I bought a 3XL Chugach NX in green after rifle season. It was a little big to start with and I've lost about 20 pounds since then. I think I now need a XL and the 3XL is way too big. I've worn it maybe a dozen times around town, 5 or 6 days of hunting, and packed it around the rest of the summer...
I would think as long as they aren't too full it should work great. I just mixed up some rock salt and water (1/4c salt to 1 quart water) in old 2L pop bottles and put them in the chest freezer.
Thanks for mentioning that SteveE. When I backpack anywhere I always put most my weight on any tree within falling distance. Also make sure to keep an eye out for widow makers ordeal limbs on healthy trees. I haven't had an issue yet butt hose pictures are good reminders.
17 days and counting to archery opener and I still haven't finalized my plan. I have three nights and three and a half days (1/2 day Friday for scouting) and I'm planning on riding my bike in 3.5 miles to the end of a trail, hiking 1.5 miles along a river to where I can cross, and then have a...
Much of the Stoltze and formerly Plum Creek lands had been open listed as block management, but the new Plum Creek owners only committed to keeping that tradition open for one more year. As for the rest of Block Management lands, they can be okay or they can be worthless. Some of it is so thick...
Bought them, waxed them up two days in a row, wore them walking the dog for a week, and gave them their first test last night. I hiked a mile or do, 600ft up, off trail through blowdown, with a 70lb pack on. And since I forgot my trekking poles it was all leg work. The boots did great; fit well...
Sorry if this is redundant but I'm a bit unclear. I'm going to go try out some Kenetreks tomorrow in town but I don't know which styles they have, and I don't know which i want to find. What are the main differences between the Hardscrabble and the Mountain Extreme? I hike much during the...
Since I have views but no responses, here is what I've done. I took a K clip and fished the strap of the top portion of the gun bearer up through it until the tail can seat over the K clip. I then slid the webbing on my pack shoulder strap through the K clip slot with the slit cut out. As I did...
I know some of you guys have put Kifaru gun bearers on Mystery Ranch packs. How do you attach the top piece? I bought a K clip but I'm afraid it won't be secure enough. Thanks!
Old man, I started with a pair of camo mesh pants that were super light and breathable, but sat on some sap while waiting under a tree and essentially waxed my hind parts. They were really only good for the hottest days. Then I bought some of Cabelas instinct pants that are light and stretchy...
I'd agree with Jram and Bowhunter60 as well as Maxx. However, listening to an older podcast on virtual scouting for a 5 day hunt, I'm curious about day hunts. I'm fortunate enough to to live in my hunting state, but most often only do day hunts. How would your tactics and methodology change for...
Permethrin. Coat your clothes and pack then coat again. It's the only thing I've had luck fending them off at their worst. That said, it seems that September is never as bad as the May/June/early July time during runoff and snow melt. The Sawyers non-deet stuff is great to apply as you go out as...