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    North to Alaska

    I’m ready to go back….that was one of the coolest experiences of my life. Completely out of my element, and I loved it.
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    Gear Out Of Stock

    Overseas supply chains have been a pain. We (Seek Outside) make everything in house, so while we've been slammed, have been able to at least tread water on lead times.
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    Seek Outside Eolus thoughts

    The Eolus is a really neat tent that does several things well. It handles condensation better than any of our tents in my testing, light enough for one person, legit big enough for two 6'5" tall guys to sleep in and not be too cozy. No stove jack option on it, and it won't pitch as tight to...
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    Help Me Choose My First Pack (Updated)

    A couple resources that can help you make a good decision: https://seekoutside.com/blog/how-to-pick-the-right-backpack-hunting-pack-for-you/ https://seekoutside.com/blog/cut-backpack-hunting-weight
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    Why are hot tents so expensive?

    https://seekoutside.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-tent-condensation/ Unfortunately condensation happens. In some cases it's worse than others. There are ways to deal with it, but it takes knowledge and sometimes extra kit. If you add liners or an inner to a floorless tent then it functions...
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    If I only knew this when I first started backpacking....

    I prefer trail runners through September and into early October depending on weather. In rain I use bridgedale or darn tough wool socks with a Rocky Gore-tex sock overtop. That way the shoes can be soaked but feet stay dry. Tail end of October into November I prefer to move to a lightweight...
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    Blisters

    Leuko Tape. Can wear it for a week straight and it stays put. Awesome stuff.
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    Seek Outside Newbie with questions....

    To go from Base + Vestibule to Base Tarp Vestibule you'll need the connecting tarp and another pole (or linked trekking poles). In a BTV I recommend the jack stay in the vestibule. That gives you a wood storage / cooking area at the end, then sleeping gear in part of the tarp and base. That...
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    If I only knew this when I first started backpacking....

    Bacon Jerky - take a pound of thick sliced applewood smoked bacon and get a broiler rack and pan. Cut bacon in half lengths and load it on the pan. Set oven to 170 or 180 degrees and wait 12 - 18 hours. I can literally eat a pound a day for 10 days and not get tired of it. I usually lose...
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    If I only knew this when I first started backpacking....

    You can replace all the packaging with Ziploc brand freezer quart bags. You can dump boiling water straight into those. I've got an insulated freezer bag cozy that I put it in to rehydrate.
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    Tipi tents in big wind country?

    Tent size matters in wind. A 52" tall tent is going to catch a LOT less wind than a 11'6" tall tent with a 21' diameter. That said, I've had my 8 person in 50 mph gusts pitched with 10 stakes and no guylines and it did very well. The problems we see with tipis in high winds is usually...
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    Tipi tents in big wind country?

    This info is also coming from Seek...but at least it's honest info :) Snow load- the canopy will support more snow weight than your pole will. So if you get dumped on by 18" of wet stuff, the canopy will probably be laying on the ground unless you maintain the tent. That said, our tents pitch...
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    Seek Outside Pack noise?

    The cost savings is really a wash. No zippers = less weight and more waterproof. That's why we offer packs with and without. I love the side zip, but if I were backpacking in the Olympics in wet season or in SE AK I'd probably prefer no zipper. Regarding noise, the fabric is crinkly when...
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    Favorite back country tent stakes

    Groundhog clones are what we send out with the Redcliff. If you want to add some stability in high winds then look to the MSR Core 9 inch or the twisted aluminum stakes we sell. If you want to go lighter for guyouts then Ti shepherd stakes are good. For deep snow then v channel snow stakes or...
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    Backpack hunting newbie

    There is so much to learn.....read, read, read! You can have a bad hunt but good camping, but if your camping is bad it will probably bring the hunting down as well. Get good at backpacking. Start right, end right. Most people go through 3-5 years of gear churn when they get into this sport...
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