Post by: bulldogs40 on January 29, 2016, 05:55:47 AM
Post by: 3dvapor on January 29, 2016, 06:12:31 AM
Post by: fair-chase on January 29, 2016, 06:32:35 AM
Post by: X-Force on January 29, 2016, 06:46:19 AM
$100 on gear would be a bino harness(why not go American made fhf or agc), boot insoles (superfeet green or merino), game bags (Tag or caribou gear) or onx maps(app or chip).
Post by: trophyhunt on January 29, 2016, 06:47:04 AM
Post by: bulldogs40 on January 29, 2016, 06:58:02 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 29, 2016, 07:16:57 AM
After eating some Heather's Choice I'll never go back to Mt. House.
That's a bold statement
Post by: jackelope on January 29, 2016, 07:21:03 AM
After eating some Heather's Choice I'll never go back to Mt. House.
That's a bold statement
Especially when you consider Chili Mac N Beef.
Post by: vandeman17 on January 29, 2016, 07:22:06 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 29, 2016, 07:29:19 AM
After eating some Heather's Choice I'll never go back to Mt. House.
That's a bold statement
Especially when you consider Chili Mac N Beef.
Mtn House saved my life. True story. I should make another thread about that story sometime.
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 29, 2016, 07:30:42 AM
Post by: fair-chase on January 29, 2016, 07:31:13 AM
After eating some Heather's Choice I'll never go back to Mt. House.
That's a bold statement
Especially when you consider Chili Mac N Beef.
Ugh. The worst!!! :chuckle:
I understand everyone has different tastes, or lack thereof. :chuckle: For me Mt. House digests at the same pace as MRE's, and doesn't taste much better. I get enough MRE's at work, I will do anything for a real meal on my own time.
Post by: Rob Allen on January 29, 2016, 07:46:17 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 29, 2016, 10:18:08 AM
Good trekking poles are a must have if you plan on packing an animal out on your back.
Good headlamp. I really like my Zebra light. Can't be without a good light just in case.
Darn Tough socks are amazing.
I'd probably spoil myself with a nice knife if it were me.
After eating some Heather's Choice I'll never go back to Mt. House.
That's a bold statement
Especially when you consider Chili Mac N Beef.
Ugh. The worst!!! :chuckle:
I understand everyone has different tastes, or lack thereof. :chuckle: For me Mt. House digests at the same pace as MRE's, and doesn't taste much better. I get enough MRE's at work, I will do anything for a real meal on my own time.
BLASPHEMY!!!!!!
Post by: Fl0und3rz on January 29, 2016, 10:25:14 AM
Post by: milldozer on January 29, 2016, 10:36:51 AM
Post by: KFhunter on January 29, 2016, 10:42:50 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?
Post by: jackelope on January 29, 2016, 10:47:19 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.
Post by: coachcw on January 29, 2016, 10:49:47 AM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on January 29, 2016, 11:16:06 AM
just buy a nesco gardenmaster dehydrator on amazon for 100 bucks and make your own dehydrated meals..
thats what I do now.
you couldn't pay me to eat mt house meals anymore.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 29, 2016, 11:20:43 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on January 29, 2016, 11:25:32 AM
Post by: milldozer on January 29, 2016, 11:29:43 AM
http://darntough.com/men/mens-hike-trek/light-hiker-micro-crew-light-cushion
They are a little lighter and shorter than the boot sock. Can't go wrong with either, though.
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on January 29, 2016, 11:31:06 AM
No, seriously, last time I did this (last year), I bought 7 pairs of Smartwool socks on a good Sierra Trading Post sale. I'll try the Darntough socks next time.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 29, 2016, 11:51:49 AM
Post by: 7mag. on January 29, 2016, 06:12:50 PM
Outdoor edge razor knife and a bottle of knob creek.
That is a fantastic way to spend $100. Another idea is an Alaskan Guide Creations bino harness. One of my favorite hunting purchases for around $100.
