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I can smell the sno-seal from here! I had parallel set up, Raichle Hikers, Svea 123, and Kelty D-4, added extension frame and padded waistbelt , and rear pocket, until it was non-cordura Tioga! Sycamore
...Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right....
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Sno-Seal indeed! I lusted for a Kelty pack, but I couldn't justify the cost when I had a decent pack/frame, and ropes, pitons, and carabiners were so expensive. Not to mention my beer bill wasn't exactly lightweight!
"I'm gonna have to science the schit out of this." Mark Watney, Sol 59, Mars
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This thread just keeps getting better .
Ever ponder what a horrible life it would be to NOT be interested in the outdoors ?
PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Bristoe The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.
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Hiked and camp the Wild Azalea Trail in central Louisiana. First time camping with a hammock. Works out well. My pack is an ALICE pack I bought a long time ago.
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A hammock and a bike are not a bad way to go in warmer weather. I've been curious about a hammock setup for a while, but never tried one. That looks like it might be pretty comfy! When hunting out of my pickup I tend to use the tent-cot, as it only takes literally 2 minutes to set up, and I can move camp in minutes. Those I've tried. Pretty sweet. But tell me about that firepot!!
"I'm gonna have to science the schit out of this." Mark Watney, Sol 59, Mars
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Junior high. Dropped off at the edge of the wilderness area and picked up 5 days later. Good times. Of course now days they might call they child abuse or abandonment. What I wouldn't give for some pictures of those days. JR High and we would sometimes walk to the local hills or be dropped off in the National Forest, and stay days at a time, no adults. Wonderful memories.
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Boys and I hiked the Guadalupe Mtns NP back in Dec 2012. Naturally I went old Skool!
Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
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PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Bristoe The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.
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A hammock and a bike are not a bad way to go in warmer weather. I've been curious about a hammock setup for a while, but never tried one. That looks like it might be pretty comfy! When hunting out of my pickup I tend to use the tent-cot, as it only takes literally 2 minutes to set up, and I can move camp in minutes. Those I've tried. Pretty sweet. But tell me about that firepot!! I'll second that request Mackay. I see by your equipment you took a similar path to Doc and me. Thanks for the pics. Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
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Boys and I hiked the Guadalupe Mtns NP back in Dec 2012. Naturally I went old Skool! Jodhpurs or just pants wrapped tight under the gaiters? They are cool. Were there any travelers met that gave you funny looks? I love the knapsack and bedroll too. Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
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Junior high.
Dropped off at the edge of the wilderness area and picked up 5 days later.
Good times. Of course now days they might call they child abuse or abandonment.
Luckily, he still had his cellular phone to keep in constant text messaging with his parents. 😀
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Boys and I hiked the Guadalupe Mtns NP back in Dec 2012. Naturally I went old Skool! Jodhpurs or just pants wrapped tight under the gaiters? They are cool. Were there any travelers met that gave you funny looks? I love the knapsack and bedroll too. Geno Trousers areM1937 mustard wools with M1938 dismounted leggings. Ruck is original TAP 50 french. And sleeping back is original WWII wool bag.
Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
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Why just show to one person? I for one would like to see your set up.
Thank you.
Wayne
Copy that, Wayno. Will post them up soon, here. Thanks for y'alls interest. Been working 7/15's since early February. It'll be over this Thursday. I'll get more pictures posted then. Thanks for your interest. This is my buddy's at Garner State Park. He built a 20' after he saw mine.
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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. Those I've tried. Pretty sweet. But tell me about that firepot!! [/quote] Titanium rocket stove by Ed T. weighs nothing, and burns just a few twigs. It is sized to exactly one of my cups.
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running!www.lostriverammocompany.com
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The stove makes it easy to stop and have a hot cup of coffee or noodles, in a matter of minutes. On those days where the wet and the chill seems to cut right through ya, it makes a big difference to keeping me motivated. Valsdad and Doc, Like you guys, I tend to travel with a minimal amount of gear. I prefer to spend less time cooking/preparing big meals/fiddling around, and more time exploring, fishing, hunting, hiking, etc. The hammock, silnylon tarp, and bag all fit easily in a eberlestock riflebag, that is narrow enough to fit on the back of the bike. I don't have much use these days for some of the "tactical" gear, so it gets converted to more recreational purposes. One note on hammocks. There is a learning curve. They are extremely comfortable when done right though. One thing is that in most places where the temps dip, you really need some insulation underneath you, like an underquilt. Lots of stuff online about all that though.
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running!www.lostriverammocompany.com
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One note on hammocks. There is a learning curve. They are extremely comfortable when done right though. One thing is that in most places where the temps dip, you really need some insulation underneath you, like an underquilt. Lots of stuff online about all that though.
So true.
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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Here is our camping rig. 2012 Surveyor by Forrest River. It took us 15 years to find the perfect camper trailer for us, and this is it. This weekend we took our rig and met my wifes sister, her daughter, and her son at Pioneer Park on the Salt Fork of the Red River. This is all four of the rigs together. Saturday evening we had to do a shrimp and sausage boil, along with onions, potatoes, corn and carrots. Pretty good eats there.
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Junior high. Dropped off at the edge of the wilderness area and picked up 5 days later. Good times. Of course now days they might call they child abuse or abandonment. Love that one!
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Ralphie what make, year size or model number of your R V? It looks about right for using in the back country Thanks Phil
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