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    Soap ??

    Anybody else out there render down their fat to make tallow soaps? We did about 4 pounds of soap a couple years ago and it lasted until this summer. About to do another 2.5 pounds this week. Should be ready for use by mid January.
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    Expandable DIY Pack ideas

    I recently did an backpacking/hunting trip and came to the realization that my hunting pack (thread here: https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/backpack.45847/ ) simply isn't sufficient for backcountry camping while hunting. Also not exactly designed for hauling out large game...
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    DIY Body Bag

    A couple years ago I made two body bags from an 11 mil tarp from Harbor Freight and some spare webbing and buckles I had. I think total cost for each is about $18 if I had to buy everything new. I gave one to a buddy of mine but kept the second one for myself. It's a "roll top" like a dry bag...
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    DIY Pulk Sled

    I made this pulk sled a few years ago. Total cost was <$25. Largest deer I've dragged out was 110 pounds dressed weight. I've pulled about 150 pounds of kids around in the snow, though. $12 sled from Ollies taped up and ready to drill holes Holes drilled and rope running the perimeter...
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    New bibs

    I've been wearing my bibs for a couple years and modified the shoulder straps and added zippers to the front pockets to try and improve access to no avail. So, now I'm working on a new set of bibs. Features: 2-way front zip, thigh pockets, front pockets, reinforced knee pad pockets, chest...
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    Squash hat hunting cap

    I've recently gotten into the habit of wearing "squash" hats. Decided I would try a test piece at making my own and decided why not make it a reversible blaze orange and camo. Pretty happy with the final result. Next one will have an ear flap that can pull down in the colder hunting months.
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    Field pants

    So I made a couple pairs of wool field pants. I made this pattern a few years ago and made a cotton pair of field pants for my daughter and a wool pair for me that I hunted in for about 5 years. These two new pairs are lighter weight and intended to replace my nylon hiking pants. One pair...
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    Various Gear - Crossbow, Jacket, Sleeping Bags... Please Close

    Large-Regular US Military surplus Goretex Parka in digital camo: Chest pocket velcro could use replacement. Otherwise great condition with no scrapes or tears. Still 100% water proof. Large underarm zips, 2 large chest pockets 2 sleeve pockets (with flap) 2 front pockets (with flap), 2 hand...
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    Backpack

    A slightly different sewing project. About 6 years ago I made a "prototype" hunting backpack. That pack served far longer than I expected it to and this year I made a new one with some salvaged parts from the old pack. The new version of the ~25L pack features a main compartment with internal...
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    New Jacket

    I decided my old Goretex jacket was too bulky for my liking and it's always been a little too short for me. So I put together a new fleece and nylon jacket quite a bit more "fitted" that is really warm and more to my liking and current needs. Two way front zipper, 2 sleeve pockets, 2 chest...
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    Hybrid saddle/harness

    So this season I spent a lot of time bouncing between my saddle trees and fixed stands. As such, I found myself wearing both my harness and my saddle fairly regularly. My harness is starting to get a little worn on top of that so I decided I'd make a hybrid. First portion mostly done. Base...
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    Full body harness

    Anyone just use a full body harness instead of a saddle? I move between fixed stands and a harness and was thinking I'll just make a harness that works (better) for both options. Essentially a saddle but with a full harness and rear tether also for when I sit in fixed stands. Figure that will...
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    New Roll Pouch

    I've been working toward a one-sticking method and like the concept of the roll pouch. So, I made one. Nothing too fancy and there are already a couple of things I'd probably change if I made another one but so far so good. We'll see how it performs this weekend. Back is cotton canvas field...
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    New member

    New member and new saddle hunter. Had my first sit yesterday and man, I'm excited to finish out my season (2 more weeks) with this new option. Looking forward to reading a lot here as well.
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    Custom saddle

    First post from a new member. I'm a new saddle hunter and decided I'd make my own rather than buying a commercial saddle. I've been sewing for almost 30 years and figured it couldn't be that hard. I was right. After 3 hours (for the first one) I had a complete saddle from initial drawing to...
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