I'm in the UP as well and have also been eyeing both of these systems. How is the Sanctuary for quietness? I like the idea of the fleece on the Fanatic to keep it from getting that "crispy" noise in the brutal cold but didn't look like the Sanctuary has that?
If I were in your shoes I would spend the spring prepping the site, spray it as needed through the summer and hold off until you can do a dormant fall planting. The waiting game is hard but you will be way better off properly prepping the site and reducing weed competition. For a carrier, I...
Some small tortillas are always a game changer to put the tuna/salmon in, switches it up a bit instead of just eating right from the bag, plus adds some carbs.
Agreed on trying their site. They are selling out of a few models but they have some in stock (depending on what model/style you are looking for). Pulled the trigger on a Wolf last week just to get back into the game here for muzzle loader season.
I can't remember the model name but I got a set of their breathable shorts this summer for a casual wedding. The price was higher than I would like but they are by far the nicest shorts I've wore, super comfortable and made well.
I've bought a few off of camofire. They normally have them for around $5 bucks or so. Might be a good way to try it out for cheap to see if you like them before getting a more expensive model. I am always wearing a hat so they work pretty well for me.