Bought 2019 and has only been on one hunt. I’ve used it a few times to train with, but it is still in very good condition. No blood stains at all (you have to actually kill something for that to happen…) No rips/tears and all zippers work perfectly. Lots of life left. $150 shipped to lower 48.
Sorry for the late reply. I'm just now seeing this. For scopes that won't break the bank, but will hold up to recoil, there are two I'd recommend. The fixed power Burris 2x20 or a used fixed power Leupold off ebay. I have one of the Burris models and it's great.
For Red dots, my personal...
One of my brother in laws. Years ago he invited me deer hunting and put me in a ground blind watching a pond. That night he picked me up and told me he could see me the entire hunt from his stand location. I asked how since he didn’t have binoculars. He said through his scope. Never have and...
I live in New Braunfels and hunt out in Junction. Same thing, snakes are always a possibility. My snake boots are Ariats from Cavenders. Pretty sure they hit all your requirements and I absolutely love them. Super comfortable even when chasing (as in running) hogs with dogs in the middle of the...
Investing in an InReach, literally changed my whole experience when I go elk hunting each year. The simple task of sending a text to my wife and getting the response 'all good', did wonders for easing my mind as a husband and dad of two daughters.