I hear a lot of guys talking about leuko tape for blisters...pro tip, use duct tape. Way cheaper per usage! Also, in place of a sam splint, throw in 1 or 2 chunks of cardboard. The same idea, once taped/wrapped does just as good! I work rodeos for medical coverage and we use this all the time!
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Great for me. athletic fit.
I have actually been wearing them as daily dress pants at the office too
Alps Outdoorz Commander X pack and frame. Typically you pay 6-700 dollars for a pack the comes with less stuff included than this pack. I used it elk hunting in Idaho and it worked great. Little on the small side for a 10 day backpack hunt but I made it work. I am actually looking to sell mine. In excellent condition.
It's been mentioned black electrical tape to protect your rifle barrel but want to mention a great alternative that is reusable, the Bore Tex bore covers. I found these after getting caught in a sudden snow storm during a backcountry elk hunt. Almost everyone ended up with rust in the barrel in less than 24 hours. Since then I've always had one and used the Bore Tex in snow, sleet and rain and inside of barrel stays dry and rust free. Can also shoot thru them...
Came in handy on this hunt in CO you can see it on the muzzle in the pic
Amazon.com : BORE TEX Muzzle Cap : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : BORE TEX Muzzle Cap : Sports & Outdoors
www.amazon.com
Came in handy on this hunt in CO you can see it on the muzzle in the pic
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I just got one of these adapters to mount my binos on the tripod.
It works great! $17.00
It works great! $17.00
Amazon.com : Staoptics Binocular Tripod Adapter Quick Release 1/4-20Inch Threading Detachable Universal Mount for 8x32 8x36 8x40 8x42 10x50 12x60 15x60 15x70 20x80 25x70 Binoculars etc Model : Camera & Photo
Amazon.com : Staoptics Binocular Tripod Adapter Quick Release 1/4-20Inch Threading Detachable Universal Mount for 8x32 8x36 8x40 8x42 10x50 12x60 15x60 15x70 20x80 25x70 Binoculars etc Model : Camera & Photo
www.amazon.com
I’m so excited for this tip about honey packets. Going to make it possible to make a backcountry old fashioned every evening.
A guy can make backcountry hot toddy’s pretty easy with them as well.
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@Silveroddo are these vapor shirts cool touch? They look sort of like Columbia fishing shirts - I would think they would make you colder, no?
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I started wearing them in Hawaii for the sun protection and just started wearing them as shirts because they're comfortable and the moisture wicking/breathability. They wear cool, and the moisture wicking is a thing, they breath and dry out pretty well. Lol, I never put a lot of thought into the when and why I used them, but its more of a summer early/mid fall thing.
I found this article on cool touch fabrics, doesn't look like this fabric is at the top of the scale but it gives a guy some perspective. https://theconversation.com/cool-to...hot-days-but-which-materials-work-best-144475
I found this article on cool touch fabrics, doesn't look like this fabric is at the top of the scale but it gives a guy some perspective. https://theconversation.com/cool-to...hot-days-but-which-materials-work-best-144475
Couldn't agree more
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I have one of these jackets and I have grown quite fond of it. I was fishing the White River a few months ago and the temps were rather cold. I used this as a mid layer under my parka and it kept me rather toasty.
I also have a pair of the Swiss Tech lightweight hiking pants in OD green and have been quite pleased with them.
Ingenious idea!!My tent, but my hunting buddy’s brilliant idea...we cut and capped a piece of irrigation PVC to fit over the tipi’s pole and use it as a ‘clothesline’ for drying gear out overnight. We drilled holes for pegboard hooks to hang gear from.
Almost no weight and it doesn’t cause ‘wall-sag, from the weight of clothes.
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I’ll be making one of these for my my Minipeak XL!
Thanks for the other tips and ideas folks!
This is an awesome thread!
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Beyond clothing k1 hoodie. Not necessarily cheap but, at $80 it’s half price of all the big hunting brands and is one of my favs.
Eddie Bauer puffer jacket from Costco $30
Grow a beard. Keeps your face warm.
Eddie Bauer puffer jacket from Costco $30
Grow a beard. Keeps your face warm.
Best advice in the thread so far, what kinda beards you guys running for backcountry elk?
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I personally run a shitty, thin, kinda gross looking one. Would love something more robust but been saving up to pay off the fridge we use for target practice.
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24on48hunting
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I can grow a beard and would prefer to have one, but I’m not allowed to grow one due to my career.Evidence submitted.
My Wife really digs the salt and pepper look too, so that makes it even worse!
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