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Offline RadSav

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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #45 on: February 02, 2016, 04:36:06 AM »

100 bucks can get three ExOfficio undershorts.  Maybe even four if you wait for a sale!

Total convert! I will say I'm still a huge fan of the First Lite ones, but they fall apart when you look at them. Bought a pair of Exos last year to wear side by side comparison throughout the season...

By the end of backpacking season Exos were the ones I reached for first!

I bought three Exo shorts when Cabela's had them on sale.  Figured they were worth a try and I expected they would be "Hunting Only" shorts at that still outrageous price.  I mean shouldn't there be a half dozen in a bag for that price?  Anyway, after the first hunt I came home and tossed all my other shorts in the trash!  I have more money in Exo shorts now than the wife has in shoes :yike:

Now I understand why women get so excited when they find just the right bra...it just makes life more enjoyable! :chuckle:
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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #46 on: February 02, 2016, 07:01:34 AM »

100 bucks can get three ExOfficio undershorts.  Maybe even four if you wait for a sale!

Total convert! I will say I'm still a huge fan of the First Lite ones, but they fall apart when you look at them. Bought a pair of Exos last year to wear side by side comparison throughout the season...

By the end of backpacking season Exos were the ones I reached for first!

I bought three Exo shorts when Cabela's had them on sale.  Figured they were worth a try and I expected they would be "Hunting Only" shorts at that still outrageous price.  I mean shouldn't there be a half dozen in a bag for that price?  Anyway, after the first hunt I came home and tossed all my other shorts in the trash!  I have more money in Exo shorts now than the wife has in shoes :yike:

Now I understand why women get so excited when they find just the right bra...it just makes life more enjoyable! :chuckle:

The price is outrageous, but well worth it.

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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #47 on: February 02, 2016, 03:36:48 PM »
  Hard to argue with the EXO's, great underwear. Make life in the mountains much easier.

   A quality bino harness, is so worth the money. AGC or FHF are my first choices. I prefer FHF because of the smaller profile, but believe AGC may have a smaller version now. No more constant fiddling with fit, and stretch and riding up under my pack.

   Havalon

   Gaiters- Kinda like underwear, cant have enough. I have a variety for different hunts. Noise not an issue, kuiu, OR, or Sitka stormfront. If noise conscious I like kennys.

   Supplements- This was my first year playing with supplements. I noticed a significant difference in my long term performance over the course of the 3+ weeks chasing elk.

 

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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #48 on: February 20, 2016, 09:46:11 PM »
The exo's do last a really long time, but they STINK bad... Wool is where it's at. Smartwool, icebreaker, wooley's

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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #49 on: February 21, 2016, 07:03:26 AM »
I'm with Jackelope.  Darn Tough socks are amazing and they come with a lifetime warranty.  Buy seven pairs and you never need to buy socks again.

I've been hearing about these socks, so I'm going to order some right now.

edit: they got a bunch of different ones...which ones you all bragging up?

I have a couple pairs of these ones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XG34DQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

My buddy literally wears them till they have holes in them, then sends them back and they send him new ones.

I'll second this comment. Have a bunch of these and love them! Have lasted a long time with constant use.
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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #50 on: February 22, 2016, 12:40:13 PM »
Gaiters #1, I have had 1 trip ruined after hiking in 5 miles because I did not bring a set. Water from brush ran into my boots and before I new it I was dumping water out of both boots and had to turn around and hike out. If I could find a decent set with what money was left trekking poles #2.

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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #51 on: March 20, 2016, 01:08:31 PM »
This might be a long list....

-kuiu Yukon gaitors
-trekking poles (any suggestions?)
-new drop away rest
-AGC Bino harness
-backcountry stove
-eno rain tarp for my hammock
-340 gold tip hunter pro/xt
-kuiu merino bottoms
-first lite or darn tough socks

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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #52 on: March 23, 2016, 08:21:02 AM »
This might be a long list....


-trekking poles (any suggestions?)


I have liked my Black Diamond Trail Back trekking poles.
79.99 at REI, and they go on sale from time to time.. seem like a great deal after a few seasons of use for me!

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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #53 on: March 23, 2016, 08:41:31 AM »
I just got some Bog Pod shooting sticks (the tripod) for $90. They're awesome.

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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #54 on: March 23, 2016, 09:09:39 AM »
This might be a long list....


-trekking poles (any suggestions?)


I have liked my Black Diamond Trail Back trekking poles.
79.99 at REI, and they go on sale from time to time.. seem like a great deal after a few seasons of use for me!

I just bought the Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock, they are $111 with free shipping on Amazon and they are SWEET. They have stainless flick locks instead of plastic.

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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #55 on: March 23, 2016, 09:32:31 AM »
Mt. Goat raffle tix  :tup:
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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #56 on: March 24, 2016, 10:47:20 PM »
Im sitting here kinda bored so I got to thinking about hunting like I always seem to do when I'm bored. The question is if you had 100 dollars to spend on a piece of gear right now what would it be. Maybe not something essential but something that would just make your life in the mountains a little easier or more comfortable. So 100 dollars laying around what would you spend it on.

I'd buy a handful of SeatoSummit eVent dri sac's..  One for my clothes,sleeping bag,food/stove/fuel(D-ring to hang in tree away from bears) and the smallest one they make for my fire starter/firstaid kit.   All my stuff stays waterproof/organized and the one I use for my clothes doubles as one hell of a pillow...  Best/favorite pieces of gear I own.  Keeps blood from boned out meat off all my stuff too.  Money..
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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #57 on: April 06, 2016, 02:34:48 PM »
Alot of good stuff on here. . I love the  backcountry .
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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #58 on: April 06, 2016, 07:06:17 PM »
100 bucks of trail mix. Yum.
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Re: 100 dollars for gear
« Reply #59 on: April 06, 2016, 07:10:41 PM »
100 bucks of trail mix. Yum.
I'd say $50 trail mix $50 jerky..... or $50 booze $25 trail mix and $25 Jerky
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