You've converged to an optimal set of gear. I didn't need anything either...but I had a gift card!
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I did the same the other day. I guess, like was mentioned, I am happy with my gear set as is.
That said, if one of the sleeping bags had been discounted further, I would have bought one.
That said, if one of the sleeping bags had been discounted further, I would have bought one.
Anyone have experience with the merino 210 zip off bottom?
Yes. Kuiu's 210 merino blend is not my favorite. It doesn't have a lot of stretch and can very tight round the calf. (My brother couldn't even wear them).
I do really like their zip-away bottoms, but prefer the 145 merino or the 200 Peloton synthetic.
I do really like their zip-away bottoms, but prefer the 145 merino or the 200 Peloton synthetic.
I remembered today why it's bad for Sean to just "swing by" Cabela's for no good reason. ... As I stumbled across Sitka in the bargain cave. Sure enough I'm now the proud owner of a Kevin puffy coat. $270 MSRP for $120.
I finally pulled the trigger on an EE Convert downtek 850 treated custom made -10 Bag. Hope it gets to me before my muley trip. If not, I guess I'll just stay home and go dove hunting.
I love heartellin about money spendin.
This bow better come in pronto so I can get enough arrows through it.
Finally getting around to going through some pics from my recent Colo scouting trip.
The Silvertip with Titanium Stove... got the tepee up to 72 degrees when it was in the 40s outside... all with half wet, half green, sappy twigs. Starting a fire at treeline is not enjoyable. Having a fire at treeline is enjoyable.
Throw another shrimp on the bar-b
Mountain graffiti... I'll allow it.
Biggest buck I got a decent pic of... more better bigger ones up high
So tender, so joocey... needs another year, or 3.
The Silvertip with Titanium Stove... got the tepee up to 72 degrees when it was in the 40s outside... all with half wet, half green, sappy twigs. Starting a fire at treeline is not enjoyable. Having a fire at treeline is enjoyable.
Throw another shrimp on the bar-b
Mountain graffiti... I'll allow it.
Biggest buck I got a decent pic of... more better bigger ones up high
So tender, so joocey... needs another year, or 3.
What did you end up getting? A Prime?
You talking at Groesbeckistan?
You are.
Lungblood said:
Finally getting around to going through some pics from my recent Colo scouting trip.
The Silvertip with Titanium Stove... got the tepee up to 72 degrees when it was in the 40s outside... all with half wet, half green, sappy twigs. Starting a fire at treeline is not enjoyable. Having a fire at treeline is enjoyable.
Throw another shrimp on the bar-b
Mountain graffiti... I'll allow it.
Biggest buck I got a decent pic of... more better bigger ones up high
So tender, so joocey... needs another year, or 3.
Gotdang that tipi looks comfortable w that stove in it
Sean98 said:
What did you end up getting? A Prime?
Ya... a centergy hybrid
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Gotdang that tipi looks comfortable w that stove in it
I was mad at myself when I dropped that coin. I actually patted myself on the back when I was out there. That whole setup is lighter than the other tent(s) I was using previously and lighter than my old mummy bag.
Intersection of WC and Continental Divide Trail... also the 76/77 boundary marker.
It's a big ole bear!
It's a big ole bear!
did you see anyone else up there?
3 bulls across the divide trail, but in 76. I'll never get to hunt that country but it was worth the effort to see a little bit of it. Really elky.
The 2 bulls at close range (17-30 yards) were in 77. I plan to focus on muleys for my first trip but it's gonna be hard to not hike the extra 1.5 from base camp to the general area where I saw them. Lots of deer but not many by the lake I fished.
The 2 bulls at close range (17-30 yards) were in 77. I plan to focus on muleys for my first trip but it's gonna be hard to not hike the extra 1.5 from base camp to the general area where I saw them. Lots of deer but not many by the lake I fished.
Oh, "anyone" .. I read it as " anything".
