Congrats on booking your hunt! When do you go?

Some good advice here. Talk with your outfitter - they will recommend different brands to look at and also a pack size you will need. How much gear...

x 2 good advice right there.

Same problem here. I haven't tried it yet, but may have found a fix. IMO the back strap is too long for my torso, which results in the strap riding high on the neck. I may look at shortening the...

Just got this magazine issue, and this will make for a good read. Funny enough my new Kuiu jacket arrived 2 days prior to my magazine arriving.

Has anyone else seen or tried the Kryptek gear yet?

Good read on Dall sheep hunting.

http://tonyruss.com/PageBook-SheepHuntinginAK.html

A good thing to remember is all the money isn't needed up front. ie if you booked a hunt now for say 2012 or 2013 you would likely have to put 1/3 down now, 1/3 in say June of the year of your hunt,...

Very nice. Gotta love those Dall's. Congrats.

1) Current 180. (had started at 195 and lost 20 pounds, gained 5 to be back up to 180)
2) Goal - 170 to 175.
3) Other Goal - continue to work at cardio, endurance, stamina. Also continue to work...

Enjoy them all, but of late I'm in sheep mode these days so I really enjoy that issue. That being said I have a special place for the elk issue.

No idea if it is the best or not, but I use Pristine water drops.

http://www.advancechemicals.ca/Pristine-Water-Purification-Systems

We should be so lucky here in Canada.

A buddy of mine runs the Hilleberg Akto and it seems like a sweet tent. I currently am using the Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight. Possibly in the market for something different this year.

Ah come on now, Alberta isn't that bad. ;) BC does have some awesome opportunities though, no doubt.

It is actually quite easy to do your own unguided hunt if you are so inclined. We've hunted WY a few times now and every trip has been great. IMO the research and planning is half the fun. Check out...