My rifle season elk day pack with my gun is around 12 pounds, which I would consider not much weight. 12 pounds compared to people training with a 60 pound pack is barely any weight at all. If you’re mountains fit, carrying a 12-20 pound pack all day is no big deal.
My approach to staying fit...
99.9% of your elk hunt will be spent hiking without weight. So do exactly that at least three times a week. 4-8 hours each time with no less than 1,000 feet of vertical gain. Go for long hikes at low effort. Then start including short but high intensity uphill sessions during your hikes. That's...
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Representative Duram,
I am writing to voice my opposition to HB 505. I believe HB 505 sets a dangerous precedent for the privatization of our wildlife. While the North American Model of Conservation is not a legally binding document, I believe it is important to...
I’ve really grown to love multi-day solo hunting trips. It’s intimidating at first, and I always drag my feet leaving the house, but once I do I have a great time. Of course, there are ups and downs, and it isn’t always type 1 fun, but it doesn’t have to be fun to be fun. Being comfortable when...
don't forget about the .25-06! very underrated cartridge...
of course, it's a long action, but just because a rifle is chambered in a short action offering doesn't mean it's lightweight. all tikka t3xs are long action but weigh 6.5 pounds.
it's a tough time to buy a new rifle if you don't have...
I'm not at all trying to support or defend the efficacy of gun control measures. In your post you described how you used to take guns to school and that people's perceptions of guns have changed over time. Yes, you are correct. People's perceptions of guns have changed over time, in part due to...
Turn to the ultralight backpacking world for good tarp options, i.e. Borah Gear (least $) and Mountain Laurel Designs. If the tarp will function as you primary shelter, be forewarned that tarps are not the most weather-proof shelter. For that reason, err on the side of larger; if you intend to...