Below is a post I made in 2022 regarding the Alps pack frame. After 2 additional years of use I still feel the same about it. The thread it was posted to was titled "Anything compare to a Barney's"
From 2022:
A little over a year ago I purchased an Alps Outdoorz Commander Lite to be used as a...
@pods8 (Rugged Stitching)
Can't give you any first hand (or second hand) intel on the Ibex or Duckworth hoodies. They are brands that caught my eye and were filed away until needed at some point in the future. Sorry.
If you can't find a better built suitable substitute you could take your brand new replacement pair to a seamstress and preemptively reinforce the zipper stitching before it blows.
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Doing some fine tuning on pack fit during this off season and needed a couple extra pieces of closed cell foam to try out and see how they affected pack fit and comfort. I also noticed I had lost one of the end caps for my frame extension pieces. Seek...
I'm going to erect a carport as a means of affordable shade and hail protection for a vehicle.
Versatube seems to offer the most selection. Any other brands I should be aware of?
My biggest decision is deciding between earth anchors vs pouring concrete footings. Either way it will have a...
@ericbeb That is a great looking topper you have on your truck. What model SmartCap is it?
Any idea what it weighs?
After spending around $2K a few years ago for a fiberglass cap and a supposed upgrade from my previous aluminum toppers, and subsequently dealing with several leaking windows, I'm...
Thanks, @Robinhood21 , appreciate the detailed reply.
The more I dig into this the more I'm leaning towards bringing just the waders and leaving the extra pair of hunting boots at home. Both the weight savings and space savings are a big plus.
Old thread, I know.
Which high calf sealskinz socks did you wear? I am deciding right now between all weather, cold weather, or extreme cold weather sealskinz. I want to make sure they are thick enough to take up the extra room in my wading boot when the neoprene stocking foot is not there. I’m...
@bmrfish - asking you the same questions
Reviving an old thread…
Do you happen to know which model sealskinz you went with?
Did you wear your sealskinz over a wool sock or just the sealskinz alone?
Thanks