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  1. Big Sky Dreamin

    airline question

    Absolutely correct for passenger aircraft. However, cargo aircraft have different rules and some items banned for passenger aircraft may be carried onboard cargo only flights. Hence the discussion about whether it can be shipped or not. Also, due to the nature of the transportation...
  2. Big Sky Dreamin

    airline question

    I'm not sure about Coleman fuel, but it is also likely a no go. Are you talking about the little propane bottles? The real issue is these fuels are in pressurized containers and if they rupture they will spray vaporized fuel into a confined space and any spark will ignite the air. I know it is...
  3. Big Sky Dreamin

    airline question

    Happy to share, I may need my own q's answered in the future. I was thinking about the fuel issue some more today, and I don't think I've ever seen Rinella use anything but coals or liquid fuel when he has been cooking in AK. I know REI rents equipment if you're a member and there is at least...
  4. Big Sky Dreamin

    airline question

    Just checked the regs on this. According to 49 CFR 172.101 appendix A tables, isobutane may be shipped by air on cargo aircraft only in appropriate packaging and properly marked as hazmat. The U.N. number for isobutane is 1069 if your interested in looking it up. The post office will accept it...
  5. Big Sky Dreamin

    airline question

    It is illegal for passengers to carry stove fuel and most other hazmat onto aircraft operating under the part of the federal regulations that most scheduled airlines operate under. That being said, within AK many of the operators are authorized to fly under a different section of federal...
  6. Big Sky Dreamin

    Best all-around rifle for hunting in Montana?

    Since the OP said this rifle would mostly be for whitetail and occasionaly elk. Don't dismiss the 260 Rem, 6.5 creedmore, or the 6.5x55. The ballistics are solid and recoil is mild. I know it's not the .30 cal everyone insists must be used on elk, but it is a solid performer with significantly...
  7. Big Sky Dreamin

    Airline travel tips

    Okbow87 I would look up the number for Alaska Airlines in whichever city you will be starting your return trip and call to ask them that very question. You may also want to look at having the meat shipped separate, it could very well be cheaper. Just depends on weight and if you are packing it...
  8. Big Sky Dreamin

    Suggestions on central MN rifle ranges?

    There is a range near Elk River that gets out past 200 yds. Not sure if there is anything closer, maybe in Monticello or find out if Camp Ripley has any public range days.
  9. Big Sky Dreamin

    Need Pheasant Recipe please

    Marinade in white whine and Dijon mustard, then grill.
  10. Big Sky Dreamin

    baselayer bargains

    I've been happy with several icebreaker pieces I have, as well as my smartwool socks. As far as the stink of poly goes, over time poly base layers and quick drying workout gear develop a funk if washed with regular detergents. I have found one detergent, Penguin Wash, that will get the funk out...
  11. Big Sky Dreamin

    Insulated Pads ?

    Rei has a bargain cave type place and does a garage sale once or twice a year as well. I have an insulated BA that I've been happy with, but tech has changed a lot over just the last five years. The biggest complaints I've read about with the newer ultra light pads have been noise and after...
  12. Big Sky Dreamin

    FirstLite in MN ?

    Cabelas sells them, but I have had a hard time finding it in Rogers. Cabelas also started selling a base layer product line produced by ice breaker which is fantastic manufacturer of merino products. The best selection of first light I ever found was at a sportsmans warehouse, to bad they closed...
  13. Big Sky Dreamin

    Reading Material

    I recently finished Endurance by Alfred Lansing. Great read about Ernest Shackelton's failed Antarctica crossing expedition. For those that haven't read it, it was written in the 50's and based on diaries and interviews of the crew involved. Fantastic non-fiction.
  14. Big Sky Dreamin

    Pilots

    Flight training isn't as expensive as you think. Especially if you have your own plane. I'm a current pilot, but I haven't flown in light singles in years.
  15. Big Sky Dreamin

    Bigger camera lens

    I have a Sigma 150-500mm Optically Stabilized that I have been happy with. It's kinda slow at f6.3 at 500mm but the OS helps quite a lot. It is pretty large though and closer to the grand side. Otherwise Nikon has a 70-300mm VR lens that worked for me as well. It's smaller, less bulky and...
  16. Big Sky Dreamin

    Droid vs IPhone

    I keep my feet on both planets. I have an adroid phone and an iPad. What it comes down to is, do you want to repurchase your apps from Google or not? Other than that they function about the same at the end user. I've been happy with android, my wife prefers her iPhone. While I have no problem...
  17. Big Sky Dreamin

    Airline Help

    Chase has a good miles card if I rember correctly..
  18. Big Sky Dreamin

    Hunting gloves?

    Outdoor Reasearch has several tactical gloves. Type "coyote" in the search field on their homepage and it will bring up all the items that should work. Some are water proof some not, but they have a good selection and some of them seem to be on close out.
  19. Big Sky Dreamin

    MN Firearm Transport Laws

    You are correct. As was pointed out to me by a county sherif a few years ago that the law had changed to allow the transport of an unloaded and uncased firearm in the vehicle while going to or from town or between hunting locations while hunting. Sounds like the trooper needs a little...
  20. Big Sky Dreamin

    Wild Boar in MN????

    I've seen a few at the zoo, but none in the wilds.

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