I've had mine for 3 years. Countless miles in many mtn rangers from September to January. I'm still as impressed when I bought them and they're still waterproof
Of course he is, he had the frame last season. I'm awaiting some "unbiased" reviews but extremely unlikely it will give me any reason to switch from the duplex lite.
It gets some hate but the First Lite sawtooth hybrid jacket is my favorite piece of early season elk gear. Compresses to my body great for archery hunting and has a massive range of temperature versatility, all with the thin merino back so I don't sweat excessively from my pack.
There are birds close to home we will chase however I have not secured private access being new to the area so their first 2 seasons they've spent alot of time chasing birds on pressured public. For me, DIY is unbeatable and I don't want a guided hunt but with friends/hobbies starting to come...
I'd like to take my 2 oldest kids (8 & 10) on a quality turkey hunt but in the limited research I've done, it would be pricey unless I just go full public on a whim. I'll most likely have airfare and the outfitters/ranches I looked at would cost me around $3k+ total all said and done. Just not...
I've used several although not the Stone Glacier. I prefer Marsupial magnetic. I had the original for many years and just switched to the enclosed. The magnet has messed with my compass on my GPS in the past, so I debated hard about going non mag but absolutely love the ease of 1 handed...
This doesn't answer your question but how many rounds have you shot in your gun? Mine wouldn't throw the cartridge so I ordered the same parts you were sent. I kept going to the range meanwhile and oddly enough, somewhere close to 30-45 rounds shot, it started ejecting perfectly and has been...
I chose straight but it's just a preference thing. I'm up high when glassing so generally looking at equal elevation or elevations below me. I was always accustomed to straight spotters as well. I find less strain in my neck and easier acquisition of a particular spot I'm trying to look at...