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  1. CrzyTrekker

    Emergency Meds Rx

    How many of you carry emergency meds in the backcountry? If so, what do you carry? I've carried these 3 for a number of years: 1. Prescription pain killer, 2. anti-emetic (prevent dehydration), 3. antibiotic. The meds in my rucksack are about 3 years old. I have an appointment to renew these -...
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    TarpTent Moment DW

    I'm looking at the TarpTent Moment DW for late-September elk hunts in Colorado. I've been using a ProTrail, and it's great, but the ProTrail suffers from condensation when temperatures start dropping. The Moment DW is only 34oz for the double-wall version. If you have a Moment DW, how does it...
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    Knight Ultra-Lite: 2 Broken Ramrods

    I backpack hunt in Colorado with a Knight Ulta-Lite (western configuration). The weapon has been fantastic in almost every way; lightweight, accurate, easy to shoot, elk killer. But I've had two stock ramrods fail me. Luckily both rods have failed while at home cleaning the weapon. Both...
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    Any Pulk Pullers Here?

    It had been a while since I'd gotten my backcountry skis and Kifaru pulk out of the garage, so I made a quick overnight run on the Grand Mesa. Had a blast and will be going again soon. Hope all you pulk pullers are having a great winter! https://vimeo.com/197932950
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    Why act like a stealth ninja?

    Question for you bow hunters: Why do some bow hunters actively attempt to hide from other hunters? Is there a perceived tactical advantage if they don't know you are hunting the same area? Background scenario: I was bivy hunting (muzzleloader) in the West Elk Mountains this week. There were...
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    Sleep System for your Dog?

    I have an Australian Kelpie. The dog will be going on a few backpacking trips with me on the western slope of Colorado. I am acquiring a two-man TarpTent model for trips with the dog. I want to get an ultralight doggie sleep system, that can be carried by the dog in a doggie backpack. What do...
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    Swarovski Spotting Scope, Eyepiece, Tripod Head

    Swarovski ATS 65mm HD Spotting Scope 25-50x Wide Angle Eyepiece Also included, Manfrotto 700RC2 head with Quick Release Plate This is a package deal at $1,600 plus S&H. This gear was purchased new two years ago and has only been used a few times. The scope and eyepiece are in great condition...
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    Ultralight Sleep System (Quilt)

    I am contemplating the feasibility of this sleep system for summer scouting trips and September elk hunts in Colorado. Tarptent Protrail Sea-to-Summit Comfort Light Insulated Mat (R4) Enlightened Equip. Revelation Quilt (20 degree) Sea-to-Summit Aeros Pillow, Large Question: For you...
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    Muzzleloading: Best of Both Worlds?

    Had a great time hunting with my Ultra-Light in Colorado's GMU 76 (San Juan Mountains) this year. Hunting with a muzzleloader in September seems to offer the best of both worlds; speed and accuracy of a short-range rifle, and the ability to hunt vocal elk. I think I'm hooked! :) Does anyone...
  10. CrzyTrekker

    Night Landscape Photography: A Primer

    Backcountry Night Photography: A Primer Photography is a hobby of mine. I’ve been flattered to have a few of my photographs used commercially to sell outdoor products, and one of my night photos won 3rd place in the 2013 BHA Hunting Photo Contest, but I'm not a pro. Several people on this site...
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    Going to Colorado G15 for a Nanny

    I've been trying to get into G15 for a few years. Super stoked!
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    Kenetrek Hardscrabble?

    Please let me know what you think about this boot if you've used them off-trail above timberline. I'm thinking about this boot for some ridge-runner trips in 2014. I need to make the selection soon and get them broken in. I typically wear Lowa Trekkers, and they're great boots, but I don't...
  13. CrzyTrekker

    My Buddy's DIY Backpacking 6x6

    My buddy (user name Landmark) took his first elk this year. He took a beautiful 6x6 during Colorado's first rifle season! We had a great hunt and I am posting a few of my pictures from the trip with his blessing. Landmark and I went on a backpack elk hunt last year, but circumstances...
  14. CrzyTrekker

    Sat Phone Shootout

    Good review of Iridium and Globalstar/Spot from Lou Dawson's "Wildsnow" website: http://www.wildsnow.com/10280/satphone-review-iridium-9555-9575-extreme-globalstar/
  15. CrzyTrekker

    First Aid: Prescription Meds

    Wondering if any emergency prescription meds are being carried by Roksliders. In the past I've carried the following items, and am going to add a prescription pain killer this year. My intent is to be able to effect a self-rescue if necessary. These items fit inside a small kifaru pullout and...
  16. CrzyTrekker

    Sangre de Cristo Early Timberline Mule Deer

    Anyone have experience with the early "timberline" rifle hunt in Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Range? DOW says that in 2012 a resident hunter needed 6 points to draw this hunt. I have 7 points for mule deer and just applied for this hunt. Does that mean I'm a shoo-in for a tag? Man I hope so . . .
  17. CrzyTrekker

    Give Bull Ivory to Buddy?

    Want to give some bull ivory to a buddy. Here is the situation: Three of us did our 1st backpack elk hunt during the first rifle season in Colo. Hiked 2 1/2 miles into a roadless area. One realized after 24 hours that he was not fit enough or experienced enough for the trip and my buddy...
  18. CrzyTrekker

    Hunting GPS Maps

    Have a new eTrex 20 and am thinking about Hunting GPS Maps for Colorado. We hunt a couple areas with private inholdings and I think this software may be more useful than Garmin Topo 1:24,000. Can't figure out a couple things: Can you choose what "layers" you want to see? I will mostly want...
  19. CrzyTrekker

    Leupold FX-II Ultralight 2.5x20mm

    Anyone use this scope? Thinking about putting one on my Savage M11 Lightweight Hunter in 7mm-08. Will be using in Colorado for deer and elk. My typical shot at elk is 150 yards, so I figure why not go with a low-power fixed scope. Pretty lightweight too at 6.5 oz.
  20. CrzyTrekker

    Wife wants me to get a Sat Phone

    Hey, New to the forum here. Great mind-share here. I recently spent 3 days scouting my elk unit in Colo. I usually send a text to my wife with my general route before leaving on any backpacking trip, with instructions to call S&R if I don't come back. Problem: I got home and admitted that I...

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