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in reply to: what quivers do you prefer? #28483
I have a Rancho Safari Duiker, and I had it strapped to the side of my hunting pack. Found it to be noisy and a bit cumbersome. I have since picked up a older Cat Quiver that is made of a soft fleece and has a small pack as part of the quiver. Haven’t tried it in the bush yet, but it feels good on my back, and isn’t too big.
in reply to: Floorless Shelters #27697SDMFer wrote: I’m going to tinker with an ammo can stove for a while and see if I can get one built.
A friend tried to build a small stove for his garage out of 8″ chimney pipe with the idea that if it worked well it could be used in a wall tent. That one didn’t turn out overly well, but it was a first attempt. I doubt I’ll get the ammo can version right on the first try, but it will give me something to play around with over the summer.
I’m also going to try the pentalite out with no heat a lot this summer with backpacking, fishing, and scouting trips. As Mr. Asbell eluded, a stove may be over kill.
As far as the prices go, I agree. I’ve spent a few nights in a friends 6 man Kifaru and while it was a pretty slick set up and ultimately inspired my decision to go the floorless route. I can’t justify spending over a grand on what in its raw form is a nylon tarp with zippers.
http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=93902
Here are plans for a ammo can stove that are pretty simple!
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php/28705-Troll-s-ammo-can-stove-Pic-s
This guy uses baffles to improve efficiency, also looks fairly easy! Like yourself, I can’t justify big $$$ for a glorified tarp setup! I am looking at Wyominglostandfound. Pretty reasonable prices. Being a machinist, I’m pretty sure I can whip up a stove, just need a welder. Best of luck to you!!
in reply to: Floorless Shelters #26564SDMFer wrote: I picked up a Nemo Pentalite 4p.
Its listed as 4 person, but I think 3 is a reasonable number.
Especially with a little stove in the middle.
I’m going to order a stove jack from Titanium Goat and there is a small business in town here that makes custom gear so I’m going to see if they will sew the stove jack into the top at reasonable price.
Let me know how it works out for you! Going with ammo can stove? Love how the minimalist shelters are a maximus price!!
in reply to: Floorless Shelters #25325SDMFer wrote: Thanks all,
I’ve found a back packing tipi in my price range, so thats step one. It covers 97 ft^2 so we should have plenty of room, and only weights a few pounds. While I like the idea of a coleman lanter to warm it up, I don’t want carry one around, mostly because I’ve broken a few car camping and can only imagine what would happen if I tried to carry one to a camp. Unless its really cold just using a back packing stove to cook on inside may warm it up plenty.
I’m intrigued by the idea of a DIY ammo can stove, so I may explore that route. At least try and build one and see what happens.
Being early March I have lots of time to tinker before Sept. one opener.
Thanks again.
Anthony
Anthony, what did you buy? Let us know if you build a stove, I too was intrigued by the ammo can stove! Good luck!
in reply to: Our X-gun friends and bowhunting's public image #23318ausjim wrote: I think what makes it at least a x-bow issue, and potentially a bow issue, is that the silence of these weapons allows folks to discharge them in built up up areas and not attract attention to themselves. I think people will get concerned about that.
Agreed! Very common out here for “pest” control, be it a coyote or unwanted neighbor’s dog or cat!!
TBMADMIN wrote: The article, The Practice of Silence, was published in the Oct/Nov 09 issue. It is still available in print, so it’s not available in digital format. 🙁
I also understand that the article will be revised and expanded in Dave’s upcoming book, The Good Hunt. I will post more info on that when it is available.
Thank you!
in reply to: Please introduce yourselves, I'll start #14084My name is Bill, I’m from Alberta , Canada. I am a machinist by trade, outdoorsman, hunter, husband and father. No necessarily in that order. Glad to be hanging out here!
JodyS wrote: Wexbow
No, he was in fine condition, at least on that day..I was able to sneak up on him because he was leaned up on a juke box, tapping his foot, and talking to a waitress. 😯 Just kidding…
With all due respect, Dave is as quiet in the woods as anyone that I have ever hunted with. He has an article in TBM from years ago that is about walking quietly in the woods. It is excellent.
Asbell’s book on stalking and ground hunting is solid as well.
With regards to the above mentioned article in TBM, any chance of posting it here…? Thanks!!
in reply to: Floorless Shelters #13264Yup, minimalist tent with maximus price! Another option for you if looking for a tipi is Wyoming Lost And Found. A lot better priced than Kifaru or Seekoutside! It will come with a stove jack too. Google “range tent” as well. I found a company that makes them fairly cheap as well. Can’t think of the name, but I’ll have a look for you. Be patient and I’m positive you will find a viable option!! Good luck!
BTW, a small stove can be expensive like a Titanium Goat. If you’re handy you tube has some good ideas!
Found these, prices aren’t too bad!
http://www.somomule.com/RangeAndSpikeTents.html
If it’s just you and the wife, then 4 man + stove should be good. Highly doubt you can get a cot into a tipi, maybe by yourself and the stove, unless you buy a real big one, like a 8 man.
in reply to: Hunting footwear #13257ausjim wrote: Sinawalli, those arrowmocs look neat, when I finally get some mocs, I’ll be giving them a good hard look.
Smithhammer, I think the 5 fingers and my merrel’s are pretty well identical, minus of course the fingers. I saw some green berets running around an Afghan mountain in 5 fingers once, mad buggers.
Another range of boots I like the look of are things like the Nike SFB, which is a military style boot, but very light weight with a sole more like a runner.
Arrows are by and far the best bang for your buck! They are as good as Dyers, Quoddy, Russell, for waaay less money! Paul Ouelette (owner) is a great guy, and very easy to deal with! You can not go wrong!
Thought about using my five fingers, but prefer something to cover my ankles. If you go the mocassins route, be sure to get some gore tex socks, as they aren’t waterproof.
in reply to: Hunting footwear #12872JodyS wrote: The LL Bean Maine hunting shoe/boot is the best that I have found. They have soft soles for sneaking, and for feeling the ground. They make both the insulated and un-insulated models. I have the un-insulated type, so for winter hunting good wool socks are a must. Get the speed laces –you have to request them– and you have great hunting/sneaking boots.
I bought my first pair over a year ago, thanks to recommendations about them on this site, and I have been very pleased with them.
Jody
My only beef with the LL Bean boots is the heel, wish they had a flat sole.I have Danners, Meindl’s, all great foot wear, but not suitable for bowhunting. Waaaaay to awkward and clumsy!
in reply to: Hunting footwear #12091Good topic!! I highly recommend these guys! http://www.arrowmoc.com/
I have a pair of bush boots, and a pair of the 3 lace. You will never wear them out, unless you seriously abuse them! Very comfortable! The leather sole can be slippery, but I put a mixture of tire crumbs and contact cement, and it works great. If it wear out, just put some more on! Very quiet in the bush. My buddy wears runners, but I prefer something a bit higher, to keep the crud out. My alternate footware are a couple of pairs of LL Bean Maine Hunting Boots. One pair is about 25 years old, and still going strong, they are uninsulated, the other pair are about 5 years old, and have the gore tex/thinsulate liner, for cooler/winter wear.
in reply to: How many bows do you have? #10600Not enough! Bows are like guns and tattoos, you can’t have just one! Currently have a Chekmate Beaver Creek long bow, and a 1970 Bear Grizzly. Selling the Grizzly to fund another project!
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