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    Can't decide on which ROS option

    I use the bullman platform steps for ~25% of my hunts this year. In practice last summer I really wanted to like the ocb but eventually went back to the ratchet because I could get them tighter and it felt more solid. When I slow down I can do the ratchet pretty quietly and it’s nice having all...
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    Short Bridge Recommendations

    Tubular webbing with water knots
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    Gadgets for hanging platform off saddle

    6” paracord loop on the lower panel of my ESS. Platform standoff gets looped in there for the climb.
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    Carrying ros

    Across my body like a bandolier ala Chewbacca. It goes over my backpack, keeps steps from hitting each other and making noise. I 2tc up the tree and I never take them off from the car to the top.
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    Predator XL and turning for a weak side shot? Also, is it really 5.03 lbs now?

    i wear a size 13 with a predator xl. I’m comfortable deweighting the tether to add layers (bibs or woobie pants) or to turn around. I’ve shot several deer facing away from the tree with the tether over my shoulder with that platform. last year I went to mostly hunting a bullman platform ROS and...
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    Why don't yall 2TC? - ultralight rope technique

    @Marmuzz when I started I had a foot loop made of seat belt webbing and put a rubber band around the webbing above my foot so I could keep some tension down on my foot. The loop had the material doubled on the bottom to kind of hold it in a triangle shape. This worked well to keep from sliding...
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    CWD and what I should know about it

    @Yimmyb60 I’m just outside the cwd zone in MD but hunt a little just into it. I’ve called several offices at dnr and got answers from “call the national CDC” to shrugs to “we’ll get back to you”, which they never have. I’m very disappointed in how our DNR has handled this. They don’t even tell...
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    Who uses a ring of steps?

    I used a predator xl the past few years and this past year got 6 bullman platform steps to try for light and fast hunts. I put them on an ocb strap to be light, quiet, and quicker to deploy. I found that I preferred them to the platform for most hunts. Instead of spinning around in the...
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    Why don't yall 2TC? - ultralight rope technique

    I have added SRT for certain trees but always default to 2TC when I can
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    Scentlok face cover and condensation

    I got a be1 ultimate head over. It’s medium weight fleece with stretchy mesh over the ears and a short brim. It’s made for a tiny head but I’ll eventually stretch it out. Saturday in 15F, I wore it with a thicker beanie over the top and it was perfect. The thinner fleece didn’t trap as much...
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    Boot Blankets for Saddle?

    It doesn’t get too cold here and I usually wear uninsulated rubber boots year round. In winter I add a set of arctic shield insoles. I’ve used the arctic shield boot covers but they are too noisy and bulky for me, plus a definite no if I’m using a ROS. This year I got a pair of neoprene ski...
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    Scentlok face cover and condensation

    @nmsbowman my goal is to ultimately use my SL system under my ghillie and set up on the ground. Like you I have so many places with swirling winds, or predominant winds that stutter and swirl just enough. I’m tired of having perfect setups and deer working towards me, the feeling the wind slow...
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    Using activated carbon powder

    @goodfelg does that seem to have an effect and let them adsorb more odor?
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    Using activated carbon powder

    Why wouldn’t you be able to heat it up to deadsorb just like Scentlok clothing? I was thinking of seeing some into little sachets (old bed linens) and keeping it in my boots, totes, etc. After a while I hoped to just throw them in the dryer with my SL gear when I deadsorb it. I saw a video...
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    Scentlok face cover and condensation

    Thanks for sharing your experiences and strategies. I’m a little disappointed to hear there’s not a good way to keep my mouth covered comfortably during my setup. I hunt areas with popular hiking trails and hoped to cover up as much as possible as soon as I was getting ready to leave the...
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    2TC Tree Selection

    I 2TCd a tree like that, set up in a straight portion above a spirally bend. Not long after getting set up I got the rumbles and thought (hoped) they’d pass. Next rumble told me I couldn’t make it down (wish I had a rappel rope then) so I used my two panel saddle to the fullest extent. I...
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    Scentlok face cover and condensation

    I just started using Scentlok this week. I’m not going full “mommy van of death” but I’ve got my airtight totes set up and wear my SL gloves whenever touching gear that will go in the woods. I still play the wind but hope to gain an edge on swirly and still days. I’m wondering about using face...
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    How did you cook venison today?

    A pint of canned venison, greens and shredded beets/carrots from the garden and a poached egg in some ramen. Threw out the spice packet and used the juice from the meat, some oyster sauce, and fried ginger and garlic for a better broth.
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    Smells that take you back.

    That fake banana smell of Mr twister soft plastic lures.
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    Beautyberry Recipe

    I’ve made jelly with them before, kinda floral tasting, but mostly just sweet, even with a low sugar recipe. I hoped it would keep the color but quickly changed to a tan/brown color. I’m glad I tried it but wouldn’t do it again. I wonder if they could be candied or dried and used as a...
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