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    2 person lightweight tent (on the cheap)

    The REI tents are in your budget and nice quality/weight/value ratio. I run a marmot limelight 3p and also a marmot Tungsten UL. Very lightweight but roomy tents. 2p for 1 person with plenty of gear and stretching room or linelight 3p for two people, gear and dog. I think you could be very happy...
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    Bear Resistant Bags

    The Ursack Major or Udap is going to be the way to go. The Ursack is all about how well you knot it up in the tree. Ive read and seen a lot of reports of the Bear Vault canisters not holding up to an actual beating from a bear, but should keep all the small critters out. Your mileage may vary...
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    Considering a 2020 tundra....

    You simply cannot go wrong with a toyota these days. Especially if you can confirm regular maintenance. Take care of it and itll run you to 200k miles no problem. Youll be able to tow just about anything youd want and you will do it in style. Only downside is that mileage with gas prices today.
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    What's your EDC knife?

    Get something different! I carry a spyderco Starmate i found at the thrift shop for $40. For beefier work i will carry my gerber 06 auto
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    How Much PTO Do You Have?

    Wow - i need to explore new job options. We have "unlimited" pto, but taking greater than 20 days is seriously frowned upon :( Fortunately i do get to spend most of those days hunting!
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    Meindl Vakuum vs comfort fit hiker

    This thread encouraged me to step outside of danners and try the Comfort Hunter. Thanks for the knowledge and push!
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    New pack suggestions

    I have been endlessly impressed by the Exo k3. Adjustable, comfortable, incredibly capable for heavy loads, and well built and thought out. It is one of the lighter bags available out of the top 4 or 5 that are always mentioned and their system for packign meat on the frame is really easy to...
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    New Food Ideas Needed !!

    I come from a backpacking background and in my opinion you cant beat the ramen bomb. Make in your jetboil or in a quart freezer bag. 1 bag of ramen and 1 oz of isntant mashed potatoes. A quick 500 calories and a 20 minute nap - youll be feeling great for the rest of the day. Or eat it before bed...
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    Where do you carry your pistol?

    I have great luck with Safariland holsters. they make models that are offset enough that a backpack belt can fit between your hip and the holster. Also really functional are the drop leg holsters and their adjustable height holsters. perfect for keeping your chest open for a bino harness and...
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    elk calls for a new again beginner?

    I've been working with the Phelps EZ Bugler - it works great if you cant deal with diaphragm calls!
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    FNG From Indiana

    Howdy team. Checking in from indiana. Gearing up for Elk season in Colorado for an over the counter public land hunt. Looking to track down a few more pieces of gear advice and see what knowledge flows from the forum archives.

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