Yeah, as I was headed back to my camp after watching those 3 bulls I see a dude fly fishing... in MY LAKE! He wasn't there when I hiked by and he was already in the process of packing up and leaving. We chatted for a while . He made the point of telling me that he was not a hunter but he does a lot of conservation work. Asked me why you don't see many deer or elk anymore on the trails.
Yeah, as I was headed back to my camp after watching those 3 bulls I see a dude fly fishing... in MY LAKE! He wasn't there when I hiked by and he was already in the process of packing up and leaving. We chatted for a while . He made the point of telling me that he was not a hunter but he does a lot of conservation work. Asked me why you don't see many deer or elk anymore on the trails.
Dang I want to get up there somewhere.
Sean is there any big fancy archery/3D ranges around emporia?
Sean is there any big fancy archery/3D ranges around emporia?
I think Wichita is the closest.
Be up there Wednesday - Saturday. Should be done working every morning by 10 so I might go chootem some.
Send a gillion cattle to the yards around there just never make it up that way.
If we are somewhere close on the hopeful bird hunts over the winter I will hit you up.
If we are somewhere close on the hopeful bird hunts over the winter I will hit you up.
I meant I'm in Garden next week. I live in Topeka, just north of Emporia.
Oh I see. Well next summer then.
Late night trip report. My "hunting buddy" and I were supposed to go scope out a new unit, but due to storms canceled that plan. Due to possible rain excuses he also bailed on going to check the game cameras I put up last month...luckily, i'm not afraid of the "possible rain" that never happened today. Got to test the new exo pack and InReach out...One hella long day trip
Also got attacked by a Grouse. SOB flew out of a log 5ft away and came about 6in from my face, had no idea what it initially was. I yelled and swung a trekking pole at it, missed and hit a tree with the pole. It then proceeded to "charge" me and follow me for about the next 30yds. Damn thing never backed down. Gave me a hell of a scare and now I need new trekking poles...Anyways, here's some of the game camera highlights to enjoy. Needless to say, I'm fairly elk horny now.
Bear back rub
Bachelor Party
Only a few decent pics from this camera before an elk knocked it down.
Also got attacked by a Grouse. SOB flew out of a log 5ft away and came about 6in from my face, had no idea what it initially was. I yelled and swung a trekking pole at it, missed and hit a tree with the pole. It then proceeded to "charge" me and follow me for about the next 30yds. Damn thing never backed down. Gave me a hell of a scare and now I need new trekking poles...Anyways, here's some of the game camera highlights to enjoy. Needless to say, I'm fairly elk horny now.
Bear back rub
Bachelor Party
Only a few decent pics from this camera before an elk knocked it down.
Rule 1 compliant. Well done.
stdeb11 said:
Needless to say, I'm fairly elk horny now.
I new I wasn't the only one!
Very nice pics and trip report. You're in a target rich environment.
As an aside, I bought a pair of trekking poles for my recent excursion and I am a believer. The poles and the Alaska Guide Creations chest rig are needs, not wants.... for me at least.
That's a hellofa heavy bull in that last photo.
That would be about as good as it could get for me. Some day.
What am I missing in the second photo?
That would be about as good as it could get for me. Some day.
What am I missing in the second photo?
The bear on the far left side rubbing against the tree.
I have reached the moderately distracted level of elk horny. It is affecting my work and family life.
Those pics make me elk horny and I'm not hunting elk this year!
I changed my work computer background to an elk about 3 weeks ago and it's been downhill ever since...now it will be worse
Carbon fiber trekking poles anyone? I used to think trekking poles were for old men and sissies. Turns out, even when you're semi-young your knees like you a lot better...plus carbon fiber trekking poles might push me over the edge to get a jimmy tarp
Bonus bear pic
Carbon fiber trekking poles anyone? I used to think trekking poles were for old men and sissies. Turns out, even when you're semi-young your knees like you a lot better...plus carbon fiber trekking poles might push me over the edge to get a jimmy tarp
Bonus bear pic
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