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    2024 Mystery Ranch Hunting Packs

    I know there catalogue didn't show bag only options but hopefully they still offer it.
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    Leather boot grease

    Snow seal
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    Hot tent camping in -30°c/-22°F

    I camp down into the -30C temps a few times a year, a mix of backpacking and horse camping. I run a lite outdoors tipI with stove and liner a Taiga works down bag -20 c rated. Then I sleep in my puffy layer and base layers with OR booties and I do fine. Thermarest Xtherm NXT R7.3. Horse...
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    How many miles are you getting before your Gor-Tex liner is breaking down ? I’m between 1250-1500 miles

    That defiantly can be a problem for some but if you can't seem to treat them to keep the leather from repelling water you have wet feet either way. Having tried both I will take gortex and dampness from sweat as opposed to dumping water out of my boot and not being able to dry them for 10 days.
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    How many miles are you getting before your Gor-Tex liner is breaking down ? I’m between 1250-1500 miles

    For the last three years I have been running through a set of boots nearly every 10 - 12 months before the gortex liner is failing in various spots. I do a good job of keeping them treated with wax based creams but once the liner fails I can’t keep my feet dry. I have tried a few different...
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    Nikon Monarch 82ED-A vs Athlon Optics Cronus G2 20-60x86mm

    My experience would push me towards Nikon. Much better glass.
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    Canceling a bighorn hunt in Alberta

    As another AB resident that has been sheep hunting since 2003 the quality of rams I have seen and seen being harvested is going down. Lots of 6 and 7 yr old rams being killed. Is there the odd big ram left … yep but they are getting to be fewer.
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    0 Degree Sleeping Bag for Big Guys

    Taiga works in Canada, they are all down bags and have a variety of sizes.
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    PSE Evo XF 30 - EC Cam- 48 lb draw weight

    I was wondering if anyone has run the PSE EVO XF30 with any cam (prefer feedback on the EC). My wife is looking to upgrade her Carbon Rose. She would be shooting 420 gr arrows, (5mm axis 400’s with brass) at about 240-243 FPS. She is a 27.5 inch draw. We are hoping to gain about 10-15fps...
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    Solo backpacking tarp

    In the climate I hunt in it’s a must. Solo I suck up the 13 oz penalty for safety. Last year we hit - 27 C (-16 F) and snow … you were really happy to have a fire and your day tarp to stop the snow and wind. There is times of the year I leave it at home but those are the early or short trips...
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    2P Tent or Tarp and Bivy

    If your starting fresh my vote would be a 2 person tent with a fast and light pitch option (floor and fly). In late season or bug season you have a full shelter and if you want to go light you can shave weight. I am a person that never goes into the bush without a tarp in my pack so I accept...
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    Leica HDB and Sitka Mountain Harness ... Do they fit ?

    Anyone??
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    Leica HDB and Sitka Mountain Harness ... Do they fit ?

    Folks I called Sitka and they did not have an answer, can anyone confirm if the Leica Geovid HDB will fit in this harness ?? Thanks !!
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    Case for kowa 774

    Yeah I wish there was a better case option as well. Supply chain issues seem to have everything in short supply
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    Best gaiter? Kenetrek Vs. Peax Gaiters

    Outdoor Reasearch is the best gator IMO. Way cheaper as well
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    Kowa 773 - Best Option

    It’s closer to 750 $ which is about 25%. That’s a significant increase. I dont doubt that the glass may be worth it In some cases but I personally couldn’t justify it. I elected to save that money based on the many positive reviews of the 77.
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    Kowa 773 - Best Option

    I was debating between the 88 and 77 Kowa and elected to go with the 77 based on all my reading. I accept the fact the glass my be slightly less quality but I’m not trying to count inches at a mile either. Hopefully I can save some funds and have a 99 at some point since they use the same...
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    Best Case for Kowa 774

    Guys I have a buddy who said his fitted Kowa case is less than desirable on the 774 spotter and elected to go to the regular zippered case (not fitted) I was wondering if anyone else had insight into the Kowa fitted cases ? I am up in Canada so there isn’t anywhere with 18 hours I could...
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    65mm spotter.....can anything run with the Swaro ATS HD?

    Agree with this completely!! … Spend 1500 to upgrade optics to save 7oz or spend the same 1500 and buy a new shelter and pad and save 14 oz .… and have a brighter 80mm optic
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    65mm spotter.....can anything run with the Swaro ATS HD?

    Id love to be able to find a 25-50 to compare to my 15-45 to see if the upgrade is there, 45 power on my Diascope is very clear... but there has been a few situations I would like more !

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