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<blockquote data-quote="jmden" data-source="post: 478319" data-attributes="member: 1742"><p>You are getting there... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Check this out for a bag and change your thought process on mummy bags. They are absolutely fine to sleep in. No one says you have to have them zipped all the way up with the draw cord tightened around your face--not even close. You are really not 'restrained', least I rarely feel that way.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.backcountry.com/mountain-hardwear-banshee-sl-0-sleeping-bag-0-degree-down" target="_blank">Mountain Hardwear Banshee SL 0 Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down from Backcountry.com</a></p><p></p><p>0F bag, 800 fill power down, (will last much longer than any synthetic fill if taken care of properly) that's a few ounces lighter than the Cabelas and with the Conduit waterproof/breathable laminate (got it myself in one bag and it works great). The baffles are welded so there is next to zero exposed stitching to absorb and carry water to the down. Much smaller package in your pack due to the high compressibility of high quality down vs. synthetic. I pretty much generally figure that most stuff from Cabelas is meant for camping at your truck or in a wall tent with that a pack string packing you in. Not too knock Cabelas too much, but it's just generally not top of the line gear. </p><p></p><p>If you go with a floorless Kifaru design tipi or the Paratipi and get any rain, it's likely that the ground will be wet, which means you'll be wet in short order. You'll need a bag that can deal with that as the above bag can. Your Cabela's bag won't have a w/b outershell. </p><p></p><p>You have to factor in the extra weight and bulk of a floor you pack along with you in the final assessment of shelter weight and the reality is that floor you pack with you will be much less waterproof and usable and comfortable than a shelter with a real floor will be. <a href="http://www.wildsidesystems.com" target="_blank">WildSide Systems</a> ...new and much better designs than shown are being worked on as we speak. A shelter with a floor is a tremendous boost to being comfortable and having a livable shelter. You will be able to hunter harder day after day after day and looking for systems that allow you to do that is...isn't that why we are out there in the first place?</p><p></p><p>Your shelter and your sleeping bag are your last lines of defense from nature's weather. I like 'em made to take on more than I think likely to be shelled out weatherwise. That time of year in the mountains, anything can happen. A floorless shelter and marginal bag leave something to be desired when the rain/snow hits in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Some of the Garmin Rhino series GPS units have built in weather radio funtion as well as FRS/GMRS capability. Less bulk and weight for the same or better functionality.</p><p></p><p>Check out the MSR Titan Tea Kettle before you buy.</p><p></p><p>Kifaru Long Hunter Hauler functions as large backpack and day pack with option to immediately pack out a quarter of elk or 1/2 deer. Actually, I packed out all 4 quarters of a 4x4 , approx. 200-225 lb. muley last year on some x-country nasty terrain in one load with it last year and then back up for camp in one more load.</p><p></p><p>Will you have a water source nearby or have to pack in water for the dehy meals? Often you'll find that if you are packing xtra water in for the dehy meals, that a can of chili, etc. is as good and less weight and much less expense overall than dehy. Just something to keep in mind if it fits the situation. Can of hearty soup can be cracked and put right on top of the stove with no addt'l pot needed as well.</p><p></p><p>I usually have no more than about 10 rnds ammo ith me. Just me.</p><p></p><p>Just got to try it a few times and see what works for you. Have a good time!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jmden, post: 478319, member: 1742"] You are getting there... :) Check this out for a bag and change your thought process on mummy bags. They are absolutely fine to sleep in. No one says you have to have them zipped all the way up with the draw cord tightened around your face--not even close. You are really not 'restrained', least I rarely feel that way. [url=http://www.backcountry.com/mountain-hardwear-banshee-sl-0-sleeping-bag-0-degree-down]Mountain Hardwear Banshee SL 0 Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down from Backcountry.com[/url] 0F bag, 800 fill power down, (will last much longer than any synthetic fill if taken care of properly) that's a few ounces lighter than the Cabelas and with the Conduit waterproof/breathable laminate (got it myself in one bag and it works great). The baffles are welded so there is next to zero exposed stitching to absorb and carry water to the down. Much smaller package in your pack due to the high compressibility of high quality down vs. synthetic. I pretty much generally figure that most stuff from Cabelas is meant for camping at your truck or in a wall tent with that a pack string packing you in. Not too knock Cabelas too much, but it's just generally not top of the line gear. If you go with a floorless Kifaru design tipi or the Paratipi and get any rain, it's likely that the ground will be wet, which means you'll be wet in short order. You'll need a bag that can deal with that as the above bag can. Your Cabela's bag won't have a w/b outershell. You have to factor in the extra weight and bulk of a floor you pack along with you in the final assessment of shelter weight and the reality is that floor you pack with you will be much less waterproof and usable and comfortable than a shelter with a real floor will be. [url=http://www.wildsidesystems.com]WildSide Systems[/url] ...new and much better designs than shown are being worked on as we speak. A shelter with a floor is a tremendous boost to being comfortable and having a livable shelter. You will be able to hunter harder day after day after day and looking for systems that allow you to do that is...isn't that why we are out there in the first place? Your shelter and your sleeping bag are your last lines of defense from nature's weather. I like 'em made to take on more than I think likely to be shelled out weatherwise. That time of year in the mountains, anything can happen. A floorless shelter and marginal bag leave something to be desired when the rain/snow hits in my opinion. Some of the Garmin Rhino series GPS units have built in weather radio funtion as well as FRS/GMRS capability. Less bulk and weight for the same or better functionality. Check out the MSR Titan Tea Kettle before you buy. Kifaru Long Hunter Hauler functions as large backpack and day pack with option to immediately pack out a quarter of elk or 1/2 deer. Actually, I packed out all 4 quarters of a 4x4 , approx. 200-225 lb. muley last year on some x-country nasty terrain in one load with it last year and then back up for camp in one more load. Will you have a water source nearby or have to pack in water for the dehy meals? Often you'll find that if you are packing xtra water in for the dehy meals, that a can of chili, etc. is as good and less weight and much less expense overall than dehy. Just something to keep in mind if it fits the situation. Can of hearty soup can be cracked and put right on top of the stove with no addt'l pot needed as well. I usually have no more than about 10 rnds ammo ith me. Just me. Just got to try it a few times and see what works for you. Have a good time! [/QUOTE]
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