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How do you carry your bear defense sidearm
I had a razco for years, until I lost a pistol out of it on a bear packout. There’s no retention strap and no retention screw (on my model at least), and I suppose it loosened over time. Recommend the kenai as above or similar. I chose a Hosking holster with a retention strap. I like a chest... -
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"WHAT SHOULD I CARRY IN MY FIRST AID KIT?" - ANSWERED PART #1
“I carry a CAT tourniquet and paid only $20 for three of them. I also carry a bleed stop or blood clotting in the event of a cut that you cannot place a tourniquet on.” There is a high likelihood you purchased counterfeit tourniquets. They go for $25-30 each. I never recommend my students...- DanWyo
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- Forum: Fitness, First Aid, and Backcountry Survival
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Microspikes or Crampon recommendations for chukar country
The Grivel G10s have worked for me. The bottom is shaped to prevent snow and ice buildup.- DanWyo
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- Forum: Other Product and Gear
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Questions regarding WY towns
I also echo the healthcare piece. It gets really old having folks with chronic medical conditions or expectations of specialist availability move here without checking first. It’s rural—there’s limited services and very limited access to specialists. Make sure there’s primary care availability... -
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What's the longest distance you would hike for an elk?
Whoever said terrain matters, that’s the answer for me. 2.5 miles off trail, downhill through deadfall took 8 hours for one trip. -
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WTS Norma Bindstrike 180gr .308 local only
Somehow 308 instead of 300wsm showed up at my door. Two boxes, $80 for both. NW Wyoming. -
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SOLD Kuiu baselayers XL
Peloton 97 quarter zip $50/each some pills/pulls (minor) Peloton 118 quarter zip $40 excellent condition All prices TYD G&S CONUS -
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SOLD Decathlon Forclaz Trek 100 Down hoody
XL. Excellent condition. $50 TYD G&S CONUS. -
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SOLD Sitka Kelvin Active Jacket LT
New with tags. $150 TYD G&S CONUS -
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SOLD Arcteryx Gamma LT Hoody—Large
Excellent condition. No damage or odors. $175 TYD PayPal. G&S fee up to you. -
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How I would give 1st aid to myself. If I had an open chest wound in the field.
War stories are fun, but training is better. The American College of Surgeons provides Stop the Bleed training. It is often available for free or at reduced cost. Find a class near you at: https://www.stopthebleed.org/- DanWyo
- Post #24
- Forum: Fitness, First Aid, and Backcountry Survival
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Grizzlies after the kill
Two is better than one, as one can always be a lookout. I live and hunt Nw Wyoming, and there are elk kills by hunters that are lost to bears annually. The gunshot/smell, etc do attract them. Part of the risk. Just don’t fight the bear for the carcass.
