LEJ said:

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The owner of LO (Brennen) was very helpful in answering my many questions by phone and emails. I have the 18.

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Thanks! That's a good enough recommendation for me, knowing that you use it!

It was the best overall value I could find for my needs. Any bit of buyer's remorse you may have when you see it in person will completely leave you after the first use.

Def get someone to help you on first assembly for dping the "burn in". Wear latex or cut resistant gloves. It is a bit of a pain, esp in the field. Break down is easy.

So worth it

I thought they forgot the stove jack for my Luxe tent- but it was wedges in the bottom of the tent box. Customer service emailed me back immediately, and helped me locate it (though they were ready to send a new one if it wasn't in the box). Just wanted to update that everything came as advertised, and give a shout out to a company with good customer service.

Do you use a stove jack protector or sleeve between your stove pipe and the stove jack material?

The stove jack is silicone coated fiberglass, but it has a sticker advising the use of a sleeve as well.

My seek outside stovejack has fire ******ant material built into it.

What made you decide to go floorless? I use one at work to save pack weight but the is completely negated by the stove.

Mtn_Guide said:

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What made you decide to go floorless? I use one at work to save pack weight but the is completely negated by the stove.

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Being able to bring a tent big enough for my whole family was the primary factor. My kids are starting to get old enough to hike. My youngest isn't quiet there, but I have a hiking baby backpack he sits in. When you already have a kid on your back, every ounce matters! Plus, for a few years, I'll have most of their gear on my back as well.

Secondly, I wanted a tent that could also double dip for hunting & fishing excursions. This whole tipi is lighter than the Tentsile Flite+ I was using, and that was basically a solo tent vs this housing 4 people easily. Add a stove, and split the weight with someone else, and I'm still way under what most people carry. Being able to extend into colder weather is a huge plus, as we could easily have snow during any of our rifle hunting seasons. Even if it isn't cold, it often rains in the afternoons. Being able go in the tent with my boots on, or hang cloths inside to dry is a plus as well.

Just seemed to make the most sense for camping all year in the west. Instead of having 3-4 different setups, I consolidated them all into 1. The only other thing I'm keeping is my hammock setup. For quick hiking or going ultralight, that simply can't be beat. But there is too much standing dead beetle kill pine in many areas for me to feel safe hanging in a tree.

Anyone receive their OTC archery tag that applied for preference points elk and deferred to archery?

They might not be sending them out until later just checking. I have been charged already.

Not OTC, but I haven't received my limited 2nd-rifle deer tag yet either.

Thanks! Just making sure it didn't get thrown out or address messed up.

I was worried as well, and went on the CPW site to check. The OTC tag shows up as bought, but doesn't say it shipped yet. My small game license that I already got has an icon saying it shipped, so it eased my anxiety.

Good to hear! I have my small game license already but no tag. Was getting a little concerned.

last night i dreamt i had a bull at 4 yards and collapsed catastrophically, pushing my arrow a few feet to the right.

and somehow, managed to 12 ring his butthole.

buried to the nock.

did not recover.





anyone proficient at dream analysis?

This might explain why I get into high stakes footraces after a few beers.

You need to be doing more cardio to the point that you're too tired to dream.

I've been jiu jitsuing and working. Lungs is ok, but a few months behind on lunges.

CO first rifle tag came today.

CO Rifle 1 tag in the mail today also

Got my Colorado deer and otc elk tag today.

Thanks for letting us know! I'll be on the lookout for mine now.

Also got Colorado tag today.

I also got my Colorado tag today. Any season, private land cow tag.

Our group got our 1st season elk tags yesterday.

Got my 2nd rifle deer tag today! Is it October yet?

Same here

No, but August is like next month.

LEJ said:

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No, but August is like next month.

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It sure as **** is

Went for a climb and then a run tonight. I checked- and the mountains are still here ready to kick your butt (Incase anyone forgot). September will be here before you know it, get your butt moving!!!!

How are you doing on your training? Are you going to crush it or get crushed?!?!

Did a 2 mile hike with some pretty steep elevation, 40lb pack. Felt strong after. Took a break to rehydrate and soak in a little nature. Then I dumped the pack and set out on my routine 2 mile circuit- my goal was to run them both sub 8'/mile. As I approached the end of the second, I was tired but felt decent, so I decided to push on for a 3rd. Finished at 24:12... but I'm chalking it up as a win! Even though I was a touch over 8'/, I had an extra mile. Great to push my lungs and mind like that.

Keep at it boys!!!!

You're way ahead of me on the running part. About to start morning runs now that I am 12 weeks out.

Stair climber progression has been solid and I have incorporated a lot of stability exercises for legs and lower back into my work out. I've been really sore which has delayed the start of my running. I'm also going to be running up and down the retention pond between two lakes I live by, weighted with a pack.

Not sure how my progression will be on that but am thinking like start at 20 and move up 10lbs each week until I hit 80-100. Our outfitter recommended training down here with about double the weight to prepare for the altitude... that's going to be tough.

cupofjoe04 said:

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How are you doing on your training? Are you going to crush it or get crushed?!?!

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I always get crushed.

But my arrows are flying wonderfully.

ttha_aggie_09 said:

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You're way ahead of me on the running part. About to start morning runs now that I am 12 weeks out.

Stair climber progression has been solid and I have incorporated a lot of stability exercises for legs and lower back into my work out. I've been really sore which has delayed the start of my running. I'm also going to be running up and down the retention pond between two lakes I live by, weighted with a pack.

Not sure how my progression will be on that but am thinking like start at 20 and move up 10lbs each week until I hit 80-100. Our outfitter recommended training down here with about double the weight to prepare for the altitude... that's going to be tough.

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Best thing to simulate the altitude is training in the heat. Doubling the weight seems to risk injury.

https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20792387/training-in-heat-to-prepare-for-altitude/

Go Hunt has an article up about big changes coming for 2020-2026

Just scanned it but things I noticed

Archery deer and elk will now have set dates of sept 2 - sept 30. Season is now 29 days instead of 30.

Rifle 2 and 3 have each been cut from 9 to 7 days with more rest time in between seasons. Rifle 4 now includes thanksgiving so it seems that everything has been pushed back.

I wish I would have started this earlier in life.

Hate to be an alarmist but deep in my gut I have butterflies now more than ever about the future of western hunting opportunities.

Edit- above is all for Colorado. Other state changes coming as well

They are also proposing for 2nd rifle to start on a Wednesday and run 7 days. That sucks for those of us that drive in and need the two weekends to limit vacation days.

Edit to add link: https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/Commission/2019/July/Item.16-BGSS.Final.Recs-July.2019.PWC.pdf