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  1. Matt W.

    Need an Upland Vest - Help Please

    I ended up with the Chief Upland vest system. They had a smoking deal around black Friday so I jumped on it. I did some research and it rose to the top of the list. No where near enough time with it to say it's the best or not, but so far I'm happy with it and can at least say it is one...
  2. Matt W.

    1 Piece of Advice to pass onto a New Hunter

    Your most important piece of "gear" is your hunting partner....
  3. Matt W.

    Beginner boot recommendations

    IMHO, you are overthinking it... For that kind of use, you just need something comfortable. Take your $350 hit a trusted retailer and try some on. You might even be able to save a few dollars. As you you add difficult terrain, extended duration hiking, heavy packs, cold weather, etc. the...
  4. Matt W.

    300 PRC AICS mags?

    Ever find any?
  5. Matt W.

    Sold Sitka Youth Optifade Puffy Jacket

    Selling a now discontinued Sitka Youth Puffy jacket, size Small. Kids loved this jacket and wore it everywhere when it still fit.... These are hard to find and a great jacket for kids who love the outdoors. $75, Shipping to USA only and a direct pass to you.
  6. Matt W.

    WTB Weatherby Mark V 7mm mag

    Did you get one?
  7. Matt W.

    Alaska draw

    Somehow I missed this. Shoot me a PM.
  8. Matt W.

    Hoffman Mountaineer Pac Boot - REVIEW IS UP!

    Well to be fair most of my hunting in Alaska was in August. A few of my September hunts did get cold, but October / November hunts in N Idaho can get real cold! :) @Jesse Jaymes He is a Pudelpointer. Amazing dog. :)
  9. Matt W.

    Hoffman Mountaineer Pac Boot - REVIEW IS UP!

    The review is up, with cold weather heading to N Idaho I am sure glad I have a pair of Hoffman's! https://www.rokslide.com/hoffman-mountaineer-boot-review/
  10. Matt W.

    Hoffman Pac Boots - When do you use your Pacs? Win a free pair!!

    Yeah, big difference between something like a Sorrel and a quality pac like the Hoffman's. I was going back and forth between Kennetrek and Hoffman when the opportunity to do the review came in. Between that and the fact that they are here in ID, and Hoffman it was. A few of the lineman in my...
  11. Matt W.

    Sitka Blizzard Parka Review, by Matt Wymer

    It is breathable enough for low exertion, when I got hot I just unzipped it to dump heat. Just want reiterate though, the version I tested was quite a while back. Sitka typically makes improvements with each generation of change, but my experience is limited to the older model. It is a rain...
  12. Matt W.

    Sitka Blizzard Parka Review, by Matt Wymer

    I'd hate to steer you wrong, by making a size recommendation. The model I tested is a generation or two back, I'm not familiar with the newer model. I still think calling Sitka is your best bet. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
  13. Matt W.

    Crispi Attiva Shoe - Semi-live review!

    Thanks Jordan! Appreciate the update. That rules these out of my research! : )
  14. Matt W.

    Crispi Attiva Shoe - Semi-live review!

    Any updates on these? I'm looking to replace a pair of Salmon XA Pro 3Ds and these are on my research list. I wear my Salmons for everything (300+ days a year) and I wear them out quickly. Looking for a more durable option...
  15. Matt W.

    Hoffman Mountaineer Pac Boot - REVIEW IS UP!

    I did a mad dash over to my Dad's N Eastern WA deer camp. I didn't have time to make it worth buying an out state license but I did spend some time hiking around with my Dad. I was pleasantly surprised how well the Pac Boot felt hiking up and down hills. Obviously not the full support a good...
  16. Matt W.

    Hoffman Mountaineer Pac Boot - REVIEW IS UP!

    Most recently I spent the weekend standing on the sidelines for my son's soccer tournament. While there wasn't much snow, it was certainly cool and I was the one guy standing there with toasty warm feet! :) Snow is falling today!
  17. Matt W.

    Sitka Blizzard Parka Review, by Matt Wymer

    5'11' - 165lbs. But, 5 years have gone by and there is a chance Sitka may changed the sizing a bit as they updated that jacket. Best bet is to call Sitka direct, they will have the latest insight into size changes and steer ya straight. Thanks!
  18. Matt W.

    USA Gear Companies

    What defines a USA Gear Company? Made in the USA, but with foreign "components"? Or 100% American made with American Components? Personally, I am ok with a mix, as I would like to see American manufacturing capacity grow. I added the companies discussed below; please fact check the list as...
  19. Matt W.

    American Made & the Price Wage Squeeze

    Thanks for the insight. I'm not in the Brad Little fan club, but appreciate this effort. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/idaho-becomes-least-regulated-state-in-the-us/ar-BBXP3Hm
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