I've enjoyed doing these write ups the past few years and think it's been huge in helping me grow my skillset. The feedback from more senior members as well as the self reflection aspect has been very helpful. So, without further ado, here's the wall of text no one asked for.
2023 (Bonus Hunt)...
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that the inductive charge plate doesn’t seem to work with my phone, case, charger combination. iPhone 13, verizon free corporate case (slightly less heavy duty than otterbox), and a ~4yo anker inductive charger that worked prior to the plate install.
I’ve...
I’m having a tough time deciding and haven’t found much in the way of useful comparisons. Mostly just drama over the respective owners.
Don’t know either and don’t care about their drama. I want the best product. I wish I could get my hands on both but direct to consumer isn’t ideal for this...
What do you have from your dad and what to you plan to give your kids?
With my second kid on the way, this is something I’ve been thinking about. I’m not from a family of hunters so I haven’t inherited anything but think it would be really cool to pass something down to my sons someday...
I enjoy writing these and getting feedback from the more experienced guys on this site. This will be my 6th year traveling west. We missed on our planned WY Antelope tag so only have one western tag. Luckily my friend and I drew a high country CO Muzzleloader mule deer. Still looking for another...
Hey guys wondering if anyone know a way to ship dangerous goods without a license? I'm trying to ship some muzzy powder and primers to CO for a hunt Sept 8 and after 3 days of runaround with fedex and ups have gotten no where. Turns out you have to be "on the list". I'm actually surprised there...
Selling a Exo Mountain Gear K2 5500 Frame with Bag, Lid, and hip belt pocket. Medium Belt Bag has been modified to be a roll top instead of a cinch top. Frame has a blood stain on bottom third. I tried to get pictures of all of this, but let me know if you'd like more pictures or angles. Asking...
Planning to post this on the saddle hunter forum but figured I'd post here as well.
Badlands Monster Fanny Pack (predator pack not included) - $100 TYD
Used this late season to pack in extra clothing. I added straps to attach a predator pack, but it sags with the predator and 4 sticks...
Minox MD 50 Straight Spotting Scope 15-30x50 - $100 TYD
Thought I’d like the smaller profile, but was disappointed in the light gathering and don’t see myself using it and 15s.
Vanguard Endeavor HD65A 15-45x65 - $200 TYD
Glass is scratch free and 100% functional. There is a white mark on the...
Thermarest NeoAir X-Therm Regular - $120 TYD
Used on a week-long spring camping trip. Awesome pad but ended up buying the long wide version. My wide slick bag didn’t fit well on the standard. Think I lost the stuff sack, but if you want I'll dig around for it. I like using orange shock cord in...
I'm buying a 450BM to appease the MI DNR and am in the scope market. I'm trying to decide if I just buy a Leupold VX Freedom 3-9x40 (Ultimate Slam/Tri-MOA) for the 450 or upgrade my 30-06 and move the Leupold VX2 3x9-40 Duplex LR it currently wears to the 450.
If I upgrade what would be a...
I currently have a VA-5 head and two 70A plates and am looking for a smaller plate for my outdoorsmans bino mount (fits better in bino harness). I've tried the cheapy arca plates on amazon and the sirui TY-C10 plate. Both of them do not index the same as they have a less deep v-notch than the...
This will be my fifth year hunting out west and doing a write up. I really enjoy doing them and getting feedback from the more experienced guys. This year I’ll be hunting the MT combo license with a friend and then hunting CO deer with my dad and brother. The plan will be to archery elk hunt in...
I'm a bit late getting around to this but I've come to love typing these up to review myself and get feedback from the fine folks at rokslide. This is year four hunting the west. This year with four points we decided to draw at a WY September rifle deer hunt and were successful. Also, I’ll be...
Looking for advice on cramming my 20* Slick bag into a Exo 4800. I've seen the kifaru stuff sack but don't know if that's the most efficient shape (10.5x14.5) to fit the exo bag (9x11.5x38). I've tried packing it loose and find it annoying to jam back in whenever I get stuff in and out of the...
My brother (non-hunter) lives in Denver, is a former whitewater raft guide, and has a 16’ raft with all the associated gear. I took him on his first hunt in 2018 and now we are looking to plan a trip that combines both our activities. I’m looking for some advice in planning a mule deer river...
I've really enjoyed writing this the past two years so...
Year Three. This year we are hunting the MT combo tag and will be making two trips. One week for archery with a focus on elk and a second week during the rifle season for deer and possibly elk. My buddy’s dad and friend will also be...
Does anyone know of a replacement trigger that allows the 3 position safety to function? I know that the Timney does not and am currently trying to figure out if the JARD does. Are there any other options out there?
I don't like how the stock trigger slops side to side, so the mcarbo trigger...
I often find myself in situations where I have to crawl the last 100yds or so. I can't crawl with my pack on [EXO] as it rides up and prevents me from looking up and ahead easily. I like to shoot off my pack so I'll sometimes drag it along next to me. I'm wondering if anyone is able to crawl...
I got the OK from the boss to spend a "stupid" amount of money and upgrade my binos this year. I've been reading tons of reviews and still am unsure what would be ideal for me. So, I'm looking for some advice. Currently I have 10x42 diamondbacks and primarily hunt MI and take 1-2 trips out west...