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Do you bring a tent with stove or without for the high hunt?

I bring a stove and need it.
15 (48.4%)
I bring a stove and dont need it.
0 (0%)
I do not bring a stove and dont need one.
9 (29%)
I do not bring a stove but wish I had one.
7 (22.6%)

Total Members Voted: 31

Voting closed: January 30, 2020, 08:24:48 PM

Author Topic: Stove or no stove  (Read 16883 times)

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Stove or no stove
« on: January 25, 2020, 08:24:48 PM »
Trying to decide between tent with stove or without.

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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2020, 08:40:55 PM »
My grandpa always said "better to have something and not need it rather than need something and not have it".

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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2020, 08:44:41 PM »
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My grandpa always said "better to have something and not need it rather than need something and not have it".


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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2020, 08:48:50 PM »
My grandpa always said "better to have something and not need it rather than need something and not have it".
This is always solid advice
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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2020, 09:05:50 PM »
Base camp tent, yes. Spike, backcountry tent yes. Yes to both. I’d freeze my frijoles off in Idaho, in SEPT, without.
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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2020, 09:22:02 PM »
My grandpa always said "better to have something and not need it rather than need something and not have it".

Doesn't always apply, especially to back country hunting. Are lots of things I'd take if I drive to my camping spot. Packing it in, not so much.

Personally have never used one. Not in Washington, Idaho or Colorado.

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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2020, 09:29:02 PM »
My grandpa always said "better to have something and not need it rather than need something and not have it".

Doesn't always apply, especially to back country hunting. Are lots of things I'd take if I drive to my camping spot. Packing it in, not so much.

Personally have never used one. Not in Washington, Idaho or Colorado.

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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2020, 09:31:13 PM »
Base camp for sure.  At minimum to dry out clothes, but we burn pretty much all night anyways.  This year we had a ton or rain during our elk hunt in September.  Being able to dry out boots and gear was a must.

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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2020, 09:34:01 PM »
Base camp for sure.  At minimum to dry out clothes, but we burn pretty much all night anyways.  This year we had a ton or rain during our elk hunt in September.  Being able to dry out boots and gear was a must.

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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2020, 09:40:09 PM »
One game changer for sleeping, wear a beanie! One time in Colorado was in the teens at night. Slept okay the first night. But the second night wore my beanie, made all the difference and slept well. No stove...  though it would have been nice  :chuckle:

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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2020, 09:43:24 PM »
One game changer for sleeping, wear a beanie! One time in Colorado was in the teens at night. Slept okay the first night. But the second night wore my beanie, made all the difference and slept well. No stove...  though it would have been nice  :chuckle:

Beenie is huge. Always have one in my BC gear.
« Last Edit: January 26, 2020, 08:21:07 AM by WapitiTalk1 »
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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2020, 12:12:28 AM »
Always better with a stove. Always.

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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2020, 06:10:38 AM »
Dry go light one man tents.   You can stay warm in small tent.   Build fire outside for enjoyment. 
Wet / snowy pack the stove. 

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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2020, 06:20:55 AM »
Need is a strong word. Never "needed" it unless there is snow lots or precipitation. But it sure is nice to fire up the stove as you wake up to get your gear squared away during crisp September mornings
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Re: Stove or no stove
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2020, 06:40:22 AM »
well , I usually at least have the stove in my truck and take it to the trailhead.I live near sea level so once I get to a trailhead I decide if I should take it or not.It sure is nice to have if its cold and wet

 


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