well. I didnt care for the Illuminocks.
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    Going from modern to stick/recurve

    Again thanks for all the great advice!
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    Western Mountaineering vs. Big Agnes System

    I have a BA Lost Ranger and really like it. There are pro's and con's to each set up but i have no regrets with this one. For temps a lot colder I use my synthetic bag. I really use this set up almost all the time. I do like that I never roll off the pad anymore and its easy enough for a...
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