Outdoor Sports

[BobbyMac]

...and not all Eddie Bauer gear is Big Box. Their First Ascent line is top shelf.

 

[woolybug25]

Told ya... Get one from REI so this guy ^^^^ isn't laughing at you from the next site whilst sipping scotch in his turtleneck and plaid blazer.

My single for backpacking is a Marmot that's under 2lbs. I could have bought three, 8 person tents from Target for what I paid for it.

Have you tried a hammock yet? I'll never camp in a tent again unless I'm with my family or on a mountain. They're the best.

 

[BdaBest@nd]

Like posted above. Shop at REI and LOOK at an REI brand purchase. No I don't work for REI but they might have higher priced equipment but they do offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

 

[BobbyMac]

Have you tried a hammock yet? I'll never camp in a tent again unless I'm with my family or on a mountain. They're the best.

I usually use my REI cot inside my tent when I camp in the SW. It looks like this sorta:

I do that cuz I had one of these in my bag at Glamis during Halloween a few years back.

 

[wizards8507]

Okay you guys convinced me. L.L. Bean it is.

Sent from my Galaxy Note4 using Tapatalk.

 

[woolybug25]

I usually use my REI cot inside my tent when I camp in the SW. It looks like this sorta:

I do that cuz I had one of these in my bag at Glamis during Halloween a few years back.

That's another reason I like the hammock, it's off the ground. If you sleep in a solid bag (which I'm sure you do), you should pick one up. The hammock and cover usually weigh about a pound and it's super comfy. No need for a heavy cot that requires level ground, and I slept in mine on an early trout trip this year up north. It snowed and was pretty nasty and I had the best night sleep in the group.

 

[Fbolt]

Leaving in 3 hours to head to the airport for a trip to the lease. Last year we let them grow, no slaying unless 140" or above. Out there in early May for turkey hunting the bucks were already big. Since then, trail cam pics showed several 150"+.

Definitely looking at slaying a monster this year, which I consider to be 150+. Dialed in with the PSE DNA SP out to 60 yards. OZONICS is working. Time for my vacation.

Bad part, I'll be missing the ND game, unless I can find it on a TV in a town where everything (1 bar) closes at 9pm. DVR!

 

[Fbolt]

Hunted hard for a week but unable to slay the big one. Saw many in the 120-130+ range but our goal is 140+. Saw this stud but he never came inside 60 yards-which is my max range with the PSE. Closest he came was 83.

 

[Ndaccountant]

What do you hunters think of this?

The ban, which took effect immediately, eliminates the use of lead-based ammunition on federal lands like national parks and wildlife refuges, as well as any other land administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The ban is expected to have a major impact on much of the hunting that takes place on federal lands across the United States as lead-based ammunition is widely legal and used throughout the country.

Obama Official Issues Ammunition Ban for Federal Lands on Last Day

 

[woolybug25]

What do you hunters think of this?



Obama Official Issues Ammunition Ban for Federal Lands on Last Day

First of all, it's not "widely used". Lead is bad for waterways and the environment. He didn't ban ammunition, he banned lead ammunition, which most duck hunters don't even use anymore. I hunt and have never seen someone shoot lead. Ducks Unlimited has been pushing for a federal ban on lead for years.

It's a non story.

 

[NDdomer2]

First of all, it's not "widely used". Lead is bad for waterways and the environment. He didn't ban ammunition, he banned lead ammunition, which most duck hunters don't even use anymore. I hunt and have never seen someone shoot lead. Ducks Unlimited has been pushing for a federal ban on lead for years.

It's a non story.

this, might make a difference for small game hunters, but non-lead ammunition for bird hunting has been the norm.

 

[wizards8507]

First of all, it's not "widely used". Lead is bad for waterways and the environment. He didn't ban ammunition, he banned lead ammunition, which most duck hunters don't even use anymore. I hunt and have never seen someone shoot lead. Ducks Unlimited has been pushing for a federal ban on lead for years.

It's a non story.

Even deer and other big game? This doesn't sound like it's a ban on lead shot, it sounds like a ban on ALL lead ammunition.

ETA: How common is hunting on federal land as opposed to state or private land, anyways? Not much federal land out here in the small states.

 

[NDdomer2]

Even deer and other big game? This doesn't sound like it's a ban on lead shot, it sounds like a ban on ALL lead ammunition.

Just for national parks right? not ammunition period. I still don't think its that big of a deal.

 

[woolybug25]

this, might make a difference for small game hunters, but non-lead ammunition for bird hunting has been the norm.

Exactly.

Even deer and other big game? This doesn't sound like it's a ban on lead shot, it sounds like a ban on ALL lead ammunition.

ETA: How common is hunting on federal land as opposed to state or private land, anyways? Not much federal land out here in the small states.

It's not common or necessary. Every shot I know of comes in steel.

Depending on your state, it depends. There is plenty of federal land hunting, for now, until Trump sells it off.

 

[wizards8507]

Exactly.

It's not common or necessary. Every shot I know of comes in steel.

Depending on your state, it depends. There is plenty of federal land hunting, for now, until Trump sells it off.

Who manages the licenses, tags, stamps, etc.? The state the lands are in, or the feds themselves?

 

[woolybug25]

Who manages the licenses, tags, stamps, etc.? The state the lands are in, or the feds themselves?

