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  1. Rokwiia

    Handy Kitchen Gadgets

    A mortar and pestle can help to release incredible flavors. Use it to make dry or wet rubs or to marinate meat.
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    If you were just starting out what pack would you buy?

    I'd get a backpack from Seek Outside in the either the Revolution format (hunting pack) or Integrated format (backpacking pack). The 6,300 rolls down into nothing so you can use it as a day pack as well. Very little weight penalty (4oz?) if you gete the 6,300 vs 4,800.
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    Looking to Move to Western NC or SW VA - Need Advice

    Here is some information about the amount of public land available to hunt in both VA and NC. I assume the data is correct but I take no responsibility for its accuracy: https://www.backcountrychronicles.com/public-hunting-land/ I'd look very carefully at crime statistics especially if you...
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    Load carrying day pack+?

    Nowadays, you can buy a very-light pack with the desired load capacity yet be able to swap out the small bag for a larger one. That gives you total freedom to use it as a day pack or as an expedition pack. You could do that with a Seek Outside Peregrin and separately buy the Goshawk 6,300 bag...
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    Best vest for upland dog

    Turtleskin makes both a vest and neck protecor for venomous snakes which may work to protect against harsh brush as well. Two birds with one stone...so to speak. https://turtleskin.com/collections/snake-armor
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    Seek Outside Carbon Fiber Frame

    I've never owned a carbon-fiber frame backpack so a question or two. How does it perform when compared to their 6061 T6 aluminum frame as far as flex and strength? How does carbon fiber perform in cold weather.
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    Getting a new tent

    Maybe it was on promo yesterday when you authored this post but I just went to Cabela's website today and they are now selling at full retail unless you're talking about the Instinct line. The latter uses aluminum poles making that line of tents more expensive. I've had an Alaskan Guide tent...
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    Grizzly Encounter / Shots Fired near Big Sky

    I can't speak to the total number of attacks by grizzlies but the number of fatal attacks by grizzlies are rising. Here are numbers per decade: 2020-2023 9 2010-2019 17 2000-2009 10 1990-1999 13 1980-1989 9 1970-1979 9 1960-1969 3 As you can see, the current...
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    Ticks... Overreaction?

    If you're bitten and want to have the tick tested to see what particular disease it is carrying, there are labs that will do that. Twice I sent the removed tick to a lab for testing when I couldn't be sure I removed it within 24 hours. Moreover, if you begin to get sick, having it tested to...
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    What piece of gear do you wish existed?

    A HPG Original or SAR Kit Bag that was another 1" in width and 1/2" in height. It is the best piece of outdoor gear I've every owned--bar none. Just wish they had a slightly larger version.
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    Adirondack hunting ally

    Saw Missing 411: The Hunted. The part about the Adirondack hunter who went missing a few years ago was very strange. He was part of a big group and simply vanished...rifle and all.
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    Any Reviews on Bear Watch Systems?

    I've never used one but was looking around at different options. One of the more important aspects of a bear fence is the amount of joules it produces. The higher the number, the more intense the shock. Here is a fairly comprehensive article by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Note on page 4...
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    Boot similar to timberline?

    Schnee's would have a real winner if they made the Timberline in both a 9" and 6" boot.
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    IF you were to move....

    Before someone chooses a state to move, I would highly recommend knowing in advance how many acres of public land there are available to hunt. Here is a website that provides that information and it might suprise you--I certaintly was. For example, New York State (think NYC) has more public...
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    Map & Compass

    I've been a member of a search and rescue group and learned how to us a map and compass without having to remember to add or subtract declination. That is the tedious part and, frankly, where people get in trouble by choosing to add declination when they should subtract (or vice versa) which can...
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    Snake Boots!

    I'll echo others above...Turtleskins gaiters with thick, leather books. I also got their snake chaps for times when I go offtrail and rummage around. They protect the entire front of your leg. I would not want to wear the chaps on long hike but they provide confidence as you move about...
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    Best Elk Hunting Boots With Minimal Break-In For Early Oct. Elk Hunt

    I had very good results with Schnees. The Timberlines were worn right out of the box without issue. I also got a pair of Absaroka from Schnee which fit like a glove and had a short break-in period thereafter. I think the Granite Mid is the successor to that although Schnee would be better to ask.
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    Trail Camera Security

    I've used camouflage as a way to avoid having a trailcam stolen and it's worked well for me. I use bark from dead, fallen trees (match the same species) that are glued to camo duct tape which wrapped the trailcam making it nearly invisible. Match-the-hatch approach. The duct tape allows me to...
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    Chest packs

    The ability to "dock" the chest pack to your backpack is one of the best features. It makes your chest pack feel weightless even when loaded up and heavy otherwise.
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    I bought the wrong WM bag

    Both your sleeping bag and pad must be rated to the temperature you are sleeping in. I believe you need a pad with an R-value of ~ 5.0 to be thermoneutral at 32F. Your 4.2 pad is not cutting it at 10F. You're experiencing conductive heat loss. You can combine pads to get you to the right...

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