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My buddy and I got December WT in 22 with just loyalty points!

Fort Wayne. Been here 37 years.

I've tried a lot of chairs and keep going back to a pad, unless I'm near the truck/quad. I will check out the options mentioned above...always looking. The key to sitting on the ground/pad that's easier on your back, is keep your legs lower than your butt. Like on a downhill slope, on a rock or log, etc... makes a big difference.

I just bought a QAD Ultra HDX rest to replace my Whisker Biscuit. Mounting and initial setup are done. My concern is that it appears the fletching may hit the top bar, maybe barely clear it. I shoot 2" Blazers on Gold Tip Hunter XT shafts. I am putting the rest on a Matthews Drenalin. Two flippers came with the rest package, one is on the rest and one is a "spare" that is a little wider between the prongs. Do you know of any issues with this setup? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

I wear the Carhart double front pants for rifle coues. I can bust through any brush in those. I plan to use the Kuiu for archery.I have both the Kenai and Super Down. They serve two different purposes and they are light enough to pack both. Of course the Super Down compresses more, but the Kenei compresses well too. Both are very light weight. As mentioned above, the Kenei is very breathable and quiet...and has pit-zips to let the heat out. This is best suited for active hunting. The Super Down is not breathable and noisy, but blocks wind well. This is best suited for sitting/glassing. It will be quieter if you layer a soft shell (Kenei) over the top. I have both in large if anyone wants to check it out before you buy. I live in Mesa and work in west Chandler.

I recently received the Attack pants and Peloton 240 full zip. Seems like really good stuff, and quite comfortable. I got the 34 pants, which fit very well on my 34 - 35" waist. Haven't had a chance to try them out yet. I think the hip vents are going to help wth venting heat. Only wish the pockets were a little bigger. PAC8541, have you worn your Kuiu pants in coues country brush? Wondering how they hold up in heavy brush, catclaw and such.

Thanks for the replies. I got it paper tuned and real close at 20 yards last night. Now I need to tweek it in for longer distance at the range. It was pretty easy to tune. I already notice a difference...seems more forgiving than the Whisker Biscuit. I'm probably going to regret not doing this a long time ago. Is it necessary to have the knock point 1/8" - 1/4" above square? Mine is only 1/16" above square.

As mentioned above, drive the Rim road and side roads. They will be in the open and burn areas, usually hillsides. The peak season seems to be end of July through August, depending on rain.

Big score on the raspberries this weekend.

Wow! Great buck! Especially for a first. Good story. Thanks for the magazine link...looks like a good one. I may have to join.

Congrats Evan! You guys have more luck than... Let me know what deer hunt you got, when the results are posted. Brad

Awesome video! and awesome hunt! What an adventure! I can only dream of it.

Great footage!! Really enjoyed it....thanks!

WOW! What a great trip! I would love to do that!

What engine does this have in it? Not familiar with Dodge.

A little more detail and pictures of the features would be nice. Website doesn't have much.

I have a $25 Cabellas gift card I'd like to trade for a Sportsmans Warehouse gift card of equal value. I am in east Mesa and rarely get to Cabellas. I prefer to meet face to face if possible. I work in west Chandler and can travel a bit if necessary. If no other option, we can cross them in the mail.

Thats helpful info....thanks!!

Do the pants fit true to size? I am in the market, but am hesitant to order without trying on. I prefer a stretch waistband that can adjust to my gut. I am 5'11" 170lbs with a 34" waist. I buy 35" jeans. I have the Kenai jacket and the Super Down hooded jacket. I love them both, which serve different purposes. They are both very light weight and compressible.

Nice tent! Looks like the total weight is around 4.5 lbs? I am in the market, but wanting to stay around 3 lbs or less...so probably gonna have to be a 3-season 1-man tent.

Any updates to this thread? Any pack-out pictures? Are you still loving the pack?....specifically the Icon Pro 3200. I just bought the 3200. It took some messing with it to get the fit right. Originally I ordered the tall frame and ended up ordering the regular frame, which seemed to fit me better. I am 5' 11" 170 lbs with 18" torso. I will send back the tall frame once I am sure which one I will keep. I still need to hit the trail with it. I have had it loaded with 50 lbs and seems comfortable. I am still trying to get used to the lumbar pad, as I have not had a lumbar pad on a pack before, so I am not used to the feel. I love the quality of the materials and assembly, the many pockets, the adjustability, the strap management, the comfort with a load, and customer service. It seems it will be large enough for a 1 - 3 night backpack trip. I can't wait to do a hike...maybe this weekend.

I have a Kodiak and havent needed a stove yet...propane heater is plenty. I also have the Alaknak 12x12 with wood stove. It is great for cold weather. It has a zip-out floor panel so the stove sits on bare ground. There is nothing like laying in the sleeping bag, listening to the crackle of burning wood and watching the glow of the fire.

I want to give a big kudos to Kuiu and Tim. I ordered the Icon Pro 3200 and received it just a few days later. I had a couple issues with the fit, so I posted on their FB page. Tim responded promptly and asked me to call him. He was very courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. We decided I may need the regular frame instead of the tall, so Tim expedited the order and I had it in two days. I now have a better fit that should work for me. Now I just have to hit the trail for a real test. Thank you Tim and Kuiu for a good experience!

What year, model Kuiu pack? I read they had trouble with the older frames. I believe they redesigned it last year. I just bought the Icon Pro 3200. I had a little trouble with the fit using the tall frame. Now I have the regular size frame and fits me better. The pack looks like good quality materials and assembly. The true test will be when I get it on the trail.

What's the difference between bonus points and preference points? I know some states have a preference system.