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    Trail runner/light hiker recommendations.

    I do a lot of short day hunts as I am fortunate enough to walk out my house and be hunting elk in 5 minutes. I typically wear runners for this type of hunting but I tend to destroy runners in a couple years. I am looking for a lighter hiking boot shoe and was looking for some recommendations...
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    6.5 PRC bullet help needed. I know squat

    Hi everyone. Not much of a shooter so looking for some advice. The closest store to me finally got some 6.5 PRC ammo, currently shooting Hornady Precision Hunter 143 ELD-X. I have zero issues with the bullet. I am planning on taking this gun on an elk trip and not sure how this bullet will...
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    Help! 18650 battery for zebralight h600c mK IV

    I have seen threads on this topic but I have also seen threads that certain zebralights need a higher output battery. As anyone who has been on Zebralights website leaves more confused. The lamp I just purchased is a H600c Mk IV. (Normal beam 4000k) Thanks for the help everyone.
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    Reflective make any difference?

    Not a hunting related question. I do some ice camping during ice fishing season and was wondering if those reflective mats make any difference in retaining heat. I sleep with no heater and looking for some tips on keeping warm. The extra weight doesn’t matter. Thanks
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    MSR Group Stove or….

    Looking for a single burner stove that I can take on overnight ice fishing trips. Weight isn’t a huge concern but I am walking and pulling a sled so a run of the mill camp stove takes up a bit to much space then I would like. I am just doing some prelim research and came across the MSR Group...
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    Zippers

    Howdy. I am looking to do some alterations to my Kifaru pack. Wondering if anyone knows where I could purchase similar zippers that Kifaru uses? Thanks in advance.
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    2022 Bowtech Revolt X80 and Revolt XL

    Curiosity only. Not in the market for a new bow this year or next. That said I saw Bowtech released some new bows and it has left me scratching my head. Specs on the revolt x80 are 26-31” draw 33” ATA and 80lbs with an ibo of 340. Revolt XL is 27.5-33” draw 33” ATA and maxes out at 70lb...
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    Wiser Precision 3rd leg work with a spotter?

    Hi there, I am in the midst of a rabbit hole and came across the wiser precision gear. I am going to pick up the quick stix but I was curious if anyone is using the 3rd leg and the clip for there spotter. I am not sure if this setup will take the weight or a tripod and how stable it is. are...
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    UTV help wanted

    Hey all. I am in the market for a UTV with a enclosed cab. I have narrowed it down to John Deer 835M and the Can Am Defender HD8. It will mainly be used around our half section farm, moving hay, fixing fences, checking cattle, moving snow (live in Alberta) and obviously pulling game out of the...
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    Early season strategies and rain

    Leave for a 4 day hunt tonight. The forecast changed a bit and now is calling for one day of 10mm of rain. it will be very hot (80-85 degrees as highs and 50 degrees as lows) for the first two days then its calling for 10mm of rain. The temp drops to 50-60 degrees as highs and 35-45 degrees as...
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    ExOfficio fit?

    How is the fit of the ExOfficio boxer briefs? I am a commando kind of guy except hunting season and I am in the market for a new pair of undies. Do you guys like the boxer briefs more then the regular boxers, and is there more benefit of potential chaffing from the boxer brief to the boxer...
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    Brain is in a pretzel. Bitz helical problem.

    I attached a few pictures to help explain my issue. Got a dozen new arrows to try out and I clocked them to make sure they turn counterclockwise, which they do. Strap on the left helical on the Bitz jig finish up first arrow and a right helical comes out. long story short I did a right helical...
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    Merino shirts.

    Would like some suggestions on a base layer merino shirts, doesn’t need to be a hunting company. Looking for something cheap and lightweight
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    Black Rifle Coffee Shipping to Canada

    Hi Lads, I was looking to order some of their instant coffee and try it out this year. I went on the website and shipping cost as much as two boxes of the coffee. I was wondering if anyone have found the instant coffee in Canada somewhere or know of a more economically friendly shipping option...
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    Looking for some more thoughts on new marsupial BH vs the Kuiu Pro

    As thread title says looking for some input on the two. As well as rangefinder pocket. Biggest questions are. Are magnets an actual issue with phone and gps. Kuiu rangefinder pocket opening back instead of forward an issue? Overall comfort between the two with and without a pack. thanks...
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    Light or heavy thumb release?

    Hi guys, I am looking to move over to a thumb release and I am pretty sold on the Stan Perfex. I dont know if I want to get the heavy metal option or the standard option. For those who shoot hand held releases, do you prefer more weight or less weight. I will be hunting as well as rec...
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    Sight tape question

    Hi everyone, I purchased an Option 8 site a month ago and I have been waiting on new strings before strapping it on. strings are a few days out so I got to thinking about sight tapes. I have never had a slider, so I have never built a tape. I am I better off using software like Archer...
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    Underspined?

    Another spine question for everyone. I just switched to 30” draw from 29”. Once I tweak my draw length some more I am assuming I will be just below 30”. my current arrows are axis 300 at 28.625”. 166gn upfront total. probably 45gn in the back. Total arrow weight is 527. New arrows will be...
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    Draw length and anchoring help needed.

    First don’t mind my greasy COVID beard. I have shot a 29 inch bow for Years. I knew I was short on draw length as I would anchor an inch or so from the base of my ear. Changed release to allow for trigger to get deeper into my index finger. This made me have to change my draw length to 30”. I...
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    Archery target for inside.

    I am almost done setting up my bow tuning/fly tying/rod building room. I have all the space outside to shoot, but looking to do all my paper tuning inside so I have quick access to my press and vise. I am wondering what you guys do for a target for inside. Looking for something cheap, or...

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