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<blockquote data-quote="ol mike" data-source="post: 1223223" data-attributes="member: 4683"><p>HRstretch ,</p><p></p><p>I'll throw my two cents in here on stuff that works for long range hiking-mountain hunting .</p><p></p><p>You probably have the boot stuff ironed out by now - merino socks -and a sock liner are the way to go & having a spare pair of socks is never a bad idea .</p><p></p><p>PANTS your choice here is huge -get pants that have spandex inner thigh area -these are considered mountain climbing pants . The reason for them is that each time you pick your leg up -which is thousands of times -regular pants will bind against you . Pants like " Cloudveil " and others will allow the binding area of the crotch to easily stretch making each lift of the leg noticeably easier ,feels no different than wearing short pants . Plus the spandex breathes really well .</p><p>I think some of the high-end hunting clothes "camo" use it but I don't care about camo myself .</p><p>DON'T buy anything like microtex/super tough this & that the tough clothing will drag you down a lot per day .</p><p></p><p>For ultra light backpacking forget wool outer layers , get a down coat and hat , unzip/remove as needed be then it will compact down to the size of a football .</p><p></p><p>Then shop for light weight rain wind gear , Equinox has some great stuff for very little money .</p><p>Get one of their backpack poncho's in Green color it is great for wind/rain & an emergency shelter if need be . It weighs very little & packs the size of a double cheeseburger .</p><p></p><p>Downsize everything -down to a small backpacking knife and sharpener .</p><p>All these things plus getting in shape will give you confidence which is important in keeping your spirit & drive to hunt high .</p><p></p><p>Aleve a day will keep the knee pain awa-well not away but it will help us "mature" hunters ..Grin ..</p><p>Best of luck friend !</p><p></p><p></p><p>Mike</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ol mike, post: 1223223, member: 4683"] HRstretch , I'll throw my two cents in here on stuff that works for long range hiking-mountain hunting . You probably have the boot stuff ironed out by now - merino socks -and a sock liner are the way to go & having a spare pair of socks is never a bad idea . PANTS your choice here is huge -get pants that have spandex inner thigh area -these are considered mountain climbing pants . The reason for them is that each time you pick your leg up -which is thousands of times -regular pants will bind against you . Pants like " Cloudveil " and others will allow the binding area of the crotch to easily stretch making each lift of the leg noticeably easier ,feels no different than wearing short pants . Plus the spandex breathes really well . I think some of the high-end hunting clothes "camo" use it but I don't care about camo myself . DON'T buy anything like microtex/super tough this & that the tough clothing will drag you down a lot per day . For ultra light backpacking forget wool outer layers , get a down coat and hat , unzip/remove as needed be then it will compact down to the size of a football . Then shop for light weight rain wind gear , Equinox has some great stuff for very little money . Get one of their backpack poncho's in Green color it is great for wind/rain & an emergency shelter if need be . It weighs very little & packs the size of a double cheeseburger . Downsize everything -down to a small backpacking knife and sharpener . All these things plus getting in shape will give you confidence which is important in keeping your spirit & drive to hunt high . Aleve a day will keep the knee pain awa-well not away but it will help us "mature" hunters ..Grin .. Best of luck friend ! Mike [/QUOTE]
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