The UL setup that I've used all over America now. From the Appalachian Trail to the Arizona Trail. This pic was taken this weekend in Ozark National Forest.
CNOC Vecto 2L bag + Sawyer Squeeze (avoid the mini and the micro!) with a SmartWater bottle setup as a gravity feed.
When you get the...
I have a Mule, a Pintler, and just got a Beartooth last week. Did the first 3 day trip with it ending today.
Purchased the beartooth specifically for a week+ colorado elk hunt this year (and Idaho next year).
The trip I just came back from was with pack goats so we went in semi heavy @40+# and...
US Forest Service contractor here. Legal requirement is for a shut off valve. Says nothing about fuel source or fuel type.
I'm uncertain if BLM has different requirements
Well now I know what I want to be when (if) I ever grow up. I wanna be your hunting partner!
Thanks for sharing the pics.
Perhaps you can write out the stories behind some of the mounts as I'm sure we would all love to hear them.
Been using ours for 5 or 6 years as well. Worked at 14k feet when a buddy's netbook wouldnt.
Pair with a titanium Toaks cup and a long handled spoon and you are in business.
With the exception of the CNOC Vecto bladder I've broken EVERY SINGLE bladder I've ever used.
Platypus? Busted.
Camelback? Broke em by the boat load on active duty.
Osprey? It broke too.
MSR hydration bladder? Split the seams.
The MSR dramadary bag (without hose setup) has been good for water...
I'm still trying to figure out what a <decimal> 20 gauge shotgun is.
Killed a metric shit ton of deer and a few coyotes with a normal 20 gauge slug gun over the years as I grew up in a slug-only state...
Smart water bottles over nalgene.
If anything if on your list as an Extra item (boxers, t shirt - socks are only item exempt from this rule and only 1 pair!) It stays at home.
Swab out the extra pants for packable rain gear.
Where is the puffy?
What rifle/bow is going?
Add some 3mm P cord, a...