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    Air or foam sleeping pad

    Looking to get a sleep pad What Is everyones thoughts on air vs foam Pros and cons of each
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    To dry bag or not

    Do you guys use dry bags in your packs for a bivy style hunt? Do you use them for everything im your pack, some, or none What do u carry in dry bags if anything
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    Basemap vs onx

    I have hunt stand and as well im not a huge fan but it dose work Im with brentD as well I can get all 50 for 30 but still goun keep onx as well but now don't have to spend the extra money
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    Basemap vs onx

    The other day I ran across an ad for basemap app After looking into a bit it seem much like onx with a few extra layers but also a few layers not available thst are on onx such as the roadless The basemap is a yearly fee of 30 buck for all 50 states compared to 100 I am a long time one guy...
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    What bag size is preferred?

    Looking at buying my pack The plan as of now is to carry camp for 3 days or so return to the truck after and regroup and decided if we want to return to that area or go to a new Im looking at possibly a kuiu pack and wanted to know everyone's thoughts on size should I look at a 3200 size or a...
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    Kuiu vs horn hunter

    Not sure on a price range really I dont want to break the bank but at the same time dont want to get junk n regret it As far backpack hunting I'm doin my first backpack hunt in 2020 I am hoping its going to be an every year thing and possibly a little use of it in pa even if it's just to take...
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    Kuiu vs horn hunter

    Thanks I will keep that in mind I'm brand new to backpack hunting
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    Kuiu vs horn hunter

    Anyone have any say between a kuiu ultra 6000 or a horn hunter full curl system. Pro and con on both or any info on y u like one better then the other for a colorado archery elk hunt
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    Question on backcountry food

    I have been doin some research on meals for backpack hunting From what I have found I need to stay around 2800 cal per day is this about Right? Also as far as the instant coffee packs for morning dose anyone replace the instant coffee for a pre workout try powder to get the the energy and...
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    Will my base layer work for Sep hunt

    Im looking at my first elk nxt Sep (2020) im on a budget having 4 kids and a wife up in the air on it to begain with My question is how important is a merino base layer or would I be ok with the under amour that I currently use in pa to hunt with is is the heavy cold weather gear
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    Looking for help on picking am area

    Me and my buddy are planning our first elk hunt in Sep for archery hunting I have been doin a ton of homework for the last few months and narrowed down a few unit i thought were good starting points for a scouting but now comes my questions I am looking at units 74 75 751 77 78 All in...
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    Help with points systems

    I'm lost on this point system thing We don't have a point system in PA Or units so I have questions Do I need points for an otc archery tag in colorado Are there units that my otc tag dose not cover Is there a map or info on units I can and can not hunt with otc Any info on the points thing...
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    Help out a first time east coast guy

    Thanks johns I'm just outside of Pittsburgh bout 35 40 mins it will be me and a buddy goin but I can only imagine the work of getting one out The altitude it's the one factor im worried about but from what I read if we start slow for a few days we should survive it
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    New guy needs help with buying a pack

    Ok guys I've been reading and doin some research have found 2 packs that I think are in right ball park but are way different I'm looked at the badlands 2200 and also the horn hunter full curl system The badlands 2200 is a 2200 cubic inch back The horn hunter is 5000 cubic inch but the large...
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    Help out a first time east coast guy

    I have checked out the onx series and have 3 pages of note for when i get that phase. Was planning on an over the counter tag for colorado in Sep to hunt with the bow. I have seen alot of material on camp to close to roads is a dust factor. I also have read for a new guy such as myself try to...
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    Help out a first time east coast guy

    Hey everyone Im a pa guy looking to plan a colorado elk trip in 2020 starting my homework now to try and be as prepared as possible. The question I have right now (first of many im sure) is camp I am looking at a base camp deal so I can be as mobile as possible (from way I have researched thus...

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