Author Topic: WA Mt. Goat Hunt (Bearhunter) (Read 160550 times)

slim9300 · « **Reply #150 on:** July 11, 2012, 10:02:36 AM »

Quote from: Bearhunter on July 11, 2012, 09:31:28 AM

Thermarest Medium Neo Air, with pillow in stuff sack! Shane your the only one that will know were I was at anyways so Im sure youll end up with the gear

Lol.

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dreamingbig · « **Reply #151 on:** July 11, 2012, 10:12:53 AM »

You should have decent weather this weekend as well. A few clouds rolling in but nothing major. I hope the visibility cooperates for you.

Bearhunter · « **Reply #152 on:** July 11, 2012, 10:33:52 AM »

Hey Nimrod how did your scouting trip go?

Wea300mag · « **Reply #153 on:** July 11, 2012, 08:13:20 PM »

James, you need to attach a 75 lb rock to the pack for the trip out so you get the real life experience.

Bearhunter · « **Reply #154 on:** July 11, 2012, 09:51:37 PM »

I hear ya, Im sure its gonna be a challenge like no other, Ill be packing lots of Ibprofen!

slim9300 · « **Reply #155 on:** July 12, 2012, 07:49:31 AM »

Quote from: Bearhunter on July 10, 2012, 10:02:53 PM

Throwing some gear together for a 2 day trip this weekend, hope to be able to access in fairly deep on Mt. Baker as we have finally had some warm weather to melt off the record snow pack we had late in the season. Got the new Tines up digiscoping adaptor, and packing the video camera as well with any luck well find a couple dozen goats to check up on! Gonna run with the old trusty Lowe Alpine pack this weekend, cant hardly wait to get my new Timberline T2 loaded up and field tested when it shows up here sometime in August! Post some pics when we get back!

By the way. You are going to love the Timberline. I have the first production model made and I have had it since last October. I am also on Kifaru's Prostaff. It's done very well (4/4 on hunts with it) and is amazing at carrying heavy loads. My favorote part is how small it gets in daypack mode. Be sure to watch the videos on YouTube created by Patrick on how to properly wear a Kifaru pack. It's somewhat unique, or at least it was to me.

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Bearhunter · « **Reply #156 on:** July 12, 2012, 02:40:38 PM »

Slim, I cant wait to get it I ordered it with the XLT lid, is that the XLT lid on yours and the T2? Im on there field testing staff and building a working relationship to qualify for a bigger discount in the future with Aron, they are a top notch company and great to deal with! Probably somemore gear in the future perhaps a tipi and TI stove down the road!

slim9300 · « **Reply #157 on:** July 12, 2012, 03:34:30 PM »

Quote from: Bearhunter on July 12, 2012, 02:40:38 PM

Slim, I cant wait to get it I ordered it with the XLT lid, is that the XLT lid on yours and the T2? Im on there field testing staff and building a working relationship to qualify for a bigger discount in the future with Aron, they are a top notch company and great to deal with! Probably somemore gear in the future perhaps a tipi and TI stove down the road!

I have a T1 with the standard lid, Grab-it, Aron Snyder lash kit, 2 small waist belt pounces and both the composite and custom molded aluminum 26" stays. I have a very curved upper back and the extra curve in the molded aluminum stays are perfect for me. The weight difference between both stays is pretty minimal. (see the attached picture) One tip on this pack is don't over pack it. It will "barrel" and this will cause pressure on your mid and upper back. If you pack your pack nicely and take a little extra time, it will be the best thing since sliced bread. The problem I mentioned above is the reason the DT's were created. I love a big pack with nothing lashed to the outside, hence why I wanted 7000+ cu inches of space.

I am just like you. I will be purchasing a MegaTarp w/ annex, small stove and many other goodies soon. I love my Nallo GT 4 but the oppertunity to have a sub 2 lb. shelter for two (I already have my trekking poles with me) is pretty intriguing, not to mention the ability to add instant warmth for below timberline. Some day I really want an 8 man tipi too.

Let me know when you get your pack. I remember how hard that wait was for me but it was 100% worth it once I figured out how to get the thing dialed in.

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If you look close this is the weight of both stays in each picture.

Bearhunter · « **Reply #158 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:51:29 PM »

Slim thanks for the tips, I would imagine the aluminum will probably fit me a bit better as well as I have the same curviture you are talking about. Angie said she would try to get it to me by early August for Goat Scouting & Bear hunting!!

slim9300 · « **Reply #159 on:** July 13, 2012, 07:02:44 AM »

Quote from: Bearhunter on July 12, 2012, 09:51:29 PM

Slim thanks for the tips, I would imagine the aluminum will probably fit me a bit better as well as I have the same curviture you are talking about. Angie said she would try to get it to me by early August for Goat Scouting & Bear hunting!!

You could always try my T1 with both stays and a decent load and see which one you prefer. Kifaru can always tweak the curve on the aluminums for you too based on what you think was best. I live in Oly but if you are ever down this way, let me know.

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Wea300mag · « **Reply #160 on:** July 14, 2012, 11:49:02 AM »

I think Bearhunter had some interesting weather if he went up yesterday.

dreamingbig · « **Reply #161 on:** July 14, 2012, 07:57:17 PM »

I was thinking the same thing! One word: DUCK!

slim9300 · « **Reply #162 on:** July 14, 2012, 10:26:56 PM »

Been there. Not fun.

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slim9300 · « **Reply #163 on:** July 19, 2012, 07:19:52 AM »

Update?

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Bearhunter · « **Reply #164 on:** July 19, 2012, 02:53:55 PM »

Great trip parked 1.5miles before the trail head because of massive amounts of snow still, seen 30 goats! Leaving for Vancouver island rite now, post more when I get back heres a teaser!
GOAT TEE