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  1. Thread: 6man vs 8man

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    Re: 6man vs 8man

    I also wrestled with the same challenge and settled with a six man only because of the footprint. I live in an area where finding a suitable area large enough to accommodate a six man is tough...
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    Re: Hotel near Denver?

    Oh and besides Kifaru you need to visit Tom Horns grave site in Boulder and the Buffalo Bill museum in Golden! Oh and the Rockmount shirt store downtown plus dinner at the Buckhorn Exchange!! Too...
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    Re: My Slick Bag Opinions

    Make sure your not putting your head inside the bag and discharging moisture. Also change out your poly pros, wool socks etc for fresh - make that dry before bed. If you've worn the poly pros or wool...
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    Re: Non-Armour 2nd Line Gear

    NTL, Who is the manufacturer of your RRV? Also it appears you use the NATO tourniquet which appears in your IFAK. Is that because of what is issued or you prefer it over the CAT, SOFTT, SWAT-T et al?
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    Re: Colorado Kifaru Winter Rendezvous

    What Thermometer is this that records by the hour? Please provide a link. I'm interested.
  6. Thread: What ax?

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    Re: What ax?

    I carry a smaller Wetterling in the summer their hatchet size 14" and Wetterling 19" in winter. I etched in the handle inches so it doubles as a ruler when quick measurements are needed for the...
  7. Thread: Glock 27 problem

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    Re: Glock 27 problem

    Roger that. If you can make your agency send you to the two-day advanced armorer school. It is substantially better!! Maybe not so much for an agency with just one model. But still much better. You...
  8. Thread: Glock 27 problem

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    Re: Glock 27 problem

    Pat you an armorer with your agency? Curious.
  9. Thread: Glock 27 problem

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    Re: Glock 27 problem

    We went over this in depth in the two day Advanced Armorers course recently- the factory recommends auto recoil spring changes at 2500 rounds max or anytime it fails the Recoil Spring Function Check....
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    Re: Bataan Death March-Who's Going

    Thanks for the details!!
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    Re: Bataan Death March-Who's Going

    Sawtooth, which boots are those again? Also your pack is the Spike Camp- correct?
  12. Thread: Windshirts?

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    Re: Windshirts?

    Okay I'm learning a lot in this thread! I guess I do own a wind shirt but didn't know it! I picked up on sale a few years ago a Natural Gear pull over with hood and it looks a lot like the Piragis...
  13. Thread: Windshirts?

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    Re: Windshirts?

    What is a wind shirt? When or where is it used. Enlighten me please guys! Someone gave me a Marmot Dri Clime Wind Shirt for Christmas. I smiled, thanked them and then said "what the heck is this for?...
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    Re: Small Guy Concealed Carry

    ^+1^

    Don't choose a defensive handgun to accomadate your lifestyle (it's got to be small, light, little, easy to carry, & comfortable etc) but rather change your lifestyle and mindset so you can...
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    Re: 12 Man Tipi, Wall Tent ?

    I concur Beckel makes a great tent. A good buddy has a 12 x 18 and by himself can set it up in 20-30 mins solo. He loves it and uses it at least 6-8 time a year. Another serious consideration is to...
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    Re: 12 Man Tipi, Wall Tent ?

    Unfortunately you really need to take a "needs and gut" check and determine for yourself:

    A) what you need to fulfil or complete your mission (which shelter really fulfills my mission?) and B)...
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    Re: Slick Bag 20 vs Marmot Helium 15

    When weather is iffy and unpredictable and I'm in an environment where I do not have the luxury of hopping into my truck and driving home then I go with synthetics. I own and enjoy down bags and...
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    Re: Collapsible Buck Saws

    I've got a couple of these. One stays in the truck and other in my winter pack. It all goes into an aluminum tube which also doubles as the handle. I've cut a lot of wood with one of these.
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    Re: Slick bag question

    I'd recommend go wide on the Slick regardless which way you end choosing. I own standard width and wide width and sold the standard as soon as the wide arrived. I also invested in a Woobie along with...
  20. Thread: Books

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    Re: Books

    Ralph that is all I have also. Read the Kindle owner manual and it walks you thru the steps.
  21. Thread: Books

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    Re: Books

    I have a bunch of PDF books on my gen 2 Kindle! I put every owners manual to critical gear (GPS, HAM HT radio,Laser Range Finder, Optics, Medical books, recipes, etc) to take with me hunting and...
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    Re: What are you using for your get home bag?

    A get home kit should not be a "in case of fire break glass" piece of kit. Mine goes with me every where I go and I use most of the tools and contents several times per week min. I do eat the food...
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    Re: new glock extractors

    It is the ejector which ejects the brass out of the port and at this point that would be my first place to look. The extractor may be also part of the culprit. If the gun is functioning and not...
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    Re: Glock waistbelt holster

    You can add a tek lock to the Serpa for even more flexibility. That is what I use on my pack wasteband. Then when the pack is off the holster will quickly and easily go on my belt.
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    Woobie Storage...

    Say how do you guys store your Woobie or Doobie when you're not using it? I tried folding it like a blanket and it just is so slick it just unfolds and falls on the ground. I don't want to put it in...
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