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    Careers

    I'm going to offer a slightly different perspective. At 24 you still have plenty of time to determine your career path. You have plenty of time to redirect or change your career path. You likely have plenty of time that isn't committed to a spouse, children or financial obligations. As you...
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    Idahoans do not like out-of-state hunters

    There are people literally getting killed in football stadiums for wearing the wrong jersey and you're upset because your out-of-state state plate brought a predictable hand gesture. Grab a little perspective, tighten up your boots and keep hunting. You'll get over it.
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    Big Blacktails on Trail Camera

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    How do you carry trekking poles ?

    I haven't used these, but thought it was a pretty slick idea. https://spudsadventuregear.com/product/stick-stashers/
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    Need advise-Dry bag for hanging food

    This may be a moot point if you already placed your order, but if you've got ziplocks inside why do you need a dry bag? Go with a dyneema stuff sack and save the weight. Also check out OPSAK bags instead of your standard ziplock for minimizing smells.
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    101 ways to ruin a tent

    Similar to a few other posts I returned to camp one night to find a knee-high critter had slashed it's way into my tent to retrieve...my inflatable pillow. I found it about 10 yards away with a fatal bite mark that made it pop. How I wish I had that on the trail camera!
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    Waistbelt slip

    When you load the pack heavy shorten the yoke so that the distance between your shoulders straps and hip belt is reduced. The heavier weight should pull you hip belt down into correct position and your load lifters should still provide relief on you shoulders. You'll probably have to do this a...
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    Daughters and Hunting

    I'll offer one more recommendation that hasn't been mentioned yet, although it may be a few years until you can take advantage of it. If you can get your girls into a local 4H program (minimum age is 8 or 9) that will go a long way in helping then understand and make the connection between the...
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    PSA for anyone considering a move to Bozeman or who doesn’t believe it when long time residents say it sucks

    They were saying the same thing about California in the '40's. 1840's that is.....
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    Go deeeeeep

    It's like hiking for those that don't like hiking. Where's the robotics for holiday's at my in-laws?
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    Hey bros, what wallet ya'll runnin this season?

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    Dollars per ounce

    Another way to look at this is how much the item contributes to your success. If performance was equal I'd probably spend $100 (or more) per ounce to save weight on my rifle but there's no way that logic applies if I'm buying a headlamp.
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    A pack for my wife

    For a female specific frame you should check out Osprey and Deuter. My wife has used both and had good experiences. The Deuter was a slightly better fit. These are traditional backpacking brands and not hunting brands.
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    College Help

    If the goal is hunting rather than the college then why not get the degree on line and live/hunt wherever he chooses?
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    Lightest cheater reading glasses

    I've been on a similar quest and gone through half of amazon's stock already. I've got to go with the fishemen's slimvision. I don't know if they're the absolute lightest but they are super light, durable and somewhat flexible. I've used them the last 3-4 seasons, keep them in my cargo pocket...
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    Money Spent?

    You're going to spend as much as you can afford to spend. There's always going to be something faster, lighter or a new place to venture. My advice is to set a budget for yourself each year and then try to abide by it. After a few years you'll have everything you truly need and then it's just...
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    anyone ever give the Sierra High Route a go? (or the JMT?)

    I've done 2/3rds of the JMT, Reds Meadow to Whitney Portal. I've not done the Sierra High Route. Even starting at Twin Lakes you've still got some great hiking ahead of you. I would recommend a zero day at Rae Lakes. There are some nearby lakes off the trail that are definitely worth checking...
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    10x42 OR 12x50 plus tripods

    Agree with above. Only thing I would add is that you won't be able to use 12x50'a without a tripod for long periods of time, so if you're only buying one pair keep that in mind. What the 10x42 lack in magnification may be made up for in versatility.
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    Short quotes that speak volumes.

    Failure is the tuition you pay for success
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    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    I was spiked out in the Russian Wilderness (CA) and woken up at about 2AM by a sound that was just like a baby whimpering and crying. As the father of three I think there's something etched in my survival instinct that's triggered by the sound of a baby crying in the night. My eyes burst open...

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