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<blockquote data-quote="PO Cedar" data-source="post: 292487" data-attributes="member: 2503"><p>I'll probably try to "lighten the load" of my existing backpack if I decide on the Montana sheep hunt. Otherwise, I feel pretty good about what I have. A person can sink a fortune in ultralight gear and with the constant research and development(just like compound bows) a person can get take a beating money-wise and have depreciated obsolete equipment fast. Plus, I have a real problem paying some of the prices for name brands and finding out they are made in Vietnam(DAMN COMMUNISTS that GIs lost their lives over),China(next superpower and we are making that happen sooner than later), and other third world countries. I prefer military surplus;field tested by our soldiers and the colors are more to my liking than pastels,blues, and purples found on the commercial stuff. IF I was to upgrade it would be to go all the way--"Mystery Ranch",Kifaru,or one of the other quality pack manufacturers that make their products HERE. A good rule of thumb when deciding on gear and weight is a factor: Ask yourself-"Will this piece of equipment do more than one function?" If not,look for something that will--I try to get all my battery-operated devices that use the same size batteries. For example:AAA-headlamp,GPS,small flashlight- A "Leatherman" multi-tool should be in the inventory.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PO Cedar, post: 292487, member: 2503"] I'll probably try to "lighten the load" of my existing backpack if I decide on the Montana sheep hunt. Otherwise, I feel pretty good about what I have. A person can sink a fortune in ultralight gear and with the constant research and development(just like compound bows) a person can get take a beating money-wise and have depreciated obsolete equipment fast. Plus, I have a real problem paying some of the prices for name brands and finding out they are made in Vietnam(DAMN COMMUNISTS that GIs lost their lives over),China(next superpower and we are making that happen sooner than later), and other third world countries. I prefer military surplus;field tested by our soldiers and the colors are more to my liking than pastels,blues, and purples found on the commercial stuff. IF I was to upgrade it would be to go all the way--"Mystery Ranch",Kifaru,or one of the other quality pack manufacturers that make their products HERE. A good rule of thumb when deciding on gear and weight is a factor: Ask yourself-"Will this piece of equipment do more than one function?" If not,look for something that will--I try to get all my battery-operated devices that use the same size batteries. For example:AAA-headlamp,GPS,small flashlight- A "Leatherman" multi-tool should be in the inventory. [/QUOTE]
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