Brand new Hanwag Tatra Top - $310 TYD
Brand new Makra Combi - $250 TYD
Both size 12
No miles, only wore around the house.
I will knock off $20 if you can meet near Colorado Springs, CO.
or...
You can purchase boots through Facebook Marketplace:
Tatra Top...
Brand New 2020 model.
Set up once, never used (may have a stray piece of grass).
$370 Venmo or PayPal shipped to lower 48. Discount for Colorado Springs, CO cash pick up.
I have not compared the bags. However, I ran a MR Metcalf (pre 2019 model) and chose to go with the Stryker because the Kifaru frame is a step up in comfort for me. I too got the MR at a low price, but felt Kifaru's frame was well worth every penny.
I force myself, but I also had that strong desire. Leaving comforts at home isn't easy.
Having enthusiasm and a thought out plan of where, when, how long, ect. will show confidence to those you're leaving at home, which can also return back to boosting your confidence.
A few car camping trips...
Check out stats for previous year draws. CPW offers this and harvest rates per unit on their website. They also have a hunting atlas with seasonal population densities per species.
With the old application process, I would put in for a deer unit that takes 1-2 years to draw (rifle) as a first...
Going with the Kifaru Stryker this year. With weight the frame is more comfortable for me compared to other brands. Smaller day pack with the ability to add in a camp bag. Add on pouch options if you need more organization or space.
For me, it was more important to find a comfortable frame before falling in love with the bag options.
I liked having the MR Metcalf for day hunts, as it would compress down but also allowed to expand if wanting to do multi day. The meat shelf will also allow you to pack out meat with your gear...
I was under the impression that the gun bearer would only allow the barrel to sit out in front of your shoulder? I wanted it to sit close to the pack so went with the Stone Glacier quick release sling. Was able to attach it to the Mystery Ranch GT frame and now have it on the Kifaru Duplex Lite...
I too believe different packs fit different people. I'm build pretty narrow, so a couple brands' waist belts would cause my hips to tire quickly with weight compared to what I have now.
I too used the AC/Hot tub panel boxes. Lowe's and Home Depot have slightly different sizes to get a tighter fit, if desired.
For public land use, I drill holes in the back of the box in order to run a python style lock snug to the tree. I then use a pad lock on the locking tabs of the panel box...
With wireless cameras becoming more popular, I was wondering if wireless sensors existed or even marketable.
The idea being that you could set up sensors around a water hole or even a meadow but only need one camera to capture anything that would enter the camera's field of view.