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I'm done here, argue all you want.
Last comment. Mister, your tent would be no challenge at all.
OP bwinter, this thread is off topic, but your call. Do you wish to return to your subject, or follow this rabbit down the hole? No one else's opinion matters on this question. Next time you announce that you're taking your ball and going home (twice), do us a favor and stay there. Just like now, you keep trying to draw me back in. Question is to the OP.
An unemployed Jester, is nobody's Fool.
the only real difference between a good tracker and a bad tracker, is observation. all the same data is present for both. The rest, is understanding what you're seeing.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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LOL, does my last post appear to be an attempt to "draw you in?"
You're drawing yourself back in.
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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I hunt mostly with a old wounded Marine Viet Nam Vet they don`t come any tougher or my son ,we don`t even bring a stove with in the mountains,we just pack in MRE`S with the heaters and a little water,we usally stay close to a high ground stream or spring above the beavers. we shut are phones off use phones sparingly,sometimes maybe a small camp fire for a little heat on our bodies. We are above the banana belt in west- central Montana- Idaho area Grizzly bear country,we mostly bowhunt and have done ok. were old school no phones,no radios just hunt and enjoy the simple things.
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LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman
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Interesting discourse.  I'd like to keep my cell charged when I'm bivouacing in the back country. Its surprising how often I get all signal when up high. Verizon for the curious.
Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it.
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What are you guys using for backcountry phone chargers?
Camofire has the Goal Zero Flip 20 and 30 listed today. I was all set to buy until I looked at the Goal Zero website - not Samsung S8 compatible. Of course I have a Samsung S8.......
I also ran across the Anker power packs but they don't seem to be weatherproof. They seem to be well respected and have many 4-5 star reviews but wonder about the weatherproof feature or lack thereof.
Thanks. Weatherproofing of the Anker batteries is a good question. I use the Anker 10,000mah battery for the past year with good results. It charges my Iphone 6 multiple times--in fact I've never drained the Anker battery. I also use it skiing when it's pretty cold out and the Iphone battery wants to drain fast. It does take a long time to recharge the Anker though..........
Casey
Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively...
Having said that, MAGA.
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Since this is a backpack-hunting forum (in theory), I’d like to know what everyone’s chargers weigh? You made me curious. My Anker 10000mah battery weighs 8.6 ozs bare, minus the cords or little bag that comes with it.
Casey
Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively...
Having said that, MAGA.
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I'd like to keep my cell charged when I'm bivouacing in the back country. Its surprising how often I get all signal when up high. Verizon for the curious.
Keep it in airplane mode (obviously)... again, the 3.2 oz outdoor tech mini will keep your phone charged for as long as you’ll be out, unless you’re calling 1-900 numbers nightly.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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Since this is a backpack-hunting forum (in theory), I’d like to know what everyone’s chargers weigh? You made me curious. My Anker 10000mah battery weighs 8.6 ozs bare, minus the cords or little bag that comes with it. Dat’s heavy in my world.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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Yes, at half a pound that becomes something to think about. They do make smaller batteries all the way down to the lipstick size that will charge a phone once.
Casey
Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively...
Having said that, MAGA.
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I'd like to keep my cell charged when I'm bivouacing in the back country. Its surprising how often I get all signal when up high. Verizon for the curious.
Keep it in airplane mode (obviously)... again, the 3.2 oz outdoor tech mini will keep your phone charged for as long as you’ll be out, unless you’re calling 1-900 numbers nightly. You mean you don't? I thought thats why everyone took their phone in the backcountry with them! 
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I'd like to keep my cell charged when I'm bivouacing in the back country. Its surprising how often I get all signal when up high. Verizon for the curious.
Keep it in airplane mode (obviously)... again, the 3.2 oz outdoor tech mini will keep your phone charged for as long as you’ll be out, unless you’re calling 1-900 numbers nightly. Videos, man, videos. 😎 Actually I keep my wife informed that I haven't been eaten or injured. She hasn't quite warmed up the idea of solo backpack hunting but were getting closer......
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This is what I’ve been using this year and it works great as double duty, light in shelter at night and charging my phone for my maps. Mpowered Luci Light ProStrap it on my pack during the day. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/DallSheep4me/CCDA8924-90DC-44A3-9564-A3D5D1528F9A_zps9gap7hq0.png)
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AC - that looks interesting. I'll check it out. Thanks!
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The luci lights are awesome and surprisingly bright.
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[quote=Brad][quote=bwinters]
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Actually I keep my wife informed that I haven't been eaten or injured. She hasn't quite warmed up the idea of solo backpack hunting but were getting closer...... Garmin inReach. Great piece of gear to keep in touch in the evening. And there in an emergency..
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