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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #45 on: February 01, 2015, 03:49:11 PM »
Garming 62st and onXmaps.
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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #46 on: February 01, 2015, 09:13:56 PM »
I tried the Crispi boots but they didnt hold up to the Blues. Kenetreks were my next boot and I couldnt be happier. Comfortable, good support and my feet stay dry.

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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #47 on: February 01, 2015, 09:20:32 PM »
I tried the Crispi boots but they didnt hold up to the Blues. Kenetreks were my next boot and I couldnt be happier. Comfortable, good support and my feet stay dry.

I used to buy danners. They were so comfortable but I'd  wear out a pair a year. I switched to Kenetrek mountain extremes about 5 -6 years ago and they are pretty much still like new. Ive used them in the blues during some nasty conditions as well as all over the palouse and even to Wyoming a couple of times. Still no leaking and like i said, pretty much like new. I have hot feet though and they are a touch warm so i bought kennetrek hard scrabbles too. I think I'll be good to go for a long while

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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #48 on: February 02, 2015, 12:12:05 PM »
I got three seasons out of my Kenetreks extremes, was pretty happy with them

Tried the Crispi last year, did less than 40 days in field and destroyed them, completely,
they were super comfortable, just fell apart


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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #49 on: February 02, 2015, 12:29:28 PM »
Garmin 62st w/on x maps and my havalon.

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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #50 on: February 02, 2015, 12:30:24 PM »
Puma Hunter knife



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Heavy enough to chop with. Skins, guts, cuts.   Mine from the 1960's has the wood handle though.

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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #51 on: February 02, 2015, 12:31:24 PM »
My gps has allowed me (worry free) to travel WAY further and cover new areas I would have never seen without it. Travel different route back without a worry.

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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #52 on: February 02, 2015, 01:06:51 PM »
My sword.  :lol4:
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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #53 on: February 02, 2015, 01:11:40 PM »
Big box of blue shop towels ! im looking for blue birds nests  :chuckle:

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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #54 on: February 02, 2015, 01:16:44 PM »
Dodge Ram 4x4 - really saves wear and tear on the boots
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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #55 on: February 02, 2015, 02:08:40 PM »
My modified Fiskar Brush Axe.  It is an essential piece of gear for me while trapping and hunting, for cutting trails, and for clearing brushed in roads.  It is just handy as heck.  I have one in what ever rig I  am in. I feel exposed when I don't have it with me in the woods.


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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #56 on: February 02, 2015, 03:30:25 PM »
Big box of blue shop towels ! im looking for blue birds nests  :chuckle:
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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #58 on: February 05, 2015, 03:09:30 AM »
I will add Lorpen socks to my list. 

Not sure I have had a blister, an irritating fold, or an annoying seam in the past five years since making the switch to Lorpen.  Wife thinks I'm crazy for having one drawer dedicated to $400 worth of hunting socks, but it just may be my finest hunting apparel investment.
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Re: Best piece of gear.......period
« Reply #59 on: February 05, 2015, 04:25:43 AM »
I will add Lorpen socks to my list. 

Not sure I have had a blister, an irritating fold, or an annoying seam in the past five years since making the switch to Lorpen.  Wife thinks I'm crazy for having one drawer dedicated to $400 worth of hunting socks, but it just may be my finest hunting apparel investment.

Love Lorpen socks too I have several!  :tup:
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