The Feds don't own the animals (although all waterfowl hunting need a federal duck stamp, regardless of where you're hunting) they simply own the land and provide access to the General public. So the tags are typically done through the state and are subject to those state laws. Enforced by DNR.

 

[wizards8507]

In other "outdoor sports" topics, is anyone else dealing with an absolutely bullshit warm winter? The ski resorts are getting wrecked.

 

[woolybug25]

In other "outdoor sports" topics, is anyone else dealing with an absolutely bullshit warm winter? The ski resorts are getting wrecked.

We have gotten a lot of rain, so it's just cold and wet. Rivers blown out, so you can't fish. Can't ski cuz there's no snow.

Out west is getting hammered this year though. They really needed it too.

 

[wizards8507]

We have gotten a lot of rain, so it's just cold and wet. Rivers blown out, so you can't fish. Can't ski cuz there's no snow.

Out west is getting hammered this year though. They really needed it too.

We had a really dry 2016 and there are a lot of people here with well water. The rain has been enough to replenish the reservoirs but the wells need the flash irrigation of snowmelt to clear muddy deposits. It's not looking great for those people.

 

[wizards8507]

Amazon deal of the day is 30% off a bunch of Coleman crap. Probably going to get a cot and a camp grill.

 

[tussin]

Amazon deal of the day is 30% off a bunch of Coleman crap. Probably going to get a cot and a camp grill.

Wooly is about to put you on burn notice.

 

[woolybug25]

Amazon deal of the day is 30% off a bunch of Coleman crap. Probably going to get a cot and a camp grill.

While admittedly for the poors, I've used a ton of Coleman stuff over the years and have never really been let down. None of it is top of the line of course, but it isn't junk. I've slept on a Coleman cot and have a lot of random stuff that just hasn't been replaced. I wouldn't buy one of their sleeping bags or nothing, but they have some decent odds and ends.

Before you buy a camp grill, may I suggest you look at this:

New Thermos Grill 2 Go by Char-Broil Portable Grilling System fire / ice pickup | eBay

I have one and it is indispensable. Pretty close to the cost of the Coleman you are looking at.

 

[wizards8507]

New Thermos Grill 2 Go by Char-Broil Portable Grilling System fire / ice pickup | eBay

Lmao "portable"? That thing is enormous.

Okay so here's a bigger dilemma. With the second Mini Wiz on the way and me looking to do more camping to explore these here United States, I'm looking for a new vehicle. When I was a kid, my family did all of our camping in a pop-up tent trailer, so that's what I'm looking for. Most of them appear to be about 1,500 lbs dry. Most of the minivans on the market have a tow capacity of ~3,600 lbs and they're priced 20-25% less than the SUVs with similar specs. I want three rows of seats and don't have the budget for a Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon. A certified Grand Garavan with all the options and about 15K miles is like $19,000. Thoughts?

 

[Wild Bill]

Lmao "portable"? That thing is enormous.

Okay so here's a bigger dilemma. With the second Mini Wiz on the way and me looking to do more camping to explore these here United States, I'm looking for a new vehicle. When I was a kid, my family did all of our camping in a pop-up tent trailer, so that's what I'm looking for. Most of them appear to be about 1,500 lbs dry. Most of the minivans on the market have a tow capacity of ~3,600 lbs and they're priced 20-25% less than the SUVs with similar specs. I want three rows of seats and don't have the budget for a Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon. A certified Grand Garavan with all the options and about 15K miles is like $19,000. Thoughts?

A Honda Pilot could be an option between the van and Suburban. It has a third row, enough cargo room and it tows up to 5000lbs. You could get a bare bones new model for around $30k.

 

[woolybug25]

Lmao "portable"? That thing is enormous.

Okay so here's a bigger dilemma. With the second Mini Wiz on the way and me looking to do more camping to explore these here United States, I'm looking for a new vehicle. When I was a kid, my family did all of our camping in a pop-up tent trailer, so that's what I'm looking for. Most of them appear to be about 1,500 lbs dry. Most of the minivans on the market have a tow capacity of ~3,600 lbs and they're priced 20-25% less than the SUVs with similar specs. I want three rows of seats and don't have the budget for a Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon. A certified Grand Garavan with all the options and about 15K miles is like $19,000. Thoughts?

It's on wheels and the size of a cooler. You don't take a cooler camping?

You look like a guy camping out of a minivan.

 

[wizards8507]

It's on wheels and the size of a cooler. You don't take a cooler camping?

Yeah but I don't want my grill to be attached to it.

You look like a guy camping out of a minivan.

Well, I am. So...

 

[woolybug25]

Yeah but I don't want my grill to be attached to it.

Why? You prefer to lug two things around?

You do see those round things on the bottom, right? Thems are called wheels.

 

[wizards8507]

Why? You prefer to lug two things around?

You do see those round things on the bottom, right? Thems are called wheels.

My main campground is on the beach, to which I'd want to bring my cooler alone and no grill. Those wheels would be useless on sand.

 

[woolybug25]

My main campground is on the beach, to which I'd want to bring my cooler alone and no grill. Those wheels would be useless on sand.

Funny... cuz I take it to the beach all of the time.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Thanks Wiz, I've spent 60 mins looking at travel trailers while trying to determine the minimum age of children to appreciate national parks.