Sorry for your loss, great dogs are alway unique and I'm sure you will remember Lu always. You next dog will be different, but hopefully just as great in its own ways. But right now it just plain sucks....
Miller, your shots never disappoint, and these are no exception. You have an excellent combination of talent and a knack for putting yourself in the right place at the right time. As always, thanks for sharing!
Had a similar thing happen to a friend two years ago in Bozeman, they broke his window and took his pack, rifle, pistol, binos, can't remember exactly what else, his insurance was really good about paying replacement cost right down to the littlest stuff.
I would check out stone glacier and mystery ranch as well if you budget allows. Have owned and used both and can say the the krux frame (SG) and NICE frame (mr) are both incredibly adjustable and comfortable for a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Would have a hard time not seeing you happy with...
For those dates my personal preference would be the Kenetrek hardscrabble or mountain extreme non-insulated. My hardscrabbles are my go to throughout the summer and most all of archery season here in Montana. I have worn the M.E. non-insulated boots for fairly active climbing/hiking late into...