Post by: Eric M on January 29, 2016, 06:19:43 PM
Post by: X-Force on January 29, 2016, 09:09:18 PM
Red deserts are no joke.
Post by: bulldogs40 on January 29, 2016, 10:13:43 PM
Post by: RadSav on January 29, 2016, 10:32:41 PM
Post by: Eric M on January 29, 2016, 10:56:46 PM
First lites on sale right now too.I ordered a pair of the tan ones tonight. They are definitely on sale! I hope medium fits. I'm right on the border between 33 and 34. Depends on the cut. And all the reviews just say true to size.
Red deserts are no joke.
Post by: swift on January 30, 2016, 08:13:16 AM
Gators
Trekking poles
Post by: coachcw on January 31, 2016, 09:25:12 PM
Post by: X-Force on January 31, 2016, 09:50:59 PM
First lites on sale right now too.I ordered a pair of the tan ones tonight. They are definitely on sale! I hope medium fits. I'm right on the border between 33 and 34. Depends on the cut. And all the reviews just say true to size.
Red deserts are no joke.
I'm a 32-34 have thick legs and run larges.
First lites tag drives me nuts and I have to cut them off.
Post by: Smoke on January 31, 2016, 10:17:58 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on January 31, 2016, 10:50:13 PM
Post by: Odell on February 01, 2016, 07:32:08 AM
Post by: buglebrush on February 01, 2016, 08:13:32 AM
Post by: Skillet on February 01, 2016, 08:15:24 AM
Post by: swanny on February 01, 2016, 09:39:06 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 01, 2016, 12:42:16 PM
Butt-out tool
What would you do with the remaining $95?
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 01, 2016, 03:39:25 PM
Buy a back up butt out tool, bino harness, gaiters and one 5 hour energy.Butt-out tool
What would you do with the remaining $95?
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 01, 2016, 03:55:15 PM
Buy a back up butt out tool, bino harness, gaiters and one 5 hour energy.Butt-out tool
What would you do with the remaining $95?
I like it
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on February 02, 2016, 04:10:27 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!
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on February 02, 2016, 04:13:45 AM
If you don't have gators there is no question that is what I would buy. Outdoor Research. Don't know what I did all those years without them!
I think KUIU still makes the best Gator out there.
I've watched Scott run through about every one ever made 😆.
His only complaint is his legs get hot.
But not everyone runs that ginger internal body temp...
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Post by: RadSav 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:
Post by: Fl0und3rz 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.
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on February 02, 2016, 03:36:48 PM
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.
Post by: Tjv28 on February 20, 2016, 09:46:11 PM
Post by: Expedition Scout 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.
Post by: 180-GRAIN on February 22, 2016, 12:40:13 PM
Post by: zackmioli on March 20, 2016, 01:08:31 PM
-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
Post by: blackpowderhunter 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!
Post by: Eric M on March 23, 2016, 08:41:31 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 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.
Post by: KNOPHISH on March 23, 2016, 09:32:31 AM
Post by: Utah 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..
Post by: rosscrazyelk on April 06, 2016, 02:34:48 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on April 06, 2016, 07:06:17 PM
Post by: JJB11B 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
Post by: ICEMAN on April 06, 2016, 07:12:19 PM
100 bucks of trail mix. Yum.I'd say $50 trail mix $50 jerky..... or $50 booze $25 trail mix and $25 Jerky
:)
Post by: zackmioli on April 07, 2016, 11:03:40 PM
Rip cord code red rest and kuiu Yukon gaiters are next up.
Post by: Tbob on April 11, 2016, 02:12:53 PM
Gators and trekking poles are on my list..
Post by: Stein on April 11, 2016, 03:11:53 PM
1/3 of a Bearpaw map.
A duck call I could actually blow and sound like a duck (maybe should be an instructional CD).
A near lifetime of day passes to the Spa Hot Springs Motel pool.