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Offline boneaddict

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The Fly.
« on: September 04, 2010, 09:17:26 PM »
I am trying to shave weight more so than I ever have.   Idabooner created a fly YEARS ago for hunting elk down in the Blues.   he made it out of parachute.  Its as light as it gets.   I am going to put it to use, probably 30 years after he made it.   I am leaving the tent behind.  I hope this doesn't bit me in the arse.   A couple other things I am leaving behind are my extra flashlight, and my 2nd knife.   I hope I get a couple pics.  Thought seriously about leaving the camera behind as well.  :chuckle:

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Re: The Fly.
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2010, 10:11:35 PM »

When are you leaving?
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Re: The Fly.
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2010, 10:16:15 PM »
Not soon enough.   Got work to do.  That and I think I'll start trying to get into shape. :chuckle:

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Re: The Fly.
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2010, 10:32:56 PM »
A tent is nothing more than a glorified fly with a floor and some zippers in some cool places.  You'll be fine.  Good luck!
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Re: The Fly.
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2010, 10:39:50 PM »
you should be good to go. and the less weight on your back and in your pack will be nice :IBCOOL:
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Re: The Fly.
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2010, 11:08:50 PM »
Does he wanna make me one?  ;) Sounds like a nice set up. This is the second year I will be bivy and tarp no tent.

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Re: The Fly.
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2010, 11:09:12 PM »
I have used this when I wanted to lighten my pack. Very light, waterproof and nice

http://www.backcountry.com/integral-designs-silshelter?avad=31835_cdd4c99

I have called in some really big bulls in the blues. Unfortunately I did not have a bull tag only spike tags. Usually some nice animals by the ski area  and up by Godman. Good luck. Beautiful area over there

 


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