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How important is bringing home a bear to you? Couple things to keep in mind. There was a HUGE (110,000+ acre) fire there last year and it went all the way down almost to La Veta. Not only is that going to affect the game there, it'll push some hunters out of 83 and into 85. Less game + more...

I used the Primos Gen 3 Tripod last year, but gave it up. In addition to the whistling, it's definitely way heavier than a pair of hiking sticks, and I found the legs can rattle a bit too. What's worse, the one time I did use it to set up on a deer, all the fussing around with the bottom strap...

You're not supposed to put them back on after using them like that! :ROFLMAO:

I have a great way to avoid that. After forgetting chapstick almost every trip for over a year, I now live in fear of being without it. So every time I'm in a gas station heading out and buying snacks and jerky, I always pick up one of those 3-packs at the counter. Since you use MAYBE about 1/8"...

Good points. I think if you're "truck camping" in the mountains, anybody that can afford a pulse oximeter, it's a great item to keep in your trunk. I don't know that I'd backpack with one, but if you (or a buddy) were new to the mountains and wanted a safety backup, those sport-backpacker oxygen...

Remington is obviously still in business. Despite any past mergers/whatever, I bet if you contacted their customer service they'd help you date that first box. Given they were bought by the same person I'd bet they were also bought around the same time - within a few years of each other anyway...

A friend of the family and I are taking our daughters (same age: 12) grouse hunting this fall. I took mine deer hunting last fall and even though we came up dry it was because we stalked up on 3 doe but had a buck tag (leftover draw). She was ecstatic and super excited to go again! So this year...

I know Luxe. I was an inch away from getting their Hercules 8P before settling on the 12P teepee I bought for this year. I haven't used their products, but at least based on my research they get great reviews and seem to be the second best "price per weight per sleeping-count" out there. If you...

Yes and actually, at least in my opinion... BaseMap has a better "download" function than OnX because you can download an entire region/area/GMU at once, instead of tile by tile. Note that neither product "works offline" automatically. You have to specify a region that you want to download ahead...

My thought, which is basically worthless so do with it what's justified... The difference in what you say you "current" vs "ethically extend my range to" is a pretty big difference - almost double. I feel like the one thing you haven't said anything about is your hunting...

Good points, guys. Expired items and forgetting to refill what you use are bad mojo. I'd also like to say that I personally consider most off the shelf "survival" kits to be pretty useless. A lot of them have all kinds of things like pamphlets on how to trap and build shelters, fishing kits, etc...

I keep mine in a small Kifaru pull-out in my top pack pouch for easy access. It contains: 3x zip-ties (can fix so much with those, also make an emergency tourniquet) 1 Star Flash micro signal mirror (aimable) 1 Shoreline Marine emergency whistle (WAY louder than most emergency kits have) 1 mini...

I wish I had taken a picture of this... but on that last trip my buddy and I took off-roading, we were coming down a steep rocky road (basically a riverbed you were allowed to drive down). I was out spotting my friend, calling out clearances as he picked his way down the rocks. I saw a flash of...

I think my problem is that I actually did this once. I found this one-page cheat sheet on recognizing them and took it on a hike. I didn't find a single mushroom in the wild that I thought I had 100% accurately identified. Everything was different in some way. They honestly all look the same to...

We were scouting that weekend, but not in this particular area - it's not a secret. It's right near Columbine Campground near Central City, CO. The area has a network of very popular 4x4 trails and we were having a good time putting my buddy's Tacoma through its paces. He just threw a lift kit...

I need to take a class too. Is this a bolete? I saw a ton of them out scouting last month but am too scared to ever pick a wild one. My loss I guess...

I missed a comment above about gum. I second that one. I like the Mentos one because I don't take the whole container, just 2x/day in the same baggie where I carry my meds. I feel like the hard shell gums stay clean in there. Anyway human breath is one of the most potent odor sources we have -...

Tissues. I pack like a maniac, I even have gear lists to follow. I probably repack my bag every few weeks just to mess around with my gear in some way. So how the heck do I ALWAYS forget the ***** tissues?

Maybe I should do a Youtube video cross-comparing these? I tend not to personally recommend A vs. B because I find everybody wants something different. What works for me may not be a good fit for someone else. But I'd be happy to compare the apps to show what they can do...

I'm a big fan of ultralight day loads these days. I hung a Wisport Sparrow pouch on the rear panel of an Eberlestock Nosegunner bino harness. I can bring a light poncho/tarp, a small kill kit, a small emergency kit, a snack, and a big bottle of water and my whole load is <5lbs (not counting...