[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Horn Hunter Slingshot Pack/Quiver? #50197

No extended hiking yet, but I’ve loaded it up and done some short hikes with it. It rides just fine. Plenty of padding on the back too.

It’s very adjustable – in fact, I have most of the straps cranked down in order to get it to ride correctly (and I might eventually cut a lot of the excess strapage off). I’m 5’10” and 170lbs. It could easily accommodate someone much bigger.

p.s. – it comes in several camo patterns. But good luck finding it in the “Predator” pattern. I looked everywhere online, because I didn’t want Mossy Advantage Super Duper X (which seemed to be all that was available), and couldn’t find it. Finally found one in Predator at a local shop. Only one they had.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Posting Pictures in the Forums #50081

I’ve noticed the same thing with a lot of Photobucket-hosted pics. Not sure why. I use Imageshack and have never had prob.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Horn Hunter Slingshot Pack/Quiver? #50049

wildschwein wrote: Sounds like a sweet setup Smithhammer. Would you perhaps have a few photos to post to give us fence sitters a better look? I definately am considering picking up one of my own.

Here you go.

The pack (neoprene flap on top covers a hole for the hydration tube):

The quiver (with removable waist strap):

Pack w/quiver attached (two webbing straps w/fastex buckles thread through a webbing daisy chain on the quiver, easy on, easy off):

Inside view (several pockets of various sizes, a large zippered pocket for a hydration bladder, and a clip for keys, etc. There’s also another large zippered pocket on the outside of the pack):

Side pocket (with broadhead wrench and ‘smoke in a bottle’ for scale. There is also a smaller zippered pocket on the outside of the side pocket.):

Also included is another, longer, clip-on webbing strap for wrapping around tree and hanging the pack.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Horn Hunter Slingshot Pack/Quiver? #49513

Got it. It’s sweet. The construction is really good – well-sewn seams (either double-stitched or taped) and zippers are as quiet as can be expected. Fabric is also quiet.

Plenty of room for all I would need for a day hunt – 2 knives, 50ft. cord, game bags, rubber gloves, sharpener, first aid kit, emerg. supplies (fire kit, signals and emerg. blanket), hydration bag, gloves/hat/extra layer, food, etc. Outside bungies and nylon compression straps Make it possible to carry more layers, a tarp…

One thing I’ve realized that I like about the sling design is that there is no waistbelt to interfere with wearing a knife, etc. on my hip.

And the quiver (which can be bought separately) is pretty cool. Holds 5 arrows, comes with a hip belt and leg strap, and also has sewn webbing loops along the whole length for attaching to just about any pack with side straps. I like that I can hike to an area, quickly pop off the quiver and put it on my leg and stalk without the pack. Also, if I was doing a multi-day trip with a bigger pack, this quiver could adapt easily.

My only minor complaint on the quiver is that I wish the plastic hood was covered in a quiet material, but still, for $30 it’s a good deal, and I can cover it on my own w/ wool felt or something.

All in all, pretty impressed with Horn Hunter products so far.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Help ID Mushrooms… #47819

It looks like a type of oyster ‘shroom?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Idaho Trad Bowhunters – huh? #47306

I hear what you’re saying, Don. I’ve been involved in non-profits and small organizations nearly all my life, and I know how it is (or at least how it can be). But still – 7 months? That’s a little more than I’m willing to give the benefit of the doubt on.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Idaho Trad Bowhunters – huh? #47285

David Petersen wrote:

Yeah, me too; join the club …

Now that’s a club I could be a part of. Wait. No. Oh, nevermind…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Idaho Trad Bowhunters – huh? #47270

Update – still haven’t heard a thing back from these folks, even after sending a follow-up e-mail to the Treasurer in June, asking why my check had never been cashed, and why I had never heard anything from them. No response at all. At this point, I think I’m just glad they didn’t cash my check.

This just reinforces my belief that I would never want to belong to club that would have a guy like me as a member…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Best arrow material. Carbon, wood, or aluminum. #47113

David Petersen wrote: …First is their ability to achieve EFOC via light shafts that can handle massive up-front weight. I also appreciate the absolute uniformity between shafts and being able to switch from field points to broadheads on the same shaft. Their slenderness is a further gain. Add all this up, and there you go.

X 2.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Who do you choose? #44837

I hear you. My wife is Canadian, and we lived in Yukon for a bit after we got married. May still back there someday, so yeah, I’d be curious what you find. Maybe one needs to be started?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Who do you choose? #44828

Sorry, ‘swchein – I missed the fact that you’re in Canada. Not really sure what organizations would be doing something similar up there, but if you find out, I’d be curious to hear.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Who do you choose? #44274

wildschwein wrote: Thank you for your input Mr Graf. And what I meant when I said “relevant to the traditional bowhunter” were things like combating ORV abuse, the protection of public lands and the creation of more primitive seasons.
I hadn’t heard of the Aldo Leopold Foundation until your post. Thank you for the suggestion.

If ORV abuse and public land protection are priorities for you, I would highly recommend supporting Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Those two issues in particular are central to their work.

Though the Aldo Leopold Foundation is certainly worthy as well, as is the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Prehistoric stuff from indigenous people. #41437

Steve Graf wrote: Fire Drill / Stone Ax combo. The first multi-tool. Leather-man, eat your heart out 8)

I bet if you flip it over there’s a bottle opener and hex driver on the other side. 😉

Cool stuff, George.

There’s an area where I hunt chukar in Nevada where I seem to always find points, scrapers and various worked stone bits – mostly obsidian and chert. Sometimes I get so lost in looking down at the ground when I’m walking country out there that I completely forget about why I’m supposedly there.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Has anyone used Zwicky Broadheads #40792

Any issues with sharpening them?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Has anyone used Zwicky Broadheads #40772

Anyone have experience with the Zwickey No-Mercy single bevels?

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