Recent content by Dewey

Mystery Ranch is having a super sale right now and some Crew Cabs are going for very low prices. MR are THE packs, AFAIAC, and I have had about everything and have Kifaru. Check out www.mysteryranch.com, HTH.

I had one, got rid of it.

I would suggest custom "orthotics", which can really help aleviate your foot pain and make any boot feel better...if, correctly fitted.

Nope, not ...biased..., just satisfied! I also have a little bit of experience with wilderness backpacks, some 53 years of it and all over BC, much of Alberta, and into the NWT and Yukon. I earned my living for years in an occupation where carrying 140-150 lb. loads was part of the job....and it...

I will add that I own and use bags by Western Mountaineering, Integral Designs, Feathered Friends and, best of all, Valandre. I also had an original, US-made Marmot Mtn. bag for many years. My choice for hunting and a few other uses, is the Integral Designs North Twin/Andromeda Overbag combo...

I agree, it seems that he was refering to Kifaru packs. I had both a Longhunter Rendevous and a much pimped out Siwash and did not like the LHR after three trips here in BC. I do like the Siwash, but, I cannot carry the weight on it that some claim to have done. I have owned/used a whack of...

I have backpack hunted since 1964 and intend to continue until I am 90, I am only 62 now. It is the only hunting I enjoy and is my idea of how to really relax and savour life. I have backpacked recreationally since 1956 and as a major aspect of my wilderness employment from 1965 to 1993. It is...

I am very familiar with Albertan mountain situations and BC, of course and would first ask you what you intend to hunt, how long you will backpack per hunt, i.e., 3 days or 2 weeks, and what physique you have. My next question will be, what is your REALISTIC budget? Tell me this and I can...

I have shot Leupies for over 40 years and use a lot of them on my mountain rifles (not really much use for any other kind here in BC). I have also bought four Zeiss Conquests over the past year or so and am VERY pleased with these, all in all; I consider them the best value in a really sound...

I am seriously considering a pair of those, based on what a guy on Kifaru.net has to say. He is among the more experienced and knowledgable guys I have encountered on forums of this type, his name is Ed Tyanich and I trust his judgement completely. There is another Hanwag outlet here in...

Thankyou, gentlemen take each other at their word and always have. I am not familiar with that specific maker of boots, however, there are still a fair number of smaller boot makers in Europe and these are not imported here to Canada due to the obsession with "Asian trade". If, they fit and...

Very simply, my wife for career reasons always wanted me to use a "handle" on this type of forum, that is no longer necessary. I prefer to simply use my name and post what I actually have experienced since I started bushwhacking at Nelson, BC, some 53 years ago. I have never claimed to be...

Meindls, Hanwags, Lovas and various other Euro boots will all work well, if correctly fitted and then LOOKED AFTER. I retired as the main bootfitter for the largest sporting goods retailer in Canada, here in Vancouver and also once briefly worked for the major Meindl supplier. I have had...

I have that Leupy Compact and have had for a long time, I hate the damm thing and am not wild about the Leupy spotter I have on it. I also have a Gitso CF tripod with Manfrotto pan head and a Leica 62 Armoured 16-48 spotter and THAT is a setup, but, it costs a chunk of change. I intend...

I am very impressed by your tipi and I own a Kifaru 8-man, had a Paratipi and a 6-man. I also like the floor as you show it and would prefer this in most BC conditions, especially on northern muskeg. I do disagree with your comment as to Bibler tents being the most breathable of all SW tents...